We could see Gandalf collaborate with Saruman, who has yet to be corrupted by Sauron's influence, and maybe even meet Alatar and Pallando, the two Blue Wizards who are barely even mentioned across all of Tolkien's writings. These two heroes (Gandalf and the Archangel Tyrael in Diablo III) are kindred spirits. Gandalf's storyline could borrow a page from the Archangel Tyrael in Diablo III, who crash-lands in the mortal realm only to be stricken with amnesia and forget his urgent quest. We could see the early beginnings of his quest to rally Middle-earth against Sauron, a life's work that takes several thousand years to complete. Speaking of which, Sauron himself is also one of the Maiar, though he's become twisted and malformed thanks to his insatiable lust for power.Īssuming this scene is showing a young Gandalf crash-landing in Middle-earth, it does open up some interesting storytelling possibilities. Gandalf and his kind have existed in one form or another since before the dawn of recorded history, but he only takes mortal form after being sent to Middle-earth to confront the threat of Sauron. Tolkien wrote in his various Lord of the Rings appendices and certain posthumous releases, we know Gandalf, Saruman and their fellow wizards are beings called Maiar, immortal beings in service to the Valar (basically the angels of this universe). No sooner does he land than he's greeted by a Harfoot character.īased on what author J.R.R. The idea behind this Young Gandalf theory seems to be this - the trailer scene in question is showing Gandalf having just crashed down from the heavens into Middle-earth.
Gandalf in The Rings of Power: The Theory
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