Sage-Tips

Did the elves know Gandalf was?

Gandalf likely confirmed to Elrond and Galadriel of his nature, given both were around Maia enough to know one when they saw one (especially Galadriel, who actually lived with one for most of the First Age). The respected Gandalf’s wishes and did not tell anyone, though. Celeborn might have figured it out.

Did Legolas know Gandalf was a maiar?

He knew the stories and the history of Gandalf and the other Maia, but in practice he would have been something like a “human looking elf” to most.

Does Aragorn know Gandalf is a Maia?

I think Aragorn, at least, knew that he was a Maia the whole time. Aragorn was raised in the house of Elrond as Elrond’s foster-son, and he learned much Elven-lore. The Elves of Rivendell knew that Gandalf had come from across the sea, and they knew that he was not an Elf.

Who is the Elf that saves Gandalf?

Galadriel
In The Battle of the Five Armies, Galadriel rescues Gandalf from Dol Guldur. Initially, it seems that she has come alone; she defeats an orc with a blast of magic from Nenya.

How would you describe Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings?

Gandalf is often described in The Lord of the Rings as quick to anger, and equally quick to laugh. His deep wisdom and compassion clearly derived from the patience he learned in Valinor, just as his care for all creatures of good will must have come from his strong sense of pity for the weak.

Why was Gandalf given the Elfstone of Yavanna?

A legend says that Gandalf was given by Yavanna the Elfstone of Eärendil, to bring to the peoples of Middle-earth as a token that the Valar had not forsaken them.

Why did Saruman take Gandalf’s place instead of Galadriel?

Galadriel wished Gandalf to be the chief of the Council, but he refused the position, wishing to set down no roots and to maintain his independence; Saruman took this place instead because of his vast knowledge and for his pride in not declining from the position.

What happened to Gandalf after he returned to Dol Guldur?

Gandalf escaped Dol Guldur and returned to the White Council. After relating his discoveries, he urged the council to attack Sauron while the One Ring was still lost and while Sauron’s power was not yet beginning to be restored . But Saruman said that it was better to watch and wait; that the One Ring had long ago rolled from Anduin to the Sea.