The Rings of Power WORST CHANGE & how to fix it - Mithril Origins & the Fading of Elves Explained
The dumb change to mithril's origins and nature in The Rings of Power Episode 5 pissed me off, so I set out on a quest to separate Tolkien facts from Amazon myths, and to discover the possible justification and redemption for this huge retcon. Is the elven legend actually real? Or is it just a myth, or a lie? Is Sauron already in Eregion, whispering into Celebrimbor's ear, off-screen? Let's find out!
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Background music in order:
The Fading Light
A New Ore
from The Rings of Power Official Soundtrack
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Main Artist: Bear McCreary
Producer: Joe Augustine
Producer: Bear McCreary
Composer: Bear McCreary
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