Gandalf the Grey & White - Epic Character History

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  • @seanobrien798
    @seanobrien798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    My favorite quote from Gandalf: "Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends."

    • @golorfindel
      @golorfindel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      as a 11 YO child reading LOTR for the first time, this really struck me in a deep, meaningful level. 25 years later its still the first thing that comes to my head whenever someones asks for my favourite quote, and its a fundamental part of my life philosophy. truly wise words, only slightly better than "I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil"

    • @TheYopogo
      @TheYopogo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That's very much Tolkein's point in the story.
      That it was only because of Gollum that the ring was destroyed. That Frodo and Sam would never have survived without him.
      That, therefore, when Bilbo almost killed Gollum all those decades before in the dark of a cave under the misty mountains, but didn't because he felt a moment of pity; that that random act of pity turned out to actually have saved the entire world.

    • @xRENEGADE156
      @xRENEGADE156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheYopogo the reward of mercy. A theme throughout Tolkien’s work, him being a catholic

    • @Jakblade
      @Jakblade 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I genuinely think on that most days. It’s one of my Favorite quotes period. During hard times especially.

    • @jamesmiley3831
      @jamesmiley3831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@golorfindel m

  • @aslandarklion8094
    @aslandarklion8094 4 ปีที่แล้ว +781

    Your love for the hafling's leaf has clearly slowed your mind.

    • @MenoftheWest
      @MenoftheWest  4 ปีที่แล้ว +189

      And my internet. For sure.

    • @nothanks6039
      @nothanks6039 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Gandolf is the joe rogan of wizards

    • @micamourani4204
      @micamourani4204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@MenoftheWest 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @antoeire1916
      @antoeire1916 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      The halflings leaf made Gandalf super woke

    • @andrewmasc3174
      @andrewmasc3174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol nice

  • @mfelix3511
    @mfelix3511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I absolutely love the fact that when Saruman call Gandalf a stoner, my guy just puffs rings at him. Absolute madlad.

  • @johnjunkersfeld2964
    @johnjunkersfeld2964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +495

    “Well, here at last, dear friends, on the shores of the Sea comes the end of our fellowship in Middle-earth. Go in peace! I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.” -Ólorin, or Gandalf

    • @Jellyyy.m
      @Jellyyy.m 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      But it is not the end its just another path
      One that we all must take

    • @tylersoto7465
      @tylersoto7465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      If all the great magic users of middle Earth leave then middle Earth would be boring as hell with just humans lol

    • @patrickroberts29
      @patrickroberts29 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yep, welcome to the 6th age

    • @andrewhodyss9092
      @andrewhodyss9092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Jellyyy.m the grey rain curtain of this world rolls back and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it. "What Gandalf? See what?" says Pippin, Gandalf replies, "White shores, and beyond, a far green country, under a swift sunrise."

    • @Jellyyy.m
      @Jellyyy.m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@andrewhodyss9092 amazing lines😭🙏💗

  • @calvinwatson2816
    @calvinwatson2816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +336

    Me: This video was uploaded late in the evening.
    Men of the West: A wiZaRd is NEveR lAtE

    • @MenoftheWest
      @MenoftheWest  4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      *Looks at you sadly* "I'm sorry Frodo. I was delayed."

    • @Steel-101
      @Steel-101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Well elementary my dear Watson. Mr. West uploads videos precisely when he means to lol 😆

    • @Gwilfawe
      @Gwilfawe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He uploads precisely when he means to!
      Or at least when he figures out how to speed up the process for a long video

    • @justingensel157
      @justingensel157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Gwilfawe And if he forgets, we will roast all the butter in him!

    • @Jellyyy.m
      @Jellyyy.m 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nor is he early he arrives precicly when he means to

  • @emtiger3
    @emtiger3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks!

  • @apdarkness905
    @apdarkness905 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    At last we get the history of the great Maiar Olórin, known to most as Gandalf the Grey and in time White. He more than any other of his order safe guarded the lands of Ennorath and it is to him the peoples of Middle Earth owe their freedom. A fascinating look into this most pivotal of Wizards, well done, well done indeed.

