Celebrimbor ultimately died from the immense torment he suffered at the hands of Sauron, and his body was gruesomely displayed as a war banner to demoralize his enemies.
The Capture and Torture
During the devastating War of the Elves and Sauron, Celebrimbor, the highly skilled Elven smith who had forged the Rings of Power, was captured by the Dark Lord's forces. Sauron, intent on acquiring all the Rings and their secrets, subjected Celebrimbor to relentless and brutal torture. Despite the unimaginable pain, Celebrimbor bravely withheld information about the locations of the three most powerful Elven Rings—Narya, Nenya, and Vilya—which he had forged specifically without Sauron's direct influence. He did, however, reveal the whereabouts of the lesser rings.
A Gruesome End and Desecration
Celebrimbor eventually succumbed to the extreme torment inflicted upon him by Sauron. Following his death, his body was further desecrated in a horrifying act of psychological warfare. His lifeless form was shot with arrows, then hung upon a pole, and used by Sauron's forces like a banner on the battlefield. This ghastly display served as a stark message to the Elves and their allies, symbolizing Sauron's cruelty and his perceived victory over their greatest craftsman.
Lasting Impact
Despite his tragic and brutal end, Celebrimbor's defiance in protecting the secret of the Three Rings proved to be a pivotal act. By refusing to reveal their hiding places, he ensured that these powerful artifacts remained untainted by Sauron's influence, allowing them to play a crucial role in later events of Middle-earth's history and preserving the Elven realms for centuries.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Cause of Death | Died from severe torment inflicted by Sauron |
| Immediate Aftermath | Body was shot with arrows |
| Final Display | Hung upon a pole and used as a banner by Sauron's forces on the battlefield to demoralize enemies |
| Legacy | Protected the secret of the Three Elven Rings, preventing Sauron from fully controlling them |
