Nazgul
The Nazgul are a group that features in Middle-earth.
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History
The Nazgul (Black Speech nazg, "ring", and gûl, "wraith, spirit") were originally once nine mortal kings that live in the lands of Middle-earth. This was until they were corrupted by Sauron and changed into his undead servants. Of all the Dark Lord's minions, the Nazgul were his greatest. They were held in the highest esteem, particularly the Witch-King of Angmar who came to be their captain.
When Sauron rose again at the end of the Third Age of Middle-Earth, he dispatched the Nazgul to locate Frodo Baggins and bring the One Ring back to Mordor. They tracked Frodo from the Shire to the ford of Rivendell, where they were washed away and dismounted. When they returned to Mordor, Sauron mounted them on the Fell Beasts (pterodactyl-like creatures) and sent them to lead his armies during the War of the Ring.
The Witch-King was slain in the Battle of Pelennor, and the rest of the Nazgul were destroyed when Sauron fell.
Overview
In appearance, the Nazgul were nine cloaked figures who were transformed by the effects of the rings of power. They came to be known by a number of names that included the Black Riders, Ringwraiths, the Dark Riders, the Nine Riders, or simply as the Nine.
Members
- Witch-king of Angmar :
- Khamûl :
Notes
- The Nazgul were created by J. R. R. Tolkien where they featured in the setting of the Middle-earth universe.
In other media
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Appearances
- The Lord of the Rings:
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