Gandalf the Grey & White - Epic Character History

Gandalf the Grey & White is one of the most famous Wizards, not only in Tolkien’s Middle-earth, but in all of literature, and his character history is truly vast and epic indeed. Thank you all so much for watching, let me know your thoughts about Gandalf in the comments below! As always, a great thanks to the online artists whose visual works made this video possible! If you are one of the artists, please let me know and I will post your name and a link to your work in this description!
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[@calvinwatson2816]

Me: This video was uploaded late in the evening. Men of the West: A wiZaRd is NEveR lAtE

[@MenoftheWest]

*Looks at you sadly* "I'm sorry Frodo. I was delayed."

[@Steel-101]

Well elementary my dear Watson. Mr. West uploads videos precisely when he means to lol 😆

[@Gwilfawe]

He uploads precisely when he means to! Or at least when he figures out how to speed up the process for a long video

[@justingensel157]

@@Gwilfawe And if he forgets, we will roast all the butter in him!

[@Jellyyy.m]

Nor is he early he arrives precicly when he means to

[@seanobrien798]

My favorite quote from Gandalf: "Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends."

[@golorfindel]

as a 11 YO child reading LOTR for the first time, this really struck me in a deep, meaningful level. 25 years later its still the first thing that comes to my head whenever someones asks for my favourite quote, and its a fundamental part of my life philosophy. truly wise words, only slightly better than "I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil"

[@TheYopogo]

That's very much Tolkein's point in the story. That it was only because of Gollum that the ring was destroyed. That Frodo and Sam would never have survived without him. That, therefore, when Bilbo almost killed Gollum all those decades before in the dark of a cave under the misty mountains, but didn't because he felt a moment of pity; that that random act of pity turned out to actually have saved the entire world.

[@xRENEGADE156]

@@TheYopogo the reward of mercy. A theme throughout Tolkien’s work, him being a catholic

[@Jakblade]

I genuinely think on that most days. It’s one of my Favorite quotes period. During hard times especially.

[@jamesmiley3831]

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[@johnjunkersfeld2964]

“Well, here at last, dear friends, on the shores of the Sea comes the end of our fellowship in Middle-earth. Go in peace! I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.” -Ólorin, or Gandalf

[@Jellyyy.m]

But it is not the end its just another path One that we all must take

[@tylersoto7465]

If all the great magic users of middle Earth leave then middle Earth would be boring as hell with just humans lol

[@patrickroberts29]

yep, welcome to the 6th age

[@andrewhodyss9092]

@@Jellyyy.m the grey rain curtain of this world rolls back and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it. "What Gandalf? See what?" says Pippin, Gandalf replies, "White shores, and beyond, a far green country, under a swift sunrise."

[@Jellyyy.m]

@@andrewhodyss9092 amazing lines😭🙏💗

[@aslandarklion8094]

Your love for the hafling's leaf has clearly slowed your mind.

[@MenoftheWest]

And my internet. For sure.

[@nothanks6039]

Gandolf is the joe rogan of wizards

[@micamourani4204]

@@MenoftheWest 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@antoeire1916]

The halflings leaf made Gandalf super woke

[@andrewmasc3174]

Lol nice

[@mfelix3511]

I absolutely love the fact that when Saruman call Gandalf a stoner, my guy just puffs rings at him. Absolute madlad.

[@orrointhewise87]

"All you have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you" Everyones favorite wizard 🧙🏼‍♂️❤ His legend speaks for itself, tho I wonder what happened after he returned to valinor. I'm assuming he took the form of Olorin again which probably gave Frodo something new to see 😂 But to be sitting by the white shores, with a swift sunrise and warm breeze all the while he smokes his pipe and makes smoke rings....siiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh I'll say this: if I dont get a wizard coming at my door when I turn 50 for an adventure I'll make Mt Doom's eruption look like a science fair project! Haha

[@harlequin75]

Nelson Salmeron That quote has taken me away from darkness many times. Amazing, it’s from a work of fiction too

[@BigBWolf90]

"And that is an encouraging thought."

[@tiitto167]

They say he is the wisest of the maiar but how does Gandalf compare to the valar in wise category? Most of theme feel kind of stupid.

