The Rings of Power Amazon TV show has stirred up a lot of questions and controversy over the content released versus the content in the source material. Questions of Gandalf and Sauron floods online forums: who is they? What are they? How will they affect or help guide our Harfoot friends? Well, speculate no further. Here is everything you need to know about Rings of Power, Sauron, and the one and only Gandalf the Grey (AKA Meteor Man).
Background
The story covers the events of Middle Earth’s second age. Things start rather peacefully until the Dark Lord Sauron begins to spread his dark will across the realm. During the power struggle, three rings are created, called the Rings of Power. The conflict mostly focuses on Sauron’s rise in power and the fall of the kingdom of Numenor, signifying the last alliance between man and elves.
Many questions have spawned after the release of season one surrounding the meteor man’s arrival. Immediately fans anticipated the meteor man’s identity was none other than Gandalf the Grey, and they were correct. The wizard has been an iconic character within the Lord of the Rings franchise, one that deserves to be explored in depth. Rings of Power has begun that exploration of not just Gandalf but Sauron as well.
Origins of Sauron and Gandalf
To be curious about some of the oldest living beings within the franchise is completely valid. The source material ages both Sauron and Gandalf to the beginning of time. They were created to help aid in the creation of the world by Edu, an omnipotent god. Sauron and Gandalf’s creation made them brothers by spirit and by being made by the same creator. Their spirits are immortal and were alive from the beginning of time and will continue to live until well beyond the end of it.
They are what is defined as Maia: primordial spirits created to help the Valar first shape the world. However, Sauron sought not to form the world but to destroy and restart the world with his vision. Meanwhile, Gandalf was anointed as one of the five Maia wizards sent to dismantle Sauron’s reign. Each one of them is given the physical appearance of an old man. The Amazon Prime Video TV show Rings of Power has finally revealed a deeper look into both ancient wizards’ pasts, a more in-depth perspective that brings us even closer to the iconic characters.
Gandalf the Grey is the master of light, fire, and wisdom, the true essence of good. His counterpart Sauron embodies pure evil, darkness, and destruction. Sauron trumps Gandalf in pure power; however, Gandalf bides by the will of his creator and wins in the realm of intellect and leadership.
Final Thoughts
Lord of the Rings book, movie, and TV show fans are in love with the idea of delving deeper into the world of Middle-Earth, if done correctly. Especially when it comes to some of the most iconic magical beings of all time. Gandalf and Sauron’s origins are extremely important when trying to understand the plot for new and old fans. Stay up to date on all things Ring of Power as season 2 continues to roll out here at Total Apex Entertainment.
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