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A new image fromThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2 has revealed a first look at a Dwarf previously seen in the appendices to J.R.R. Tolkien’s originalLord of the Ringstrilogy.The Rings of Powerseason 2is going to expand upon Middle-earth, introducing familiar faces like Sauron’s Elf disguise Annatar and the mysterious Tom Bombadil to the TV show’s story. A bigger focus is also going to be on the Dwarves this season, with promotional material already confirming that King Durin III ends up with Rings forged by Sauron.
Now,Entertainment Weeklyhas releaseda new image of an upcoming Dwarf character, Narvi,who will be introduced inThe Rings of Powerseason 2. The character was previously seen inThe Lord of the Rings' appendices, and will be featured as an ally of King Durin. Check out both the image, and what actor Kevin Eldon, who portrays the new Dwarf, has to say about his role in the upcoming episodes below:
He’s weaving in and out of the action throughout the season. He’s only mentioned in Tolkien’s appendices, and he’s described as a great craftsman. [Showrunners] J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay had little to go on, but I think we have successfully turned this footnote into a flesh-and-blood character. As well as being this fantastic architect, we see in season 2 that he’s an adviser as well. He’s a right-hand man of King Durin.
What Role Will Narvi Have In The Rings Of Power Season 2?
Later in his interview, Eldon revealed his deeper role in season 2’s story, as Narvi will have to navigate his loyalty to King Durin once he begins falling under the influence of Sauron’s Rings.This highlights how much more important Khazad-dûm is going to be in season 2, with the city possibly suffering greatly once the Rings start heavily impacting their leader. While establishedcharacters inThe Rings of Powerwill likely try to figure out how to stop the king’s darker decisions, the new Dwarf seems like he’ll be a core deciding factor in how the story plays out.
In Tolkein’s appendices,Narvi is described as a friend to Celebrimbor, something that will likely be what draws him into the story for the upcoming episodes.The Rings of Powerseason 1 endedwith the Elven smith forging the first three Rings while Sauron is under the guise of Halbrand. This indicates that, when the Dark Lord returns as Annatar, he will convince the Elf to forge Rings that will likely go to the Dwarves. It’s even possible Narvi acts as a liaison between both groups, perhaps becoming the reason King Durin gets them in the first place.
If the new Dwarf truly does have a role to play in delivering the Rings to King Durin, thenhe may decide to betray him once the objects start influencing him negatively.This would make him a key part of the story forThe Rings of Powerseason 2, possibly catapulting him into a bigger role as the series continues. With his first appearance closing in soon, it won’t be long before it’s clearer what part he’ll play in everything about to happen in Middle-earth.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerbegins June 12, 2025 on Prime Video.
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Set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power explores the forging of the iconic rings, the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, and the epic events leading up to the stories in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novels. The series chronicles the creation of legendary characters and the historic alliances and rivalries that shape the fate of Middle-earth.
