Rings of Power: Why Does Galadriel Never Use Her Sword Skills In LOTR?
It is obvious across the Rings of Power, The Hobbit, and the Lord of the Rings that Galadriel is one of the most remarkable elves in Middle Earth history. From the Peter Jackson movie adaptations, it was clear that she was both wise and powerful, and a great leader to her people in Lothlorien. But the Rings of Power series has shown a whole new side to her personality, one that listens to her own voice over the voice of others that try to drown her out. She defies the gift of returning to Valinor because she knows in her heart that there is more at stake than her own peace of mind. And she is able to convince the queen of Numenore to ally with her and set sail to protect the Southlanders that are being overrun by orcs.
As a part of this journey, Galadriel also displays that she has incredible swordsmanship. Viewers learn in Episode 5 that she can handle a blade better than most of the trained guards of men. But why does she never use this skill in the Lord of the Rings? The answer is because of the one ring itself.
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During the fifth episode of the Rings of Power series, Galadriel is seen training with the men of the sea guard, at the behest of Elendil. It is clear that he knows of the elven grace and ability when wielding any weapon, so he prompts her to show the boys how it is done. She starts off one on one, effortlessly dodging and gliding around her opponent. As more and more of the sea guard begin to attack at once, she misdirects them into walls and each other. She strikes with her own blade and catches killing blows at their throat (without harming them), and she manages to defeat the lot with barely a scratch to her dress. For such an incredible warrior,
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