While the message behind "You cannot pass!" is clear enough, Gandalf's comments about "the Secret Fire" and "Flame of Udûn" have deeper meanings related to Tolkien's lore. The Lord of the Rings ...

Gandalf and Pippin's unique frenemy dynamic throughout The Lord of the Rings franchise is one for the books, and one of the ...

Gandalf's restrained power use and Elrond's ... The Nazgûl’s weakness to fire could explain their reluctance, as it is known that fire repels them. Their decision to retreat may have been ...

To begin with, the Balrog is significantly smaller than in Peter Jackson’s films, it is not surrounded by fire, and it resembles a dragon. Gandalf wields his sword and gives the creature no ...

However, Gandalf certainly isn't the only wizard in Tolkien's canon. In total, five Istari come to Middle-earth. Joining Gandalf are Saruman the White, Radagast the Brown, and two Blue Wizards.

When Gandalf discovers the Ring is in fact the One Ring of the Dark Lord Sauron, Frodo must make an epic quest to Mount Doom in order to destroy it. However, he does not go alone. He is joined by ...