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How & Why Did Aulë’s Students Turn to Evil? (Sauron & Saruman) | Lord of the Rings Lore
Today, I look at one of the greatest teachers from the Legendarium of Tolkien's world, Aule, the Smith!
Who were Aulë's students?
What makes them different?
Did he do something wrong?
Were there others who were indirectly inspired by him?
Let's find out!
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Chapters:
00:00 - Chapter 0: The Introduction
00:58 - Chapter 1: Who is Aulë?
02:38 - Chapter 2: The Students of Aulë
04:38 - Chapter 3: Aulë’s Influence vs. Individual Choices
07:12 - Chapter 4: Key Events and Symbolism
09:48 - Chapter 5: Conclusion - Aulë’s Legacy
11:03 - Appendices: Call to Action
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Artwork Credits:
All artwork credited in the video in order it first appeared,
Aule - pieter01
The Power of the Valar - Ralph Damiani
Sauron The Lord of the Rings - William Faucher
Saruman - LOTRO Rise of Isengard
Aule - Janka Lateckova
Aule Crafting the Dwarves - Peter Xavier Price
Aule - Raphael-doppia
Aule the Valar - EP-Art
RIP Saruman - MakingPicsSlowly
Feanor Noldor King - Venlian
Sauron and Celebrimbor - Kaprriss
Mairon the Admirable - Alystraea
Mairon and Melkor at the beginning of Arda - AncksiestasIn
in Memory Of Christopher Lee - muratgul
Saruman the White - DanielGovar
Feanor's Last Stand - SpartanK42
Aule - Alice Falto
Aule's Creation - FoxWorks
Illuin Lamp of the Valar - Ted Nasmith
Aulë the Destroyer - Ted Nasmith
Sauron - Commander of Angband - toherrys
Curumo - KTDSI
Saruman - malara-art
Heart of Feanor - Venlian
Morgoth, He Who Arises in Might - DymondStarr
Manwe Sulimo - GustavoMalek
Aulë and the Seven Fathers - Ted Nasmith
Feanor, Melkor and Silmarils - Kapriss-art
The Kinslaying at Alqualonde - Ted Nasmith
Morgoth and Sauron - KuraiGeijutsu
The Istari - mairon666
Aule - IanBlackburn
The Music of the Gods - KipRasmussen
Melkor - EvissOmiros
Aule - Kimberly
Aule's Humility - Jerrel Salvatierra
Sauron - Anna Podedworna
Saruman the White - MattDeMino
Feanor and the Silmarils - SaMo-art
Aule & Yavanna - Viktoria Sinner
Middle earth - Klaradox
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Sauron the Shapeshifter! How Many Forms Can He Take? | Lord of the Rings Lore
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Today, I look at the question, How many different forms could Sauron take? Was he always evil? What was his most powerful form? Could he always take any of his forms? Let's find out! 🐲 Dragon Vault Games Link: - www.dragonvaultgames.co.uk and do not forget to use coupon code THANKYOU5 for 5% off anything we have! Support Us: ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/flawlessfilms 🔗 Patreon: www.p...
Gandalf vs. the Balrog: Did They Know Each Other? | Lord of the Rings Lore
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Go to betterhelp.com/brokensword for your special discount off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help! #advert Today, I look at the intriguing question, Did Gandalf and The Balrog know each other before their encounter on the Bridge of Khazad-dum? Do they know each other from their times in Valinor? Have they met on Middle-earth? Ar...
Tom Bombadil Confirmed For The Rings of Power Season 2! | Lord of the Rings News
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Today, I discuss the new The Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power Season 2 Vanity Fair article releasing the First Look at Tom Bombadil! What stories will be told with him? Where is Goldberry? How will his inclusion even work? 🐲 Dragon Vault Games Link: - www.dragonvaultgames.co.uk and do not forget to use coupon code THANKYOU5 for 5% off anything we have! Support Us: ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: www.buy...
How Powerful is Aragorn's Sword, Andúril, Flame of the West? | Lord of the Rings Lore
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Today, I look at one of the most famous swords from The Lord of the Rings, Anduril! Does its power come from the blade or its wielder? What is its history? Could it kill Sauron? Let's find out! 🐲 Dragon Vault Games Link: - www.dragonvaultgames.co.uk and do not forget to use coupon code THANKYOU5 for 5% off anything we have! Support Us: ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/flawlessfilms 🔗 Pat...
