Why did Gandalf let go and fall off the cliff? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

09-17-2002, 01:28 AM

What I would really like to know (and this is my first post so forgive me if i'm in the wrong place here)is what happened to Gandalf after he fell?? Some Balrogs I believe, after the War of Wrath fled to the roots of various mountains which I (wrongly?) presume have a ground or base. Was it really an abyss ie. bottomless pit that Gandalf fell into (in which case he would still be falling to this day?) or did he splatter somewhere deep in the bowels of the earth? Then what? who re-made him? or how did he become Gandalf the White? Why didnt the same thing happen to all wizards who met their demise? I have so many questions please help.

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09-17-2002, 01:28 AM	#24
Varda's Wilwarin Guest Posts: n/a	What I would really like to know (and this is my first post so forgive me if i'm in the wrong place here)is what happened to Gandalf after he fell?? Some Balrogs I believe, after the War of Wrath fled to the roots of various mountains which I (wrongly?) presume have a ground or base. Was it really an abyss ie. bottomless pit that Gandalf fell into (in which case he would still be falling to this day?) or did he splatter somewhere deep in the bowels of the earth? Then what? who re-made him? or how did he become Gandalf the White? Why didnt the same thing happen to all wizards who met their demise? I have so many questions please help. May I say that I am so enjoying being here and I have spent today reading past posts with the anticipation of reading most of them. I am impressed by many people's knowledge of all things Tolkien and some people just write so beautifully. I am envious of those to whom such language comes so easily... Tolkien included. You inspire me. Say hello to your Mum for me. Peace out [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]