The Fate and Origin of the Istari - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Thulorongil · 12-24-2003, 03:23 PM

I know that the Istari were five Maiar who were sent to Middle Earth to help with the war against Sauron in the Second and First ages, but why were only five chosen? And how/why were those five sent?

A semi-related question: What happened to the Istari after Sauron was defeated? I know that Saruman and Olorin returned to the West, but I read somewhere that the Ithryn Luin stayed in ME and I do not know what the fate of Radagast was.

I probably just haven't read the right material yet, but if anyone knows...feel free to enlighten me!

12-24-2003, 03:23 PM	#1
Thulorongil Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: wherever the road may take me Posts: 97	The Fate and Origin of the Istari I know that the Istari were five Maiar who were sent to Middle Earth to help with the war against Sauron in the Second and First ages, but why were only five chosen? And how/why were those five sent? A semi-related question: What happened to the Istari after Sauron was defeated? I know that Saruman and Olorin returned to the West, but I read somewhere that the Ithryn Luin stayed in ME and I do not know what the fate of Radagast was. I probably just haven't read the right material yet, but if anyone knows...feel free to enlighten me! __________________ I sit beside the fire and think of people long ago, And people who will see a world that I shall never know.