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The struggle for wealth and power continued with the fate of the seven Rings, four of which are believed to have been destroyed by dragons. The remaining three, including the ring of Thorin, ultimately fell into Sauron’s grasp. After the fall of Erebor and the Dwarves’ continued quest for their lost wealth, the Rings’ legacy became one of sorrow and tragedy.
In the Third Age, the messenger from Sauron sought to reclaim the allegiance of the Dwarves by proposing the return of their ancestral rings. However, the Dwarves, wary of Sauron’s true intentions, ultimately refused his offer. They remembered the cautionary tales of their predecessors, understanding that accepting Sauron's proposal would lead to dire consequences.