Gandalf
MajorAn old wizard with long white hair, a sweeping silver beard, and bushy eyebrows that stick out beyond his tall pointed blue hat. He wears a long grey cloak and a silver scarf. His aged face is lined with care and wisdom, featuring a sharp nose and dark eyes set like coals that can gleam, flash, or leap into fire. He has broad shoulders, is shorter in stature than companions like Elrond but can grow tall and menacing with a commanding shadow; at other times he appears bent, careworn, and like a wizened tree. His hands are gnarled; he bears a staff and at times the sword Glamdring.
Contains info from Book 3+
Physical Description
An old wizard with long white hair, a sweeping silver beard, and bushy eyebrows that stick out beyond his tall pointed blue hat. He wears a long grey cloak and a silver scarf. His aged face is lined with care and wisdom, featuring a sharp nose and dark eyes set like coals that can gleam, flash, or leap into fire. He has broad shoulders, is shorter in stature than companions like Elrond but can grow tall and menacing with a commanding shadow; at other times he appears bent, careworn, and like a wizened tree. His hands are gnarled; he bears a staff and at times the sword Glamdring. A tall elderly wizard with fair skin, snow-white hair flowing freely and a long white beard. His bright piercing eyes shine intensely from beneath deep brows set in an ancient face that looks both weary and commanding. He stands straight and tall in gleaming white robes that shine dazzlingly, holding a wooden staff and radiating inner light and power beyond that of kings despite his aged bent posture. Gandalf is an ancient wizard far older than he looks, with a white beard gleaming like pure snow. His face shows lines of care and sorrow yet harbors a great fountain of mirth and joy underneath. He is robed in white, sometimes with a grey cloak flung back or a blue and silver mantle over all, and a white light shines forth from him or his upraised hand. His hands are white and very old. He has a veiled majesty and can reveal hidden strength and power, appearing at times like a carved white figure or with smouldering fire in his eyes.
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Evolution
The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings
An old wizard with long white hair, a sweeping silver beard, and bushy eyebrows that stick out beyond his tall pointed blue hat. He wears a long grey cloak and a silver scarf. His aged face is lined with care and wisdom, featuring a sharp nose and dark eyes set like coals that can gleam, flash, or leap into fire. He has broad shoulders, is shorter in stature than companions like Elrond but can grow tall and menacing with a commanding shadow; at other times he appears bent, careworn, and like a wizened tree. His hands are gnarled; he bears a staff and at times the sword Glamdring.
- Reveals the One Ring's true nature to Frodo and urges its destruction.
- Leads the Fellowship from Rivendell, confronting wolves and the snows of Caradhras.
- Fights and falls to the Balrog in the Mines of Moria, crying 'Fly, you fools!'
Relationships
Contains info from Book 3+
Serves as guide and protector in Book 1 by revealing the Ring's danger and preparing Frodo's quest; influence persists indirectly through the Fellowship's remnants in later books.
Long-time friendship marked by frequent visits and tense discussions over the Ring in Book 1; fades as Bilbo retires.
Contains info from Book 2+
Fellow wise councilor supports Gandalf's plans at the Council of Elrond in Book 1.
Key Events
Bilbo's Farewell Party
The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings
Gandalf Reveals the One Ring
The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings
Council of Elrond
The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings
Gandalf Falls in Moria
The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings
Book Appearances
The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings
First appears Ch 2