... and they were good. The palantir were crystal globes wrought by the Noldor in Eldamar. They showed scenes far away in the time and space, especially things near to another palantir; two Stones thus could be used for communication. A person of strong will could learn to control the palantir and with it see where and whenever he wished.
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At the fall of Numenor they were brought to and placed through Middle Earth by Elendil as thus: )