The Elves most of all strongly suspected that the Wizards were far more than they appeared, and were certainly not of the race of Men given their magic and their physical and mental gifts.
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Relationships between the Free Peoples and the Wizards varied, however, as most peoples were unaware of their true origins or their true nature as Maiar.
The Istari became well-known amongst the various races of Middle-earth over the centuries. The fate of the Blue Wizards is unknown but it is assumed that they too eventually returned to the Timeless Halls. During the War of the ring, Saruman was overthrown, banished from Istari Order by Gandalf, killed by a servant after a failed attempt to rule the Shire, and even his Maiar spirit was barred from ever returning to Aman due to his betrayal of Manwë and the original purpose of the Wizards. Radagast remained in Middle-Earth, tending to the wilderness for a time but eventually left Middle-Earth too and returned home. Gandalf passed over the Sea with the Last Riding of the Keepers of the Rings. Saruman slowly came to betray the original purpose of the Wizards and sought power for himself.Īt the end of the Third Age, the Wizards passed from sight because with the fall of Sauron their work was done. However, he became prideful and jealous of the power and purity of Gandalf's spirit and reputation. Saruman was wise and respected, later becoming the head of the White Council in TA 2463. Saruman the White, and Gandalf the Grey spent their time with the Free Peoples: the Elves, Dwarves, and Men. Radagast the Brown concerned himself mainly with plants and animals, living in Mirkwood for many years. After arriving in Middle-earth, the two Blue Wizards apparently went east before the War of the Ring whether they played a part in the events of that war is unknown. Of those who came to Middle-Earth, sent by the Valar, five are known, the Heren Istarion (Order of Wizards). The Wizards were known by various names and were arrayed in different colors. They were expressly forbidden to dominate the free peoples of Middle-Earth or to match Sauron's power with power and if they deviated from their appointed task they would be cast out and over time their forms would begin to wane. However, Manwë said that was all the more reason to go, and he commanded him go, whereupon Varda said, "Not as the third." Yavanna asked Curumo to take Aiwendil also (later named Radagast), and Alatar took his friend Pallando (Rómestámo) as his companion.
Olórin claimed he was too weak and that he feared Sauron. Manwë summoned Olórin (later named Gandalf), asking if he would go as the third messenger. Only two Maiar came: Curumo (later named Saruman) sent by Aulë, and Alatar (Morinehtar), sent by Oromë. He then summoned a council which concluded that the Valar were to send three messengers to Middle-Earth to protect the free peoples and reassure them that the Valar had not forgotten them. In the Undying Lands around TA 1000, Manwë (leader of the Ainur, and King of the Valar and Arda) learned that the dark lord Morgoth's most loyal lieutenant, Sauron, was returning to power.
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