The true Istari

[rutslegolas]

Yes I agree with Amrod ,the Istari are less sort of wizards and more learned men in LOTR. Their main strength is their wisdom and their foresight,they indeed have magic but they only use it as a medium to show their powers.

For example Saruman did not use his staff to persuade the Dunland men to join him ,he awoke their ancient hatred against the Rohirrim.

The meaning of all this is that the Istari unlike the wizards of Harry Potter did not need their staff ,it was only a way to channel their powers .