What is Gandalf? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Arwen Undómiel · 02-07-2002, 07:55 PM

Gandalf was indeed one of the Istari. They are a race, closest to what would be called a Wizard. They were created by Illuvitar (who created everything else), and are like arch-angels; sent to Arda to help with the problems and people of Middle Earth.
I'm not really sure if they are a type of Maiar, though.

Just so you know, Adariana: the Valar are the protectors and maintainers of Middle Earth. The Maia serve the Valar. As I said, I'm not quite sure if the Istari are a type of Maiar. They could be, but I always imagined them to be an independant race. Sauron and Tom Bombadil are two examples of the Maiar.
Does anyone know what Goldberry is?

02-07-2002, 07:55 PM	#9
Arwen Undómiel Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sao Paulo Posts: 18	Gandalf was indeed one of the Istari. They are a race, closest to what would be called a Wizard. They were created by Illuvitar (who created everything else), and are like arch-angels; sent to Arda to help with the problems and people of Middle Earth. I'm not really sure if they are a type of Maiar, though. Just so you know, Adariana: the Valar are the protectors and maintainers of Middle Earth. The Maia serve the Valar. As I said, I'm not quite sure if the Istari are a type of Maiar. They could be, but I always imagined them to be an independant race. Sauron and Tom Bombadil are two examples of the Maiar. Does anyone know what Goldberry is? __________________ Few know whither their road will take them till they come to its end.

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