Who was Radagast the Brown and what happened to him? | Lord of the Rings Lore | Middle-Earth
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- Radagast the Brown was one of the Five Wizards of Middle-Earth, and served the Valar Yavanna. Though he's mentioned briefly in the Hobbit and appears in the Lord of the Rings, there's alot that we don't know about him, such as his mission and his final fate.
In this video we explore these questions and more, as we delve into the history and character of the Istari, Radagast the Brown.
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Its simple. She knew he would choose nature over men and elves. That is why he was sent. To protect the animals and plants was what he was to do, and she knew this.
Tmacco 242 To act as go between the animals and the other Istari, to do exactly what he did,
@@SvenTviking hE PROBABLY WAS ALLOWED TO return to Valinor.
Fictional characters know nothing.
It was because of Radagast. That Gandalf, was saved. An that the Fortress in Mirkwood was rebuilt. Two critical events in both tales. That would not of happened without Radagast.
Maybe the reason is that he is to bring Shelob to the light? I mean that would be a mission almost if not more so grand that the "One Ring" quest.
I think it's a bit harsh to say he did nothing. He is obviously in allegiance with the forces of good and willing to help them whenever they ask it of him. Beorn has good opinion of him and the eagles are his friends, which should say that he has earned their respect and trust in some manner. Elrond also sends scouts to reach him, which he wouldn't have done if Radagast was useless.
I think he is a passive assistant who reacts to other people's initiatives, not an apathethic bystander. So his role compares to Tom Bombadil, who by no means is idle or useless either.
Obviously, he should have power to do more than that. He's an underachiever. But that doesn't render him a complete failure.
For sure! he played an important part in revealing Sarumans treachery. However he probably could have done alot more in an active role :)
GeekZone, but we don't know what he did, so we can't say what he didn't do, can we? I agree he could and should have been more active, but I also tend to think he did do good in Rhovanion to the various inhabitants there. We just don't hear about it, because it was chiefly "small" things, unlike the dramatic actions of Gandalf and Saruman, and because there is much we aren't told about, especially of far off lands.
Tolkien did say that Radagast didn't remain true to his mission, and became enamored with the birds, beasts and nature. I think he had a positive contribution for sure, yet it fell short of the expectations that the Valar had set for him
GeekZone, oh I agree to that. As said, he was an underachiever.
Though, I don't always make that much of Tolkien's individual comments. Especially on subjects he couldn't make his mind on, such as the wizards. It's hard to say, what comment is "true", and in which time frame of creation of the storyverse. Here Tolkien says, that only Gandalf stayed true to his mission. But later he changed his mind on the Blue Wizards at least. Does that render the previous comment outdated altogether, or can we take parts of it and say that it's still true re:Radagast, because Tolkien didn't write later contradictory notes (that we would know of)?
Anna Marianne I really like your perspective
"Well, I think he is a very great wizard... in his own way. He's a gentle soul who prefers the company of animals for others. He keeps a watchful eye over the vast forest lands to the East, and a good thing too. For always evil will look to find a foothold in this world." -Gandalf the Grey
No Radagast and Sauron would have won easily. He succeed even better than Gandalf. No Radagast and no help from the Eagles. No Radagast and Saruman wouldn't expose himself too early. And who knows what else he did?
I say radagast gave the ents help regrowing their forest .
I dunno, I feel that he would have remained focused on Mirkwood
GeekZone he protects all nature right wouldn't he feel obligated to move on and help all nature come back to the world?
I say Radagast could use a deep cleaning.
@@jlsstirbis9339 I think the key phrase you used there is "come back". Tolkien's world is a world that is in continual decline. You can protect things, but for the most part, once they are gone, that's it. That being said, I really like the idea of a side story of Radagast going on quests to find female Ents and helping to restore the forest.
How far away was Tom Bombadil from Radagast?
It would have been nice if Radagast was involved with Pippin and Merrys interaction with Treebeard and the Ents. Perhaps have him help in the seige of Orthanc. Saruman would have had to eat his condensending words.
Perhaps, though I'd have preferred if he took part in the battles of Mirkwood during the war of the ring. Maybe even the siege of Dol Guldur :)
Yes!!!! Makes sense since he lived near it. Question. Since he had an affinity for animals how much of an influence would he have had against the nines horses if he had to confront them?
