What is the motivation of Sauron?

Sauron wished to help restore Middle-earth after the hurts done to it in the War of Wrath. His fair words, aided by his fair appearance, were very much in accord with what the Elves wanted. So they, except Elrond and Gil-galad, hearkened to him and his teaching.

What was Saruman’s end goal?

Saruman’s real intention was to permit Sauron to build up his strength, so that the One Ring would reveal itself. He later found that Sauron had more knowledge of the possible location of the One Ring than he expected, and in TA 2941, Saruman finally agreed to attack Dol Guldur.

What was Morgoths motivation?

Morgoth’s motivation was to destroy anything that wasn’t himself, in the end. If he succeeded in destroying all other beings he’d attack the mountains and grind them to dust.

How did the eye of Sauron take over Middle-earth?

The all-seeing Eye still had control of Middle-earth as he oversaw all of the ongoings within the realm. He then spawned an army of Orcs and enslaved men to carry out his war to win back the One Ring.

What did Sauron do for the Elves of Eregion?

Sauron, as Annatar, aided the Elves of Eregion in the forging of the Rings of Power To the Elves who listened, Sauron gave knowledge and encouragement in forging the Rings of Power, while he forged the One Ring in secret, to rule the Elvish rings.

Who was Aulë (Oli)?

He was also called Mahal ( Khuzdul; IPA: “Maker”), Oli ( Sindarin; IPA: “Dream”) or Návatar and delighted in the nature of substances and in works of skill, but was not concerned with possession or mastery. Besides the shaping of Arda, Aulë’s greatest works were the Two Lamps of the Valar, the vessels of the Sun and Moon, and the Dwarves.

How did Sauron get the One Ring?

Along with the Rings of Power, he secretly forged the One Ring, the ring that could rule all the others and dominate Middle-earth. When Sauron was defeated by Prince Isildur of Gondor, his finger was severed, as was the Ring.