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When Gandalf the Grey became Gandalf the White, did Radagast the Brown become Radagast the Grey?
That's really interesting. Can you tell me more about the differences between the Istari and the Maiar?
Absolutely! The Istari, which included Gandalf, Saruman, Radagast, and two others, were sent by the Valar to Middle Earth in order to aid in the fight against Sauron. They were meant to guide and inspire the people of Middle Earth, rather than directly intervening in their affairs. The Maiar, like Radagast, were powerful beings who served the Valar and were often associated with certain aspects of nature or elements, like Yavanna, who was associated with plants and the earth.