The ascendence of Gandalf - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Imp · 02-17-2001, 04:01 PM

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Maybe the colors signified their duties, along with their 'rank' in the order.

And I disbelieve that the Balrog was a test by the Valar for Gandalf, it was clearly 'allied' with Sauron or else it would have attacked the Orcs of Sauron also.

I think Gandalf assumed the position of 'the White' because all of the other Wizard's failure to complete their missions.

One thing that has been eating at me for awhile, is if the Blue Wizards went into the East and never returned, that would make the Council of Wise down to three members, and Radagast staying in Rhosgobel then it would take the Council down to two members. Why is it an Order/Council if there are only two people involved in it?

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02-17-2001, 04:01 PM	#3
Imp Pile O'Bones Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 24	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Pile o' Bones Posts: 24</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> ... Maybe the colors signified their duties, along with their 'rank' in the order. And I disbelieve that the Balrog was a test by the Valar for Gandalf, it was clearly 'allied' with Sauron or else it would have attacked the Orcs of Sauron also. I think Gandalf assumed the position of 'the White' because all of the other Wizard's failure to complete their missions. One thing that has been eating at me for awhile, is if the Blue Wizards went into the East and never returned, that would make the Council of Wise down to three members, and Radagast staying in Rhosgobel then it would take the Council down to two members. Why is it an Order/Council if there are only two people involved in it? </p>