JRRnotTolkien the mind wonders whether he might have been able to heal them, as he probably had far more knowledge of the magic of life and healing than even Elrond, being a maiar of the valar of life and nature
@JRRnotTolkien I have a similar torturous 'process' involved in the creating of an evil Carrion Gorelord in my game world...
@Imperial Soviet Definitely not the film's Radagast, though. Since he looks nothing like Gandalf or what they expect Saruman to look like (from Gandalf's descriptions never having actually met him yet) and judging by appearance (assuming he doesn't change it since the Hobbit Trilogy) it would be hard to even pin him as any sort of wizard at that.
Each of the Istari had different areas of focus. Radagast was sent by Yavanna and in her mind he would not have failed if he cared for the woods and wilds. Gandalf summed up to Denethor his mission and in large part the true mission of the Wizards.
"The rule of no realm is mine, neither of Gondor nor any other, great or small. But all worthy things that are in peril as the world now stands, those are my care. And for my part, I shall not wholly fail of my task, though Gondor should perish, if anything passes through this night that can still grow fair or bear fruit and flower again in days to come. For I also am a steward. Did you not know?"
It is important to note that the War of the Rings and even the works that come before are told not from the point of view of the Valar but from Elves, Men and Hobbits. These storytellers are not omniscient, they don't always know fully what's going on and what's truly important. So to Men, Radagast may have fallen short but maybe not in the eyes of the Valar.
Thank you for defending him, I think Gandalf in particular would appreciate it, since I don't think he ever regarded Radagast as having failed. It's well known that Sauron could warp the landscapes and the natural world to his evil will and turn it into something twisted and horrible. I believe Radagast's true mission was to guard the natural realm from Sauron's influence. If he hadn't taken on that task, I don't think anyone else would have - about the only force I can think of that might have cared at all about what Sauron was doing to nature was the Elves. And they had many of their own problems to deal with without having that task tossed into their laps as well. So I think Radagast did contribute, and more than most might realize. Surely there must have been a reason for Gandalf's high opinion of him, and as for Saruman's low opinion of him, well, given what became of him, you could almost call it a compliment. Those calling Radagast "inactive" may be wholly inaccurate and doing him a great disservice.
I think Radagast contributed for sure, he certainly played a crucial part in uncovering Saruman's treachery.
I love the more active role he played in the Hobbit movies, even though the lore backing that up is scanty. "These are Rhosgobel Rabbits!"
That was one change from the book in the Hobbit movies that I think Tolkien himself might have liked. It's quite possibly my favorite part of the Hobbit trilogy as a whole. It shows that even though Radagast was by no means a "combat wizard" in the way of Gandalf and Saruman, he could still hold his own and do something to help. "I'd like to see them try!"
For my part, I always thought that each of the Istari had a "facet" of the free world to guard and promote.
With Saruman the White it was their temporal power and military readiness (hence Isengard and his position as the 'head of the order', for what little that position was actually worth) in order that the leaders of Middle-Earth would be ready and united against the return of Sauron. Note how quickly and efficiently he raised his army of Orcs and Uruk-Hai after his corruption was discovered. Examples of his true calling before the Palantir did its evil work are how closely he collaborated with the likes of Galadriel and Celeborn, among other Elves who still had a more active hand in the wider world. This role, after Saruman's corruption, partially and imperfectly fell on the shoulders of...
Gandalf the Grey, who I imagine as originally being the steward of common folk, world-wisdom and the sense of community Middle Earth had gained and lost and gained and lost again over the ages especially between Men (and a lesser degree, Dwarfs). His part was to ensure that the people who would have to fight and die in large numbers when it came to the crunch had the spirit to make that sacrifice and a love for eachother within and between their disparate societies (so often at odds over smaller matters). The fact that his mission and Saruman's were so closely entwined reinforced their friendship and respect for each other, as well as allowing Gandalf to somewhat step into Saruman's shoes toward the end when the White lost his way and became 'Saruman of Many Colours' (which is a criticism of pride and hubris I'll always love). Of course Gandalf and Saruman's parts of the mission would be pointless and impossible without the support of...
