Here’s what you better know about Istari and their history in Middle-earth.
ThisLord of the Ringsarticle contains spoilers forThe Rings of Power.
Istari are Maiar spirits sent to Middle-earth to aid the denizens of Middle-earth in the fight againstSauron.
However, there are rules to what they can and cant do.
They are not allowed to challenge Sauron directly nor can they use their powers to rule over Middle-earth.
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Five Istari were sent to Middle-earth.
Gandalf the Grey, whom manyLord of the Ringsfans know and love fromJ.R.R.
Radagast the Brown protects nature and generally tries to avoid conflict.
Despite their appearance as old men, the Istari are far from frail beings.
Their staffs werent required for all magic use, but their powers do have limits without them.
Gandalf was resurrected because the Istars task helping the people of Middle-earth stop Sauron was not yet complete.
Its unclear when exactly the Istar came to Middle-earth.
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