The Story of THEODEN, a Son of Greater Sires! | RIP Bernard Hill | Lord of the Rings Lore
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Today, I look at the legendary King of Rohan from the times of the War of the Ring, Theoden King! What did this leader go through in his life? What events morphed him into the legend he became? How on point was Bernard Hill's performance? Let's see what we can find! Also, if you missed the breaking news video last week where Warner Bros and New Line Cinema announced Peter Jackson and Andy Serki...
The Rings of Power Season 2 Official Teaser Trailer REACTION & Breakdown | Lord of the Rings News
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Today, I discuss the new The Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power Season 2 Official Teaser Trailer! What are the stories to be told? When will it be released? Does it look like it will be an improvement on the first season? 🐲 Dragon Vault Games Link: - www.dragonvaultgames.co.uk and do not forget to use coupon code THANKYOU5 for 5% off anything we have! Support Us: ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymea...
The True Story of THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM! | Lord of the Rings Lore
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Today, I look at the true story of the Hunt for Gollum! What do the books say happened on this quest? Is there much information about it? Let's see what we can find! There should be a link to the Hunt for Gollum Fan Film here, but Warner Bros Entertainment have given it a strike 😑 Also, if you missed my breaking news video yesterday about the announcement of The Hunt for Gollum 2026 movie, led ...
Peter Jackson is RETURNING TO MIDDLE-EARTH | The Hunt For Gollum 2026 | Lord of the Rings News
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Today, I discuss the new Middle-earth News of "Peter Jackson Working on New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Films for Warner Bros., Targeting 2026 Debut". What are the stories to be told? (The Hunt for Gollum) When will they be released? Who is involved? Hollywood Reporter Article Link - www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/new-lord-of-the-rings-movies-2026-peter-jackson-1235894513/ 🐲 Dragon Vault G...
Would Osgiliath Have Still Fallen if BOROMIR Was There? | Lord of the Rings Lore
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Today we take a look at the what if scenario of, what would have gone differently had Denethor's favourite son, Boromir, still been in Osgiliath when Faramir lost the city? Could it have made a difference? Could Gondor have fared better in the War of the Ring? Or was the end fate going to happen no matter what? We look at this today! Support Us: ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/flawlessf...
The Life of BALIN: A Tale of Loyalty, Bravery, and Tragedy | Lord of the Rings Lore
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Go to betterhelp.com/brokensword for your special discount off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help! #advert Who is Balin, son of Fundin? He is a Dwarf with a striking white beard, donning a vivid scarlet hood, standing out in Thorin Oakenshield's company. That's Balin for you - wise, spirited, and an emblem of Dwarven virtues. He...
The Life of GLORFINDEL: Myth, Mystery, and Might | Lord of the Rings Lore
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Glorfindel! Chief of the House of the Golden Flower! Today we embark on a journey to explore the journey of this legendary Elven warrior! Glorfindel is one of Tolkien’s most heroic yet understated characters. Journey with us from his majestic beginnings in the undying lands of Valinor to his legendary actions in Middle-earth. Dive into the tales of ancient Middle-earth where myths are born and ...
What Was Melkor's/Morgoth's Biggest Mistake? | Lord of the Rings Lore
