Post by Gandalf on May 23, 2011 19:39:08 GMT
Full Name:Gandalf
Gender: Male
Race: Maiar
Age: Super Fucking Old
Homeland: Gandalf is the White Rider. He has no Homeland.
Personality: Acting as Sarumon's opposite, he will fight evil until the bitter end. He is passionate about his faith in himself and his, and will never cease to believe in them. Noble beyond words, he is a man's man. Gandalf is kind've a big deal.
Appearance:
History: Gandalf was one of the most powerful Maiar, or lower angels. About one thousand years after the Third Age began, the Istari (wizards), who were all Maiar, appeared from across the sea. There were five of them: Saruman, Gandalf, Radagast, Alatar, and Pallando. They came in the form of old men and were ranked according to their power, with white being the highest level. Most inhabitants of Middle-earth believed Saruman to be the most powerful, but when Cirdan the Ship-wright welcomed Gandalf at the Grey Havens, he saw that Gandalf was indeed the most powerful and gave him Narya, the Elven Ring of Fire. Gandalf chose a wandering life, helping those in need of aid, never living in one place for long. He was the only wizard who took a peculiar interest in hobbits, whom the others thought to be lazy and unimportant creatures.
Gandalf was part of the White Council, which was formed to combat Sauron. Saruman was the head of the Council, though Galadriel would have chosen Gandalf. Saruman insisted that the Ring had fallen into the Anduin river and now lay at the bottom of the sea, but doubts assailed Gandalf as to the validity of this conclusion. He constantly studied old scrolls, searching for any solid information as to the fate of the Ring. Gandalf made two visits to Dol Guldur, where Sauron had hidden after his defeat at the end of the Second Age. The first visit took place in TA 2063; the second 787 years later. On the second visit, Gandalf discovered that the master of Dol Guldur was indeed Sauron (on the first visit, Gandalf had been unable to discover who Dol Guldur's lord was), and encountered the imprisoned Thrain the Dwarf. Gandalf received the key of Erebor from Thrain, who died soon after.
In TA 2941, Gandalf crossed paths with Thorin Oakenshield the Dwarf, who was about to depart on a trip to the Lonely Mountain, where he hoped to reclaim his ancestral home from Smaug the Dragon. Thorin was in need of a "burglar" who could sneak around the Mountain without making any noise that would alert Smaug to their presence. Gandalf suggested that Bilbo Baggins could do the job, and Thorin, along with twelve dwarves, visited the shocked Bilbo at Bag End. Gandalf helped bring out the Tookish and adventurous side in Bilbo and convinced him to take part in the quest. During the journey, Gandalf rescued his companions from three monstrous trolls (he alternatingly imitated the voice of each troll, making them argue among themselves until the sun came up and turned the trolls to stone). While the companions were travelling through a mountain pass, they were attacked by goblins. Gandalf managed to distract the creatures with a flash of light from his staff, and the wizard and dwarves escaped. Bilbo was left behind in the confusion, and played a riddle-game with Gollum, and also found the One Ring, while he was stuck in the caves. Afterwards, Bilbo rejoined his friends and told a lie about the finding of his Ring. Gandalf said nothing, but obviously doubted the truth of such a tale. The dwarves reached Mirkwood Forest, where Gandalf left them to continue by themselves. He did not return until the Elves of Mirkwood and the people of Esgaroth surrounded the Lonely Mountain and the dwarves refused to give them a share of the treasure. Gandalf fought in the Battle of Five Armies, and, after the battle, accompanied Bilbo back to the Shire.
In TA 2956, Gandalf and Aragorn met, forming a friendship that would last the rest of their lives. They searched endlessly for Gollum, whom they knew had left the Mountains in search of the "thief" who had taken his precious Ring, but to no avail: Gollum was wary enough to evade his pursuers. In TA 3001, Bilbo hosted his 111th birthday party, to which Gandalf was invited. Bilbo used the Ring to disappear, and planned to leave the Ring to Frodo after his little trick, but found the Ring's power at work. Bilbo grew angry when Gandalf urged him to leave the Ring to Frodo instead of taking it with him, and this caused Gandalf to suspect even more that this Ring was the One Ring. The wizard succeeded in convincing Bilbo, and Bilbo became the first being in history to give up the Ring of his own free will. In TA 3017, Aragorn finally captured Gollum, and Gandalf learned much from the creature. In the same year, Gandalf also read the scrolls that Isildur had written before his death. He grew alarmed, and journeyed back to the Shire to test his theory. He had unmistakable proof when he threw the Ring into the fire of Bag End, and the Elf-runes inscribed on the Ring were revealed.
Gandalf immediately advised Frodo to leave the Shire very soon, and they made plans for Gandalf to meet Frodo on September 22nd, at the very latest. Gandalf left the Shire, and, not far from the village of Bree, met Radagast. Radagast told him that the Nazgul were abroad again and that they had crossed the river. He also related that Saruman said Gandalf must seek his aid at once, or it would too late. Gandalf, not knowing that Saruman was in league with Mordor, journeyed to Isengard, although he stopped at Bree on the way and wrote a letter to Frodo, which he entrusted to the Innkeeper to send to the Shire immediately. At Isengard he discovered Saruman's true intent, and after refusing Saruman's invitation to join the league of evil, was imprisoned on the top of Saruman's tower, Orthanc. Gwaihir the Eagle rescued Gandalf, and brought him to Edoras, capitol of Rohan. Gandalf was ill-received by King Théoden and the king's counsellor, Grima Wormtongue. The King bid him take any horse in the land and be gone, and, to Théoden's distress, Gandalf took Shadowfax, lord of all horses. Though it took days for Gandalf to tame the proud horse, Shadowfax's speed was so great that Gandalf reached the Shire not long after Frodo had set out. After learning that Frodo had left Hobbiton, Gandalf travelled to Weathertop and was surrounded by the Nazgul that night. They fought long, but at sunrise Gandalf escaped and fled to Rivendell, where he arrived three days before Frodo.
After Frodo volunteered to take the Ring at the Council of Elrond, Gandalf decided to lead the Fellowship.* The rest will soon be history.
Weapons: Glamdring and "The Staff"
Weapon Strength: His sword is elven, making it extremely light, sharp, and durable. It is also, uh... double-edged. Yeah.
His staff is, however, his most potent weapon. It is from which all of his magic is derived. Without his staff, he has no magic.
Weapon Weakness: His sword is not a ranged weapon, and he is often found dual-wielding his sword and staff. This means he has no use for shields.
Items: Glamdring- His sword is fucking awesome.
Staff- His staff is fucking sick.
Elven Ring of Fire- His ring is all about fire... so his fire attacks will be super awesome.
*History courtesy of www.arwen-undomiel.com