  • @BlackHoleForge
    @BlackHoleForge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I've always gotten Gandalf story in bits and pieces. when he was with this group, or when he was with this group. It's really nice to have it all in chronological order.

  • @eloisemizerik7615
    @eloisemizerik7615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Gandalf is my favorite character. He is inspiring character, he is there to encourage the characters to do the right thing at the moment. My favorite quote from Gandalf: All we to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.

  • @mrsmiley7251
    @mrsmiley7251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    For sure Gandalf was one of the most amazing characters in the lord of the rings and the hobbit truly a wise wizard who succeeded his tasks from the valar to be a guardian and the knowledge for all men,elves, and dwarves

  • @gandalfthewise8282
    @gandalfthewise8282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.

    • @BigBWolf90
      @BigBWolf90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It cannot be...you fell...

    • @g-9222
      @g-9222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My fav gandalf quote

    • @bromodragone8405
      @bromodragone8405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Then why didn't you meet us in Bree?

    • @ultrainstinctgrey9184
      @ultrainstinctgrey9184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      sounds like something you'd say after a fat hit of the pipe-weed lol

    • @johndododoe1411
      @johndododoe1411 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That also applies to the other 3 good wizards, even though we see little of them in the stories of the red book.

  • @orrointhewise87
    @orrointhewise87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    "All you have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you"
    Everyones favorite wizard 🧙🏼‍♂️❤
    His legend speaks for itself, tho I wonder what happened after he returned to valinor.
    I'm assuming he took the form of Olorin again which probably gave Frodo something new to see 😂
    But to be sitting by the white shores, with a swift sunrise and warm breeze all the while he smokes his pipe and makes smoke rings....siiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh
    I'll say this: if I dont get a wizard coming at my door when I turn 50 for an adventure I'll make Mt Doom's eruption look like a science fair project! Haha

    • @harlequin75
      @harlequin75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Nelson Salmeron
      That quote has taken me away from darkness many times. Amazing, it’s from a work of fiction too

    • @BigBWolf90
      @BigBWolf90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "And that is an encouraging thought."

    • @tiitto167
      @tiitto167 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They say he is the wisest of the maiar but how does Gandalf compare to the valar in wise category? Most of theme feel kind of stupid.

    • @iainsonofjohn3514
      @iainsonofjohn3514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A quote I try to use in my own life when times are tough 🧗‍♂️✌

    • @RandomVidsforthought
      @RandomVidsforthought 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everyone's not Everyones

  • @morrigandanae
    @morrigandanae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    My fav of Gandalf's quotes is: "Oh good heavens, no, no, NO, NO!" -Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire (I think), The Hobbit.

    • @tiitto167
      @tiitto167 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Irolas: "It is as Lord Denethor predicted! Long has he foreseen this doom!"
      Gandalf: "Foreseen and done nothing!"

    • @tylersoto7465
      @tylersoto7465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tomatoes, sausage and nice crispy bacon... Your getting ashes on my tomatoes lol

    • @michaelglover2871
      @michaelglover2871 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      no, no, NO,NO!!, never mention furriers to Beorn.🐻

    • @tiitto167
      @tiitto167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@michaelglover2871 Fun fact: in Norwegian Bear is Bjørn. when you say Beorn it sounds exactly like Bjørn.

    • @johnt.inscrutable1545
      @johnt.inscrutable1545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@tiitto167 - Useless Fact: in Russian, bear is misha. Doesn’t sound a thing like bear or Bjørn. Lol.

  • @redblaze8700
    @redblaze8700 4 ปีที่แล้ว +296

    "Use the force, Harry!"
    - Gandalf

    • @di3486
      @di3486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Haha! Love it

    • @mikehunt3688
      @mikehunt3688 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      But if Harry’s able to deliver the infinity stones to mt. doom batman won’t need to stop Megatron, that means the sandman would have never have come back and Atlantis never would have sunken.

