<P> "Though the only real good in, or rational motive for, all this ordering and planning and organization was the good of all inhabitants of Arda (even admitting Sauron's right to be their supreme lord), his' plans', the idea coming from his own isolated mind, became the sole object of his will, and an end, the End, in itself...(H) is capability of corrupting other minds, and even engaging their service, was a residue from the fact that his original desire for' order' had really envisaged the good estate (especially physical well - being) of his' subjects' ." </P> <P> As part of a plan to seduce the Elves into his service, Sauron assumed a fair appearance as Annatar, "Lord of Gifts", befriended the Elven - smiths of Eregion, led by Celebrimbor, and counselled them in arts and magic . Sauron hinted that he was an emissary of the Valar, specifically of Aulë, whom the Noldor in Exile held in high regard . Some of the Elves distrusted him, especially Galadriel and Gil - galad, the High King of the Noldor . The Elves in Eregion, however, did not heed their warnings . </P> <P> With Sauron's assistance, the Elven - smiths forged the Rings of Power, which conferred great power upon their bearers . He then secretly forged the One Ring in the volcanic Mount Doom in Mordor . This "One Ring to rule them all" had the power to dominate the other Rings and enslave their wearers to Sauron's will . The Rings of Power were extremely potent, however; to create an instrument that could dominate even them, Sauron was forced to transfer a great part of his native power into it . Yet "while he wore it, his power on earth was actually enhanced". </P> <P> Sauron's plan would have succeeded had the Elves not detected his influence when he put on the One Ring . It was then the Elves saw him for who he really was, removed their Rings, and did not use them for as long as Sauron retained the One Ring . Enraged, Sauron initiated a great war and conquered much of the land west of Anduin . The Three Rings, however, had been forged by Celebrimbor himself without Sauron's help . These rings were saved and remained in the hands of the Elves, specifically Gil - galad, Círdan, and Galadriel . </P>

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