The Rings of Power on Prime Video: Episode 6 ending explained with major revelations

Theo’s broken sword

This mysterious broken sword stolen by Theo from the old Waldreg’s barn has raised many questions among fans. Marked by Sauron’s ring and reacting to the young man’s blood, will this weapon corrupt him and awaken evil?

In episode 5, a clue suggested that this knife was used as a key. On the Ostirite fresco opened by Arondir, an image of a sword plunged into a human body could be seen. It was therefore assumed that the stranger gathered from the Piveluses was sacrificed on these bladed weapons to awaken Sauron. Episode 6’s revelations prove it isn’t! When the army of Númenor arrives at Tirharadh, where the Men of the Southlands are entrenched, a battle rages against the Orcs under the command of Adar.

The latter then entrusts the broken sword to this treacherous Valdreg, who hastens to Ostirith, mends the entire blade with his blood, and then plunges it into the slot under the famous fresco. In doing so, he opens the dams that send water to the mountain of fate, which then erupts. We also discover that these tunnels and this device were made by the orcs of Adari. One of his lieutenants warned in the previous episode, “The tunnel is ready, my lord.” That is why they sought the sword fervently to complete their fateful work.

Mordor

Episode 6 confirms that the Southlands, where Arondir, Bronwyn and Theo are, are indeed located in the future Mordor. The volcano that erupts at the end of the episode is actually Mount Doom, where the One Ring was forged and the only place it can be destroyed.

This revelation was made way back in Episode 3 when Galadriel discovered that Sauron’s ring was actually hiding a map of the Southlands, leading the elf to convince Miriel, Queen Regent of Numenor, to raise an army to save her. The people of the southern lands from the threat of this awakened evil.

Additionally, we hear Orc prisoners chanting the name of Udun, confirming the arrival of Mordor. Indeed, in The Lord of the Rings, the Valley of Udun is located in the northwest corner of Mordor. It is formed by the extremities of the chains of Ered Lutui in the north and Efel Duath in the west. The valley is surrounded by Moranon from the north and Isenmouth from the south. Udûn is also the title of episode 6.

Aadhaar identity

During the battle against the Numenoreans in Tirharadh, Adar flees on horseback, pursued by Halbrand and Galadriel. At the end of the breathless ride, the knight manages to catch up with the orcish sovereign and knock him off his staff.

He is then captured and chained up while brutally interrogated by the commander of the Army du Nord, making some revelations. Last week we looked at a corrupt elf (Maglor, son of Feanor, creator of the 3 Silmarils) who could have been inspired by The Silmarillion.

This song seems to have been ignored by Adar’s statements. He would be a corrupt elf who killed Sauron and created a new race of orcs called the Uruk. He took command of it and followed his own evil agenda, which was different from the Dark Lord.

A little patience before solving other puzzles! There are two episodes left in the first season on Prime Video. Sauron’s physical form may indeed have been obliterated by Adar, who could no longer withstand the abuse inflicted on his Uruks, but his dark soul survived.