New Rings Of Power Video Explores The Island Kingdom Of Númenor
With the upcoming release of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime Video, it's high time that eager viewers brush up on some of the lore that supports this exciting new series. Luckily, the folks behind the show itself have fans covered on that front, at least to an extent.
Amazon Prime has just released a short video detailing the Island Kingdom of Númenor, which is set to see its screen debut intheLord of the Rings series. Diehard fans of J.R.R. Tolkien are likely already familiar with the place and its history, but those who only saw Peter Jackson's beloved film trilogy might not recognize the name. Well, it turns out this fantastical metropolis has a lot of stories to tell, and it'll look good while doing it.
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The video, posted on Twitter by the official Lord of the Rings on Prime account, introduces Númenor with a sweeping shot of the city. This feels reminiscent of similar captivating shots seen in the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, which should be enough to catch the eyes of many fans. Cynthia Addai-Robinson, who plays Queen Regent Míriel, then describes the kingdom as «this island in the middle of the ocean; society at the height of its power.» Lloyd Owen (Elendil) then adds, «to be able to go back and find Númenor at its peak is extraordinary.»
Ema Horvath, the actress behind Eärien in The Rings of Power, then offers a brief explanation of what sort of society calls Númenor home. «It's a very nautical society,» she says. «There's been a rejection of old Elvish magic and ways.» Trystan Gravelle (Pharazôn) continues from there, saying, «we see half the island wanting to cling on to the connection that they have with Elvish culture. The
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