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Melkor! Morgoth! Today we embark on a journey to unravel the tale of Melkor, the first Dark Lord of Middle-earth. Discover the moments that led to the downfall of the most powerful being who sought to dominate the world and reshape it in his image. From his insatiable hunger for power to the catastrophic mistakes that sealed his fate, we delve into the heart of Middle-earth's ancient lore. Join...
What Happened When Sauron Tried To Bribe The Dwarves? | Lord of the Rings Lore
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Dive into the depths of Middle-earth with our latest video, "What Happened When Sauron Tried To Bribe The Dwarves?" Explore the intricate lore of J.R.R. Tolkien's universe, focusing on the cunning plans of Sauron and the stalwart dreams of the Dwarves to reclaim their ancestral home, Moria. From the foreboding Council of Elrond to the Dwarves' valiant quest and Sauron's manipulative schemes, we...
The Complete Saga: Everything You Need To Know About The ORCS! | Compilation | Lord of the Rings
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Should Amazon GIVE UP On The Rings of Power?
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Should Amazon GIVE UP On The Rings of Power?
RIVENDELL: The Haven turned Heartbeat of Middle-earth | Lord of the Rings Lore
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RIVENDELL: The Haven turned Heartbeat of Middle-earth | Lord of the Rings Lore
What Strength Did The DWARVES Have During The War of the Ring? | Lord of the Rings Lore
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What Strength Did The DWARVES Have During The War of the Ring? | Lord of the Rings Lore
Why Are ELVES The Best Archers? | Lord of the Rings Lore
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Why Are ELVES The Best Archers? | Lord of the Rings Lore
What Was FARAMIR Doing Before & After The Lord of the Rings? | The Full Story of Faramir!
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What Was FARAMIR Doing Before & After The Lord of the Rings? | The Full Story of Faramir!
One Film to Rule Them All: Reimagining THE LORD OF THE RINGS as a Single Movie! | LOTR
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One Film to Rule Them All: Reimagining THE LORD OF THE RINGS as a Single Movie! | LOTR
The Complete Saga: The Full Story of SAURON! | Compilation | Lord of the Rings
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The Complete Saga: The Full Story of SAURON! | Compilation | Lord of the Rings
The Most Powerful & Iconic BOWS & ARROWS of Middle-earth! | Lord of the Rings
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The Most Powerful & Iconic BOWS & ARROWS of Middle-earth! | Lord of the Rings
How Great Is Gandalf? | Character Analysis | Lord of the Rings
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How Great Is Gandalf? | Character Analysis | Lord of the Rings
What Do We Know About The FAR EAST of Middle-earth? | Lord of the Rings Lore
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What Do We Know About The FAR EAST of Middle-earth? | Lord of the Rings Lore
Could Sauron Bring Back Morgoth? | Unraveling Middle-earth's Darkest Theory | Lord of the Rings Lore
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Could Sauron Bring Back Morgoth? | Unraveling Middle-earth's Darkest Theory | Lord of the Rings Lore
NUMENOR: Middle-Earth's Atlantis Explored | Lord of the Rings Lore
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NUMENOR: Middle-Earth's Atlantis Explored | Lord of the Rings Lore
The Most Powerful & Iconic SWORDS of Middle-earth! | Lord of the Rings
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The Most Powerful & Iconic SWORDS of Middle-earth! | Lord of the Rings
The Complete Saga: Every Member of The Fellowship of The Ring | Compilation | Lord of the Rings
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The Complete Saga: Every Member of The Fellowship of The Ring | Compilation | Lord of the Rings
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Celebrating 20 Years of Middle-earth Magic! 🔥
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Celebrating 20 Years of Middle-earth Magic! 🔥

