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100 Days until Rings of Power premiere

It really doesn’t matter how good or bad The Rings of Power is. It isn’t a big enough deal to have a real impact on how wonderful Tolkien’s writings are. If the show isn’t a success, nothing changes and Tolkien’s works remain. But if it’s good, then the show will usher in a whole new appreciation for Middle-earth. It could be a gateway for more people to discover Tolkien in a much richer and deeper way and engage further in his mythology via his books.

The World Of Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power ‘Isn’t The Middle-Earth You Remember’

According to Rings Of Power concept artist John Howe:

“This isn’t the Middle-earth you remember,” Howe tells Empire in the Summer Preview issue. “This is a world that’s very vibrant. The elves are not hidden away in Mirkwood or lingering in Rivendell. They’re busy constructing kingdoms. The dwarven kingdom of Moria is not an abandoned mine and the Grey Havens is not yet an abandoned city. I loved having the opportunity to explore that unseen history.”

And while most of the Middle-earth we’ve seen on screen has involved mountainous, muddy, or marshy terrains, there’s a key new location to be explored this time. “We’re finally sailing on the oceans of Middle-earth,” teases Howe, promising a set of sea-faring elves. “They’re daunting and enterprising and are almost colonising the world. They were a lot of fun to imagine. It’s something neither Lord Of The Rings nor Hobbit movies went anywhere near.”

Empire Online, Posted 11.05.2022

“constructing kingdoms” – Lindon which included the Grey Havens, Imladris, Eregion

“sea-faring elves” - The Falathrim were the shoreland Elves of the western shores of the Middle-earth who took Círdan as their lord. They were the first builders and sailors of ships in Middle-earth's history.

“colonising the world” – They did build ancient havens at Eglarest, the Falas, and the Grey Havens. Almost sounds like a description of the Númenoreans.

‘in McKay’s words, (RoP will be) “different but familiar.” While the series is not a precise continuation of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings, it shouldn’t clash with the cinematic world fans have come to know and love.’ Vanity Fair Feb 2022

Artwork by: Ted Nasmith

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