[@iainsonofjohn3514]

A quote I try to use in my own life when times are tough 🧗‍♂️✌

[@RandomVidsforthought]

Everyone's not Everyones

[@mrsmiley7251]

For sure Gandalf was one of the most amazing characters in the lord of the rings and the hobbit truly a wise wizard who succeeded his tasks from the valar to be a guardian and the knowledge for all men,elves, and dwarves

[@joshuaott7783]

Es

[@morrigandanae]

My fav of Gandalf's quotes is: "Oh good heavens, no, no, NO, NO!" -Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire (I think), The Hobbit.

[@tiitto167]

Irolas: "It is as Lord Denethor predicted! Long has he foreseen this doom!" Gandalf: "Foreseen and done nothing!"

[@tylersoto7465]

Tomatoes, sausage and nice crispy bacon... Your getting ashes on my tomatoes lol

[@michaelglover2871]

no, no, NO,NO!!, never mention furriers to Beorn.🐻

[@tiitto167]

@@michaelglover2871 Fun fact: in Norwegian Bear is Bjørn. when you say Beorn it sounds exactly like Bjørn.

[@johnt.inscrutable1545]

@@tiitto167 - Useless Fact: in Russian, bear is misha. Doesn’t sound a thing like bear or Bjørn. Lol.

[@gandalfthewise8282]

A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.

[@BigBWolf90]

It cannot be...you fell...

[@g-9222]

My fav gandalf quote

[@bromodragone8405]

Then why didn't you meet us in Bree?

[@ultrainstinctgrey9184]

sounds like something you'd say after a fat hit of the pipe-weed lol

[@johndododoe1411]

That also applies to the other 3 good wizards, even though we see little of them in the stories of the red book.

[@The-Last-Prime]

Easily one of Tolkien's best characters. Til all are one.

[@lordmegatron4789]

it's over, prime.

[@The-Last-Prime]

@@lordmegatron4789 NEVER!

[@stefanlaskowski6660]

Gandalf is not only one of Tolkien's greatest characters, he's one of the greatest characters in all of literature.

[@apdarkness905]

At last we get the history of the great Maiar Olórin, known to most as Gandalf the Grey and in time White. He more than any other of his order safe guarded the lands of Ennorath and it is to him the peoples of Middle Earth owe their freedom. A fascinating look into this most pivotal of Wizards, well done, well done indeed.

[@gladtownghost]

God shut up

[@Longshanks1690]

Eru: It is now time for you to rejoin your new world and to serve its collective humanity. Live as one of them, Olorin. Discover where your strength and your power are needed, always hold in your heart the pride of your special heritage. They can be a great people, Olorin, they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. For this reason above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them you, my Maiar. Olorin: ha ha pipe weed smoke go ooooo.

[@JoeQuake]

I know that speech! Superman's dad voiced by Marlon Brando.

[@tylersoto7465]

@@JoeQuake that was a good Superman movie

[@tylersoto7465]

Pipe weed and started pork lol 😋

[@concept5631]

Eru: *tear slides down cheek* Beautiful.

[@BlackHoleForge]

I've always gotten Gandalf story in bits and pieces. when he was with this group, or when he was with this group. It's really nice to have it all in chronological order.

[@redblaze8700]

"Use the force, Harry!" - Gandalf

[@di3486]

Haha! Love it

[@mikehunt3688]

But if Harry’s able to deliver the infinity stones to mt. doom batman won’t need to stop Megatron, that means the sandman would have never have come back and Atlantis never would have sunken.

[@zeyadalbadawi8774]

@@mikehunt3688 Neatly written

[@jacenskywalker507]

*@Red Blaze* *"Use the Force, Harry." - Gandalf* The Force should have an uppercased 'F' instead of a lowercased 'f'.

[@raylo1635]

Harry -- yer a wizard. Harry: I'm a what? 😂

[@ethanmillward675]

Waited a long time for this and it didn’t disappoint. Also, why didn’t Saruman take Narya when he captured Gandalf?

[@MenoftheWest]

Thanks Ethan! That's a really great question, one I have not considered. I'm not sure to be honest! Maybe it was so well hidden that he did not have time to find it, as it did not appear before him on Gandalf's finger?

[@TSZatoichi]

@@MenoftheWest - Don't think about it to hard, the obvious answer is rather unpleasant.

