0:00 vs The Balrog 0:46 Gandalf’s Many Names 1:14 What he did (in short) 1:31 Who he was. His relations 2:00 1st Description 2:34 An angelic being disguised as an old man 3:24 Niyer (?) the Ring of Fire 3:39 Fire which devours vs Fire that Kindles 5:20 He is Wise - Has Extensive knowledge of many languages - Scholar of hobbit traditions 5:48 He is Powerful - Encyclopedic Knowledge - Sharp Eyes - Valiant Fighter of sword and spell
Great job. This is a better explanation of Gandalf than I've see Tolkien loremasters give. Seeing these scenes again makes me want to watch the movies. Just one epic scene after another.
Gandalf's story is my favorite in all the Tolkien Legendarium. When Manwe chose Olorin to help the free people oppose Sauron, he said he was afraid to go because he feared Sauron and wasn't powerful enough to defeat him. But he found his courage and ironically was the only Istari to complete his task.
How about an explanation on Tom Bombadil? He's got to be one of the most mysterious characters in Tolkien's fantasy, as well as being seemingly impervious to the events of any of the Ages. I've even heard rumor and speculation toward him being malign in intent, which goes against the notion that he and Gandalf spent a fair amount of time together. I'm sure we'd all be extremely interested to see what you could dig up, or even speculate on, your self!!!
@@stuka80 Read the books. He does more magic there. Also, he was pretty much forbidden to use magic in Middle Earth because he and the other Istari were too powerful
@@stuka80 He was forbidden from using his magic to win battles. His job was to advise, guide and assist. Also have you considered the fact that the Free Peoples won the War of the Ring? He didn't even need to use much magic to gain victory. At the same time the Free Peoples needed to fight and win for themselves. A victory given to you by an immortal demigod is meaningless compared to a victory you and your comrades bled and died for. The peace would be much more appreciated by virtue of the sacrifices needed to attain it.
I stand by my point in the last Lord of the Rings video: these are the greatest fantasy movies/books ever, and before I forget is: Megaman on the list?
Gandalf is just a greedy party member :/ He let the rest of the party "escape" and soloed Balrog and reap all the rare drops... Then he return to the party later with fancy new robes smh Gandalf pls
"Gandalf has left your party" Gandalf: Fly you fools! gandalf has defeated the Balrog of Moria! gandalf has reached Master Level 10, RR 11! Gandalf: Hail, to whats left of the fellowship! Aragon: Gandalf, what nice gear you have... (Calls upon Master Smith Elrond) "yeah I'll fix this shiz" Legolas and Gimli: Fuckin OPed douches
It’s not weak... it’s more subtle. Gandalf is more like Hercules then he is like Harry Potter. Gandalf is a Devine being and is more akin to a Demi god.
weak magic? he blocked 2 heavy swings of flame whip/sword from balrog using a barrier, then he shattered the ground beneath him without the balrog knowing, in fact, he more of set a "magic mine" which triggered the momment the balrog tried to traverse. then he fought the big ass dude for days non stop, that can't be accomplished on physical prowess alone, then he summoned a *huge ass lightning bolt, imbued it in his freaking elvish sword and delivered the final blow to FUCKING SOLO A BALROG* DUDE DO YOU EVEN D&D? *THATS LIKE A LVL 20+ ENCOUNTER RIGHT FUCKING THERE.* *The balor/devil (highest class demons from non-epic levels) are based upon BALROGS.*
@@MrHaVoKeR Mate, I think he's referring to how Gandalf refrains from using magic against mortal beings, besides the flashes and light magic. He's doesn't have to hold back against beings like the Balrog.
@@heartless604 AC is, at best, science fiction. Saying that it is "based on real events," is a gross overstatement. I think you meant "sometimes features caricatures of historical personalities." The games are completely ahistorical.
Gandalf was definitely one of my favorite characters in this movies..it's been a long time since I've seen them but this definitely makes me want to rewatch it :) Great video.
......sooooooo....Gandalf displays a shitload of courage in this series. He is a true warrior. This entire series is full of courageous characters, in fact However...I have found one of the most emotional scenes "for me" is the Black Gate charge. Aragorn begins his charge. Who is the next to charge? Gandalf? Legolas? Gimli? No....it is two hobbits. They run alone with Aragorn. Gandalf makes comments about the courage of hobbits. It is that scene that cements it. The utter willingness to put yourself in harm's way for a friend.
