Why is Sauron a Maia stronger than some Valar?
Sauron was ‘greater’, effectively, in the Second Age, than Morgoth at the end of the First. This is partly due to his creation of the One Ring which increased his power while he wore it, but also because he had in a very real sense succeeded Morgoth and come to wield much of, ‘the vast horror of the Dark Throne.
What would Sauron do if Morgoth returned?
When Morgoth returns, Sauron will bow to his master. I agree with all the comments about loyalty and Morgoth’s greater power, but the other aspect of the question-Sauron’s rings- is that with his Ring, Sauron is fully Sauron and without it is diminished.
Can Sauron freed Morgoth?
No. Unless Dagor Dagorath is canon, then Morgoth has permanently lost. The Valar sent him to the Timeless Void to be imprisoned there for all of eternity, he had no hope of escape, especially with it being guarded.
What happened to Sauron after Sauron was defeated?
After his former master was defeated and taken to Valinor in chains, Sauron seemed to repent and plead Eönwë and the victorious Host of the West for mercy, although he may have only been daunted by their triumph.
How did Sauron benefit from his former service to Morgoth?
In testimony to his cunning, Sauron benefited from his former services: presenting himself as a minister of the Valar to the Elves, and later as Morgoth’s prophet to the Numenoreans (when other means would not do).
Why didn’t Sauron return to the utter West?
At the same time, Sauron was unwilling to return to the Utter West for judgment out of pride, and instead fled and hid somewhere in Middle-earth. This is the Master-ring, the One Ring to rule them all. This is the One Ring that he lost many ages ago, to the great weakening of his power. He greatly desires it – but he must not get it.
What did Sauron do for the Elves of Eregion?
Sauron, as Annatar, aided the Elves of Eregion in the forging of the Rings of Power To the Elves who listened, Sauron gave knowledge and encouragement in forging the Rings of Power, while he forged the One Ring in secret, to rule the Elvish rings.