In the Second Age of Middle-earth, Sauron used the power of the One Ring to enslave the world, hope for all free folk lay in the Last Alliance of Men and Elves and their noble lords Gil-galad and Elendil. In the fight to protect all that was good and true, the bright sword of King Elendil and the great spear of King Gil-galad were glowing beacons of hope to the fearful as they wielded them fell-handed in battle against the thralls of Mordor.