I've read the trilogy several times many years ago and delighted in the movie so well produce,d but these 12 min. gave me insight I wasn't aware of. Thank you.
Well Niyat, I love your videos regardless of if you're Gandalf or not. Your videos are always a positive part of my day and they're always so cool! Please keep up the great work Niyat! My name is Ben, by the way.
Only ever seen the first lotr movie in theaters as a kid, and only read half of the second book. Always wanted to actually get into the movie series and watching this video has helped me to stop procrastinating and actually buy the whole series online, thanks.
I love these explanation videos! Mind if I suggest a few future topic for investigation? The Vex (Destiny) Tyranids (Warhammer 40k) Mimics (edge of tomorrow) Scorpions (Anthem) Volatiles (dying light) Splinter creature (splinter)
End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it. White shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise. oh man, i love this, one of my favorite lines from lord of the rings
These movies bring me such comfort and peace in a life that has been quite the opposite to say the least. The trilogies are guaranteed to take my mind to another place and for this I am truly so very thankful. I'm a post movie fan However to my delight I have found these stories go on..And on and on!!! I'm excited to read these stories as TOLKIEN intended them to be!! And thanks to Peter Jackson for breathing new life into Tolkiens works.. Because of him there are so many new fans who simply would not be if he hadn't made these movies.even tho people hate on the hobbit, no one can dispute the fact that jacksons interpretation of these stories is a feast for the eyes and that he took on an amazing feat. Far as I'm concerned he knocked out of the park just for the simple fact that EVERYONE still knows of Tolkien and his works and that they will now stand the test of time.
Whenever you do your next video on middle earth it should be about the Istari. There is just SOOOO MUUUCH to cover there but without a doubt the mystery of the two blue wizards will go unanswered until long after the day of my death (yours too probably, though it's hard for me to get excited about THAT..)
Gandalf: 'YOU... SHALL NOT... ...PAASSSS!' Balrog: 'Well, I guess, I shall be going this way, c'mon boys, you heard the nice man. Sorry to have bothered you, sir. Oh wait, NO I'M NOT, SIKE! You wanna get nuts?!... Gandalf: 'Hope you've been keeping up with your cardio, for your sake...K, let's see who dies first...'
I always enjoy talking about that Maia called Olórin. But I wish we see more about Círdan. That guy lived through the ages and had seen and done many important things.
Man oh man I love lord of the rings & The Hobbit and Your Lore videos of them are fantastic 👏🏼👏🏼 I would love to see a lore video on the Hellboy comic book Lore as well as A lord of the Rings Orc Lore
Absolutely agree. I think Peter Jackson was scared of making him *too* powerful. In the books, Gandalf is a total boss. He destroys the Balrog, breaks Saruman's staff, stops the Witch King at the gates of Minas Tirith, and completely owns the Mouth of Sauron by striking him mute. In the movies, Jackson was probably worried that such badassery would (understandably) take the focus off of Frodo and Aragorn, as well as make the stakes seem less desperate. So they underplayed Gandalf's powers, especially in "Return of the King" to make things more intense. Unfortunately that makes Gandalf seem unfairly weak. So they have him lose to the Witch King, and have him appear discouraged by the Mouth of Sauron's taunts. Some subtle things work in books, but actions work better onscreen, so I guess Jackson thought it better for Aragorn to angrily kill the Mouth of Sauron instead of having Gandalf take away his power of speech. I was disappointed about that too.
@@behnamdabestanizade it really was one of the best parts. For me, my favorite moments in the Lord of the Rings are anytime Gandalf's true authority or power are revealed.
Yo big brain theory, one of them moved to Camelot to advise and train King Arthur, and the other is getting baked, cause as you can see by radaghast and gandalf, they love their weed
William N he’s almost like a lesser “angel”. not a valar but the beings right under them who they taught. sauron was also the same kind of being as gandalf.
@@wh4tnow He was considered a Maiar. But yes, he was an angelic spirit, called the Ainur. Oh, I find it odd, that Tolkien states that Sauron was of a "far higher order" than Gandalf, but wasn't a Valar. If that is true, who the hell are the Valar? We definitely never saw anyone more powerful than Sauron and Gandalf in the trilogy. I have yet to delv into the Silmarillion, so maybe that has some answers. (I vaguely recall reading that Saurons master, Morgoth (sp) could have been a Valar. He wanted to be more powerful than Eru (sp) which is kinda like middle earth's God. (Or so I understood it)
There is a reason when people see Ian McKellen they immediately talk about Gandalf and not Magneto. Because Gandalf is the best fantastical figure probably ever.
The Metro series has a large number of creatures and beings you could cover. The Dark Ones, Anamolies, Ghosts of the tunnels, the Great Door, even The River of Fate, and other lesser creatures like the Nosalises, Shrimps, etc. Such a rich series that you should. Look at when you can.
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"He fought with both weapons at once like a boss." I love this.
I was looking for this comment good sir
I know me too...so funny
I always remember what my mom once said when watching that sence. "Old man kicking ass!"
i pictured Murr from _Impractical Jokers_ at the Tumblr punishment
Gandalf is a fucking legend had his hands in the mix forever and got the fucking dub by having faith in hobbits 😂
I love Gandalf so much. Very few characters have touched my heart the way he has. He’s like the wise old Grandfather I wish I had ♥️😌
0:00 vs The Balrog
0:46 Gandalf’s Many Names
1:14 What he did (in short)
1:31 Who he was. His relations
2:00 1st Description
2:34 An angelic being disguised as an old man
3:24 Niyer (?) the Ring of Fire
3:39 Fire which devours vs Fire that Kindles
5:20 He is Wise
- Has Extensive knowledge of many languages
- Scholar of hobbit traditions
5:48 He is Powerful
- Encyclopedic Knowledge
- Sharp Eyes
- Valiant Fighter of sword and spell
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For people without an attention span over 3 minutes.
Thank you
"why do i hear boss music"
First thing that went through the bolrogs mind when Gandalf showed up.
Great job. This is a better explanation of Gandalf than I've see Tolkien loremasters give.
Seeing these scenes again makes me want to watch the movies. Just one epic scene after another.
Gandalf's story is my favorite in all the Tolkien Legendarium. When Manwe chose Olorin to help the free people oppose Sauron, he said he was afraid to go because he feared Sauron and wasn't powerful enough to defeat him. But he found his courage and ironically was the only Istari to complete his task.
I truly appreciate humble characters who even though are the most fit to be leaders and rulers have no compulsion to become one.
How about an explanation on Tom Bombadil? He's got to be one of the most mysterious characters in Tolkien's fantasy, as well as being seemingly impervious to the events of any of the Ages. I've even heard rumor and speculation toward him being malign in intent, which goes against the notion that he and Gandalf spent a fair amount of time together. I'm sure we'd all be extremely interested to see what you could dig up, or even speculate on, your self!!!
“YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!”
The best wizard in all of fantasy!
you mean best fighter. that motherfucker almost never used magic and fought with sword as a fighter would.
Merlin is better
@@stuka80 Read the books. He does more magic there. Also, he was pretty much forbidden to use magic in Middle Earth because he and the other Istari were too powerful
Odin rewrite
@@stuka80 He was forbidden from using his magic to win battles. His job was to advise, guide and assist. Also have you considered the fact that the Free Peoples won the War of the Ring? He didn't even need to use much magic to gain victory. At the same time the Free Peoples needed to fight and win for themselves. A victory given to you by an immortal demigod is meaningless compared to a victory you and your comrades bled and died for. The peace would be much more appreciated by virtue of the sacrifices needed to attain it.
I'd love to give Gandalf a hug. He seems like a great hugger.
Like a Catholic priest
Me too , hes gay so im sure is very sympathetic
"Look for me at first light on the fifth day, at dawn......look to the east"
-Mithrandir
"not all who wander are lost"
McKellen knocks it outta the park. Big time.
When Gandalf said “fly you fools” he meant “Fly United airlines”
Not a Great idea, might get killed and draged off The plane.
Umm he said run u fools
@@chadfeldman1037 common mistake, he actually said fly you fools
I stand by my point in the last Lord of the Rings video: these are the greatest fantasy movies/books ever, and before I forget is: Megaman on the list?
Gandalf, the greatest wizard of all. Ian McKellen was pitch perfect in the Tolkien movies.
Ian mckellen deserves way more credit. Killed it!
Gandalf is just a greedy party member :/
He let the rest of the party "escape" and soloed Balrog and reap all the rare drops...
Then he return to the party later with fancy new robes smh
Gandalf pls
Selfish tbh
Gandalf Stormcrow.
"Gandalf has left your party"
Gandalf: Fly you fools!
gandalf has defeated the Balrog of Moria!
gandalf has reached Master Level 10, RR 11!
Gandalf: Hail, to whats left of the fellowship!
