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Forum: The Books 01-22-2024, 10:25 AM
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Posted By JeyEn
Seriously - what was it that scared Gandalf to look more into Bilbo's ring?

Hello all! I am wondering about the precise reason why Gandalf needed to investigate Bilbo's ring.

Bilbo's reactions and behavior after his party scared Gandalf so much he felt he needed to seek...
Forum: The Books 07-11-2023, 12:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,445
Posted By JeyEn
I am not sure I am convinced, Mithadan. In the...

I am not sure I am convinced, Mithadan. In the quote from UT, there is said Gandalf’s interest was Isildur’s Ring. So my question is - why that soon? Because Sauron’s open return to Mordor? Because...
Forum: The Books 07-10-2023, 02:36 PM
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Views: 2,445
Posted By JeyEn
Interesting thoughts, Huinesoron! I am not sure...

Interesting thoughts, Huinesoron! I am not sure if I like the theory about Gandalf investigating any possible Ringlords in Third Age.

What is most possible is that when Bilbo found his Ring and...
Forum: The Books 07-09-2023, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,445
Posted By JeyEn
Ring What did Gandalf look for in archives of Minas Tirith?

In Unfinished tales, it is said that



A footnote to this says:


So in my previous discussion, I was wondering about Gandalf's knowledge about the One. This quotes above suggests Gandalf...
Forum: The Books 07-08-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,122
Posted By JeyEn
Tolkien To what extend did Istari know Middle-earth?

Hello! As I am reading Unfinished tales, I found this passage:



So in my earlier post, I asked about Gandalf's knowledge about Bilbo's ring. This passage from Unfinished tales says they had a...
Forum: The Books 07-04-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,406
Posted By JeyEn
Well in Silmarillion, he said "for he rules the...

Well in Silmarillion, he said "for he rules the Nine, and of the Seven he has recovered three. " So 4 rings were considered lost. And Gandalf could have thought that Nine and other three were maybe...
Forum: The Books 07-04-2023, 07:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,406
Posted By JeyEn
Well he didn't know where other four rings are. I...

Well he didn't know where other four rings are. I don't think that Gandalf started to suspect the Ring is The One sooner than on Bilbo's party. I still think Gandalf thought Bilbo might have one of...
Forum: The Books 07-03-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,406
Posted By JeyEn
So far we agreed on that Gandalf made almost...

So far we agreed on that Gandalf made almost perilous mistake, right? And why didn't go to Elrond for advice? I think, after all, he wanted nobody to know - words spread around quickly and maybe...
Forum: The Books 07-03-2023, 06:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,406
Posted By JeyEn
Ring The Shadow of the Past - Gandalf's knowledge

Hello everyone!

So after rereading chapter II of book I, I stumbled upon something. Gandalf said he knew from the beginning Bilbo has a Great Ring (as plain it was). This obviously isn't...
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