Radagast the Brown. A nation can be composed entirely of people but a country, and by extension a territorial and military resistance, cannot exist without its land, plants and animals (a point that Saruman failed to truly understand what with his heavy focus on the 'great people' of the age). Radagast's part might look the smallest from a historical perspective since he outwardly preferred to tend his woods and animal friends, but actually his job was probably every bit as important as any of the others'. While Radagast didn't appear to have much to do with the grand affairs of Middle Earth he played a supporting role in pretty well all of them in some way or other (no matter how tangential or even coincidental). His job was to ensure that the wild places remained as unspoiled as possible and also to counter the beasts and monsters at Sauron's command by uniting and directing the fair creatures of Middle Earth to compliment and strengthen the efforts of his brothers. This leaves us with...
The Blue Wizards (whose names escape me) are the most nebulous and least-known of the Istari so far as I can tell. I don't know what precisely their mission was supposed to be or even have a very clear guess, but if I were to hazard one based on what little I *do* remember it was stir up the Men of the rest of Middle Earth against Sauron in his own territories. This might explain why they came as a 'pair of twins': to better compliment and protect each other while they went undercover in hostile territory. They travelled into the east and apparently founded cults of magic possibly by accident, or maybe as a cover of sorts for their guerrilla subversion of Sauron's human servants since a certain degree of mysticism was part of the veneration of Morgoth and Sauron. The Dark Lord inherited from his exiled master almost the entire world east of Rhovanion and south of Gondor, including many thousands of Men who were not *in themselves* evil like the twisted Orcs or Mordor and the mountains, but instead faithfully served kings and chieftains who were sworn to Sauron's service either directly or as a matter of sheer tradition. For these men the Dark Lord was a distant and ancient influence on their entire culture and society, basically mythical until his return. Their bondage dulled by his absence through the Third Age, they were more or less free in their own right a lot of the time so if the Blue Wizards could influence them to revolt against Sauron or at least cause confusion and logistical problems 'at home', it would go a long way towards taking the pressure off the Men (incl' Hobbits), Dwarfs and Elves of the west.
Wow, that turned out a lot longer and more involved than I expected! It was supposed to be just my hot take on the situation, based on some very spotty memories and not a lot of deep reading of the topic to begin with. Anyway, based on this impression I wouldn't say that Radagast "failed" his mission so much as the bulk of his work went unnoticed or unrecorded by its very nature. He was complacent about the lands of Men because, strictly speaking, they were Not His Problem and mostly outside his area of expertise anyway but his contributions (like those of the Blue Wizards) were nonetheless vital.
I fully believe some or all of this is wrong or at least 'not entirely accurate', but that's the nature of the beast when you're talking Tolkien and I'm no master of the lore so corrections and expansions on my speculation (and it IS almost entirely pure theory-crafting) are not only accepted but actively encouraged! If you think I'm wrong or don't fully understand the scope/nuances of a point go right on ahead and tell me why and how I'm being an idiot.
Another great video of an often overlooked character in the history of Middle Earth. I agree with your assessment that Radagast largely failed in his original mission to lead the free people of Middle Earth in their fight against Sauron, but I do feel that he still played an important and often overlooked part in the downfall of both Sauron and Saruman. Contrary to what was depicted in the movies, it was Radagast who sent Gwaihir the Wind-lord to rescue Gandalf from Orthanc. This was a pivotal event in the War of the Ring and without that Gandalf would have never succeeded in defeating Sauron. Though he may not have returned to Valinor I do like to think that Radagast survived the War of the Ring and lived out his days in peace among the creatures of Middle Earth which he loved.
Agreed! He played quite a significant part in revealing Saruman's treachery. I also wouldn't be surprised if he actively chose to remain in Middle-Earth rather than return to Valinor
Completely agreed, except the part where he failed. I don't think he did fail. He played his part and while he may not have "lead the free people" he certainly aided them by leading the animals and as you pointed out, he is responsible for Gandalf's success. Without Radagast, Gandalf would have failed, imprisoned or killed by Saruman before the Fellowship was even formed.
@@EDarien I agree! He did play the role he was meant to, even if it wasn't as "grand" as Gandalf's journey.
@Modern Woodsman but he didn't try to lead them, that's the problem. And Gandalf received refusals too, but that didn't lead him to retire in a small area of a forest, living unconcerned with what was happening all around that small sector of his. He should have tried somewhere else with some other people, but instead decided to birdwatch and live peacefully.
@Modern Woodsman bu his mission wasn't to be some kind of "watch tower", he needed, like all the other Wizards, to keep the people of the ME away from evil, always ready to repel it. He decided not to care or forgot to do so. He preferred to deal with animals and nature because it was easier, but had Gandalf done nothing, Radagast's efforts about his little zone would have been utterly destroyed. Radagast only acted when forced by events, as he was ultimately good, but decided to stan by when his duty called him to deal with the people of the ME. He is literally the epitome of a good person with the power to do something, not doing anything. He loved more nature and beasts because they were easier to deal with, but they would have been destroyed nonetheless if no one helped the people of ME repelling Sauron. Therefore, Radagast failed. EVEN if his mission was to preserve the nature, which it wasn't btw, as all the Ishtari had the same mission and that was made pretty clear by Tolkien, he still would have failed, because his actions were extremely limited and he preferred not doing his job because leaving within a very limited area alone with some beasts was far nicer than having to deal with men, dwarves and elves like Gandalf did. Radagast's job was to act exactly like Gandalf. But decided to go down the easiest way, ultimately failing his mission.
He almost definitely survived and probably just chilled with the animals for the rest of forever.
He was likely allowed to come back but likely just preferred his new life
Is there anything know of communication between Radagast and Tom Bombadil?
For all we know they might be chilling to their end days among the trees.
Possibly, though I doubt it since Radagast didnt know where the Shire is. Considering how close the Old Forest is to Buckland it seems a bit implausible that he was unaware of its existance
I'm honestly surprised Tom Bombadil even made it into the published work. I can tell JRRT loved the character, but he honestly doesn't seem to fit into the wider narrative at all and kind of comes out of nowhere and disappears whence he came with just as little ceremony... I get the impression he's a relic of a much earlier draft of the story or possibly a holdover from The Hobbit the good professor didn't manage to fit in anywhere else.
Besides, in-universe Tom doesn't seem to give a fig about anything but his home, his wife and the good things immediately around him. Not that he's apathetic exactly, he saved the Hobbits and all, but he seems to have a very 'out of sight, out of mind' sort of kindness. So maybe he actually is meant to be in LotR after all? As a cautionary character, kind of an example of what people think Radagast is: a potential force for good who genuinely *did nothing* (or as little as he though he could get away with) and therefore risked the world for his complacency.
Bombadil is an interesting character for sure, and has a small but important role in the story. Not much is known of him other than his being "Eldest", the oldest being in Middle Earth and there before anyone else. Evil has no power over him but he seems limited to his "realm" and there is at least one reference to his being unwilling or unable to leave his realm or sphere of influence. At the council of Elrond the wise wonder if Bombadil would safeguard the ring for it has no power over him but decide he would be an unreliable caretaker…….
Tom Bombadil is an enigma in Middle-earth; we do not know what he is and his origin is never revealed. Tolkien did state in one of his letters that Tom had been created long before he thought about writing the Lord of the Rings and he put him in because he wanted an adventure for the hobbits along the way to Rivendell. For all that, Tolkien did use Tom to make a statement about the nature of power and domination. Tom is supposed to represent an existence whose key desire is in understanding ONLY. He is not concerned in using this understanding for any purpose. As such power and domination are completely useless to him and have no meaning or effect upon him.
"He is master in a peculiar way: he has no fear, and no desire of possession or domination at all. He merely knows and understands about such things as concern him in his natural realm. [He represents] the spirit that desires knowledge of other things, their history and nature... and entirely unconcerned with 'doing' anything with the knowledge..."
[The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien #153]
"Could we not still send messages to him and obtain his help? asked Erestor. It seems that he has a power even over the Ring. No, I should not put it so, said Gandalf. Say rather that the Ring has no power over him. He is his own master. But he cannot alter the Ring itself, nor break its power over others..."
[The Fellowship of the Ring]
The Ring cannot effect Tom Bombadil because he is outside the whole issue of Power and Domination; Tolkien uses Tom as an allegory that even this intense struggle between "good and evil" is only part of the whole picture of existence.
This Tolkien lore explained by Erik Tracy from tolkien.cro.net
I love this explanation of Bombadil and the struggle of good & evil being only a part of existence. Not so different from our own times. While still affected by our ignorance and folly, nature cares not for the troubles of humans. It is indifferent and will still be here long after we are gone.
@@GeekZoneMT
I'm not sure if this is really important. Shire isn't really old. He could have known him in a time when Shire didn't exist or exist known with another name.
