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For instance, Galadriel, Elrond, and Gandalf used these rings to delay the erosion of their realms and to maintain their essence in Middle-earth.
The Effects of the Rings on Their Bearers
Despite their beneficial purposes, the Elvish Rings brought forth complex emotional effects on their wielders. Gandalf’s Narya, the Ring of Fire, was said to bolster the spirit during hardships but also bred a whole range of personal struggles related to the fire’s essence as a force of life and regeneration.