Summary
An account of the growing influence of Sauron and the dark sacrifices made by men to Melkor in hope of immortality.
The Corruption of Men in the Temple of Sauron
Highlights
The Rise of Darkness
Sauron's power continued to grow, manifesting as endless fire and smoke rising from his temple, where wicked practices and blood sacrifice became the norm.
The Pursuit of Forbidden Release
Driven by fear and desperation, men performed acts of torment and sacrifice to Melkor, believing these dark rituals would grant them liberation from the inevitability of death.