The Rings of Power are Cursed. Middle-earth Explained

In the Second Age of Middle-earth, a tale of deception unfolds, masked as benevolence. The story centers around the Rings of Power, orchestrated by Sauron, the dark lord, who adopts the guise of Annatar, the Lord of Gifts. With charm and promises of greatness, he infiltrates the Elven realm of Eregion, persuading its inhabitants of the virtues of ringcraft.
Under the guidance of Celebrimbor, a master smith, the Elves craft twenty rings. These artifacts, though majestic, are designed to enhance the bearer’s abilities but are ultimately tools of manipulation. Unbeknownst to the Elves, Sauron forges the One Ring in the fiery depths of Mount Doom, a master ring designed to control all others and imbued with his will to dominate.
The revelation of Sauron’s betrayal sparks a sweeping conflict. The Elves secure the three most potent rings, untouched by his corruption, and distribute them in secrecy. Intended to preserve and protect, these rings enhance the natural beauty and wisdom of their wearers. Conversely, the other rings disseminate decay and despair. The nine rings given to Men transform them into the Nazgûl, spectral servants forever bound to Sauron’s will. The Dwarves, resistant to domination but cursed with greed, fall into chaos.
As the One Ring asserts its influence, the landscapes of Middle-earth begin to wither. The realms of the ring bearers see their kings and lords transformed into mere echoes of their former selves, their splendor and power crumbling under the curse of their gifts. This period is defined not by heroic clashes but by a creeping corruption and the gradual erosion of noble ideals.
The climax reveals a harsh truth: the rings' power is illusory, offering invincibility but leading only to servitude. If the One Ring were to be destroyed, the fates of all linked to it would be perilously tied to its existence. It is an era of deceit cloaked in the allure of power, where every gleaming jewel conceals a hidden peril, and every gift bears a curse.