What if Galadriel Took the Ring? | Tolkien Theory

Today, we answer what would happen if Galadriel had taken the One Ring when offered to her by Frodo. We have some clues from JRR Tolkien himself: "Galadriel would have proceeded in the policy now adopted by Sauron: they would have built up an empire with great and absolutely subservient generals and armies and engines of war, until they could challenge Sauron and destroy him by force." Using my usual level of research, I put forth my best guess for what would transpire - including how it would affect the timeline, how Galadriel would go about amassing forces to challenge Sauron, and how she would keep the One Ring secret from a newly resurrected Gandalf the White. Hit subscribe - and the bell - so you never miss a video from Nerd of the Rings! Nerd of the Rings on PATREON:   / nerdoftherings   -------------- All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner. If your artwork appears and you are not listed here, please let me know! I want to make sure all artists are credited for their amazing work. To purchase artist work, I highly recommend checking out these amazing artists online! Ted Nasmith - https://www.tednasmith.com/shop/ Jerry Vanderstelt - https://store.vandersteltstudio.com/m... Jenny Dolfen - https://goldseven.wordpress.com/ The One Ring - Magali Villeneuve Galadriel - Davina Benier Wrath of Galadriel - WETA Galadriel - Livia de Simone Galadriel - Danilo Trindade Frodo and Galadriel - Saphir93 Galadriel's Blessing - Jerry Vanderstelt Galadriel - Incantata Mirror of Galadriel - Louise Melin Gandalf vs Balrog - Elbardo Gladriel - Laure au Decwz Galadriel - Livia de Simone And Finrod Fell Before the Throne - Kurai Geijutsu Galadriel - Stephanie Brown Galadriel - Victoria Krupenina Power of Command - Borja Pindado The Gifts of Galadriel - Kuliszu Galadriel and Aragorn - Donato Giancola Gandalf the White - Suzanne Helmigh Galadriel - Roul Vitale Isengard - Only Chasing Safety Saruman of Many Colours - Francesco Amadio Galadriel - Volodimir Shvachko Isengard Map - Lord of the Rings Online The Palantir - Morgen Bell Theoden and Wormtongue - Donato Giancola Galadriel - Mignon Zakuga Galadriel - Matthew Stewart Galadriel - Andrea Guardino Saruman's Staff - Alexandr Elichev Charge at Pelennor Fields - Mischevious Little Elf Siege of Gondor - The Brothers Hildebrandt Aragorn and the Palantir - Magali Villeneuve The Witch-King - John Howe The Witch-King - Alan Lee Eomer and Aragorn - Abe Papakhian Eowyn and the Nazgul - David Demaret Gandalf the White - Ted Nasmith Dark Lord Sauron - Spartank42 Gandalf in Hollin - Donato Giancola On the Walls of Minas Tirith - Meneldil Elda Dark Galadriel - Alex Ortiz Mordor, the Black Gate - Norloth Battle of the Black Gate - Ted Nasmith The Nine - Anato Finnstark Jean Pascal Leclerc - Sauron Barad-dur, Shadow of War - Wardenlight Studio The Shadow of Sauron - Ted Nasmith Eomer and Aragorn Ride to the Lands of the East - Kip Rasmussen Galadriel - Concept Art House Lady of Light - Kelly McKernan Galadriel - Pavasara Dvesma Galadriel - Jenny Dolfen Galadriel - Anato Finnstark Council of the Wise - Aleksander Karcz Ringbearers - Jenny Dolfen Gandalf the White - Najeeb Najjar Galadriel - Sasha de Trafo Sauron - Shadow of War Galadriel - Frank Rivolli Check out these resources for this and more info about Galadriel and the One Ring: The Lord of the Rings Unfinished Tales The Silmarillion The Encyclopedia of Arda Tolkien Gateway Theonering.net “Today in Middle-earth History” Calendar #galadriel #tolkien #lordoftherings