The Istari - J.R.R. Tolkien
42The Unfinished Tales
The Istari
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Saruman the White, also known as Curumo, Curunír, Tarindor, Sharku, and "Sharkey." A Maia of Aulë. Originally the chief and greatest of the Istari order and head of the White Council. After becoming the duplicitous vassal of Sauron, he renamed himself Saruman of Many Colours. Cast out from both the White Council and the Istari order by a resurrected Gandalf. Ultimately killed by his own minion, Gríma Wormtongue, at the end of the War of the Ring.
Gandalf the Grey, also known as Olórin, Mithrandir, Tharkûn, and Incánus. The wisest Maia and a Maia of Manwë and Varda. He was also a member of the White Council. After he was killed by a Balrog, he was sent back by Eru as Gandalf the White, the new chief of Istari and the "Enemy of Sauron". Wielder of the sword Glamdring and keeper of Narya, the Ring of Fire. Successful in his mission to defeat Sauron, he returned to Valinor at the end of the Third Age.
Radagast the Brown, also known as Aiwendil and Hrávandil. A Maia of Yavanna. A less notable member of the White Council. A lover of nature who mostly avoided participating in the War of the Ring. He eventually returned to Valinor.
Alatar and Pallando, the Blue Wizards, also known as the Ithryn Luin, Haimenar and Palacendo or Morinehtar and Rómestámo. Maiar of Oromë. Traveled into the distant east of Middle-earth. Little is known about them and their fates are unknown.