Third Age Arrival in Middle-earth ĭuring the Third Age, while Sauron's 'dark spirit of malice' was increasing over Middle-earth, the Valar chose the Istari, missionaries from among the Maiar to go and help the peoples. Throughout his existence, he followed the example of Nienna, taking pity on the sorrows of the Children of Ilúvatar and driving those who listened to him out of despair. But it is said he loved the Elves, and throughout his early life, he walked unseen among them, or wore a fana that appeared like an Elf, and he sent them fair visions in their hearts that made them wiser. It is unclear how long he remained or if he accompanied the Eldar on the Great Journey. He was associated with light and fire, much like his peer Varda.Īfter the Valar discovered the primeval Elves at Cuiviénen, Olórin was sent there with several other Maiar to guard the Elves from the forces of Melkor. He became one of the Maiar who served Manwë, Varda, Irmo and Nienna named. Yet his ways often took him to Nienna, from whom he learned pity and patience. In his "youth" he was known as Olórin and lived in Lórien. At the beginning of Time, he was amongst the Ainur who entered into Eä. The wisest of the Maiar, Gandalf was created by Ilúvatar before the Music of the Ainur. Olorin in the Gardens of Lorien by Kip Rasmussen Gandalf was noteworthy for his keen interest in Hobbits. After his fall in Moria, Gandalf returned to Middle-earth as head of the Order, robed in white. Gandalf was originally robed in grey, and second to Saruman in the Order of wizards. 3019, chiefly by encouraging others and dispensing his wisdom at pivotal times. Gandalf was instrumental in bringing about the demise of Sauron in T.A. Gandalf was one of the five Istari sent to Middle-earth by the Valar in the Third Age. In his aged face under great snowy brows his eyes were set like coals that could suddenly burst into fire." ― The Fellowship of the Ring, " Many Meetings" " Gandalf was shorter in stature than the other two but his long white hair, his sweeping silver beard, and his broad shoulders, made him look like some wise king of ancient legend. Grey robes (later white), blue hat, grey scarf, black boots The Grey, The White, Olórin, Mithrandir, Incánus, Tharkûn, The White Rider, Greyhame, Stormcrow, Old Grey Beard, Big Grey Beard, The White Pilgrim, Láthspell For a list of other meanings, see Gandalf (disambiguation). The name Gandalf refers to more than one character, item or concept.
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