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The Fate and Origin of the Istari
I know that the Istari were five Maiar who were sent to Middle Earth to help with the war against Sauron in the Second and First ages, but why were only five chosen? And how/why were those five sent?
A semi-related question: What happened to the Istari after Sauron was defeated? I know that Saruman and Olorin returned to the West, but I read somewhere that the Ithryn Luin stayed in ME and I do not know what the fate of Radagast was. I probably just haven't read the right material yet, but if anyone knows...feel free to enlighten me! |
In the Letters of Tolkein he mentions this
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There is a whole chapter in Unfinished Tales dedicated to the Istari (as well as a small portion in HoME XII). Highly recommended reading.
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Saruman did *not* return to Valinor. He was slain, and due to the nature of the Istari and their incarnation, they could die like this (just as Gandalf did, and Sauron). Quote:
For info on Radgast and the Blue Wizards see the Middle-earth FAQ I've written on them. |
Hello all,
The quote of the Blue Wizards is already given above. But the fate of Saruman wasn't to go back to the West. After Wormtongue slit his throat, the LotR says this: Quote:
The fate of Radagast is completely unknown to me. greetings, lathspell |
Like I said, I haven't been reading the right material! Thanks, Legolas!
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