The Istari - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mithadan*** · 11-07-2001, 02:31 PM

Welcome to the Barrow Downs Nefadel! I have to assume you have not read either the Silmarillion or Unfinished Tales. The Istari were Maiar who dwelt in Valinor together with the Valar. The five Istari were Saruman the White, Gandalf the Grey, Radagast the Brown and the two Blue Wizards, Alatar and Pallando. They were selected by the Valar to oppose Sauron and were sent to Middle Earth during the Third Age. They were not allowed to use force but rather were to seek ways to marshall and inspire the free races in their opposition to Sauron. Unfinished Tales discusses their selection by the Valar.

11-07-2001, 02:31 PM	#2
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,394	Welcome to the Barrow Downs Nefadel! I have to assume you have not read either the Silmarillion or Unfinished Tales. The Istari were Maiar who dwelt in Valinor together with the Valar. The five Istari were Saruman the White, Gandalf the Grey, Radagast the Brown and the two Blue Wizards, Alatar and Pallando. They were selected by the Valar to oppose Sauron and were sent to Middle Earth during the Third Age. They were not allowed to use force but rather were to seek ways to marshall and inspire the free races in their opposition to Sauron. Unfinished Tales discusses their selection by the Valar. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.