Seven for the Dwarf-Lords
Speaking of everything being fine, we see Durin III (Peter Mullan) grasping his own ring, with a massive blue gem. Considering the design similarities it’s perhaps safe to assume that this is one of the seven rings gifted to the dwarven lords. Although less explored in Tolkien’s work, we do know that the dwarves were largely resistant to the influence of Sauron compelled by the One Ring—and that, even then, the magical rings still did have some impact on them, driving the Dwarf-Lords to seek out and amass vast treasures. Given how furious Durin the Elder was over his son’s decision to help Elrond find mithril last season, perhaps in an effect of this ring being around in season two will see him suddenly be quite okay with all that mining.
