The Power of the Rings

[Haradrim]

What were the powers of the seven rings of the dwarves. the nine rings of the nazgul, and the 3 rings of the elves? What did they do for the user? Im sure this is answered somewhere... and if people say check appendix A...

[Radagast The Brown]

Originally Posted by Haradrim

What were the powers of the seven rings of the dwarves. the nine rings of the nazgul, and the 3 rings of the elves? What did they do for the user? Im sure this is answered somewhere... and if people say check appendix A...

Actually, I believe it's mentioned in the end of the Sil.

[Sister Golden Hair]

Originally Posted by Haradrim

What were the powers of the seven rings of the dwarves. the nine rings of the nazgul, and the 3 rings of the elves? What did they do for the user? Im sure this is answered somewhere... and if people say check appendix A...

IIRC, all of the Rings of Power were created to ward off the effects of time. Sauron aided the smiths of Eregion, along with Celebrimbor in their creation. Sauron, however had no part in the making of the Three Elven Rings and when his plan to ensnare all the others was learned, Celebrimbor hid the Three and Sauron never touched them, although all the Rings of Power were tied to the One Ring. The Three Rings in particular:

Vilya - the ring of air - most powerful of the three - worn by Elrond
Nenya - the ring of water - second of the three - worn by Galadriel
Narya - the ring of fire - third ring of the Elves - worn by Gandalf

[Haradrim]

But why would Elrond, Galadriel, and Gandalf have use of a ring that slows the affects of time. When all three can live forever.

[Radagast The Brown]

Originally Posted by Haradrim

But why would Elrond, Galadriel, and Gandalf have use of a ring that slows the affects of time. When all three can live forever.

Galadriel used it to slow the time down, to enjoy, I think, Middle Earth as much as she can before going west. I'm not sure really how Elrond used it, I need to read that part again, I think many meetings, in FotR. Gandalf didn't use it to slow the time down, Cirdan gave it to him to help him in his mission. I don't think it had anything to do with time though.

Remember how in Lorien they felt that they spent there a long time, while they actually stayed there two weeks or so..? And in Rivendell, the hobbits felt like something very old is still there, IIRC? (I mean, something from ages passed)

[Haradrim]

So thats why they flet that way after leaving both polaces. I just read somewhere that Elronds ring gives him power to protect his realm of Rivnedell. I was oretty sure that was why the flood came. And Lorien had kindof a slow time spell work on it. Heh thats kind of funny. but Gandalfs ring?

[Radagast The Brown]

From Sil:

...but in all it [Narya] will support thee [Gandalf]and defend thee from weariness. For this is the Ring of Fire, and herewith, maybe, thou shalt rekindlehearts to the valour of old in a world that grows chill...

By Cirdan.