Sauron’s Creeper Scene Features Haladriel

By August Tales

Navigating the narrative freshwaters of “The Rings of Power” is no easy task. For the Haladriel/Saurondriel fandom, in particular, these times seem unusually tough. If you’re out of the loop, it’s the alienated romance between Galadriel and Sauron, originally known as Halbrand, causing anguish amongst these fans. Despite the cruel separation, the series seems persistent in reassuring the fractured hearts of its shippers. Yes, rest assured, Sauron is definitely preoccupied with thoughts of Galadriel. His methods, however, oscillate between captivating and creepy. Let’s delve into the subtle but significant Haladriel hints released in season two of The Rings of Power.

The Rings and Reflections of Power

To kick off the second season, Sauron masterminds his way into Eregion, scheming to coerce Celebrimbor into further Ring creation. Yet, Celebrimbor isn’t the sole elf captivated by Sauron’s influence. His student, Mirdania, beautifully portrayed by Amelia Kenworthy, seems equally affected. Intriguingly, there’s an undeniable Galadriel air about Mirdania. This resemblance triggered speculation amongst fans, questioning if Mirdania was perhaps Galadriel’s daughter, Celebrían. However, the fifth episode ticks a different box as Sauron and Mirdania share a quintessential Galadriel moment.

Displayed with exceptional subtlety, Sauron exercises an almost honeyed charm towards Mirdania upon his arrival in Eregion. The fifth episode answers the question of why, revealing unsettling plans up his sleeve. Sauron is meticulously curating a narrative, aiming to turn the elves of Eregion against Celebrimbor. His goal? Posing as the sole peace-bearing force and casting Celebrimbor as a pariah. Amid this calculated game of chess, though, Sauron allocates time to intensify his interaction with Mirdania, emphasizing a connection with Galadriel simultaneously chilling and thrilling for Haladriel devotees.

Ghosts and Gothic Touches

Sauron tells Mirdania, “How strange. When the light caught your hair for a moment, you seemed…her perfect likeness.” When she questions who he speaks of, Sauron promptly responds, “Why, Lady Galadriel’s, of course.” And then an eerie hair stroke follows. This eerily evocative exchange reveals Galadriel as a substantial presence in Sauron’s mind. It’s a dark reminder that Galadriel’s shadow lingers on his consciousness, and he perceives her in the faces of others, adding an intimate layer of gothic romance. Sauron seems to view himself and Galadriel as the tragic stars of a twisted melodrama, despite currently wooing Celebrimbor.

While Haladriel shippers would undoubtedly prefer an entire season of shared screentime, it’s undeniable that these tensions add to the allure. No, it’s not quite the star-crossed reconciliation the shippers may crave, but it’s something. It’s a spark that fuels the fire of intrigue—terrifyingly poignant and thrillingly cryptic—a nod towards a reunion that lingers just out of reach.