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  • @tomdolton2960
    @tomdolton2960 16 годин тому

    This is the most I've rid of the story quite fascinating

  • @deborahmertens9219
    @deborahmertens9219 17 годин тому

    I LOVE Gandalf! He is just the BEST!🧙‍♂️❤

  • @havinfunfallin9458
    @havinfunfallin9458 18 годин тому

    That ending though is a call to all of us who want a better tomorrow “… I bid you, stand men of the west!”

  • @Boankofa
    @Boankofa 18 годин тому

    With all due respect. He is a gay man and he clearly is much more sensitive than a hetero.

  • @AdamRiley20
    @AdamRiley20 18 годин тому

    “But it is not THIS day!”

  • @traveler-322
    @traveler-322 18 годин тому

    While not in LOTR, St Crispin's Day speech from Henry V is better.

  • @rubenlopezusa
    @rubenlopezusa 19 годин тому

    - He exists before the creation of Arda. - Cannot be corrupted by the Ring. - He is married. - He has great power in singing. - His relationship with Nature. For me, her can only be the reincarnation of Oromë Aldaron, one of the Valar, The Great Rider, creator of paths and forests, and her wife Goldberry, the Valar Vana.

  • @Goblin_deez.
    @Goblin_deez. 19 годин тому

    Do we really need the sexy jazz music? If we’re on your channel chances are we already find Orcs irresistibly attractive

  • @mavisbeacon6770
    @mavisbeacon6770 20 годин тому

    I love some good dry sarcasm. You have to look em in the eye to understand.

  • @vilaps9779
    @vilaps9779 День тому

    Gandalfs one at the bay when they took the boat

  • @vilaps9779
    @vilaps9779 День тому

    Theodens and Aragorns speech at the last charge at Helm's Deep just before Gandalfs arrival

  • @youngcracker9517
    @youngcracker9517 День тому

    K

  • @Mahtan00
    @Mahtan00 День тому

    Greetings from the Tolkien Curmudgeon: A deep and important topic. I would only add something about how Yavanna was the spouse of Aulë and the maker of the Two Trees, which were source of the light entrapped within the Silmarilli by Fëanor, who, yeah, was probably the GREATEST student of Lord Aulë.

  • @how_WUDE
    @how_WUDE День тому

    Im so glad he didn't quit. With as much hate has The Hobbit trilogy gets, I still enjoy them

  • @Tallacus
    @Tallacus День тому

    A coworker who is also a Tolkien fan suggested it was the heat that drove them mad

  • @evekurocieru
    @evekurocieru День тому

    Thranduil had his own business, didn't even have a ring, and sent his son so he can get a pass. Elrond really copped out though.

  • @tinam4
    @tinam4 День тому

    I love Aragon, I think he’s a great actor. Very poised, manly, and handsome!

  • @BlazeLs-je7yo
    @BlazeLs-je7yo День тому

    “Spears shall be shaken, shields shall be splintered! A sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises!”

  • @droiduseruserdroid1731
    @droiduseruserdroid1731 День тому

    No, Tom Bombadil is NOT Jack Black.

  • @BeegMonkay
    @BeegMonkay День тому

    The images in this vidoe are mostly men from Harad which is to the south of Gondor and Mordor, not the East.

  • @donniescarbro
    @donniescarbro День тому

    That’s why he wondered off a lot so they could give him a break from the role

  • @awgates85
    @awgates85 День тому

    I'm curious, as it has been a couple decades since my last deep dive into the Legendarium, but was it ever stated or implied whom the Blue wizards were most closely associated with? I imagine it is my own head cannon, but I seem to remember that at least one was of Aule's circle and they both failed, possibly falling to darkness themselves.

  • @ultramaximusreviews
    @ultramaximusreviews День тому

    Fun Fact - the actor who played Aaragorn used that sword prop in another movie he made where he was decked out in mid-evil attire for a singular scene.

  • @kentvesser9484
    @kentvesser9484 День тому

    Are we sure that Aule is not actually Pickles from Metalocalypse?

  • @krasserhengst1326
    @krasserhengst1326 День тому

    I love the speech of Gandalf to Pippin about death.

  • @koraodotv6950
    @koraodotv6950 2 дні тому

    "for frodo" lines that struck me with goosebumps and teary eye

  • @Savascension
    @Savascension 2 дні тому

    I've always viewed Tom as the melchizidek of Tolkiens world

  • @josephwarra5043
    @josephwarra5043 2 дні тому

    "Secretly, great holes are digged where the Earth's pores ought to suffice and things have learnt to walk that ought to crawl." -- HP Lovecraft

  • @user-sd7ri9fy4i
    @user-sd7ri9fy4i 2 дні тому

    Nice work dude thanks

  • @user-bt4wo6ze9z
    @user-bt4wo6ze9z 2 дні тому

    Parheps the students of Aule being prone to turning to the darkness is a representation of Tolkiens dislike/distrust of unchecked industrial advancement.

  • @michaelschubert6339
    @michaelschubert6339 2 дні тому

    "For Frodo" (sprints into the most intimidating of Sauron's forces and Merry and Pippin are so inspired they follow).

