![]() After five years of constant attacks by orcs they would be killed by Balin and the entire dwarf colony would be destroyed by them. While Balin’s expedition would successfully recolonize Moria in 2989, and they would apparently my gold and also find mithril, it would be short-lived. Whatever mithril was left in Khazad-dum that had already been mined by the dwarves, the orcs gave as tribute to Sauron, who coveted the metal. What Sauron did with the mithril – whether used in construction, weaponry, or crafts – no tale tells. Sauron would send orcs and other evil creatures to Moria, but they were afraid of the balrog so they didn’t delve for it. The metal was no longer worth its value in Middle-earth after the end of the mining of mithril. And despite their efforts to fight against it – the power of the balrog is too great, and the following year (1981 TA), they are forced to flee their home. This earned it its nickname among the dwarfs. After the fall of Numenor 2000 years ago, the dwarves continued to mine their precious metal until, finally, in 1980 TAC, their mining awakens Balrog, a demon that is both shadowy and flame. It’s possible this increase in value is part of what drives the dwarves of Khazad-dum to delve ever deeper in their pursuit of mithril. It becomes worth ten times its weight in gold during this period. Moria becomes the sole source for mithril worldwide after the Fall and removal of Aman. His name even translates to “silver-handed”. We know that Tar-Telemmaite (15th Numenor king) loved silver and had his servants constantly searching for mithril. Value Of Mithril And Balrogīut it wasn’t only elves and dwarfs who sought Mithril. An example of this is on Thror’s Map of the Lonely Mountain, which Elrond discovers when Thorin’s company rests in Rivendell. Ithildin is also believed to be used in the creation of moon letters or moon runes. Ithildin is visible only by starlight or moonlight and would be inlaid on the Doors of Durin, which are crafted by Celebrimbor and the dwarf-smith Narvi. Celebrimbor would also create a new alloy from the metal, ithildin. The elves of Eregion would obtain mithril through trade with the dwarves and craft their own objects made of metal. And she would keep it all her remaining days until bearing it away to the Uttermost West at the end of the Third Age. This ring, the ring of water, would be given by Celebrimbor to Galadriel for safekeeping. Nenya is the one who has the ring made with mithril. ![]() During this time, Mithril is used in creating one of the most powerful objects of the age – an elven ring of power. Mithril, which is the elven name for the metal, is a combination of the words meaning “grey” and “brilliance”. Thus the friendship that grows between Durin’s Folk and the elves of Eregion was the closest that would ever be between the two races. These Noldor were not only great craftsmen, but they were far less unfriendly toward dwarves than the Sindarin elves. They establish the realm of Eregion, and their lord Celebrimbor leads the Gwaith-i-Mirdain – the greatest elven smiths of the Second Age. The discovery of this metal, also called moria-silver and true-silver (or both), led to some Noldor settling near the Misty Mountains. While the discovery of this precious material brought immense wealth to Khazad-dum’s dwarves (and others), mithril was not only of great interest to them. It is located by the dwarves north of Moria, towards Caradhras. Of course, the most well-known location of Mithril lies in the depths of the Misty Mountains – in the dwarf kingdom of Khazad-dum. Here is Rings Of Power’s Mithril Explained: So, we’ll be going through the entire history of Mithril. Mithril will play a major role in the Rings of Power tale, as a lot of things are going to come from it, including the Elven Ring, which future Galadriel will own. Elrond requests Mithril from Durin for these people. We learned that the Elven place was in peril and needed Mithril. Durin finally showed Elrond the mining equipment, which Elrond names Mithril. ![]() Elrond was able to reach the caves Durin and his family were working in to find something. Elrond found out that Durin and his folks were secretly doing something that Durin didn’t want Elrond. ![]() Mithril Metal was discovered by us at the Rings of Power. It would be one of the most precious metals in all of Middle-earth. While most commonly associated with the dwarves of Khazad-dum, and known for its rarity, it would also be found in both Valinor and Numenor – and be used in one of the most famous ships, heirlooms of Elendil, and even an elven ring of power. ![]() Today we cover the history of Rings Of Power’s Mithril. ![]()
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