sauron lord of the rings

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## Sauron: Lord of Desolation in The Lord of the Rings In J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic The Lord of the Rings, Sauron stands as the ultimate embodiment of evil and tyranny—a dark lord whose shadow looms over Middle-earth for over a millennium. As the Master of Sauron, also known as the Dark Lord, he is not just a villain but a malevolent force forged from corruption, ambition, and destruction. Understanding Sauron’s role is essential to grasping the depth and weight of the story’s struggle between light and darkness. ### Who is Sauron? Originally a Maia—or a high-spirited being sent by the Valar—Sauron was once appointed by Morgoth (the first Dark Lord) to serve as a lieutenant. His intelligence, cunning, and mastery of dark magic enabled him to absorb Morgoth’s power and become a formidable rival. After Morgoth’s downfall, Sauron sought to reclaim his former dominance, reshaping himself from the Maia into the monstrous figure known as Sauron.