I'd like to think they are resting their feet at the end of a day telling stories and singing songs. Even if he did not know him, such immortal, or very nearly so, beings had plenty of time left to meet and like each other.
I'm glad Jackson gave him a bigger role to play in the movies.
Ye but I think they dumbed him down somewhat
I too was glad that he had a bigger role in the film and we got to actually see some of his "powers" (healing Sebastian and warding off the spiders, battling the Ring-Wraith in Dol Guldur and actually defeating and disarming him, telepathic communication with Gandalf, and of course communication with the beasts, particularly the eagles which he rode to battle in the third film). I think he was deliberately "dumbed down" because PJ wanted him to be unlike the two other Istari already known. The dumbing down was also done perhaps to make us understand the scorn Saruman felt for this istar. There could be a number of ways he could have been depicted. LOTRO actually depicts him as a Gandalf-like figure though perhaps not as wise and powerful.
Bunny sled.
Bird poo.
I’m glad as well, I just wish they hadn’t made him so gross. I understand the connection with nature, but being covered in bird shit seemed unnecessary.
Facina it shows that the birds think he's a mug :/
Hey guys hope you enjoy today's video! I wanted to finish it yesterday, though I felt I could polish it up and so it got delayed by a day! Thanks as for the support friends, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! :)
First!!! Keep up the amazing work!!!
Cheers Pax! :)
GeekZone Hi will you make a video about all the Wizards? Thank You!
Why did the nazguls were cloth if No 1 could see Them ? Keep up the good work 😉
Hey just finished watching all your videos the other day, love your channel man :) . Would you consider doing a video on Lorfindel?
I love your voice, it's beautiful and soothing. It's perfect to listen to when learning about Lord of the Rings lore. Thank you for posting these videos!
Cheers Surma I really appreciate it!
Speaking of which, where are you from?
@@doedesjel he's from ert
I thoroughly enjoy the Skyrim music in the background.
Was looking for this comment lol
@@Crompaz18 u r not the only one, also there was Divinity: Original Sin 2 main theme for like 4 sec in the end of the vid
Finally! Radagast is really underrated!
Literally the best channel in youtube
That's saying alot :p
If he hadn't spent his time among the animals -nature, the eagle wouldn't have rescued Gandalf 😏. I'd say his part of the mission was a critical success 🤔
@Douglas Bull who sent the moth? hmmm...
agreed
Hey Karl my friend great work! This topic touched me very much and I have to say that I understand Radagast the Brown love for animals and his choice.
- There is no doubt about that animals, any animals are "the pure." They are driven by their animal instincts and not of greed, hatred as us humans.
This is why I always have liked Radagast the Brown. Many such as Saruman don't see Radagast powers as powerfull. But too me the power he has is true power.
Cheers Peter! I think when Saruman called Radagast a fool, it's quite ironic considering how far he had fallen in his own folly! :)
GeekZone - Your welcome! ;)
- And yes ironic it is. :)
Wonderful videos as always, poor radagast didn't get enough story for all we know he could have a bunny army that's hunts orcs !
Thanks Tulkas, one can't underestimate the potential bunny army!
Very cool! in the first Hobbit film, the Unexpected Journey, Gandalf makes a slight mention of the 2 blue wizards after Bilbo asked if there were others like Gandalf or just him. Please do a video on the two blue wizards and their purpose in Middle-Earth.
Thanks Adria! I've already covered the blue wizards, here's the video: ua-cam.com/video/f4RlBr8LHDQ/v-deo.html :)
Awesome! Thank you! Shame they were mentioned in the films, but were never seen.
beautiful soul Radagast! he captured my imagination and heart. the ease and selflessness towards nature...they trusted him, their refuge...he knew something, was humble and gentle. just in love with his essence of caring and immersing with mother nature
Radagast's main task was many to take care of the animal and plant life and after the War of the Ring he likely focus all of his attention in fixing the damage that Sauron had done to the land and I believe that after he healed the land and help make it inhabitable live on he likely return to Valinor.
Nice video. Just want to say thanks for creating this. I found your channel a few days ago and really liked them. I got alot of vids to watch now. Thanks again fof being one of the few who are still interested in LotR
You're welcome buddy, glad to have you with us! :)
I liked how they enhanced and expanded on Radagast's character in the movies. He was silly and seemed to be a dithering fool at times, but still managed to come thru and kick ass when he needed to
Maybe he went and lived with some creatures, possibly the eagles as he was fond of nature and maybe organised a defence through nature, or maybe went north to Dale, I would assume he lived as it would be hard for ennemies to find him
Possibly :)
Please do one on the race of which Beorn was a part, and how they were gifted with the power of transformation! I have always been curious about how difficult it is to find documentation on Beorn and folk like him. Almost as mysterious as Tom Bombadil he seems.