  • @kirbymarchbarcena
    @kirbymarchbarcena 2 дні тому

    When Gandalf said "Now I understand" he was referring to the entity who counter his spell on the entrance door as he didn't know it yet that it was a Balrog. The question should have been "which Balrog?" considering that there were so many of them and "Durin's Bane" is just a term for that specific Balrog.

  • @user-sd7ri9fy4i
    @user-sd7ri9fy4i 2 дні тому

    Nice work dude thanks

  • @deborahcox-mp5ul
    @deborahcox-mp5ul 2 дні тому

    No don't want to see another video on the Nazgul .

  • @analogludite9575
    @analogludite9575 2 дні тому

    I saw all the movies in their theatrical releases. This speech gave me goosebumps then, it still did this time, on a phone!! A moving speech and great acting.👍

  • @JOECURR1488
    @JOECURR1488 2 дні тому

    THE HALFLINGS LEAF BROUGHT THEM TOGETHER 😂

  • @onikamura888
    @onikamura888 2 дні тому

    Of course they knew each other! Most likely even by name! Before Melkor became Morgoth!

  • @troubledjoe6201
    @troubledjoe6201 2 дні тому

    Aule the Smith - just imagine him in the band picture between and slightly behind Marr, Rourke and Joyce….

  • @55giantsfan22
    @55giantsfan22 2 дні тому

    Tolkien was smoking that good weed when he wrote all this 😵‍💫

  • @sdmwoodworking
    @sdmwoodworking 2 дні тому

    A great speech and only one of many in LOTR. If you've not read or seen Henry V, the young king's speech before the Saint Crispin's Day battle seems to me to deserve its reputation. I'm a Branagh fan, so: ua-cam.com/video/A-yZNMWFqvM/v-deo.html

  • @LovemyDrones
    @LovemyDrones 2 дні тому

    Unfortunately, power of any kind can be corrupting to those that have good intentions at the beginning.

  • @FathersUnited-fu
    @FathersUnited-fu 2 дні тому

    Is there a better speech in cinema*

  • @AdeptKing
    @AdeptKing 2 дні тому

    The Dundedain/Numenor sounds good. I get to live a longer life and thus get to enjoy the world more(hopefully) while staying in a good physical state the entire time. Then I would be able to feel when the end is coming and go peacefully before something like alzheimer's takes root.

  • @nadzame
    @nadzame 2 дні тому

    What’s interesting is that aule could create but malcor couldn’t. Is there any chance that when they say that malcor couldn’t create, they meant that he could but he shouldn’t? Similar to how aule shouldn’t have created the dwarves? Also, because the skills that aule had were so powerful and important, I’m sure that caused evil to tempt aule’s students even more because they needed those skills on their side. Evil would spend much more effort trying to sway them to their side.

  • @thegeckogecko7824
    @thegeckogecko7824 2 дні тому

    It always stuck me as a subtle caution against materialism. Aulë and his students were makers of objects and objects have a great power to corrupt. His creation too could be covetous (like with the Nauglamír & Thingol) and "delved too greedily and too deep".

  • @user-jm3vb2kh9t
    @user-jm3vb2kh9t 2 дні тому

    GUM#G + Fraud#0 = DUMPED HUMPTY .. Eggin ' Sme#GuLL .

  • @Resimaster
    @Resimaster 2 дні тому

    So it's basically: "Did you know that TLOTR had extended editions?" Yes, yes we did.

  • @random22026
    @random22026 2 дні тому

    6:49 Manwe Sulimo 😉😉 7:40 Feanor's 'creation of the Silmarils...'

  • @josephwarra5043
    @josephwarra5043 2 дні тому

    A work in progress until his end, and because of his notes, the story continues -- "...the road goes ever on and on..."

  • @rickogden204
    @rickogden204 2 дні тому

    The Lord of the Rings was written perfectly by Mr Tolkien and brought to the big screen perfectly by Mr Jackson. I have been lucky enough to have read the books and seen the films. Now leave me alone and do not mess with things you have no understanding of. There is only one Mr Tolkien and only one Mr Jackson.