How many rings of power were there altogether?

Nineteen of these rings were made: three rings for the Elves, seven rings for the Dwarves, and nine rings for Men. An additional ring, the One Ring, was forged by Sauron himself at Mount Doom. The nineteen lesser Rings were linked somehow to the power of the One, and were dependent on it.

Does the One Ring have different powers?

Varying powers or effects of the Ring are seen in the wielder depending on their power, skill, abilities, natural capacity, and situation. When Samwise Gamgee held the Ring he could hear far better and with more acute accuracy while trying to sneak around Cirith Ungol to evade the orcs and save Frodo.

Why did Sauron create the Ring?

It was part of Sauron’s scheme to ensnare and enslave the users of all the rings of power and so control the Noldor of Middle-earth. Sauron planned for the domination of all of Middle-earth and he needed/wanted to control the Elves to complete this plan. This was the reason for the forging of the One Ring.

Why does the ring give you power?

It was part of the essential deceit of the Ring to fill minds with imaginations of supreme power. This implies that the Ring is useless to anyone but Sauron, but it tempts you into thinking it’s a source of power, and in that way it gets you to wear it, and so gains control over you.

Does the ring of Sauron confer power on its wielder?

Yes. While the deceit of the ring was to offer imaginations of supreme power, it did in fact, absolutely, one hundred percent, confer real power upon its wielder – just not supreme power, which not even Sauron possessed. The other answer is incorrect.

Is the One Ring an enhanced power?

It’s a twisted motive, but not really an enhanced power. Pretty much everyone in Middle-earth agrees that the One Ring will corrupt you, but they all seem to agree that it DOES convey great power even so. Why? Do we ever see any actual, “positive” effects from possessing the One Ring?

Does a ringbearer have any authority?

No mention is made, that I can recall, of a Ringbearer having greater stature or authority, or of people naturally following them or obeying their commands, while they possess the Ring.