‘The Rings of Power’ Rewrites 72 Years of ‘LotR’ Lore

The show also introduces a form between these characters' time as ordinary Men and their time as the Nazgûl: the Nazgnagôl. This invention suggests that Sauron's Ringwraiths didn't immediately become otherworldly, hollowed-out beings. The Nazgnagôl have extraordinary strength and resilience, still wear dark cloaks, and cover their faces. However, they're fully human underneath their masks, as their corruption is only just starting.

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