The Rings of Power Timeline in Lord of the Rings Universe: Everything we know
Rings of Power, a prequel to The Lord of the Rings, is set in a different era within J.R.R. Tolkien's expansive Middle-earth timeline.
The Rings of Power Setting
The Rings of Power takes place during the Second Age of Middle-earth, long before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. This era is separated by thousands of years from the stories many fans know well.
J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of these tales, once mentioned in a 1958 letter that the events of his stories occurred about 6,000 years before what he considered the present day. He noted that the modern era, as understood during his time, could fall between the Fifth and Seventh Ages of Middle-earth. The concept of Ages spans thousands of years, though Tolkien hinted that the length of these Ages might shorten over time.
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Lord of the Rings Timeline
The original Lord of the Rings trilogy is set in the Third Age of Middle-earth. This period is characterized by the decline of magic and the fall of great dynasties.
Apart from The Rings of Power, most other media related to The Lord of the Rings is set in the Third Age. This includes The Hobbit trilogy, video games like ‘Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor’ and ‘Shadow of War,’ and the upcoming anime ‘The War of the Rohirrim.’
The Rings of Power Timeline Changes
The Rings of Power makes certain changes to its timeline to focus on the story rather than strictly adhering to the lore. The series draws heavily from ‘The
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