The Powers of a Wizard - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lostolin · 09-26-2002, 06:31 AM

In the books, Gandalf used many types of magic. This included fireworks, producing flame from nowhere, and small tricks like generating light from gems. In the movie, he seems to gain a power, then lose another. Gandalf and Saruman both get some random powers. In the Shire, Gandalf uses some intimidating power of some sort on Bilbo when Bilbo refuses to give up the ring. This power made him appear larger and seemed to make the lights of the room dim. I assume that Saruman has this power as well (he is the more persuasive one, and he would use this power more often). Then, we get to the wizard battle scene, which appears to give them both the 'powers of the Force'. They are able to use their staffs to somehow send their opponent flying wherever they want them to. As the battle nears its end, Saruman draws on his force powers from SW: Episode 2, and gets Gandalf's staff. Why either of them didn't do this before is another question... In the movie, the other powers are also portrayed (fireworks and light-stones). Does anyone know why the ability to throw around fire was removed (Gandalf used it in the book more than he does the fireworks...)? Are there any other powers I have not listed?

09-26-2002, 06:31 AM	#1
Lostolin Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas (!) Posts: 13	The Powers of a Wizard In the books, Gandalf used many types of magic. This included fireworks, producing flame from nowhere, and small tricks like generating light from gems. In the movie, he seems to gain a power, then lose another. Gandalf and Saruman both get some random powers. In the Shire, Gandalf uses some intimidating power of some sort on Bilbo when Bilbo refuses to give up the ring. This power made him appear larger and seemed to make the lights of the room dim. I assume that Saruman has this power as well (he is the more persuasive one, and he would use this power more often). Then, we get to the wizard battle scene, which appears to give them both the 'powers of the Force'. They are able to use their staffs to somehow send their opponent flying wherever they want them to. As the battle nears its end, Saruman draws on his force powers from SW: Episode 2, and gets Gandalf's staff. Why either of them didn't do this before is another question... In the movie, the other powers are also portrayed (fireworks and light-stones). Does anyone know why the ability to throw around fire was removed (Gandalf used it in the book more than he does the fireworks...)? Are there any other powers I have not listed? __________________ All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost..