Sauron is remarkably intelligent. The complexity of his plans match that of his character, so my effort to uncover the details of his designs required upwards of 30,000 words. Nevertheless, the very existence of this post proves that it was not in vain.
The following is an attempt to unravel the mysteries of Sauron’s past. His designs begin to branch in two paths around the time of Finrod’s death, so I have created two parts: Part 1 broadly covers his intentions regarding mithril and all peoples, while Part 2 specifically relates to the dagger and Galadriel. The clearest lens through which to study Sauron’s character is, unequivocally, the tale of Beren and Lúthien.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | 2 |
Part 1: The Dam
| ¶ 1: A Wandering, Solitary Outlaw | 3 |
| ¶ 2: Chased from His Homeland | 4 |
| ¶ 3: His Southward Journey Long Was He At Work The Burden of Those Who Lead Give Them a Means of Mastering It Regroup | 5-10 6 7 8 9 |
| SUMMARY | 11 |
Part 2: The Key
| ¶ 4: Reverie | 12 |
| ¶ 5: He Saw Her Afar | 13 |
| ¶ 6: The Eve of Spring | 14 |
| ¶ 7: Broken Silence | 15 |
| ¶ 8: Though the Time Was Brief | 16 |
| SUMMARY | 17 |