Radagast
Radagast is a male character who features in Lord of the Rings.
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Biography
Aiwendil (Quenya: "Friend to birds") was originally one of the Maia created from before Time who descended to Arda in order to serve the Valar. In that time, he was noted for being a servant of the Valië Yavanna, the Queen of earth.
Around the year TA 1000, the Maia arrived at the Grey Havens in the west of Eriador, having the form of old Men, whom the peoples called Wizards. Curumo arrived first and alone, and Aiwendil arrived at the same time as Olórin. When the Wizards took their mission, they roamed Middle-earth where in this period he came to be named Radagast by the Ñoldor. In that time, he became known for both his protection of the great Forests and his zeal for the animals, worrying little with the affairs of Men and Elves, but was far more knowledgeable in plants, birds and beasts in the forest. He also turned away from Saruman during this period, unaware that the White Wizard despised him and considered him a fool.
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, Radagast was seemingly a male human with pale skin, blue eyes, long brown beard and hair. Typically, he was seen wearing brown robes and carries around a Wizarding staff. Originally, he was one of the Maia and went by the name of Aiwendil. On Middle-earth, he came to be known among man as Radagast the Brown.
He was regarded as being a very great wizard in his own way. Gandalf referred to him as being a gentle soul who preferred the company of animals to others. He kept a watchful eye over the vast forest lands to the East.
Powers and abilities
Radagast was one of the Maia that were immortal lesser Ainur who entered the cosmos of Eä in the beginning of time.
He was noted by Gandalf for being a worthy wizard who was a master of shapes and changes of hue. In addition, he knew much lore of herbs and beasts with birds being especially his friends.
Notes
- Radagast was created by J. R. R. Tolkien where he featured in the setting of Tolkien's Middle-earth universe.
In other media
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Appearances
- The Lord of the Rings:
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