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Originally Posted by Galadriel55
I have to respectfully disagree in my turn. Sauron didn't notice the Ring as much in The Shire because it was so far away. The closer it gets, the more connection he has to it (I sound like I'm talking about cellphones  ). The Witch-King could feel it's presence in Imlad Morgul, just because it was there. If Frodo would put on the Ring, the Nazgul would discover him. Imagine what Sauron would be able to detect if he was in the Witch-king's place! |
Well, you seem to have backed off the original position that Sauron could sense the ring if it were put on "anywhere"... though some might claim that the Shire doesn't count as 'anywhere.'
I'd agree range is important. The power of the sensor (Sauron being more sensitive than the witch king) is important. Whether the ring is being worn or not is definitely important.
I just think looking at the Dark Tower with enchanted vision might also tend to make Sauron aware of the gaze. Can't prove it. It just seems to make sense given the descriptions of the three times people looked at the Dark Tower with enchanted vision.