The Encyclopedia of Arda - The Wise (original) (raw)

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Dates Immortal1 Races Ainur (Istari) and Elves Indexes: Alphabetical: W Others About this entry: Updated 12 October 2002 Updates planned: 8 The deepest in counsel of Wizards and Elves Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV The title given to the greatest Elves of Middle-earth and the chief Wizards, who formed the White Council in the Third Age. Notes 1 Some among the Wise (the Wizards) had even existed before the beginning of the world, and had a part in its making. The dates shown on the timeline above trace the 558 years between the formation of the Council of the Wise in III 2463, and the sailing of the White Ship from the Grey Havens. When that Ship sailed into the West at the end of the Third Age, it carried most of the Wise that remained away from Middle-earth. See also... Aiwendil, Dark Lord, Dol Guldur, Eye of Mordor, Gandalf, Isildur, Istar, Lord of the Nazgûl, Mallor, Mount Doom, Nazgûl of Dol Guldur, Necromancer, Quest of Mount Doom, River Anduin, Saruman, [See the full list...]Three Keepers, War of the Ring, Watchful Peace Indexes: Alphabetical: W Others About this entry: Updated 12 October 2002 Updates planned: 8 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001-2002. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial.