The Ring of Saruman?

[Rhod the Red]

Yes.

[Thinlómien]

Then we're arguing over definitions.

I'm only wondering, that if Saruman's ring had power, what did it do?

[obloquy]

Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Then we're arguing over definitions.

I'm only wondering, that if Saruman's ring had power, what did it do?

No, that's not what you're wondering. Surely not. Because if you were wondering what power Saruman's ring might have had, surely you'd have the sense to read the thread you're posting in.

I think the Ring of Saruman is what gave him the ability to produce Orcs, etc. How else can they be produced?

In games like the Battle for Middle-Earth they're produced from a pit.

How might it have done that? A little packet of Orc mix included?

[Thinlómien]

Originally Posted by obloquy

No, that's not what you're wondering. Surely not. Because if you were wondering what power Saruman's ring might have had, surely you'd have the sense to read the thread you're posting in.

You think I haven't read it? I'm horrified. Seriously, I don't think this thread has found the answer yet, and I was just trying to get the discussion more on-topic.

[Rhod the Red]

Well we don't know what powers it had. Tolkein doesnt reveal it in his notes nor TLOTR.

[narfforc]

You are quite right Rhod , we do not know and we can only surmise, which of course is the whole point of this website. What we can do is look at how the others rings worked and interacted with their bearers. I do not believe that Narya worked for Cirdan in the same way as it did for Gandalf, this I believe is due to the differing inherent power of each individual. One of Sarumans powers was that of his voice, could his ring have enhanced his desire to bend others to his will?.

[Rhod the Red]

I doubt it. I think it gave him the ability to produce orcs, etc.