Questions about Gandalf - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Annunfuiniel · 03-02-2003, 12:11 PM

I agree with Inderjit on the first point: you only have to think what happened to Saruman in the end...
But the Istari were Maiar and that is to say they are immortal spirits SO weapons can wound and/or kill only their incarnate part but the spirit still "lives". Most likely its weakened but this isn't always the case consider for example Gandalf after he defeated the balrog and "died". What happened to Sauron's spirit after the Ring was destroyed is also an interesting guestion...
2. -Yes, I believe so. He was a great spirit as mentioned above and must have possessed many magical skills (naturally depending on how you define the term 'magical'), e.g. some sort of limited foresight and so on. But his physical form seems to limit his powers or something. (Can't think straight now, I have a pounding headache [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] )
So, that's what I thought. Hope it helps even a bit. Most likely though someone will point some major flaw(s) in my conclusions. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

[ March 02, 2003: Message edited by: Annunfuiniel ]

03-02-2003, 12:11 PM	#4
Annunfuiniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Something close like Shire Posts: 769	I agree with Inderjit on the first point: you only have to think what happened to Saruman in the end... But the Istari were Maiar and that is to say they are immortal spirits SO weapons can wound and/or kill only their incarnate part but the spirit still "lives". Most likely its weakened but this isn't always the case consider for example Gandalf after he defeated the balrog and "died". What happened to Sauron's spirit after the Ring was destroyed is also an interesting guestion... 2. -Yes, I believe so. He was a great spirit as mentioned above and must have possessed many magical skills (naturally depending on how you define the term 'magical'), e.g. some sort of limited foresight and so on. But his physical form seems to limit his powers or something. (Can't think straight now, I have a pounding headache [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] ) So, that's what I thought. Hope it helps even a bit. Most likely though someone will point some major flaw(s) in my conclusions. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [ March 02, 2003: Message edited by: Annunfuiniel ] __________________ Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt.