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He places a couple of runes. They can be seen in one of Tolkien's illustrations. They basically say that a burglar is looking for work.
The mark he left (and later erased) was "the usual one in the trade - or used to be. Burglar wants a good job; plenty of Excitement and a reasonable Reward." That is, it was a conventional symbol like a hobo sign by which professional treasure-hunters discreetly advertised to prospective employers.
Gandalf left it there so that when the dwarves came they would see it and believe that he was what Gandalf had told them, and take him along on their adventure.
Gandalf scratches an "X" on Bilbo's door. It is the universal sign for "thief for hire."
GANDALF put the Elvish rune for the letter 'G' on Bilbo's door.
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What are all the characters of The Hobbit?
in The Hobbit there are sixteen main characters: the hobbit- Bilbo baggins, the wizard- Gandalf, the dwarves- Dwalin, Balin, Fili and Kili, Dori, Nori, Ori, Oin and Gloin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, and Thorin. and last of all The dragon Smaug. Bard the bowman and Beorn are kind of important too!
Who is Tookish in The Hobbit?
There is no one called 'Tookish'. 'Took' is a Hobbit family/clan name, a clan known for being more adventurous than others. To be called 'Tookish' it generally means that a Hobbit is descended from Tooks (ie, Bilbo Baggins, from his mother Belladonna Took) and feeling the call of adventure.
Galadriel The Hobbit?
Like a name of an elf in The Hobbit? Thranduil is the Elven King. In the upcoming movie, The Hobbit (the first half is to be released in December, 2012 and the second half is to be released about a year later) some of the elves' names are Thranduil, Legolas, Tauriel, and probably some others. This help?
How would you describe Gandalf?
Gandalf the Grey is one of 5 Maia Spirit Wizards that came into being somewhere during the Ages of the Stars in Middle earth. Maia's are powerful beings that were created by the Valar (Gods) as helpers of sorts. Maia generally take on characteristics of their masters, which is why other Maia spirits like balrogs, vampires, and watchers; created by the Valar God Morgoth, are evil in nature. Gandalf was ever the traveller of the 5 wizards. He learned from nature and befriended nearly all races of Middle Earth. He was strongly in touch with nature, and often times aided the nature clans of Middle Earth such as the Air spirits; The eagles, and the earth spirits; The ents and huorns. Like all Maia spirits, Gandalf can not die by the passage of time, only by being killed by a force greater than his own. After years of studying the world and travelling afar, Gandalf was approached by Cirdan the shipwright, one of the 3 elves to receive a ring of power., the other 2 being Elrond (Ring of healing) and Galadrial (Ring of Light). Cirdan possessed the ring of fire. Cirdan saw in his wisdom that Gandalf was destined to do great acts of good, and that he was far wiser being that of his wizard order, even moreso than the "book smart" Saruman the white. Upon consulting with Gandalf, Cirdan realized that Gandalf would do greater good with the ring of fire than he would, and gave it to him. This fire ring was legendary I believe either the ring itself, or the fire it produced was known as Arnor, which is why during the battle with the Balrog of Moria, gandalf proclaims himself as a servant of the flame of arnor. This account skips quite a bit of time in which not much of note happens, but nearing the ages of the Sun,great events began to unfold that Gandalf was destined to be a part in. He guided Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit from the shire, through a quest to the far reaches of the eastern mountains of middle earth to combat trolls, goblins, twisted beings of mordor, and even a Dragon. Gandalf then guided Frodo baggins as part of the fellowship of the ring through a quest to mordor to destroy the one ring, and defeat Sauron (Formely a balrog of Morgoth, turned human-like by Morgoth himself as a tool to try and eradicate mankind). During this time, the corruption by the dark lord that Saruman the White experienced is brought forth by the conflict between he and Gandalf. This marked a huge shift of power between evil and good, a balance that nature intends to keep just that; balanced. In the conflict between Gandalf and the Balrog of Moria in the fellowship of the ring, neither gandalf or the balrog was meant to come out alive of this conflict, thus one creature of great good, and one of evil leaving the world, and still maintaining the balance, but due to the shift in power towards evil, Gandalf was brought back to equalize this balance once more. Saruman the white was destined to pick up guiding the fellowship after gandalfs death, but as he was corrupted, gandalf returns to middle earth in "The Two Towers" to Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli in the forest of the ents as Gandalf the White. He then picks up where Saruman SHOULD have, and sees the quest of the destruction of Sauron through to the end. After the defeat of Sauron, the balance is once again shifted, as nearly all evil from the world has been vanquished, so must a great amount of good pass from the world to maintain the ever fragile balance of life. To make up for the loss of evil, nearly all the elves of middle earth have passed through the great harbour (The grey havens) and taken boats to the Undying lands ("Heaven" more-or-less), where the Valar, maia, and the Omnipotent Illuvatar live. However, even this is not enough, Gandalf himself must board the last of the boats along with Elrond, Galadrial, Bilbo and Frodo, and pass to the undying lands. This ends the life of Gandalf the grey/white.
