The Third Age: The Lord of the Rings [Gandalf]

About the 1000 of the Third Age of the Sun, he was chosen as one of the Istari or Wizards that were sent to Middle-earth. Upon his arrival in the Grey Havens, the Círdan gave him Narya, the “ring of fire”. For over two thousand years, Gandalf worked against the rising evil powers on Middle-earth. In 2941, Gandalf inspired the Quest of the Lonely Mountain that resulted in the slaying of Smaug the Dragon. During this quest, Gandalf acquired the sward Glamdring, and Bilbo Baggins acquired the One Ring. In 3018, Gandalf came to Frodo Baggins in the Shire and initiated the Quest for the Ring.

In Rivendell he became one of the Fellowship of the Ring, and led them through many perils. Then apon the bridge of Khzad-dûm, Gandalf fell in mortal conflict with the Balrog of Moria. However, the Wizard’s spirit was resurrected as Gandalf the White, a radiant being that no weapon could harm. During the War of the Ring, Gandalf, on his horse, Shadowfax, was everwhere: inspiring King Theoden in Rohan, vanquishing Saruman in Isengard, and holdind back the Witch-king at the gates of Minas Tirith. He fought the captains of the Army of the West before the Gates of Mordor. After the war, Gandalf oversaw the reuniting of Gondor and Arnor, then in 3021 embarked on the Last of the Keepers of the Rings to the Undying Lands.