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Sauron is intelligent. The complexity of his plans should match that of his character, so it is understandably difficult to uncover the details… but not impossible.
This is an attempt to unravel the mysteries of Sauron’s past, which is separated into two parts. Part 1 broadly covers Sauron’s intentions regarding mithril and all peoples, while Part 2 specifically relates to the dagger and Galadriel. This branching begins around the time of Finrod’s death. The clearest lens through which to study Sauron’s plan is, unequivocally, the tale of Beren and Lúthien.