<font color=gold>These quotes come from The Tolkien Companion...
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All that can be said is that the Wizards together formed an Order, sworn to the service of "the Secret Fire," a symbolic representation of the Sun, thus doubtless of the One Himself.
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<font color=gold>So, it could be assumed that they all have some control over fire and flames, but the section continues...
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All were wise, and each had some speciality or particular interest...
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<font color=gold>This statement brings about the thought that fire could be Gandalf's "specialty" just as Saruman can manipulate with his voice and speech. Although, I find it interesting that the section about Gandalf in this book does not even mention Narya. Also, by the way, Udun is "hell"
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The name given by the Grey-elves and the Dunedain to the Underworld.
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<font color=gold>So, when Gandalf refers to the flame of Udun he is referring to hell and not Mordor.
Well, I hope I've been somewhat of a help here. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]