With The Rings of Power Season 2 finale leaving fans eager for more, Season 3 is already fueling speculation about who will next fall under Sauron’s influence. Now equipped with the nine rings intended for men, Sauron’s reach and power have grown, and he seems primed to use his charms to get what he wants. Known as both a master manipulator and a charismatic figure, he’s already broken a few hearts to achieve his goals, and his sights might be set on another strategic figure in Season 3.
A Hint of Romance Amid the Darkness
Since the beginning of The Rings of Power, Sauron has skillfully used his charm to sway others to his side. Under the guise of Halbrand in Season 1, he built a tense relationship with Galadriel, stirring up an undeniable chemistry. Though it never crossed into romance, there was an intriguing connection between them before his true identity was revealed. In Season 2, he targeted Celebrimbor’s assistant, Mirdania, posing as Annatar. By feigning interest in her, he convinced her to question Celebrimbor’s motives, leading to tragic consequences that left Mirdania a casualty in Sauron’s web of deceit.
Now, with more influence and the power of the nine rings, Sauron may well seek to ensnare someone else. His next target could be a crucial player in Númenor, where he hopes to tighten his grip on power and shape the future to his design.
Could Earien Be Sauron’s Next Pawn?
If the series follows the canonical path laid out by Tolkien, Sauron’s journey with the nine rings will bring him to Númenor, where he’ll look for ways to distribute these powerful artifacts to influential men who will become his future Nazgûl. He may aim to influence Ar-Pharazon, Númenor’s ruler, and solidify his hold on the island. With Elendil heading westward by the end of Season 2, Sauron has the perfect opportunity to work his way into Númenor’s inner circle.
But Sauron’s ambitions may not stop with Ar-Pharazon. Elendil’s daughter, Earien, a key player close to the throne, could be his next target. If he gains her trust, he could find his way even deeper into Númenor’s power structure and potentially align himself with those closest to the throne. Her family connections alone make her a valuable pawn in his game, not to mention the possibility that she might view him as a potential ally—or even more.
A Dangerous Offer: Will Sauron Use the Power of the Rings to Win Earien?
Earien is no easy target; she’s clever and perceptive, which might make her see through Sauron’s deceitful charm. But love, as they say, can blind even the keenest eyes, and Sauron’s persuasive skills might be more than enough to cloud her judgment. He could go as far as to offer her one of the nine rings, with promises of unparalleled power and the chance to protect Númenor and her family.
Or, perhaps, Sauron might set his sights on Kemen, the son of Pharazon, hedging his bets by courting both these Númenorean figures at once. With two potential allies, his influence could spread across Númenor’s most powerful families, turning them slowly to his will.
Season 3 Speculation Builds as the Plot Thickens
With no official release date yet for Season 3, fans are left to wonder about Sauron’s next moves and his potential influence over Númenor. Whether he targets Earien, Kemen, or someone else entirely, Sauron’s presence in Númenor promises new tension and intrigue. His strategic alliances and cunning manipulation could tip the scales, forever changing the course of Middle-earth’s history.
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