Aragon: Gandalf, what nice gear you have... (Calls upon Master Smith Elrond) "yeah I'll fix this shiz"
Legolas and Gimli: Fuckin OPed douches
Dame loot ninja. Innocent at first later on greedy as hell
lol
"Your love for the Halfling's *leaf* has clearly slowed your mind."
😂😂😂
Best trilogy ever
LIAR!!!!
Also the dark knight
@@MRHEY that one was pretty dam. Good. But I was referring more to literature.
Indiana Jones oh ok
Indiana Jones Henry Jones Junior
Gandalf is one of my all-time favorite characters, I remember being read Lord of the Rings as a child and being drawn to Gandalf and Aragorn.
Gandalf is one of my favourite characters in all fiction. I love the fact that there's so much more going on with him than we see.
You underestimate my power!
Whoops! Wrong series!
*flys like a fool to flee*
*Set blasters to stun*
Ah damnit, me too.
Flies*
Yeah... poor Count.. cant ultimately win in any dimension.... wait.. what?
FOR ASLAN!!!!......................hold on a minute this ain't right
None of you have been with a girl have you?
j Nope
Awesome video Niyat!
I find it so interesting that the wizards always retained the appearance of old men from the start. I always assumed that the wizards just aged slowly
Around 8:21 you say, "like a boss" and it was so colloquial, I literally lol'd.
My favorite part about Gandalf is the fact that he uses weak magic (compared to other series wizards) and still kicks ass
Also, the weaker the magic the more you can cast it, *Looks at a 9th level casting of magic missile.*
It’s not weak... it’s more subtle. Gandalf is more like Hercules then he is like Harry Potter. Gandalf is a Devine being and is more akin to a Demi god.
Its not really weak, you just don't understand magic in this setting.
weak magic? he blocked 2 heavy swings of flame whip/sword from balrog using a barrier, then he shattered the ground beneath him without the balrog knowing, in fact, he more of set a "magic mine" which triggered the momment the balrog tried to traverse.
then he fought the big ass dude for days non stop, that can't be accomplished on physical prowess alone, then he summoned a *huge ass lightning bolt, imbued it in his freaking elvish sword and delivered the final blow to FUCKING SOLO A BALROG*
DUDE
DO YOU EVEN D&D?
*THATS LIKE A LVL 20+ ENCOUNTER RIGHT FUCKING THERE.*
*The balor/devil (highest class demons from non-epic levels) are based upon BALROGS.*
@@MrHaVoKeR Mate, I think he's referring to how Gandalf refrains from using magic against mortal beings, besides the flashes and light magic. He's doesn't have to hold back against beings like the Balrog.
Reason why I love spell casters in RPG games and why they are 90% of the time my choice.
I love Lord of the rings, i´m still playing the game The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II to this day!
Yeah I have it as well. That game never gets old.
@@oalonzoa1745 Yes, Helms Deep for life!
I liked the 1st one better. But loved both.
Albeavier oh man I remember that game. Me, my lil bros, & my uncle use to play Lord of the rings all day every damn day.
Try out Edain!
Been looking forward to an analysis of this character for a while.
Can you do the First civilization from Assassin's Creed? And if possible, can you also do the Assassin and Templar order?
Sure! adding them to the list now, thanks mate :)
@@filmcomicsexplained Thank you so much man!
Templars and assassins is based on real events. The game is different but such groups existed.
@@heartless604 AC is, at best, science fiction. Saying that it is "based on real events," is a gross overstatement. I think you meant "sometimes features caricatures of historical personalities." The games are completely ahistorical.
i love your content since day one @filmcomicsexplained
Gandalf was definitely one of my favorite characters in this movies..it's been a long time since I've seen them but this definitely makes me want to rewatch it :)
Great video.
......sooooooo....Gandalf displays a shitload of courage in this series. He is a true warrior. This entire series is full of courageous characters, in fact
However...I have found one of the most emotional scenes "for me" is the Black Gate charge. Aragorn begins his charge. Who is the next to charge? Gandalf? Legolas? Gimli? No....it is two hobbits. They run alone with Aragorn.
Gandalf makes comments about the courage of hobbits. It is that scene that cements it. The utter willingness to put yourself in harm's way for a friend.
I've read the trilogy several times many years ago and delighted in the movie so well produce,d but these 12 min. gave me insight I wasn't aware of. Thank you.
Awesome video, loved it !
cheers buddy!
Another great exploration/explanation! Thanks.
