Why had Sauron not heard of the Shire?

Because it ‘evolved’ during the time he was effectively dead. And because in the book (though not the films) he can really only see as far a person could from the top of a tall tower. Gollum didn’t have any idea where the Shire was either.

Did the Nazgul go to the Shire?

Gollum told Sauron under torture who took his Precious and where he had come from (which had become common knowledge after the Battle of the Five Armies). The Nazgul made it to the Shire all on their own and then they began to follow and to make educated guesses of where they were headed.

How did the Ringwraiths know to go to the Shire?

we all know that Gandlaf was carried by Gwaihir to Edoras, and he then took Shadowfax, fastest of all horses. He then surely went directly to The Shire, knowing that the Nazgul were going there.

Why is Sauron in Mordor?

Sauron raised massive armies for his conquest After remaining hidden and dormant for five hundred years, Sauron began revealing himself once more, and by SA 1000 he gathered his power and established himself in the land of Mordor in eastern Middle-earth and began building the dreaded Barad-dûr near Mount Doom.

How did the Black Hand of Sauron get into Mordor?

Through his inner circle of Warchiefs, the Black Hand of Sauron looms Mordor from the safety of his fortress, protected by his bodyguards, known as the Talons. The endeavours of Talion and Celebrimbor have not, however, escaped the notice of the Black Hand, warranting investigation by the Hammer of Sauron at the remains of the Gorthaur .

What are the Black Riders called in The Lord of the Rings?

The Nazgûl (from Black Speech nazg, “ring”, and gûl, “wraith, spirit”), introduced as Black Riders and also called Ringwraiths, Dark Riders, the Nine Riders, or simply the Nine, are fictional characters in J. R. R. Tolkien ‘s Middle-earth.

What did the Black Hand do to Talion’s family?

Upon Sauron’s return to Mordor, the Black Hand led the retaking of the Land of Shadow, personally overseeing the capture of the Black Gate. Assisted by his peers, he sacrificed Talion ‘s family, both his wife Ioreth and his son Dirhael in a ritual meant to summon the spirit of the Elf-lord Celebrimbor .

Who did Sauron give the Nine Rings of power to?

The Dark Lord Sauron gave nine of the Rings of Power to powerful mortal men, including “it is said” three lords of the once-powerful realm of Númenor, along with kings of countries in Middle-earth.