Was whiterun modeled after edoras?

Yeah, Whiterun is totally based on LoTR. It looks vey similar to Edoras and there is the dead tree in the middle like in Minas Tirith.

How long does Gandalf leave the Shire for?

In Tolkien’s book, Gandalf is gone for 17 years before he returns to the Shire with news of the ring.

Does Gandalf keep Radagast’s staff?

Radagast’s Staff Dwindled When Saruman defeats Gandalf and imprisons him atop the Tower of Orthanc, he obviously relieves the wizard of his staff, and Gandalf escapes without it.

Where is Gandalf imprisoned?

Gandalf was imprisoned in Orthanc on July 10th and escapes in the early hours of September 18th. Two months isn’t a lot of time to do so much damage, but Saruman did have a large army of orcs, uruks and hillmen.

How long was the Fellowship’s journey?

It began in September TA 3018 when Frodo set out for Rivendell, which he finally reached on October twentieth. From there it took five months until the One Ring and Sauron were finally destroyed on March twenty-fifth of the next year. In total, it took 11 months, one week, and six days for the One Ring to be destroyed.

How long was Gandalf gone after fighting the Balrog?

Then darkness took Gandalf, and he passed away. The battle had left Durin’s Tower in ruins and caused the destruction of the Endless Stair. The entire battle, from the confrontation on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm to the mutual demise of the Balrog and Gandalf, had taken ten days.

How does Gandalf get his staff back in the Hobbit?

So, during Gandalf and Saruman’s fight after Saruman’s betrayal in FOTR, Saruman takes Gandalf’s staff and traps him on top of Isengard. Gandalf escapes on Gwaihir without his staff, but when we next see him in Rivendell, he has it back.

Can Gandalf use magic without his staff?

ANSWER: It is clear from a few scenes in the story that Gandalf used his staff (such as to light fires, create a light by which to see in Moria, etc.) Gandalf ultimately defeated the Balrog without his staff, so it should be clear to everyone that he did not need his staff in order to use his Maiaric power.

Why did Gandalf go to Isengard?

Gandalf tells Frodo he must leave the Shire, and that he should bring a companion: Sam, Frodo’s gardener. As Frodo is making preparations to take off, Gandalf rides to Isengard to consult with the leader of the Council of the Wise, Saruman the White.

How long did Sam and Frodo’s journey take?

On T.A. 3019, March 25, when Gollum bites off Frodo’s finger, the ring is finally destroyed when it falls into the fires of the mountain. From leaving The Shire, it took the two hobbits six months to complete their quest.

How far did the fellowship travel?

The journey was 1,350 miles, which is kind of like walking from Los Angeles, California to Austin, Texas.

How did Gandalf the White return to Middle earth?

And so, he was sent back to Middle-earth as Gandalf the White by Eru, the highest power in the Middle-earth universe. He returned 19 days after his death, and then he lay in a trance. 3 days later, the eagle found Gandalf. Lady Galadriel had sent the eagles searching for Gandalf. Upon finding him, the eagle took him to Lorien.

Who is Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings?

Something to note, Gandalf is not a normal person, he is an Istari, a group of being sent by the Valar to assist the peoples of Middle-earth in their battle against Sauron. (The short version is they’re supernatural beings sent by higher powers)

What did Peter Jackson say about leaving Edoras?

That’s just another example of Peter Jackson getting it wrong. In the book, leaving Edoras is Gandalf’s idea: ‘Now indeed there is hope of victory!’ said Éomer. ‘Hope, yes,’ said Gandalf. ‘But Isengard is strong. And other perils draw ever nearer. Do not delay, Théoden, when we are gone.

What happens to Gandalf after his battle with the Balrog?

After battling the Balrog for 8 days, Gandalf defeated it, but in so doing also died. Something to note, Gandalf is not a normal person, he is an Istari, a group of being sent by the Valarto assist the peoples of Middle-earth in their battle against Sauron. (The short version is they’re supernatural beings sent by higher powers)