Orcs were said to gather mithril to give to Sauron. This precious metal was the most sought-after material in Middle-earth but what did Sauron want with it? I share Tolkien's brief thoughts and speculate on Sauron's motives for hoarding mithril.

► Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Sauron's covetous nature
3:48 - Sauron the craftsman
5:40 - Weaponry and warfare
7:25 - Outro

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