Why does Gandalf have the third elf ring? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

03-04-2004, 07:38 PM

when the wizards came to middle-earth, there were five of them,
Gandalf
Saruman
Radaghast
and 2 blue wizards who do not come into the tale.

Cirdan gave his ring to Gandalf because he sensed that gandalf was the mightiest of all 5 and would need some extra help in the times to come. Everything is said in the Unfinished Tales.

03-04-2004, 07:38 PM	#7
heir_of_isildur0 Guest Posts: n/a	when the wizards came to middle-earth, there were five of them, Gandalf Saruman Radaghast and 2 blue wizards who do not come into the tale. Cirdan gave his ring to Gandalf because he sensed that gandalf was the mightiest of all 5 and would need some extra help in the times to come. Everything is said in the Unfinished Tales. Last edited by Legolas; 03-04-2004 at 08:10 PM.