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This subject contains information from non-canonical sources.
This subject contains information from non-canonical sources.
Introduction
Adar is a character created for The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power.
His character is played by actor Joseph Mawle.
Season 1 Episode 3 first aired September 1, 2022, bears his name as its title.
His character is played by actor Joseph Mawle.
Season 1 Episode 3 first aired September 1, 2022, bears his name as its title.
Biography
Adar is one of the Moriondor,[1] the first Elves captured, tortured and corrupted by Morgoth.
Subsequent generations of the race of Orcs considered him their "father", and he is originally introduced as a mysterious character called "Lord-father" by them.
Some Elves and Men in Middle-earth (and the show's watchers) at first speculate that he might be a manifestation of Sauron, though all of them later see he is angered at the suggestion when it is made to him directly.
Subsequent generations of the race of Orcs considered him their "father", and he is originally introduced as a mysterious character called "Lord-father" by them.
Some Elves and Men in Middle-earth (and the show's watchers) at first speculate that he might be a manifestation of Sauron, though all of them later see he is angered at the suggestion when it is made to him directly.
Background/History
Adar is first introduced to the audience at the end of Season 1 Episode 3, which bears his name "Adar".
He is later learned to be one of the many Elves taken and twisted by Morgoth after the Elves first awoke, thus becoming one of the first of the Orcs.
After Morgoth's downfall Adar initially followed Sauron and his apparently noble purposes for Middle-earth. The sacrifice of Adar's "children" for Sauron's occult purposes ultimately disillusion him however. He turns on Sauron, believing he has split the Maia open, rescuing the Orcs from the cruelty.
Ultimately he became leader of a number of Orc legions in the Southlands of Middle-earth, and desires its conquest. He strongly focuses on finding a sword-hilt that bears Sauron's symbol. This holds the key to unleashing Orodruin.
After a time Adar us ambushed by Galadriel and Halbrand, captured, and questioned. He admits his Moriondo origins, claiming to have slain Sauron. He also reveals his purpose: to change the Southlands into a place where he and his "children" can thrive.
The sword-hilt ultimately finds its way to Orodruin in the hands of Waldreg, and per Adar's instruction it is used to awaken the mountain.
He is later learned to be one of the many Elves taken and twisted by Morgoth after the Elves first awoke, thus becoming one of the first of the Orcs.
After Morgoth's downfall Adar initially followed Sauron and his apparently noble purposes for Middle-earth. The sacrifice of Adar's "children" for Sauron's occult purposes ultimately disillusion him however. He turns on Sauron, believing he has split the Maia open, rescuing the Orcs from the cruelty.
Ultimately he became leader of a number of Orc legions in the Southlands of Middle-earth, and desires its conquest. He strongly focuses on finding a sword-hilt that bears Sauron's symbol. This holds the key to unleashing Orodruin.
After a time Adar us ambushed by Galadriel and Halbrand, captured, and questioned. He admits his Moriondo origins, claiming to have slain Sauron. He also reveals his purpose: to change the Southlands into a place where he and his "children" can thrive.
The sword-hilt ultimately finds its way to Orodruin in the hands of Waldreg, and per Adar's instruction it is used to awaken the mountain.
Character/Attributes
Adar appears to be a dedicated leader though perhaps without compassion, even for his "children". He is shrewd and scheming, fully devoted to his purpose of taking the Southlands for his own. At the battle in the attack on Tirbarad he willingly sacrifices those men who had deserted to serve him, sparing some of his children and knowing it will also serve to demoralize the remaining men who defend it.
References
- ^A Quenya word meaning "Sons of the Dark" - pl. form of Morion, "Dark One." This is a concept within LoTR: The Rings of Power only