Thanks Matthew :)
Amazing !!! I'm so happy you did Gandalf!!! He's such a dynamic and impressive character. This makes me want to watch lotr again now
Another juicy video
A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to.
He be late as hell lol
BEST VID EVER
I think Neil at film comics explained is actually Gandalf recounting the lore of the world
Niyat, and Its quite possible, I assure you :)
Well Niyat, I love your videos regardless of if you're Gandalf or not. Your videos are always a positive part of my day and they're always so cool! Please keep up the great work Niyat! My name is Ben, by the way.
@@bencanevari4056 Thanks Ben!
I dare anyone to watch 12 hours trilogy of lord of the rings. By the way nice video and keep it up!!
informationtolearn 11 lol your not a real fan if you don’t watch them like that :)
informationtolearn 11 Done it several times!😜 I’m a disabled Army veteran. So when there is nasty weather I will do a LOTR marathon once a year!😃🤪
you need to pump up those numbers with watching the hobit trilogy first...rookie numbers...
keco122 🤣😂🤣
Uncut over and over, lost count.... Also lost box set..... (enter sad Naruto song) biggest loss in my life.
there were a couple things I wondered when it came to gandolf. you answered most of them. thank you
This chanel is good place to get awesome information. Great video, keep going man.
I already watched LOTR 1000 times but one more time? Why not ;)
Cool! I watched all the movies but never quite knew these things about him. Please do more characters!
As always, its been a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you
Only ever seen the first lotr movie in theaters as a kid, and only read half of the second book. Always wanted to actually get into the movie series and watching this video has helped me to stop procrastinating and actually buy the whole series online, thanks.
"You shall not pass" he said calmly
Another terrific video and reminder of why I love this channel 👏💖
I recommend videos on the orcs, goblins, and the uruk-hai.
Thank you so much Niyat...Gandalf is my hero 😍
I love these explanation videos! Mind if I suggest a few future topic for investigation?
The Vex (Destiny)
Tyranids (Warhammer 40k)
Mimics (edge of tomorrow)
Scorpions (Anthem)
Volatiles (dying light)
Splinter creature (splinter)
Gandalf is my favorite character in Middle Earth.
I would loved to be his apprentice and learn many things.
Could you explein what happened in Total Recall?
OMG love this video great work!!
Gandalf is such a beautiful character. Great video.
Love your content!
End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it. White shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise. oh man, i love this, one of my favorite lines from lord of the rings
These movies bring me such comfort and peace in a life that has been quite the opposite to say the least. The trilogies are guaranteed to take my mind to another place and for this I am truly so very thankful. I'm a post movie fan However to my delight I have found these stories go on..And on and on!!! I'm excited to read these stories as TOLKIEN intended them to be!! And thanks to Peter Jackson for breathing new life into Tolkiens works.. Because of him there are so many new fans who simply would not be if he hadn't made these movies.even tho people hate on the hobbit, no one can dispute the fact that jacksons interpretation of these stories is a feast for the eyes and that he took on an amazing feat. Far as I'm concerned he knocked out of the park just for the simple fact that EVERYONE still knows of Tolkien and his works and that they will now stand the test of time.
Good work on this video!!
Whenever you do your next video on middle earth it should be about the Istari. There is just SOOOO MUUUCH to cover there but without a doubt the mystery of the two blue wizards will go unanswered until long after the day of my death (yours too probably, though it's hard for me to get excited about THAT..)
I love LOR movies and Gandalf is one of my favorite. Nice explain BTW
Great content, had to watch soon as i seen some lotr on your channel👌💯
Gandalf: 'YOU...
SHALL NOT...
...PAASSSS!'
Balrog: 'Well, I guess, I shall be going this way, c'mon boys, you heard the nice man. Sorry to have bothered you, sir. Oh wait, NO I'M NOT, SIKE! You wanna get nuts?!...
Gandalf: 'Hope you've been keeping up with your cardio, for your sake...K, let's see who dies first...'
i always loved me some Gandalf but i never knew he was this bad ass. My boy was pretty much a literal god. Great video as always my friend
More like a lesser angel.
‘And he fought with them both like a boss’ haha love it, no other way to put it really.
"To the east I go not!" Probably a good move. And thats why he was so eager to get the beacons lit! He's a fire bug!
"...he fought with both weapons at once, like a boss."
why dislike this video? this guy has explained a lot of film comics... pretty good...
