The Elven rings drew their po\wer from Arda, from the world of nature. Their virtues of healing and preserving come from their link to nature. Celebrimbor their maker imbued each with the powers, or virtues, of different aspects of nature. For example, Narya, the Ring of Fire which Gandalf wore, took from fire the ability to kindle; to kindle actions and great deeds and to set a flame of courage in the hearts of the timid. And Galadriel's ring, imbued with the virtues of water, was able to cleanse and to keep pristine, as she did with the Elven-realm of Lothlorien.
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