The ancient elf Cirdan mentions a great, long conflict in a scene from Season 2 of The Rings of Power. Cirdan receives three powerful elven rings from another elf named Elrond, who asks him what to do with them. Cirdan proposes that they hide in a deep sea trench dug during a previous conflict. He explained that this trench was left behind from a major conflict that had taken place in Middle-earth’s distant past.

One of the oldest elves still living is Cirdan. Because of his age, he would be familiar with historical occurrences, including those that took place before the current story’s setting. He is introduced by Elrond as the smartest and oldest elf, which is significant because elves have a protracted lifespan. We must turn back the clock to Middle-earth’s past in order to comprehend whatever conflict Cirdan is referring about.

The Battle Against Morgoth

There are references to Morgoth, the dark lord who served as Sauron’s mentor before to Sauron taking control, in The Rings of Power. Originally called Melkor, Morgoth was a strong Vala creature. The Valar, who guarded Middle-earth and assisted in creating the world, were comparable to gods. Melkor started causing trouble before there were elves or mankind.

The result was the great conflict known as the Battle of the Powers. Compared to all the conflicts fought by mankind, elves, or other creatures in Middle-earth, this one was far larger. The Valar used their tremendous global power to battle Melkor. During this fight, they molded Middle-earth itself, carving forth rivers, mountains, and deep tunnels similar to the one Cirdan described.

How Long Ago Was This Battle?

The Years of the Trees, which preceded Middle-earth’s First Age, saw the Battle of the Powers around the year 1090. 1090 Years of the Trees would be roughly 4,690 solar years ago since the Years of the Trees were counted differently than ordinary years. After 590 years of the First Age, the Second Age started. Since the Battle of the Powers took place approximately 6,190 years before the events of The Rings of Power, the battle took place during the Second Age.

The End of the Battle

About ninety solar years passed during the Battle of the Powers. The Valar ultimately took control of Morgoth at his stronghold known as Utumno after many years of warfare. After that, Morgoth was kept for a very long time in the Void. Despite being taken prisoner, Morgoth’s influence persisted in creating issues throughout Middle-earth. After escaping again and causing further havoc, Morgoth was ultimately vanquished in the War of Wrath.

Because of Morgoth’s deeds, Middle-earth continued to suffer difficulties even after he was vanquished. Cirdan’s reference to the deep trench serves as a reminder of the battle’s ongoing effects.

Conclusion

The epic conflict between the Valar and Morgoth from long ago is connected to Cirdan’s allusion to the old fight in The Rings of Power. Many of the characteristics of Middle-earth now can be traced back to this fight. The fact that Cirdan is aware of this previous struggle serves to emphasize the complex background and lingering effects of these old wars in Middle-earth.

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