
Gandalf | Tolkien Wiki
Aug 14, 2019 · Gandalf went to Rohan in the hope to find a strong and healthy horse. This was the time he first met Shadowfax, the lord of horses. They developed a special bond quickly. Gandalf was quick to learn of Shadowfax’s endurance, speed, and power. Gandalf raced against time to the Shire. Frodo had fled and was taking shelter in Rivendell.
Wizard Staff | Tolkien Wiki
Jun 6, 2020 · Gandalf’s return as one denotes the fact that at that point, Saruman no longer had the authority as a White Wizard. Furthermore, Saruman forfeited his rights as White Wizard the moment he embraced the dark powers of Sauron. Gandalf the White bore an everyday staff, white in appearance, and of ash wood constitution.
What exactly does Narya do for Gandalf? - The Tolkien Forum
Jan 6, 2004 · Gandalf's staff shattered as well as the bridge when the power was released at the Balrog's attempt to pass; and when the Balrog dragged Gandalf down after him, he was not just challenging Gandalf the Grey, but the authority of Iluvatar and the power vested in Gandalf by that authority. Narya (From the Sil index) nar 'fire' in Narsil, Narya; ...
What if Gandalf took the ring? - The Tolkien Forum
Jun 13, 2002 · That's a bout what I was going to say. At first Gandalf would (as Galadriel said she would) use the Ring for good, and to enhance the beauty and greatness of all good, living things. But sooner or later the Ring would gain control of the posessor, and turn everything good into evil. Gandalf was a very powerful person, a Maia of great knowledge ...
Why Bilbo? - The Tolkien Forum
Nov 2, 2002 · Gandalf even said that Bilbo was "meant" to find the ring, as was Frodo. There is a higher order ( Eru , Illúvatar, god ) that is moving things that is beyond the characters in the books . But that does not exclude the free will of the characters.
Gwaihir | Tolkien Wiki
Aug 10, 2020 · Gandalf sees the great eagle approaching the black tower while in a battle with Saruman. This causes him to confidently jump off the tower, which surprised Saruman. In the film, The Return of the King, Gwaihir, Landroval, and a company of great eagles arrive at the Battle of the Black Gate to attack the Nazgûl and their beasts.
Nazgûl | Tolkien Wiki
Mar 27, 2020 · Gandalf soon learned of this and interrogated Gollum. He discovered that Sauron knew Ring's location and who kept it: Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit. Accordingly, Gandalf advises Frodo to flee the Shire and head to Rivendell with the One Ring. However, Sauron immediately orders for the Ring's recapture and sends the Nine to the Shire.
Which way's Mordor? - The Tolkien Forum
Dec 17, 2002 · I'm sure that someone has already picked up on this, but in the Extended FOTR DVD, when the Fellowship is leaving Rivendell, Gandalf insists that the Ringbearer lead the way. Frodo leads the group out of the gates of Rivendell, only to be immediately presented with a choice of two roads. Frodo...
Tom Bombadil | Tolkien Wiki
Sep 2, 2019 · In the two nights, the Hobbits spend at Tom Bombadil’s house, Frodo experiences different dreams each night. These appear to be prophetic or clairvoyant in nature. On the first night, he dreams of terrible things like Gandalf being imprisoned in the Orthanc which is located in Isengard. In the second night at Tom Bombadil’s, Frodo dreams a ...
️ Glamdring | Tolkien Wiki
May 27, 2020 · With its use, Gandalf can summon lightning attacks, which eventually led to the defeat of the Balrog. The inscriptions of Glamdring were in Elven language runes. The runes appear in the films, which directly translates to King Turgon of the Gondolin that Glamdring belongs to, known as the enemy of Morgoth and the Orc 's Hammer.