For instance, in The Two Towers book, Saruman has his staff shattered by Gandalf, and he's described as essentially being a ...

Between The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, Gandalf burned through quite the arsenal of staffs, and there’s a story behind each one.

When Frodo accuses Gollum of being a wicked cheat, the wizard Gandalf replies ... a more apt insult for Çiftçi to level. Erdogan is Saruman the traitor, forfeiting Turkey’s past alliance ...

In total, five Istari come to Middle-earth. Joining Gandalf are Saruman the White, Radagast the Brown, and two Blue Wizards. All five are Maiar, powerful spirits sent by the even more powerful ...