I was actually working on researching that, hopefully will have it done in the next month or so
GeekZone hooray!!! :D
I agree, more history on Bjorn would be great, such a mysterious but important character
i think without him the wilderness would have been more more easily corrupted
Great job my freand keep up the good work!
Thanks Odin! :)
I’d argue that even though he didn’t complete his original mission, his achievements were no failure.
This is super helpful! More videos please of Radagast and the other Wizards, please ❤
Thank you so much :)
He is my favorit wizard and i totally relate to turning his back on the world of men. Nature dosent lie or stab you in the back
yes it does and men are nature.
Uh... most predatory animals would definitely rather take you down from behind over taking you face to face.
This is common sense.. Predators commonly stalk and have varying forms of camouflage.
A wolf, ANY cat species, crocodilian, etc (insert pretty much any predator) would much rather grab you from behind and break your neck because you could ever turn around to fight.
Great white sharks attack from below, this is why they are capable of jumping out of the water like a torpedo. They swim straight up from below to attack before the prey can escape or defend itself.
Nature will always backstab you, except with fangs instead of knives.
very interesting video, thanks for all the effort you put in!
Radagast found the entwifes and stayed with them that would be nice story
I love Radagast the brown he's one of my favorites because how much he loves animals
I loved the Skyrim day theme that was playing in the back ground 😂
These videos inspired me to read the books over again, thanks!
I believe Radagast fulfilled his role in protecting the animals and nature, there was more creatures to save than just men and the like, not to mention if he didnt send the Eagles the fellowship would have ended with their deaths.
Radagast was my favorite character. I would have wanted to be his apprentice!
Thank you for creating these brilliant videos! It feels like a little Middle Earth Community. Would love to see a video on Gilraen!
Sidenote: love the Skyrim soundtrack usage.....
He also used some music from the Spider Man 3 movie
Havin skyrim soundtrack on the background makes this even more ...chillin on spine!
I really love your channel and its contence and also your dedication in making the videos as teaching and enjoyable as you possible can!
Keep up the great work!
Radagast has always intrigued me as a character. Though I think "Failure" or "Success" are not terms that should be used in comjunction with the Istari goals, given the ambigous natures of their mandates in Middle Earth.
Man, I love your Tolkien videos man. You're awesome at explaining the lore.
You have a new fan/subscriber. I'm so glad that I found this channel. Love your accent, the content, and the way the content is presented. Thank you.
Hi Karl. Thank you for another interesting video. Hope you're doing well.
Cheers Andrew! Yes all is well :)
Yee u did the one I ASK for thx and a cool video!!!!
You're welcome, glad you liked it! :)
The Skyrim soundtrack in the background makes this video 100% better😊
Hurray! A nice break from packing! All I can think about is that one instance in Lotro in the lone-lands where Radagast barely helps and talks to animals whilst we do all the work.
I actually considered using those scenes for this video! The red swamp of Agamaur!
GeekZone I always felt like a bit of a jerk when he gives us that quest to check what is making the bog lurkers mad and specifically says not to harm them...then we get a deed to slay them ): I felt like I was betraying him.
I forgot that bit! I just remember him speaking to a squirrel!
GeekZone I remember the first time I did that instance and I naively thought great I have a wizard with me, this is going to be easy! Then he wanders off about half way through and I was left to fight Angry trees and bog lurkers. I was not happy with him.
I love Radagast!!! he is a awesome wizard. Love this video keep up the good work!!
Great video! I love the artwork at 6:55.
Great video! I also loved your use of Elder Scrolls V Skyrim music in the background. (Yes, I noticed!) 😊
I also think the inclusion of Radagast in the Hobbit movies was great! An interesting character who helps save Gandalf on his bunny sleigh! LOL
Another aswome video from Geek Zone.
Keep making more aswome videos.
For sure buddy!
Imagine the pain of enduring the scorn of Sauruman in such close proximity. I, too, would shapeshift and disappear forever. I find him endearing and wonder if Radagast was a character that Tolkien might have written more about if Middle Earth had only been a little bit less eventful. This was a lovely video, Karl.
