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

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Dates Both Saruman and Gandalf arrived in Middle-earth c. III 1000; Gandalf left aboard the White Ship on 29 September III 3021 Race Ainur Division Maiar Order Istari Settlements Saruman occupied Isengard from III 2759 Title of Saruman, and later Gandalf (also used of various other characters and places: Aredhel, Celebdil, Elwing and Telperion) Indexes: Ainur Alphabetical: W About this entry: Updated 18 February 2023 This entry is complete The colour of the chief of the Istari Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV Title apparently used to denote the head of the Wizards in Middle-earth, originally borne by Saruman, but taken up instead by Gandalf after his return. I Saruman The original White Wizard, and the acknowledged head of the Istari from the time they arrived in Middle-earth in around the year III 1000. He was known as 'the White' until the beginning of the War of the Ring more than two thousand years later, but he ultimately abandoned the title in favour of 'Saruman of Many Colours'. II Gandalf A little under seven months after Saruman's giving up the title 'White', Gandalf the Grey fought the Battle of the Peak against the Balrog known as Durin's Bane. Gandalf defeated his foe, but his spirit passed out of his body. Nonetheless, he was sent back, and he returned to life as Gandalf the White. From this time he became the most powerful of the Istari, and when he next met Saruman, Gandalf broke the staff of his former leader and cast him out of the Order of Wizards. The two White Wizards aside, the title of 'the White' was also used for various other people, places and things across the history of Arda: Aredhel Aredhel the White was the sister of Turgon, who settled with him in Gondolin and later became the mother of Maeglin. She was titled in Elvish as Ar-Feiniel the 'White Lady' from her pale skin and the white and silver clothing she habitually wore. Celebdil One of the three Mountains of Moria, on which the fabled Durin's Tower stood before its destruction in the Battle of the Peak. Each of the three Mountains of Moria had its own colour, and this snow-capped mountain (called the Silvertine by Men and Zirakzigil by Dwarves) was known as Celebdil the White (the other two peaks being Caradhras the Redhorn and Fanuidhol the Grey). Elwing The daughter of Dior and thus a descendant of Thingol of Doriath, Elwing wedded Eärendil the Mariner. While her husband was sailing the Great Sea, Elwing's home at the Mouths of Sirion was attacked by the Sons of Fëanor, who were seeking the Silmaril that was held there. Elwing cast herself into the Sea with the Jewel, but was transformed into a white bird by Ulmo, and so brought the Silmaril to Eärendil. Her taking of the form of a white bird perhaps lies behind her otherwise unexplained title of Elwing the White. Telperion The Two Trees of Valinor shone with Light of different colours. Telperion, the elder tree, cast a silver-white Light across the land of Valinor, and was thus known as Telperion the White. The younger of the Trees, Laurelin, shone with a Light of a golden colour, and was known as the Golden Tree. Both Trees stood for millennia in the land of the Valar, but after their destruction, the last flower of Telperion the White was raised into the heavens by the Valar, to shine down on the world as the Moon. See also... Aragorn Elessar, Battle of the Hornburg, Battle of the Peak, Company of the Ring, Dark Lord, Gandalf, Heren Istarion, ’Lân, Legolas Greenleaf, Lotho Sackville-Baggins, Man of Skill, Many Colours, Orcs of the White Hand, Saruman, The One, [See the full list...]Treebeard’s Hill, White Messenger, White Rider, White Ship, Wizards Indexes: Alphabetical: W Ainur About this entry: Updated 18 February 2023 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2007, 2009, 2023. 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.

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SHARE User guide Latest entries FAQ and e-mail Disclaimer and bibliography Awards Old and rare words Lexicon of names Excyclopedia of Arda Movie-goer's Guides: • The Fellowship of the Ring • The Two Towers • The Return of the King The Hobbit Viewer's Companions: • An Unexpected Journey • The Desolation of Smaug • The Battle of the Five Armies Tolkien links Book news Latest Chronicle Calendar Old and rare words Lexicon of names Links Random

Dates Both Saruman and Gandalf arrived in Middle-earth c. III 1000; Gandalf left aboard the White Ship on 29 September III 3021 Race Ainur Division Maiar Order Istari Settlements Saruman occupied Isengard from III 2759 Title of Saruman, and later Gandalf (also used of various other characters and places: Aredhel, Celebdil, Elwing and Telperion) Indexes: Ainur Alphabetical: W About this entry: Updated 18 February 2023 This entry is complete The colour of the chief of the Istari

Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV Title apparently used to denote the head of the Wizards in Middle-earth, originally borne by Saruman, but taken up instead by Gandalf after his return. I Saruman The original White Wizard, and the acknowledged head of the Istari from the time they arrived in Middle-earth in around the year III 1000. He was known as 'the White' until the beginning of the War of the Ring more than two thousand years later, but he ultimately abandoned the title in favour of 'Saruman of Many Colours'. II Gandalf A little under seven months after Saruman's giving up the title 'White', Gandalf the Grey fought the Battle of the Peak against the Balrog known as Durin's Bane. Gandalf defeated his foe, but his spirit passed out of his body. Nonetheless, he was sent back, and he returned to life as Gandalf the White. From this time he became the most powerful of the Istari, and when he next met Saruman, Gandalf broke the staff of his former leader and cast him out of the Order of Wizards. The two White Wizards aside, the title of 'the White' was also used for various other people, places and things across the history of Arda: Aredhel Aredhel the White was the sister of Turgon, who settled with him in Gondolin and later became the mother of Maeglin. She was titled in Elvish as Ar-Feiniel the 'White Lady' from her pale skin and the white and silver clothing she habitually wore. Celebdil One of the three Mountains of Moria, on which the fabled Durin's Tower stood before its destruction in the Battle of the Peak. Each of the three Mountains of Moria had its own colour, and this snow-capped mountain (called the Silvertine by Men and Zirakzigil by Dwarves) was known as Celebdil the White (the other two peaks being Caradhras the Redhorn and Fanuidhol the Grey). Elwing The daughter of Dior and thus a descendant of Thingol of Doriath, Elwing wedded Eärendil the Mariner. While her husband was sailing the Great Sea, Elwing's home at the Mouths of Sirion was attacked by the Sons of Fëanor, who were seeking the Silmaril that was held there. Elwing cast herself into the Sea with the Jewel, but was transformed into a white bird by Ulmo, and so brought the Silmaril to Eärendil. Her taking of the form of a white bird perhaps lies behind her otherwise unexplained title of Elwing the White. Telperion The Two Trees of Valinor shone with Light of different colours. Telperion, the elder tree, cast a silver-white Light across the land of Valinor, and was thus known as Telperion the White. The younger of the Trees, Laurelin, shone with a Light of a golden colour, and was known as the Golden Tree. Both Trees stood for millennia in the land of the Valar, but after their destruction, the last flower of Telperion the White was raised into the heavens by the Valar, to shine down on the world as the Moon. See also... Aragorn Elessar, Battle of the Hornburg, Battle of the Peak, Company of the Ring, Dark Lord, Gandalf, Heren Istarion, ’Lân, Legolas Greenleaf, Lotho Sackville-Baggins, Man of Skill, Many Colours, Orcs of the White Hand, Saruman, The One, [See the full list...]Treebeard’s Hill, White Messenger, White Rider, White Ship, Wizards Indexes: Alphabetical: W Ainur About this entry: Updated 18 February 2023 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2007, 2009, 2023. 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.