Sauron's knowledge of the Istari - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Maéglin · 10-17-2003, 02:38 AM

Did Sauron know about the true nature of the Istari, that they were really Maiar spirits. It points to that way, with Sauron's contact with Saruman. But one thing that bothers me is that the slaves of the Dark Lord are really contemptuous of Gandalf et. al such as the Witch King and the Mouth of Sauron. Or are they so overbearingly confident of their Lord's powers that they feel no fear. Nevertheless the meeting of Gandalf and the Witch king at the gates of Minas Tirith seemed like a contest of wills between two equals yet Gandalf was most likely the much more powerful one.

If Sauron did know about the true nature of the Istari wouldnt he have told all his servants to be wary of them at the least because they are very powerful spirits.

10-17-2003, 02:38 AM	#1
Maéglin Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 99	Sauron's knowledge of the Istari Did Sauron know about the true nature of the Istari, that they were really Maiar spirits. It points to that way, with Sauron's contact with Saruman. But one thing that bothers me is that the slaves of the Dark Lord are really contemptuous of Gandalf et. al such as the Witch King and the Mouth of Sauron. Or are they so overbearingly confident of their Lord's powers that they feel no fear. Nevertheless the meeting of Gandalf and the Witch king at the gates of Minas Tirith seemed like a contest of wills between two equals yet Gandalf was most likely the much more powerful one. If Sauron did know about the true nature of the Istari wouldnt he have told all his servants to be wary of them at the least because they are very powerful spirits.