Known for his iconic quote "You shall not pass!", Gandalf's selfless heroism and strategic brilliance make him a beloved and enduring character in fantasy literature.
Gandalf uses magic in igniting the crown to light acorns and pinecones and brighten the Fells of Rhudaur. The Necromancer destroys the staff in Dol Guldur as Gandalf tries to fend off Sauron's dark magic. Gandalf’s staff in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” has a crown similar to that of Gandalf, the White's staff.
I must have missed that part? Would that mean Frodo Baggins was 36-40 years old by the time Gandalf first visited. Then turned 50 when he left the Shire with the ring? However... timeline consistency feels weird here. I dunno. Can someone fact check me. My apologies...
Gandalf knows that Sauron is back in Black for more than 150 years, so the OneRing has got to be near the top of the list for things to watch out for. Saruman's voice was effective indeed because he completely contradicts the statement of Elrond and others that were taken on faith in the CoE: i.e. that the Ring could not be lost, only destroyed.
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“ That Gandalf said that his name “in the west” had been Olorin was, according to this belief, t he adoption of an Incognito, a mere by name. I do not [of course] know the truth of the matter.” -Unfinished tales Thus I think Tolkien left it open to what order Gandalf was but I think indicated he was a valar.
Gandalf and Gimli said it was the secret mark for a burglar, and Gimli offered that Bilbo might call himself “ Expert Treasure-hunter instead of Burglar if you like. Some of them do.” Moreover, it was supposed to be a “secret mark,” not a flag on the top of The Hill.
Would you guys have liked to see Gandalfs journey to confront the Necromancer, then finding Thrain II? I know Tolkien had no concrete plans for LOTR (and consequently the change that the Necromancer is secretly Sauron), but in hind sight would that have been an enjoyable chapter or two? Or...