[@aleksander8497]

Perhaps it could not be easily removed without struggle. Though Saruman was strong enough to capture Gandalf... Other option is Sauron wanted it and commanded it to be left with Gandalf.

[@micamourani4204]

@@aleksander8497 saruman and sauron had bad blood between them so i think it would be that the fire of hope was not yet to be extinguished.

[@thedreadtyger]

"Such things must be done delicately... delicately!" - the Wicked Witch of the West

[@samcorey6179]

"What if?" situation that's been worming it's way through my head the last couple weeks: what happens if Gandalf doesn't fall with the Balrog and he survives Moria with the rest of the Fellowship? Does the fellowship still split up? Is Gandalf able to intervene before Boromir tries to take the ring, is he able to prevent Merry/Pippin from getting captured? How involved is Rohan without Gandalf there (or not powerful enough) to free Theoden from Saruman? Can Sauron be defeated if Gandalf is "only" Gandalf the Grey and never becomes Gandalf the White? Is he somehow able to become Gandalf the White Does the balrog presumably surviving the fall affect the repopulation of Moria later on? Did Gandalf *know* that he had to die fighting the Balrog in order for Sauron to be defeated? Just some fun things to think about, that single moment is so pivotal, the whip missing his leg changes the entire story!

[@noscope.kdm1056]

Man jrr tolkien is such a legend, Im a writer, and everytime I hear from him Im inspired, he is a legend. His books him, everything about him.

[@rickstorm4198]

The True legend is Amazon's Rings of POWah 🤣

[@SlothinAintEasy]

Does this lore video include gandalfs beard treatment regiment? I wanna know what beard oil this guy uses

[@MenoftheWest]

Honestly same, I don't know how you grow it out that long and keep it clean! Must be a secret of the Maiar.

[@tylersoto7465]

Probably lard with all that salted pork they eat lol

[@michaelgibson4067]

Hello my friends i absolutely love to hear of Gandalfs adventures they never get boring or tiresome to hear! They are always a treasure treat! Thank you! :)

[@regrettablemuffin9186]

Gandalf wasn’t the only wizard accomplishing his true purpose. Radagast was as well, albeit in a very different way

[@Jellyyy.m]

Indeed a good friend i think its good there is still a wizard in middle-earth He maybe didnt care much about the outside world but when it was really needed he would help everyone!

[@tomasstraka5244]

well he parted from his purpose, but in a different way.... he didnt really aid the free people of middle earth, rather nurtured and cared for nature and everything living there...

[@MrKingYuji]

Radagast was to aid the Free People by helping tend to plants and animals. The problem is that Radagast cared more for nature than he did the people. So he technically failed too.

[@eds1942]

He stayed true to the purpose that he was tasked with, but strayed from the purpose that the Istari were tasked with.

[@gladtownghost]

@@tomasstraka5244 Yavanna chose him to go and said it was to look after the natural world, he may have been serving her by staying.

[@DiracComb.7585]

Saruman/Sauron: “Resurrection ability OP, pls nerf.”

[@tomasstraka5244]

well Sauron himself was ressurected 2 times so :D cant complain

[@jakolisfinard6988]

This day is officially perfect, I just watched the new AoT episode and now a fresh Men of the West episode

[@acrustykrab]

What's aot?

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@@acrustykrab attack on titan, it’s an anime

[@superwinfieldgold]

@@acrustykrab don't worry you are not missing out on anything

[@bluezauza]

I think it is because he was arrogant and in his mind Gandalf was a weak as the Hobbits he loved so much. Saruman with all his powers could not see beyond himself, once again proving that he lacked wisdom, like do all those that believe themselves to be superior.

[@eloisemizerik7615]

Gandalf is my favorite character. He is inspiring character, he is there to encourage the characters to do the right thing at the moment. My favorite quote from Gandalf: All we to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.

[@therestingrancor8259]

Mithrandir is my fav name of this Wizard❤️. A Wizard is never late! He arrives precisely when he means too!!

[@Parocha]

Mithrandir, Mithrandir! O, Pilgrim Grey!

[@zhshsG7]

My favorite part about Gandalf is where he crashes in a meteor completely lost and incompetent. Top stuff.

[@oneanotherstudios]

Wait until he starts dating a hobbit!

[@hobbitassassin1]

Gandalf - "YOOUUUU SHALL NOT PAAASSS!!" Balrog - (°___°)

[@DavidWesley]

Congrats on 300k subs!