Great page! Keep it up
Imagine how much of a difference Saruman would have actually made to the war effort if he had not taken the side of evil
Gandalf is the Goat in Lotr. His feats alone put him in another level. Underused and more powerful and wise.
I watch a lot of ur stuff this was awesome!!! I have a request- the neverending story
this is probably my favorite movie
I always enjoy talking about that Maia called Olórin. But I wish we see more about Círdan. That guy lived through the ages and had seen and done many important things.
Great video!
"Do not take me for a conjure of cheap tricks!"
*This meme shall never pass*
Man I had no idea Ganalf was so rad, I really need to read the books!
It just works
Ur mom gay.
@@sandrojones8068 What
I'm amazed you only have 23 likes.
lmao 25 likes
Man oh man I love lord of the rings & The Hobbit and Your Lore videos of them are fantastic 👏🏼👏🏼 I would love to see a lore video on the Hellboy comic book Lore as well as A lord of the Rings Orc Lore
“A wizard is never late. Nor is he early; he arrives precisely when he means to.” - Gandalf The Grey. Maiar's where badass'es
I hated in the extended edition where they had the nazgul break his staff. Really diminished his stature in the movies
Absolutely agree. I think Peter Jackson was scared of making him *too* powerful. In the books, Gandalf is a total boss. He destroys the Balrog, breaks Saruman's staff, stops the Witch King at the gates of Minas Tirith, and completely owns the Mouth of Sauron by striking him mute. In the movies, Jackson was probably worried that such badassery would (understandably) take the focus off of Frodo and Aragorn, as well as make the stakes seem less desperate. So they underplayed Gandalf's powers, especially in "Return of the King" to make things more intense. Unfortunately that makes Gandalf seem unfairly weak. So they have him lose to the Witch King, and have him appear discouraged by the Mouth of Sauron's taunts. Some subtle things work in books, but actions work better onscreen, so I guess Jackson thought it better for Aragorn to angrily kill the Mouth of Sauron instead of having Gandalf take away his power of speech. I was disappointed about that too.
@@behnamdabestanizade it really was one of the best parts. For me, my favorite moments in the Lord of the Rings are anytime Gandalf's true authority or power are revealed.
What I always wanted to know, was the history of the other two, the blue wizards who I think they said went east. What happened to them?
Yo big brain theory, one of them moved to Camelot to advise and train King Arthur, and the other is getting baked, cause as you can see by radaghast and gandalf, they love their weed
I love content like these..
How this movie was made is so beautiful. Sooo ahead of its time
Everyones haaappyyyy when the wizard walks by
This was great. You should do the rest of the wizards that came to middle earth with him.
This was a good one You should do more lotr lore aha
My absolute favorite character from reading the books to the movies. Ian McKellen did a phenomenal job as Gandalf!
i love LOTR a big thanks for this one great video.
Perfectly dual wielding a sword and staff definitely makes you a boss. Those two weapon doesn’t complement each other well at all.
I'd love to see a video on the Barrow Downs, is it not on the list already?
When Tolkien get drunk he shouted VÄINÄMÖINEN! Role model for Gandalf..
Wait! So Gandalf is a wizard, but not a man, but he's a spirit that's linked with fire? Damn, you go, Gandalf!
William N he’s almost like a lesser “angel”. not a valar but the beings right under them who they taught. sauron was also the same kind of being as gandalf.
@@wh4tnow awwww ok thanks for clearing that up mate😁
@@wh4tnow He was considered a Maiar. But yes, he was an angelic spirit, called the Ainur. Oh, I find it odd, that Tolkien states that Sauron was of a "far higher order" than Gandalf, but wasn't a Valar. If that is true, who the hell are the Valar? We definitely never saw anyone more powerful than Sauron and Gandalf in the trilogy. I have yet to delv into the Silmarillion, so maybe that has some answers. (I vaguely recall reading that Saurons master, Morgoth (sp) could have been a Valar. He wanted to be more powerful than Eru (sp) which is kinda like middle earth's God. (Or so I understood it)
Awesome lore! Thank you for This!
Great video, not my favorite character but one of the most interesting.
There is a reason when people see Ian McKellen they immediately talk about Gandalf and not Magneto. Because Gandalf is the best fantastical figure probably ever.
The Metro series has a large number of creatures and beings you could cover. The Dark Ones, Anamolies, Ghosts of the tunnels, the Great Door, even The River of Fate, and other lesser creatures like the Nosalises, Shrimps, etc. Such a rich series that you should. Look at when you can.