    • @zeyadalbadawi8774
      @zeyadalbadawi8774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@mikehunt3688 Neatly written

    • @jacenskywalker507
      @jacenskywalker507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      *@Red Blaze*
      *"Use the Force, Harry." - Gandalf*
      The Force should have an uppercased 'F' instead of a lowercased 'f'.

    • @raylo1635
      @raylo1635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Harry -- yer a wizard.
      Harry: I'm a what? 😂

  • @queentara2423
    @queentara2423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I didn’t have a grandfather, so growing up, Gandalf is what I wished for. And when Ian was cast as Gandalf, the picture was complete.

  • @bohdantashak3422
    @bohdantashak3422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the best videos that I have watched on Lotr history, characters, setting, etc. Voice narrator, developmental explanations, the vibe of the theme, and slide show was on point and felt very synchronized. Keep making it up!

  • @noscope.kdm1056
    @noscope.kdm1056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Man jrr tolkien is such a legend, Im a writer, and everytime I hear from him Im inspired, he is a legend. His books him, everything about him.

    • @rickstorm4198
      @rickstorm4198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The True legend is Amazon's Rings of POWah 🤣

  • @Longshanks1690
    @Longshanks1690 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Eru: It is now time for you to rejoin your new world and to serve its collective humanity. Live as one of them, Olorin. Discover where your strength and your power are needed, always hold in your heart the pride of your special heritage. They can be a great people, Olorin, they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. For this reason above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them you, my Maiar.
    Olorin: ha ha pipe weed smoke go ooooo.

    • @JoeQuake
      @JoeQuake 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know that speech! Superman's dad voiced by Marlon Brando.

    • @tylersoto7465
      @tylersoto7465 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoeQuake that was a good Superman movie

    • @tylersoto7465
      @tylersoto7465 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pipe weed and started pork lol 😋

    • @concept5631
      @concept5631 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eru: *tear slides down cheek* Beautiful.

  • @michaelgibson4067
    @michaelgibson4067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Hello my friends i absolutely love to hear of Gandalfs adventures they never get boring or tiresome to hear! They are always a treasure treat! Thank you! :)

  • @DavidWesley
    @DavidWesley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Congrats on 300k subs!

    • @MenoftheWest
      @MenoftheWest  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hey David, thank you so much, my friend! I’m still so glad we got to work together for that Sauron video! Congrats to the success of you and your channel, my friend! Happy holidays!

  • @TheComposingCook
    @TheComposingCook 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I couldn't sleep last night and the first place I thought to come visit was your page. I always find your videos so calming, relaxing and easy to listen to and watch. This video was amazing and it's good to get a historical insight into Gandalf and his complete journey. Great job MOTW. After watching this I slept like a baby. Thank you.

  • @jesuscoyt-munoz2753
    @jesuscoyt-munoz2753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing video yoystan! And I feel like Gandalf embodies the parts of us that should naturally feel afraid to do new things, but also empower us to face it head on and to not seek reward or recognition for deeds and the only reward is the fact of doing the right thing! A true hero played by an incredible actor!!

  • @joephillips4082
    @joephillips4082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Marvelous. One of your absolute best videos. The citations of his quotes and their wisdom listed below by fans and readers reinforces the critical importance of this amazing character.

  • @titustaylor3102
    @titustaylor3102 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video on one of my favorite characters.

  • @blakeminiard7051
    @blakeminiard7051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been watching your videos for two years now and I also want to give a shout-out to your biggest patrons. I've seen so many of these that I've remembered their names and as cheesy as it sounds you patrons are awesome and should be proud that you're keeping this content going!

  • @goodshepherdcat
    @goodshepherdcat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellently done, as we've all come to expect. Your research skills and gained knowledge of the lore is amazing. And I did learn one thing I wasn't aware of before, that Shadowfax also sailed to the West. That was a pleasant surprise. Thank you so much for all you do and for sharing it with us.