[@MenoftheWest]

Hey David, thank you so much, my friend! I’m still so glad we got to work together for that Sauron video! Congrats to the success of you and your channel, my friend! Happy holidays!

[@queentara2423]

I didn’t have a grandfather, so growing up, Gandalf is what I wished for. And when Ian was cast as Gandalf, the picture was complete.

[@sakellarioudimitris7439]

"Gandalf? Yes..... That is how they used to call me! Gandalf the Grey!" -Gandalf the White

[@maximusjackassicus3042]

Possible theory video, what if Gandalf was sent as leader of the Istari above over Saruman? Or What if all five wizards remained true to their mission?

[@tommyormerod068]

I remember in the Silmarillion it gives a brief rundown of The Hobbit and LOTR and says something along the lines of “most of these events were the result of the actions of a certain Wizard” so JRRT clearly considered him an integral part of the stories.

[@swagromancer]

Just wanted to say that it's about 6:30 am where I live, so this video was, in fact, not late, nor was it early. Time is relative.

[@andrewg.carvill4596]

Yoystan's videos do not arrive late, nor do they arrive early. They arrive precisely when they mean to !!!

[@ssjdaley]

"Time is but a stubborn illusion."

[@xatarskoftespie8844]

I could watch my lectures now. But I would rather watch 25mins of Gandalf Character Histroy.

[@10000spidersinatrenchcoat]

I am Gandalf and Gandalf means me!

[@titustaylor3102]

Great video on one of my favorite characters.

[@paladin1254]

Tolkien gave us the greatest gift. To all the world's I escape too in times of need, middle earth is my favorite.

[@bohdantashak3422]

One of the best videos that I have watched on Lotr history, characters, setting, etc. Voice narrator, developmental explanations, the vibe of the theme, and slide show was on point and felt very synchronized. Keep making it up!

[@OnlyAFoolsHope]

Gandalf: "I once knew every spell in all the tongues of Elves, Men... and orcs.." Pippin: "...What are you going to do then?" Gandalf: "Knock your against these doors, Peregrin Took!"

[@zintosion]

Fun fact. Saruman occasionally sneaks off into the shire to smoke some weed too. 9:40.

[@foundationsofsapphiresbysa151]

Well, he may not have snuck to the Shire (I don’t recall reading that though I could be mistaken), but we know he did have it shipped from the Shire to Orthanc

[@goodshepherdcat]

Excellently done, as we've all come to expect. Your research skills and gained knowledge of the lore is amazing. And I did learn one thing I wasn't aware of before, that Shadowfax also sailed to the West. That was a pleasant surprise. Thank you so much for all you do and for sharing it with us.

[@augustjackallen3453]

I’ve been really excited for this

[@VV-xe4ym]

So when Gandalf returns to Valinor, is he able to shed his form and become the elf like being known as Olorin or is he trapped in an old mans body forever?

[@rhettkennedy3507]

I would imagine he'd be able to shed his form once that mission was over. I would imagine though he'd still wear it (at least at times) as he'd become accustomed to it. Then again, for a Maiar, a few thousand years is but a blink of an eye.

[@32kirby32]

The elf was also not his original form, but just one he would take when interacting with elves. “He would mingle with them, if he wasn’t wondering around unseen” I believe the video says

[@gigiflaner3568]

What was his original form?

[@kreuzrittergottes9336]

Absolutely love all the pictures you find! I believe LOTR applies to these dark days more than ever, and Gandalfs Council is highly applicable. Tolkien was a visionary.

[@Steel-101]

Mr. West: “You’re late” lol 😆

[@MenoftheWest]

“A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.” Edit: Precisely when his internet wants him to.

[@Steel-101]

@@MenoftheWest lol 😆 YES!!! I knew you would love that one. Awesome video by the way. great job!! 😁👍🏼 God bless and stay safe sir.

[@shadowofchaos8932]

Yoysten madly clicking upload: Come on! My fans are waiting and 300k is just about here! Work damn you!

[@Steel-101]

@@shadowofchaos8932 Yeah Mr. West is almost there! Almost at 300,000 subscribers! 😁👍🏼👍🏼 🍻

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

A wizard is never late, he just couldn't give a lazy sunday fuck

[@GarbagemanKA]

hey, long time Fan i hope this will reach you, I would love to see a Video about the powers of the Nazgûl compared to the powers of the Istari. I hope you stay safe and healthy, wish you a merry christmas.

