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The world is changed.
這世界改變了。
I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air.
我從水中感覺到。我從地上感覺到。我從空氣中嗅到。
Much that once was is lost. For none now live who remember it.
過去的一切都已失落。現在沒有人記得了。
It began with the forging of the Great Rings.
這一切都從鑄造魔戒開始。
Three were given to the elves. Immortal, wisest and fairest of all beings.
精靈族得到三只戒指。他們長生不老，也是最有智慧 最公平的種族。
Seven to the Dwarf lords, great miners and craftsmen of the mountain halls.
矮人族分到七只戒指，他們擅長挖掘礦坑，是山洞的能工巧匠。
And nine, nine rings were gifted to the race of Men, who above all else, desire power.
而人類則分到九只戒指，他們比別人更貪圖權利。
For within these rings was bound the strength and will to govern each race.
每只戒指都擁有統治各種族的意志與力量。
But they were all of them deceived. For another ring was made.
但他們都受到欺騙。因為另外還有一只被鑄造了。
In the land of Mordor, in the fires of Mount Doom, the Dark Lord Sauron forged in secret a Master Ring to control all others.
在魔多末日火山的烈焰中，黑暗魔君索倫暗地里鑄造了可以奴役世界的至尊魔戒。
And into this Ring he poured his cruelty, his malice, and his will to dominate all life.
他在魔戒中注入他的邪惡、殘酷，以及統治天下的可怕欲望。
One Ring to rule them all.
一只駕馭一切的至尊魔戒。
One by one, the Free Lands of Middle-earth fell to the power of the Ring.
一個接一個，中土世界的自由之士感受到至尊魔戒的力量。
But there were some who resisted.
但是有些人群起反抗。
A Last Alliance of Men and Elves marched against the armies of Mordor.
組成了精靈和人類的最后同盟，對抗魔多兵團。
And on the slopes of Mount Doom, they fought for the freedom of Middle-earth.
他們在險惡的末日火山為中土世界的自由奮戰。
