With the commencing of the third episode of the Rings of Power series, the audience has been introduced to some new and pivotal characters for the story ahead. One of the most significant additions is Tar Miriel, the Queen-regent of Numenor, who gives fans their first glimpse into the world of men, and begins to elaborate on just why the people in the ship-wreck of episode 2 acted so harshly towards Galadriel as soon as they spotted her elf ears. With an instant tension between Tar Mirirel and Galadriel, it is clear that there has long been unrest between the 2 races, and many are curious to see how this power struggle will play out as the series develops.
Especially as, in early trailers of the Rings of Power, before the series first few episodes debuted, there were clips of what appeared to be Galadriel and Tar-Miriel working in alliance with one another, even trusting one another so far as to look into the Palantir together, to see the evil rising in the south. So the question remains to be seen: how do Tar Miriel and Galdriel go from insulting and despising one another in their first meeting, to striking back up a bond between elves and humans that has long been forbidden in Numenor?
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Strangely, the answer is all tied up in Tar-Miriel’s cousin Pharazon, who can be seen advising the queen-regent during her meeting with Galadriel and Halbrand. According to Tolkien’s stories, Pharazon has his own designs on greed, wealth, and power, and has a huge part to play in the events that lead to the fall of Numenor. Therefore, Tar-Miriel must do everything she can to appear unwavering, loyal to the throne, the strong and harsh leader that her people, and her
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