[@sternis1]

My favourite quote from Gandalf is from his conversation with Frodo in Moria: “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” As we are currently facing dark times, I feel this quote is very relevant. Some times dark times happen upon us, but we must all make the best of the situation. Stay safe everyone, wherever you are! And remember that the dark times will pass.

[@joshuapatrick682]

I was talking aloud to myself, a habit of the old...choosing the wisest person in the room to talk to:)

[@sarahalaoui5093]

Glad I didn’t go to bed

[@mariyakilgore7416]

You sir’, are a gentleman, a scholar. You have the highest quality of LOTR videos out of all the others. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@johan.ohgren]

I'm currently re-reading the Lord of the Rings and I noticed there's a place in north Mordor named Udún. Is there a connection to the Balrogs and Udún?

[@beatleblev]

In the instance you are referring to, Gandalf is contrasting the fire he wields, the Secret Fire of Eru Ilúvatar (i.e. The Fire of Creation) and the flame of Anar (the Sun) against the dark fire of the Balrog, or as Gandalf phrases it, "Flame of Udún" in other words, the flame of Utunmo, Morgoth's first fortress in the north of Middle Earth. Gandalf is announcing himself to the Balrog, who probably now knows the nature of, if not who specifically, is challenging him. The 'flame of Anar," may be a reference to Narya, the Ring of Fire, or to the Sun, which is driven by the only maia of fire that did not follow Melkor, Arien, tender of the tree of Laurelin, one of the Two Trees now lost to Arda.

[@mikkelhartmann9299]

I once read that Udun means something like "hell" in Sindarin (or Quenya, can't remember)

[@PiraticalBob]

Gandalf, arriving in Eldamar on the White Ship, wonders if he had enough pipe-weed taken aboard as cargo...

[@wisedude4285]

Hey! Looks like we're early today!

[@wayneanderton4953]

He would of saved 60 years if he just asked Bilbo at the end of the Hobbit which ring he found, especially knowing Sauron returned looking for a ring

[@mattiaskeinnn3317]

Dude what if galadriel and gandalf got it on? Ive been wondering if wizards could reproduce... WITH GALADRIEL?? I Imagine it would take some elvish super entity to be able to carry that superbaby.

[@shadowofchaos8932]

Mithrandir did much in his time on Middle Earth. Of his top three of defeating the Balrog, helping destroy Smaug or destruction of the one ring, was his most impressive feat? For me it's the Balrog but Smaug the dragon was also near impossible.

[@hiswayservicesblog9288]

For me, it is taking charge during the Battle of Gondor when Denethor gave up, and everyone was in despair, when things seemed completely hopeless.

[@johan.ohgren]

Gandalf had no part in killing Smaug. Except for inciting the dwarfs to claim their treasure which would cause Smaug to attack the town where he was killed.

[@MountainFisher]

@@johan.ohgren The dwarves had no part in killing Smaug either. That was Bilbo finding his weak spot where he had no scales. Then Bilbo spoke of it to the dwarves while the Thrush listened, so when Bard was fighting the dragon the thrush landed on his shoulder and told Bard where the spot "as bare as a snail out of his shell" was. Bard killed Smaug with his "Black Arrow" forged years before in the smithies of Erebor. Have you ever read "The Quest For Erebor" in the Unfinished Tales? Gandalf told Thorin, who would not bring Bilbo on his quest, "that if you take this hobbit with you you will succeed, but if you don't you will fail. A foresight is upon me Thorin Oakenshield."

[@johan.ohgren]

@@MountainFisher not directly no, but the dwarves and Bilbo are the reason Smaug left his mountain so Bard could kill him.

[@avozdageracaode816]

Try blowing ships as you smoke. I dare, I double dare you!

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Gandalf may not have rabbits go out of a hat but he definitely shows his power when he really need it

[@allicide166]

1:11 love how that picture still looks like Ian Mckellen. Seeing how it's his face people picture now even when reading the books.