  • @samcorey6179
    @samcorey6179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    "What if?" situation that's been worming it's way through my head the last couple weeks: what happens if Gandalf doesn't fall with the Balrog and he survives Moria with the rest of the Fellowship? Does the fellowship still split up? Is Gandalf able to intervene before Boromir tries to take the ring, is he able to prevent Merry/Pippin from getting captured? How involved is Rohan without Gandalf there (or not powerful enough) to free Theoden from Saruman? Can Sauron be defeated if Gandalf is "only" Gandalf the Grey and never becomes Gandalf the White? Is he somehow able to become Gandalf the White Does the balrog presumably surviving the fall affect the repopulation of Moria later on? Did Gandalf *know* that he had to die fighting the Balrog in order for Sauron to be defeated?
    Just some fun things to think about, that single moment is so pivotal, the whip missing his leg changes the entire story!

  • @EMDrecs1
    @EMDrecs1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video as always- This channel really makes it easier for me to comprehend the Silmarillion, and can't wait to start the other books with the foreknowledge gained here- thanks for what you do!

  • @Nothingness00000-o
    @Nothingness00000-o 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Mithrandir is my fav name of this Wizard❤️.
    A Wizard is never late! He arrives precisely when he means too!!

    • @Parocha
      @Parocha 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mithrandir, Mithrandir! O, Pilgrim Grey!

  • @jakolisfinard6988
    @jakolisfinard6988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    This day is officially perfect, I just watched the new AoT episode and now a fresh Men of the West episode

    • @acrustykrab
      @acrustykrab 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What's aot?

    • @jakolisfinard6988
      @jakolisfinard6988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@acrustykrab attack on titan, it’s an anime

    • @superwinfieldgold
      @superwinfieldgold 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@acrustykrab don't worry you are not missing out on anything

    • @bluezauza
      @bluezauza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it is because he was arrogant and in his mind Gandalf was a weak as the Hobbits he loved so much. Saruman with all his powers could not see beyond himself, once again proving that he lacked wisdom, like do all those that believe themselves to be superior.

  • @SkyHighGuys
    @SkyHighGuys 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been into Sci fi lately but your videos keep drawing me back into the love of deep fantasy and the beauty of Lord of the Rings. Thank you, Mellon!

  • @autumnleaves240
    @autumnleaves240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another beautiful video... your choice of illustrations are top notch! Wonderful story telling.

  • @palantir135
    @palantir135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Keep ‘em coming. I learn new things every time.

  • @mariyakilgore7416
    @mariyakilgore7416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You sir’, are a gentleman, a scholar. You have the highest quality of LOTR videos out of all the others. Keep doing what you are doing.

  • @noahbathgate7133
    @noahbathgate7133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I looked forward to new videos of yours, even though I don’t end up watching all of them. You’re my favourite Tolkien Lore TH-camr

    • @MenoftheWest
      @MenoftheWest  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Noah, I appreciate that, my friend!

    • @noahbathgate7133
      @noahbathgate7133 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MenoftheWest You’re welcome my friend! 😊

  • @GraveyardOpera
    @GraveyardOpera 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yaaaass finally!! Our whole family loves your videos so much - the kids will be well prepared when they’re old enough to dive into the Silmarillion 🤍

  • @svprememe
    @svprememe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of your best videos ever! A really beautiful and inspiring story. And I really loved the artwork. Thank you so much.

  • @ethanmillward675
    @ethanmillward675 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Waited a long time for this and it didn’t disappoint. Also, why didn’t Saruman take Narya when he captured Gandalf?

    • @MenoftheWest
      @MenoftheWest  4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Thanks Ethan! That's a really great question, one I have not considered. I'm not sure to be honest! Maybe it was so well hidden that he did not have time to find it, as it did not appear before him on Gandalf's finger?

    • @TSZatoichi
      @TSZatoichi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@MenoftheWest - Don't think about it to hard, the obvious answer is rather unpleasant.

    • @aleksander8497
      @aleksander8497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Perhaps it could not be easily removed without struggle. Though Saruman was strong enough to capture Gandalf...
      Other option is Sauron wanted it and commanded it to be left with Gandalf.

