How did Gandalf come to possess one of the Elf rings?
WEBMar 12, 2017 · The ring's bearer between its creation and Círdan passing it to Gandalf is not clear: Unfinished Tales says that Círdan received the ring from Gil-galad, who received it from Celebrimbor, but The Lord of the Rings says that Círdan received the ring directly from Celebrimbor, at the same time that Galadriel received her ring.
When does Gandalf realise that Bilbo's ring is the One Ring?
WEBMar 7, 2014 · Saruman quieted the Council claiming to have the knowledge that the One Ring was lost forever in the Belegaer. As Saruman was at the time a wise and trusted leader, none of the wizards like Gandalf had reason to doubt him. To give some context to the time, Bilbo's birthday at the start of the Fellowship of the Ring was in …
What would happen if Gandalf wore the One Ring? : r/tolkienfans
WEBDec 15, 2013 · As for what would happen if Gandalf used the ring, fortunately Tolkien himself answered that question: Of the others only Gandalf might be expected to master him – being an emissary of the Powers and a creature of the same order, an immortal spirit taking a visible physical form. In the 'Mirror of Galadriel', 1381, it appears that Galadriel ...
the lord of the rings - What are Gandalf's powers? - Science Fiction ...
WEBJan 9, 2013 · Yet although Gandalf fears him, a confrontation between Gandalf the White and No-ring-Sauron hangs in balance as long as Sauron doesn't have the ring. Aragorn claims that Gandalf the White was more powerful than the 9 combined. And Gandalf claims that Sauron feared Aragorn for what he might become (a king). Gandalf the White also has a …
Did Gandalf wear his Ring of Power throughout the trilogy?
WEBMar 16, 2013 · Frodo even spoke of it (Galadriel's ring) later to Aragorn while traveling down the river Anduin after leaving Lórien. Aragorn quickly admonished him to not speak of it outside of Lórien. That means Aragorn too was aware of Galadriel's ring, and probably Gandalf's as well due to their close and longstanding friendship.
Why didn't Gandalf say anything when he saw Bilbo's ring?
WEBFeb 2, 2013 · Gandalf didn't know the ring was still around. He studied Bilbo's ring to try and learn its purpose for 14 years or so in the book and some time in the movie as well. It just took time to determine what it was. Essentially, it …
How many times did Gandalf touch the One Ring in the books?
WEBJun 14, 2017 · imho, Gandalf never touches the ring in either the movie nor in the books. In the movie, Gandalf goes to pick up the ring off the floor after Bilbo drops it. He gets within about a centimetre of touching it, then gets the vision of the eye and pulls his hand away immediately without ever touching it.
Why does Cirdan give Narya to Gandalf instead of Saruman?
WEBApr 19, 2013 · Cirdan gives Gandalf his ring because "from their first meeting at the Grey Havens [Cirdan] divined in [Gandalf] the greatest spirit and the wisest; and he welcomed him with reverence, and he gave to his keeping the Third Ring, Narya the Red.", Unfinished Tales, The Istari (called by C. Tolkien, "essay on the Istari").
the lord of the rings - Why didn't Saruman take Narya from …
WEBMar 10, 2012 · We learn about Saruman's knowledge of Gandalf's possession of the ring in Unfinished Tales:. And the Grey Messenger [Gandalf] took the Ring, and kept it ever secret; yet the White Messenger [Saruman] (who was skilled to uncover all secrets) after a time became aware of this gift, and begrudged it, and it was the beginning of the hidden ill-will that he bore to the Grey, which afterwards became ...
Why didn't Gandalf take the Ring from Bilbo even though he
WEBFrodo offers Gandalf the ring, imploring him to take it. Gandalf says “don’t tempt me, Frodo!” Gandalf knew that the ring was relatively harmless in the hands of weak creatures such as hobbits. Gandalf is a Maiar, however. Had Gandalf taken the ring it’s likely that, if he were to be corrupted, it would be bad for middle earth.