[@stretchyplatypus]

actually have not been watching much tolkien lore videos lately... but i can NOT skip out on this one... gandalf is my favorite character

[@thatautistrob]

Where can I find “A Sweet Feeling”? It is not on your music channel and that is a shame bc it’s by far the most beautiful music piece you’ve showcased on your channel. Also, damn good video. As always, keep it up!

[@jakealter5504]

You forgot to mention that Gandalf might have fought in the war of wrath since he knew of ancalagon the black

[@kawekalee9737]

He didnt fight during the War of Wrath- No where did Mr Tolkien Express that in his writings. Period. All this what ifs are annoying. Use your OWN imagination.

[@vladudrea9747]

@@kawekalee9737 Yeah, nowhere did he express that in his writings which means both possibilities are equally likely, hence 'might'. Why are you so triggered?

[@kawekalee9737]

@@vladudrea9747 not triggered. It bothers me when people feel they have the right to change what another person created..... cmon your telling me that it's ok that PJackson in his movie led people to believe that Tauriel had a love thing goin on with Fili- knowing that Mr Tolkien did not write that at all or the Elves marching to save the day at Helms deep instead of the Huons? It's a form of plagiarism, in my humble opinion

[@kawekalee9737]

Actually a form of entitlement is a closer description

[@jakealter5504]

@@kawekalee9737 I never said that he definitely did fight in the war of wrath. I only said that he might have (as olorin) since he knew about ancalagon the black and ancalagon only appeared during the war of wrath

[@rasmusslettemo7234]

My favorite character!

[@joshkercenneck2357]

So i always wondered this. When gandalf is talking to pippin about the after life is he speaking of the undying lands? If so do regular (folks not given permission) go to undying lands when the die physically or do they go to some other form of heaven? Edit: i looked it up, still confused lol i am just a "casual" fan so i know very little about the lore

[@jesuscoyt-munoz2753]

Amazing video yoystan! And I feel like Gandalf embodies the parts of us that should naturally feel afraid to do new things, but also empower us to face it head on and to not seek reward or recognition for deeds and the only reward is the fact of doing the right thing! A true hero played by an incredible actor!!

[@willyhenshaw4898]

The changeable edward emotionally file because road basally reject abaft a weary puppy. snobbish, one produce

[@tommythetrain1945]

Ooooo

[@berserkerofthrawn5707]

Gandalf you fool we weren't meant to Rule the people we are gods among The Valor are wrong and they are scared of us all we need is the one ring and we can stop Sauron and save this world all you have to do is give me the one ring

[@DanceySteveYNWA]

Take these ",.". Use them well.

[@jamesscannell7951]

I thought Bilbo was Frodo's uncle not cousin. Was this a mistake or am I mistaken??

[@SkyHighGuys]

I’ve been into Sci fi lately but your videos keep drawing me back into the love of deep fantasy and the beauty of Lord of the Rings. Thank you, Mellon!

[@dominickdambrosio783]

I dont know what it is but I think its hilarious to think of gandalf serving God's and being there at the beginning of all things, and yet still acts like a grumpy grandpa.

[@TheComposingCook]

I couldn't sleep last night and the first place I thought to come visit was your page. I always find your videos so calming, relaxing and easy to listen to and watch. This video was amazing and it's good to get a historical insight into Gandalf and his complete journey. Great job MOTW. After watching this I slept like a baby. Thank you.

[@rhbfc82]

am just here, binge-watching all your videos.....

[@GraveyardOpera]

Yaaaass finally!! Our whole family loves your videos so much - the kids will be well prepared when they’re old enough to dive into the Silmarillion 🤍

[@thepriorstone4064]

“So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

[@JReed7560]

New video!

[@lesromanchuk1293]

His title when he returned was "Mithrandir the White" Head of the Istari, which is seldom used. Denethor the Steward of Gondor referred him as Mithrandir

[@stephentrainor8510]

I absolutely love these story’s if I were to start at the beginning where should I start? I’ve seen all the films but never read the books!!

[@32kirby32]

The hobbit, the fellowship of the ring of the sillmarillian would each be decent places to start. Any single one of them first but not in a particular order

[@littlepotatomaneatstomatoe8160]

Nice.

[@darkcrusader2547]

Am I the first? No? Yes? I really don’t care if I’m being honest

[@EMDrecs1]

Great video as always- This channel really makes it easier for me to comprehend the Silmarillion, and can't wait to start the other books with the foreknowledge gained here- thanks for what you do!

