Where did Gandalf go when he died?

When Gandalf ‘passed out of thought and time’ his spirit left the World (read universe) and in fact went to Eru Iluvatar in Timeless Halls. There is more in Eä than Arda and the Void. Gandalf does not necessary enter the void even if he leaves Arda.

How was the Witch-King killed?

As he is about to finish off the stricken king, Éowyn arrives and confronts him. The two duel briefly before Merry stabs the Witch-king in the leg, disabling him and allowing Éowyn to deliver the killing blow.

How long were the hobbits away from the Shire?

From leaving The Shire, it took the two hobbits six months to complete their quest. Frodo eventually bitched out of Middle Earth because he was ill – resigning as Deputy Mayor of The Shire and sailing West to the Undying Lands. Meanwhile, Samwise Gamgee fulfilled a long, three-year graft and marries Rosie Cotton.

Why didn’t Gandalf take the Ring from Frodo?

When, despairing of his ability to destroy the Ring, Frodo offers it to Gandalf, the wizard immediately refuses because he recognizes the danger: “the way of the Ring to my heart is through pity, pity for weakness and the desire of strength to do good.” Because the Ring is evil, the wizard knows that any attempt to …

What happens to Gandalf after Frodo goes to Mordor?

After Frodo sets out for Mordor Gandalf concedes that he can no longer help Frodo. But he helps Theoden and restores the Rohirrim in time to defeat Saruman’s army. Had the Rohirrim fallen prey to Isengard there would have been no hope for Minas Tirith.

How long did Gandalf search for answers on the ring?

Over the next 17 years, Gandalf travelled extensively, searching for answers on the Ring. He found some answers in Isildur’s scroll, in the archives of Minas Tirith. But he also wanted to question Gollum, who had borne the Ring for many years.

What happened to Gandalf the White after the Battle of helmets?

Gandalf was eventually “sent back” as Gandalf the White, and returned to life on the mountain top. Gwaihir, lord of eagles, carried him to Lothlórien, where he was healed of his injuries and re-clothed in white robes by Galadriel.

Was Gandalf supposed to die in the books?

Of all the Fellowship only Gandalf was supposed to NOT die. As one of the Ainur he existed before the universe and therefore death was something very different for him. Death was in fact diminishing in much the way George R.R. Martin feels it should be (for a human character).