How many Istari came to Middle-earth? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Legolas · 07-13-2003, 11:33 PM

'Istari' is plural, elvish for 'wizards'.

When capitalized, it is referring specifically to the five wizards the Valar sent to Middle-earth in the Third Age to motivate the resistance to Sauron. They were Gandalf, Saruman, Radagast, Alatar, and Pallando. Of the five, only the first three appear in Lord of the Rings, and alone Gandalf sticks to the mission.

07-13-2003, 11:33 PM	#13
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	'Istari' is plural, elvish for 'wizards'. When capitalized, it is referring specifically to the five wizards the Valar sent to Middle-earth in the Third Age to motivate the resistance to Sauron. They were Gandalf, Saruman, Radagast, Alatar, and Pallando. Of the five, only the first three appear in Lord of the Rings, and alone Gandalf sticks to the mission. __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.