We know some of their locations, but many have been lost during past conflicts.

It reflects the lack of communication and trust that allies across Middle-earth had lost.

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Saruman with a Palantír behind him

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Overall, the palantiri may bea small part of Tolkien’s lore, but they are a crucial one.

Furthermore, Sauron’s capture of one allowed him to see into their kingdom even clearer than before.

Blended image showing Sam, Gandalf, and Bilbo form the Peter Jackson Middle-earth movies.

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Denethor inside a cave looking intently to something off-camera in The Lord of the Rings.

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A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.

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