sauron

Sauron is the primary antagonist in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" series. He is a dark and malevolent being who forged the One Ring in an attempt to dominate Middle-earth. Sauron's influence corrupts and manipulates various races, driving the overarching conflict in the epic tale. His iconic appearance is an ever-watchful eye atop the Dark Tower of Barad-dûr. The quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat Sauron forms the central narrative of the trilogy.