What color does Saruman the White become when Gandalf the Grey becomes white in 'The Lord of the Rings' book?
Saraman kind of cracked, and he lost his color. He claimed to be Saruman of Many Colours, but it was not a true title.
What are all the characters of The Hobbit?
in The Hobbit there are sixteen main characters: the hobbit- Bilbo baggins, the wizard- Gandalf, the dwarves- Dwalin, Balin, Fili and Kili, Dori, Nori, Ori, Oin and Gloin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, and Thorin. and last of all The dragon Smaug. Bard the bowman and Beorn are kind of important too!
What Creature is Gandalf?
Gandalf is a Maia, kind of an angelic spirit. He, naturally incorporeal, has been clothed in the shape of an old man for his mission to Middle-earth. Four other Maia in the shape of old men were sent to Middle Earth as well to help the Free Peoples resist Sauron. They were known as Istari or Wizards. Of the five only Gandalf, Saruman and Radagast are named. Only the fate of Gandalf and Saruman is told.
What kind of movie was the Lord of the Rings to The Hobbit?
A sequel.
What kind of character is sam from the Lord of the Rings?
A hobbit
Who is more famous Gandalf or yoda?
This is kind of an un-answerable question. It will vary from person to person. Personally, I knew about Gandalf before Yoda, but they are both awesome movie characters.
What is same meaning for nice?
kind smelly poo head hobbit
In 'The Hobbit'' why was Bilbo so comforted by his dagger?
Bilbo Baggins knew that his dagger, Sting, was made by the elves by several reasons: 1. It was found with two other swords, which Gandalf and Thorin took, and these had elvish runes on them. 2. Gandalf was wise and learned in this kind of thing and he recognized them. 3. When they brought them to Rivendell, Elrond recognized their make and could read the runes. He told them that they were very old swords of the High Elves of the West, made for Gondolin in the Goblin-wars. Thorin's was Orcrist, or Goblin-cleaver in the ancient tongue of Gondolin, and Gandalf's was Glamdring, or Foe-hammer. Bilbo's dagger was just that, a dagger, but plenty big enough for a hobbit.
Why would Gandalf be a good friend?
He's wise, kind, has many excellent stories and many excellent fireworks.
What kind of person sells from door to door?
a door to door sale person
What kind wedge keeps a door where it belongs?
what kind of wedge keeps a door where it belongs
Describe Bilbo Baggins?
Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" series. He is known for his love of comfort and a quiet life, yet he embarks on an unexpected adventure that changes him profoundly. Bilbo is resourceful, brave, and ultimately proves himself to be a hero.
Who is Tookish in The Hobbit?
There is no one called 'Tookish'. 'Took' is a Hobbit family/clan name, a clan known for being more adventurous than others. To be called 'Tookish' it generally means that a Hobbit is descended from Tooks (ie, Bilbo Baggins, from his mother Belladonna Took) and feeling the call of adventure.
