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The White Tree, known as Nimloth, flourished in Númenor, marking a time of friendship between Elves and Men. However, dark times lay ahead as Sauron came into the fold, corrupting Númenor from within while convincing its Kings to sever ties with the Valar and Elves.

The Fall of Númenor and the Tree’s Survival

As Númenor fell into ruin due to Sauron’s seductive influence, the faithful Men, led by Elendil and Isildur, managed to salvage the fruit of Nimloth. Despite the risk of severe injury, Isildur sneaked into the royal gardens to retrieve it just before it could be destroyed, thus securing a thread of hope hidden beneath layers of darkness.