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Despite being The Lord of the Rings' main villain, Sauron was really a follower of the far mightier Morgoth. The First Age saw Sauron serving as Morgoth's faithful second-in-command, overseeing the forces of Angband, attacking elven settlements, and getting beaten by dogs. It was only after Morgoth's imprisonment at the hands of the Valar that Sauron slowly elevated himself to prime antagonist status - a position he maintained until two hobbits came along.


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