# The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Has a Non-Canon 'Orc With an Arc' Who Turns Against Sauron and Even Writes Poetry

> The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has a brand new character — invented just for the Amazon show — who is something of a surprise: an “orc with an arc. ” J. R.

- **Source:** [Ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-has-a-non-canon-orc-with-an-arc-who-turns-against-sauron-and-even-writes-poetry?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6cbec67af11b894b6b4947)
- **Published:** 2026-07-31
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #amazon #canon #rings #lord #power #against #poetry #sauron
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