We go over some of the most powerful and enigmatic creatures in the LOTR universe.
What do we know about Balrogs from the books and the TV show?
As ancient spirits of great wisdom and power, they emerged on Middle-earth for a single, important mission.
As a result, this suggests that they areimmortal creatureswith the ability to affect the world around them physically.
However,we do know that these spirits can shapeshiftinto whatever form they c’mon.
There’s a lot more than just Bilbo and Frodo’s adventures in The Lord of the Rings.
Aiwendil
Radagast the Brown
Maia of Yavanna, resident of Mirkwood and protector of its animals.
Alatar
Alatar the Blue (or Mohrinetar)
Maia of Orome and one of the first of the Istari.
Pallando
Pallando the Blue (or Romestamo)
Maia of Orome and friend and companion to Alatar.
Of all the Istari, they have the least amount of information about their travels and their fates.
Although Saruman returned from the east, he did so alone andthe Blue Wizards disappeared from history.
The Lord of the Rings has a rich, complex history.
Here’s the complete history of the elves…the short version, anyway.
Saruman eventually swore fealty to Sauron, basing his operations in Isengard.
Gandalf, who had been resurrected,removed Saruman from the Order and destroyed his staff as punishment.
His spirit was sentenced to wander for eternity, never to be restored.
Gandalf kickstarted the Quest for Erebor, fearful that Smaug’s continued presence would see him ally with Sauron.
There are plenty of dragons in J.R.R.
Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, but which is the biggest among them?