    • @micamourani4204
      @micamourani4204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@aleksander8497 saruman and sauron had bad blood between them so i think it would be that the fire of hope was not yet to be extinguished.

    • @thedreadtyger
      @thedreadtyger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      "Such things must be done delicately... delicately!"
      - the Wicked Witch of the West

  • @tylerc5311
    @tylerc5311 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have no idea how much I look forward to these coming out. Thank you.

  • @elemirion
    @elemirion 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was wonderful, thank you!!! Gandalf is one of my most favorite characters, and having his history talked about was great. Thank you for all you do!!!

  • @goldiebelle
    @goldiebelle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was awesome! Totally laid down and enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you so much for this video!❣️🕊️

  • @cynthiachapin3044
    @cynthiachapin3044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the video! Gandalf is such an amazing character! ❤️

  • @tyroberts2261
    @tyroberts2261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations on 300,000 subscribers

  • @artificialavocado9652
    @artificialavocado9652 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your best work so far, friend. Gandalf is also one of my favorite characters in all of fiction.

  • @stretchyplatypus
    @stretchyplatypus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    actually have not been watching much tolkien lore videos lately... but i can NOT skip out on this one... gandalf is my favorite character

  • @augustjackallen3453
    @augustjackallen3453 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve been really excited for this

  • @iamnoone9041
    @iamnoone9041 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliantly done my friend! That was by far the best and most in depth look into Gandalf/Mithrandir I have seen to date! You got my subscription!

  • @zhshsG7
    @zhshsG7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My favorite part about Gandalf is where he crashes in a meteor completely lost and incompetent. Top stuff.

    • @oneanotherstudios
      @oneanotherstudios 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wait until he starts dating a hobbit!

    • @joshdyer3270
      @joshdyer3270 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thats not gandalf, thats goofdolf

  • @kreuzrittergottes9336
    @kreuzrittergottes9336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely love all the pictures you find!
    I believe LOTR applies to these dark days more than ever, and Gandalfs Council is highly applicable. Tolkien was a visionary.

  • @lsporter88
    @lsporter88 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous research and knowledge. A most excellent Character History. Great presentation.

  • @MarionBaggins
    @MarionBaggins 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Boy, oh Boy...Ladies and Gentlemen, Yoystan has done it...He has Created a Very Lengthy Video on the Best Wizard in Books!!!
    This was sooo Much on a *Times 100000000000%* Important Character in Middle Earth...Thank You, Mellon!!!
    Thanks for this Video Mellon, I wondered when you will do Gandalf and Why it was Late!!!
    Thanks, Mellon Again For Gandalf's History...Until a 300,000 Livestream...Man Mellon I need to get up an hour earlier for it...
    *Why did you do this to me as an Aussie...JK!!!* But again Worth It!!! But I will be not at UNI so that's Perfect...Until your Video to Celebrate 300K and the Livestream...Marion Baggins Out!!!

  • @The-Last-Prime
    @The-Last-Prime 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Easily one of Tolkien's best characters.
    Til all are one.

    • @lordmegatron4789
      @lordmegatron4789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      it's over, prime.

    • @The-Last-Prime
      @The-Last-Prime 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lordmegatron4789 NEVER!

    • @stefanlaskowski6660
      @stefanlaskowski6660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Gandalf is not only one of Tolkien's greatest characters, he's one of the greatest characters in all of literature.

  • @di3486
    @di3486 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorites of your videos ever!!! You, sir are a legend!

  • @tommyormerod068
    @tommyormerod068 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I remember in the Silmarillion it gives a brief rundown of The Hobbit and LOTR and says something along the lines of “most of these events were the result of the actions of a certain Wizard” so JRRT clearly considered him an integral part of the stories.

  • @rasmusslettemo7234
    @rasmusslettemo7234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favorite character!

  • @sternis1
    @sternis1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favourite quote from Gandalf is from his conversation with Frodo in Moria:
    “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
    "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
    As we are currently facing dark times, I feel this quote is very relevant. Some times dark times happen upon us, but we must all make the best of the situation. Stay safe everyone, wherever you are! And remember that the dark times will pass.