Now can we have WAR ELEPHANTS???? :)
I Love your videos!
Thanks buddy!
Great video! More please!!
Gotta wait a bit! ;)
5:17 same here.
I think because of his knowledge of forest life he sneaked in some safe place - cave, burrow, den, lair, biiig hollow tree... and with his animal watchers he should practically be forest ninja :)
I wonder if one of the Blue Wizards could have been Merlin.
I doubt it :p
GeekZone I know, but it would be a good way to delve into them and their stories. Either that or Radagast might continue his story throughout the ages by teaching the Druids and creating the title of Merlin (as it is hypothesized that Merlin may not actually been one person, but a title).
straycat1674 wrong story
@@timgiraud7591 Actually it isn't, as Middle Earth is supposed to be Earth in the deep ancient past.
HickoryDickory86 no it isn’t
Read more Tolkien and don’t watch the movies.
Tolkien despised allegory in all it’s forms and guises.
I've watched all your videos man I hate reading but love lotr so they are right up my alley...also the skyrim music is the cherry on top for me.
I new to your channel and it’s awesome, keep up the amazing work!
Thanks Jared, welcome to the fellowship mate!
I always thought of him as more of a druidic type where as the others were more the sorcerer wizard type.
that divinity song in the end
Good vidio mate Good Job :-) ♥
Thanks Jack!
I am really enjoying your videos!!!!... they answer so many of my questions.
The name Radagast is very similiar to Radogost who is slavic god. His names translates to nice guest but any other info about this god is uncertain as his temple was destroyed in XI century. Information about settlement where temple of Radogost was and about destruction of it was in some medieval chronicles. Maybe this is the real-life source of the name of our brown wizard? :)
Possibly, that's quite interesting! :) Thanks for sharing it with us!
Radagost or Radagast is an ancient pre-Christian god of hostility, festivities, and feasting. To break down the name Rada means Happiness, while Gost means Guest. Basically the guest who brings happiness. Radagost would visit festivities either invisibly or sometimes disguised as vagabond to test the host’s generosity and hospitality. Those who passed the test would be rewarded. Those who were miserly and stingy would be punished.
Additionally, he is the god of the woodland creatures and was often depicted wearing a bearskin cloak with the bear’s head as a hood. Similar in fashion to Hercules wearing skin of the Nemean Lion. Radagost’s wife was said to be Hors the Moon Goddess, of extraordinary beauty, whom the other gods try to seduce.
Radagost was also the God of political assemblies, councils, especially when it came to peace negotiations following a war, feud, or similar conflict.
Nice video 😀
Thank you! :)
I really like this. I feel like if any of the free man had come in to his territory, to learn to coexist with Nature, he would have guided them
I have watched a few of your videos. I have enjoyed them. Subbed.
Loving the Skyrim background music these vids are awesome
I really REALLY enjoy your videos. This world that Tolkien created is ementsly interesting to me but I'm sure I lack the depth to be able to understand it and that's where you come in. Thank you. This is a great channel, keep up the good work
I love your videos :D
Cheers mate! :)
Gandalf: "These are Gundabad wargs... they will outrun you!"
Radagast: "These are Rhosgobel rabbits... I'd like to see them try."
Me: "Why are you wizards always so badass?"
That was a hilarious plot twist!
I love all your analysis of the amazing world, which Tolkoen created. I would love and be really interested if you do an analys of Thranduil. He ia one of my favourite charactars in the.Middle Earth, but I cant find any info. Thanks and Please continue with your incredible work !!!
You're welcome mate! I'll cover Thranduil for sure in the future! :)
Really enjoy your vids mate👍👍👍
Skyrim background music spotted, I love it!
Love all the videos I have watched so far
that Divinity: Original Sin 2 music at the end makes me want to play it again.
I also think it rather unfair to say he failed in his mission. He was the least powerful and he was a spirit aligned with nature and so he played to his strengths instead of turning to men he turned to the creatures as his allies, he used them to spy on the forces of Sauron and bring news to him and Saurons enemies, he help both in the provision of intelligence and more directly by asking the creatures including the Great Eagles to assist Gandalf. If it hadn't been for this Gandalf would not have been there to warn the others of Sarumans treachery, battle and save the fellowship of the ring from the Balrog. Save Rohan, Gondor..etc.. etc What Radagast could have done to help defeat Sauron by acting directly is little. I think he played his part in the downfall of Sauron and I like to think the only reason he chose not to return to Aman was because he felt with the end of the age of Elves and their stewardship of the land he felt he was needed more in middle earth to protect nature from the worst of the encroachment of man's increasing presence, and not because he was prevented from returning (and maybe this was the true mission he was sent on as Yavanna knew see would no longer be able to walk amongst the birds, beast and forests of Middle Earth).
