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Sauron's Fortress Revealed: Forge & Trophy Room
9 Oct
Summary
- Barad-dûr's design draws power from Mount Doom's magma.
- Sauron's study displays Celebrimbor's corpse as a trophy.
- The throne is crafted from melted Elven helmets and armor.
The upcoming season 3 of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' will unveil Sauron's Barad-dûr fortress, designed to harness Mount Doom's magma for his forge. Production designer Kristian Milsted emphasized a logic-based reality for the tower's construction.
The fortress's design is rooted in practical elements, using volcanic rock and stone, avoiding wood. Its forked shape is inspired by Sauron's crown, and its location near Mount Doom differs from previous interpretations.
Internally, Barad-dûr features Sauron's study, throne room, and forge. Celebrimbor's body is displayed as a trophy in the study, representing Sauron's internal conflict.
Sauron's throne, a symbol of his power, is notably crafted from melted Elven helmets and armor from the siege of Eregion.
