Apr 10, 2020 · The Corrupted Wizard Saruman's pursuit of power blinds him to the true threat of Sauron. His downfall symbolizes the consequences of unchecked ambition.

Jun 6, 2020 · Furthermore, Saruman forfeited his rights as White Wizard the moment he embraced the dark powers of Sauron. Gandalf the White bore an everyday staff, white in appearance, and of ash wood constitution.

Aug 21, 2011 · In the White Rider, Gimli says to Gandalf that it would be nice if Sauron and Saruman had nothing inbetween them so that they could fight it out. And Gandalf says, something like, the visitor would emerge stronger and free from doubt. What does he mean?

Nov 9, 2004 · The fall of Saruman is tragic, not so much for him in his own right as for middle earth. Saruman does much evil, both to his neighbours and indirectly to the peoples who are forced to fight Mordor with one eye fixed at Isengard.

Jan 13, 2002 · Saruman's ring is not one of the 19. In the version that you are referring to Radagast the Brown was Radagast the Grey, Shadowfax was Greyfax and Boromir was from the Land of Ond, among other differences.

Jun 10, 2020 · Grima Wormtongue served Rohan’s King Théoden for a time as his chief advisor. However, upon visiting, Aragorn and his companions exposed Wormtongue as a Saruman’s spy.

Oct 8, 2015 · It’s likely Sauron discovered that Saruman made himself a Ring of Power. Like Saruman’s building up Isengard to rival Barad-dûr, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And just as Sauron was prepared to feign withdrawing from Dol Guldur when Saruman aroused himself to drive him out (to stop Sauron’s searching the Gladden Fields for the lost One Ring) …

Aug 20, 2003 · 2939 - Saruman discovers that Sauron's servants are searching the Anduin near Gladden Fields, and that Sauron therefore has learned of Isildur's end. He is alarmed, but says nothing to the Council. 2941 - The White Council meets; Saruman agrees to an attack on Dol Guldur, since he now wished to prevent Sauron from searching the River.

Jan 7, 2013 · Saruman seems to be evil in the Hobbit. He knows that Sauron is really the Necromancer and tries to deny Gandalf's claims to keep his master safe. When exactly did the White Wizard fall under the sway of the Dark Lord?

May 30, 2019 · On another board, we had a discussion on why Saruman tried to conquer Shire - which, clear as a day, was not going to last forever. So this is what I wrote: Nihilistic destruction. Saruman had, in the end, fallen even lower than Sauron. If you look at Tolkien's writings, Sauron had not fallen...