Skyrim music in the background of this video how cool :)
Your channel is so informative
He was a hippie
A very powerful one ;)
I am a lot like Radagast but cleaner. I like all creatures and have been known to carry insects out of the house and sat them free. Love trees and thickets but also love flat lands like mid west....and i LOVE Mushrooms!!!!!!
I'd argue he was a Druid. It's no secret that Dungeons and Dragons "borrowed" heavily from Tolkien and while most wizards, sorcerers and warlocks take their powers from Saruman, Gandalf, the elves, Sauron the Necromancer and his other, more powerful dark forms ... Radagast is the perfect template of the Druid class. Shape-shifting, healing, tending to the wilds, he is the template of the archetypal Druid.
He was a toilet for birds.
Radagast was essential in saving Gandalf! Way to go man!
I liked your video like always.
I think he had more than one mission. The animals and all living beings had been a part of his mission. That's why I believe that he couldn't go back till his mission was not finished. After all destructions of humans and orcs he could have a lot to do.
it could be argued that Radagast didn't fail, he used his conection to the animals to use them to do as Gandalf requested and that ultimately lead to Gandalfs rescue
There was that possible sighting of Radagast a few days before Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli met Gandalf the White. I remember them seeing a old man with wearing a hat standing on the edge of the forest and at first the 3 thought it was Sauroman.
My favorite wizard!
I'm so intrigued by this character :)
He did do his part in the War of the Ring; but for him Gandalf wouldn't have escaped Orthanc. Perhaps, as you speculate, his inaction thereafter is why he wasn't allowed to return - or maybe he just didn't want to....Maybe the early connection between Beorn and Rhadagast is how Beorn became a shape shifter
LOTR topic with Skyrim ambient music. Needless to say it got me confused for a moment like “I’ve played Skyrim for well over 2000 hours and I’ve never seen this guy”
At 5:40 I was a little surprised to hear a skyrim theme play during a lotr video
I think Radagast's House is awesome. Like something most of us would make during Childhood. 😄 If i won the Lottery, i'd probably buy some land and have a place made similar to this. Weathertight and safe of course, but really weird looking.
We often forget that not people share the shape of men. He did his part with those who fly, those who burrow, those who howl, and all others that are often overlooked.
When I hear the sound track to both Skyrim and Divinity original sin 2 in a video I can't help but be distracted.
Nice!!! I use Radagast as my stage name when performing music, I'll just send people here when they ask what it means 😂
I won't say no to that! :)
Brilliant and informative video - thank you. Be safe. :)
I laughed myself silly when I noticed that Radagast had Thumper as one of his chariot rabbits in the movies.
I do think that the 4 wizards failing (in different ways) was meant to make Gandalf more heroic to stay on the path and to complete his task. If all 5 did their job, then Gandalf being 1 of 5 helping wouldn't be so special. Radagast likely survived and maybe he is making places like Mordor green again, but he did fail. It was pretty clearly stated he didn't do his job. He helped Gandalf once or twice, but could have done so much more.
Gandalf and Sarumon could not have been casted more perfectly, its like they were meant to play those roles in the movies, so amazing when seeing old drawings and comparing them.
I like that for background music you used music from Skyrim.
you should do the witcher lore as well, I think Ive seen like 80% of lotr vids, need more geekzone now and I never played witcher so wanna know wth is going on when I start witcher 3.
Radigast was the moth that visited Galdalf while on the roof at Isengard and Radigast was the eagle that plucked Fordo and Sam from Mt. Doom. He was a shape shifter, aft all. And the eagles needed to take direction before acting. So Radigast worked in the background.
Radagast ended up with Tom Bombadil and his lady, living quietly in the Withywindle valley for the rest of the 4th age. There he grew crops of extra potent special pioe weed, a variety of sativa, I believe. Occasionally he would visit the Inn at Bree and check in with the goings on of the Hobbits.