If you’re familiar with The Lord of the Rings universe you already know that Gandalf is one of the most iconic Wizards. A wizard of powerful magic!
There is just one interesting thing about him. Gandalf needs his staff, even though he is one of those supernatural beings that are truly strong, known as a Maia. A big question: why does Gandalf need a staff. It appears he does. You will be seeing these tools, even as the world of the Middle-earth brings wizardry into focus, just like the classic series Harry Potter has shown fans the need to wield wands. What was interesting though, Gandalf has way more power and it does seem that many fans might think that he’s way more powerful than that.
The Purpose of a Staff:
Fans who love Magic systems will have a big dilemma!
You see Gandalf has magical skills but is aided by a powerful tool. For a true wizard of the Middle-earth realm, J.R.R. Tolkien takes audiences back to an understanding of this supernatural realm as well. That includes powerful forces. The amazing Maiar which make up The Istari.
- You see, they’re not just regular people but incredible, amazing magical beings.
- But what is even more interesting, they had to show up and guide humankind. And do things to really shape the future, and even face the biggest threats that made a mark on Middle-earth!
We learn about these forces from "The Rings of Power". A fantastic new take on the fantasy that is in the Middle-earth world.
More to Discover in the World of Magic
What's super notable, there's more to the lore and what those Magical Powers actually are, and some fans will notice that there is a bit of inconsistency, in some respects.
- In the series, Sauron, a mighty power, looks to dominate those he's facing by using a big force of magic with the help of the Mind Control power. And what about Gandalf? Fans might not know! He seems to like a sword for battling but most importantly the staff helps him control all the superpower!
We learned a long time ago about how Staffs are special, powerful tools. That’s a common thread for those who watch and read these books and fantasy stories. That includes Wizards.
You have that magic and the force. It looks like the staff is an extension, which gives this added magical punch. You could really notice the way that Gandalf's magical capabilities were a bit diminished in his younger days when he was known as Gandalf the Grey.
A Change In Wielding Power
The iconic "Lord of the Rings" franchise has seen amazing change. This happens when Gandalf loses his staff during an important "Lord of the Rings" fight. He had a wooden staff during those days as Gandalf the Grey! When he later takes on the mantle of Gandalf the White. he gets a much more upgraded weapon, even something that Galadriel, one of Middle-earth’s greatest powers gives him.
As a result. Gandalf can now really unleash his power! But it isn't just the magical boost from this special object. The power, it comes from the user. That's why if someone who is a normal person was to pick up a Staff, they'd have no power.
The Istari And Their Limitations
Now we go deeper into a little known detail about Gandalf.
The power that Gandalf holds in "The Lord of the Rings," looks to have been minimized due to a choice, or more specifically. There were constraints, set out. They were made so these magic beings weren’t able to overpower anything. This was really made by the Valar to limit these "powerful beings." They are really known for influencing the human world, but were set into place to only do a bit of guidance to people!
When you take into account how "The Rings of Power" and the Valar. They were the first to really step up to take on a dangerous force from "Sauron" and in this universe Sauron is a Maia!
You've got a super important piece of the lore of Middle-earth!
These are those powers that were created long ago! What they do is act as those big powerful forces, a guiding force that help others grow. It’s all about a new world with these powerful beings, so when you watch the movie "The Fellowship of the Ring". What you may get, which may be missing, is a great sense of the way magic actually operates! You can really see how these big powerful figures, even as wizards are all restricted in their abilities when it comes to taking on the Maiar in an epic battle! It's a super-powerful event for all the world of fantasy.
The series "The Rings of Power" has recently come out to let fans know. The most notable event? Well, they're finally confirming Gandalf's role! But he was a big part of the show all the way back from the beginning, hiding in plain sight!
You have a truly epic battle to be had! And even more. These rules of the magical world are pretty complex, with many interpretations in the movies. It appears as if "The Lord of the Rings" is just getting started and these iconic battles will certainly keep all fans interested! Gandalf's strength will only be put to the test even further in the future!