[@patrick_j_lee]

Gandalf is my favorite LOTR character, together with Sam.

[@Moonbeam143]

The best wizard. 💜🧙‍♂️💜

[@dmdebruijn]

What is “Yoyston”’s real name? Would be great to see what else he does

[@matthewmann8969]

What if Gandalf became Gandalf The Rainbow or Gandalf The Tye Dye?

[@bstorm8685]

Gandalf has always been my favorite. Hopefully I can be like him.

[@PleaseNThankYou]

Houston, your Gandalf on I to is the spitting image of MARVIN LEE. It makes me wonder how Lee would have played Gandalf. I imagine he would have been fabulous and where I will accept no one other than Ian McKellen as our beloved character, Lee would have been an absolute comic genius in the part.

[@jorislemoine1488]

"No matter what we fear, if we face it with courage, wisdom, counsel and many friends, we shall DIE, BE REANIMATED AND have victory in the end." You forgot a bit there. I added it in.

[@bromodragone8405]

Gandalf first said "You cannot pass!" to the Balrog. This guy straight up telling a demon what it can and can't do. Like a boss. #WizardLife

[@geviesanta3631]

Let's be honest, Gandalf is no doubt one of the most influential and the most wisest characters in all of Tolkien's works. :)

[@palantir135]

Keep ‘em coming. I learn new things every time.

[@ryansutter9434]

Gandalf is my favorite fantasy character hands down

[@Aloysius2113]

my favorite Gandalf quote is when he yells "you can't go over this bridge!". very poweful.

[@amphilochusofmallus5070]

What does "He was with Illuvitar, alone" mean?..

[@amphilochusofmallus5070]

Was he the only servant of the secret flame?

[@MenoftheWest]

Oh sorry, I could have phrased that better! The Secret Fire was with Eru alone, and only He could produce true life.

[@amphilochusofmallus5070]

@@MenoftheWest thank you for the clarification!

[@joephillips4082]

Marvelous. One of your absolute best videos. The citations of his quotes and their wisdom listed below by fans and readers reinforces the critical importance of this amazing character.

[@autumnleaves240]

Another beautiful video... your choice of illustrations are top notch! Wonderful story telling.

[@tyroberts2261]

Congratulations on 300,000 subscribers

[@guardshack9606]

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A VIDEO ABOUT THE WIZARD STAFFS AND OTHER WEAPONS. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO.

[@HexproofAnarchist]

My favorite rapper, Eligh, also goes by the name Gandalf. The wizard was one of his greatest inspirations as a child. He has produced multiple instrumental beat albums including "Gandalf's Beat Machine" series Volumes 1-3 as well as the "Gandalf's Trunk Machine" series. I very much recommend all of his music. His lyrics have taught me much about life and myself, and have helped me through some tough times. He is a Mithrandir indeed.

[@vaughanlloydjones3884]

Is that Eligh the great crow? Yeah man I love him.

[@HexproofAnarchist]

@@vaughanlloydjones3884 The one and only grey crow!

[@emtiger3]

Thanks!

[@noahbathgate7133]

I looked forward to new videos of yours, even though I don’t end up watching all of them. You’re my favourite Tolkien Lore KZbinr

[@MenoftheWest]

Thanks Noah, I appreciate that, my friend!

[@noahbathgate7133]

@@MenoftheWest You’re welcome my friend! 😊

[@kavky]

Was Barlyman the innkeeper in cahoots with Saruman, or did he honestly forget about the letter? We might never know for sure?

[@BigBWolf90]

To quote Aragon "tis better for them to trust a ranger than a fat innkeeper who only remembers his name because people shout it at him all day."

[@thestraightroad305]

He honestly forgot. After the events of the War of the Ring, the Return of the King states that Gandalf went to have a long friendly visit with Butterbur. And the hobbits also visited and told him all the events. He was one of the good guys. Simple but good hearted.

[@kawekalee9737]

Your paranoia is showing. Barleyman simply forgot for he had no idea whatsoever of Frodos task, before during or after and one would assume that if Saruman was in cahoots than he would've alerted him after Frodo's blunder with the ring at the Inn. No just slipped his mind

[@thestraightroad305]

@@kawekalee9737 Barliman

[@kavky]

@@kawekalee9737 Sheesh calm down it was a joke.