Each Istari had a different mission? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

TheLostPilgrim · 11-24-2012, 08:05 AM

Is it possible that the Istari were picked each for his own inborn talents/nature--Perhaps certain aspects of their nature they themselves weren't aware of? Rather than send say one mighty Maia who could aid Men against Sauron, they sent five very different Wizards.

Saruman was an industrious Maia, of the House of Aule, the Smith, and his most notable quality was his persuasiveness and his voice.

Gandalf was of Nienna and learned from her pity and patience and was known most for his wisdom, good counsel and encouraging nature.

Radagast was sent by Yavanna.

Is it possible that due to their different natures and "specialties" as it were, each wizard had a different purpose? They all had the same GENERAL mission: Help defend Middle Earth against Sauron. But perhaps they were all meant to fulfill that mission in different ways:

Saruman by using the power of his voice to sway Middle Earth away from Sauron, to guide with his persuasviveness against the Dark Lord.

Gandalf because he was meek yet patient and wise, meant to give counsel and aid but not to lead, to inspire courage in those who lacked it or give encouragment to those who needed it; To help the peoples of Middle Earth falling to despair and from falling from reason.

Radagast because he had a natural in born love and affinity with the flora and fauna of Middle Earth, and to protect these and defend them if it came to it.

My point being is that perhaps within the larger overall mission of stopping Sauron, each Istari was sent for a particular reason. Not all meant to be Gandalfs, basically.

And in saying that, I feel maybe Radagast didn't fail in his mission. Perhaps he didn't do as much as Gandalf did, but neither did he do evil, and he did protect, care for and nurture the birds and beasts of Middle Earth, and the things he DID do proved incredibly important to the history of Middle Earth. Were it not for Radagast's message from Saruman, Gandalf might've continued on and not learned of Saruman's fall until it was too late; And in heeding Gandalf's command, he saved Gandalf from being Saruman and as such immeasurably helped the mission.....I think he served his purpose.

11-24-2012, 08:05 AM	#1
TheLostPilgrim Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 72	Each Istari had a different mission? Is it possible that the Istari were picked each for his own inborn talents/nature--Perhaps certain aspects of their nature they themselves weren't aware of? Rather than send say one mighty Maia who could aid Men against Sauron, they sent five very different Wizards. Saruman was an industrious Maia, of the House of Aule, the Smith, and his most notable quality was his persuasiveness and his voice. Gandalf was of Nienna and learned from her pity and patience and was known most for his wisdom, good counsel and encouraging nature. Radagast was sent by Yavanna. Is it possible that due to their different natures and "specialties" as it were, each wizard had a different purpose? They all had the same GENERAL mission: Help defend Middle Earth against Sauron. But perhaps they were all meant to fulfill that mission in different ways: Saruman by using the power of his voice to sway Middle Earth away from Sauron, to guide with his persuasviveness against the Dark Lord. Gandalf because he was meek yet patient and wise, meant to give counsel and aid but not to lead, to inspire courage in those who lacked it or give encouragment to those who needed it; To help the peoples of Middle Earth falling to despair and from falling from reason. Radagast because he had a natural in born love and affinity with the flora and fauna of Middle Earth, and to protect these and defend them if it came to it. My point being is that perhaps within the larger overall mission of stopping Sauron, each Istari was sent for a particular reason. Not all meant to be Gandalfs, basically. And in saying that, I feel maybe Radagast didn't fail in his mission. Perhaps he didn't do as much as Gandalf did, but neither did he do evil, and he did protect, care for and nurture the birds and beasts of Middle Earth, and the things he DID do proved incredibly important to the history of Middle Earth. Were it not for Radagast's message from Saruman, Gandalf might've continued on and not learned of Saruman's fall until it was too late; And in heeding Gandalf's command, he saved Gandalf from being Saruman and as such immeasurably helped the mission.....I think he served his purpose.