  • @Steveandstevegaming
    @Steveandstevegaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best channel on TH-cam thanks for your work

  • @jessz7178
    @jessz7178 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nicely done. Always appreciate your emphasis on friendships & good qualities.

  • @hobbitassassin1
    @hobbitassassin1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Gandalf - "YOOUUUU SHALL NOT PAAASSS!!"
    Balrog - (°___°)

  • @srimadhumithra2330
    @srimadhumithra2330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mae Govannen! Olorin aka Gandalf aka Mithrandir is one of my very favourite Maia and Wizard! His wisdom and wit is unmatched!
    Thank you, Yoystan.
    May the stars watch over you always!

  • @allicide166
    @allicide166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1:11 love how that picture still looks like Ian Mckellen. Seeing how it's his face people picture now even when reading the books.

  • @istari0
    @istari0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Gandalf is my favorite literary character of all.

  • @shanenolan8252
    @shanenolan8252 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks my friend , 24 min video gratefully received. Your almost there on subs well done

  • @Aloysius2113
    @Aloysius2113 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my favorite Gandalf quote is when he yells "you can't go over this bridge!". very poweful.

  • @plamen2530
    @plamen2530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely worth the wait! Love your videos!

  • @DiracComb.7585
    @DiracComb.7585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Saruman/Sauron: “Resurrection ability OP, pls nerf.”

    • @tomasstraka5244
      @tomasstraka5244 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      well Sauron himself was ressurected 2 times so :D cant complain

  • @michaelgrimesii6050
    @michaelgrimesii6050 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video! Gandalf is one of my favorite characters in all of fiction.

  • @swagromancer
    @swagromancer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Just wanted to say that it's about 6:30 am where I live, so this video was, in fact, not late, nor was it early. Time is relative.

    • @andrewg.carvill4596
      @andrewg.carvill4596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yoystan's videos do not arrive late, nor do they arrive early. They arrive precisely when they mean to !!!

    • @ssjdaley
      @ssjdaley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "Time is but a stubborn illusion."

  • @Melabor
    @Melabor 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant. Thank you for sharing this video, it filled me with good spirit.

  • @shanenolan8252
    @shanenolan8252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done great video , writing was very good hard subject to condense

  • @hyltmark3293
    @hyltmark3293 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really Love your videos recently Read tje books for the first Time and your videos have really helped to clearifly the cloudy parts.

  • @dougraney3127
    @dougraney3127 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work! Great art picks...

  • @kathleenhensley5951
    @kathleenhensley5951 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You brought tears to my eyes . I need to remember Gandalf in my own life.

  • @cubulous
    @cubulous 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so entirely beautiful. Thank you!

  • @SharonKofoed
    @SharonKofoed 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this fantastic look at the character of Gandalf!

  • @anniebiggs1217
    @anniebiggs1217 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gandalf has to be one of my favorite wizards out of the Istari and in Tolkien’s works great video as always! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @erikbender1967
    @erikbender1967 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My most favorite character from The Hobbit, and LOTR. Excellent video!

  • @regrettablemuffin9186
    @regrettablemuffin9186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Gandalf wasn’t the only wizard accomplishing his true purpose. Radagast was as well, albeit in a very different way

    • @Jellyyy.m
      @Jellyyy.m 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Indeed a good friend i think its good there is still a wizard in middle-earth
      He maybe didnt care much about the outside world but when it was really needed he would help everyone!

    • @tomasstraka5244
      @tomasstraka5244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      well he parted from his purpose, but in a different way.... he didnt really aid the free people of middle earth, rather nurtured and cared for nature and everything living there...

    • @MrKingYuji
      @MrKingYuji 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Radagast was to aid the Free People by helping tend to plants and animals. The problem is that Radagast cared more for nature than he did the people. So he technically failed too.

    • @eds1942
      @eds1942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He stayed true to the purpose that he was tasked with, but strayed from the purpose that the Istari were tasked with.

    • @gladtownghost
      @gladtownghost 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomasstraka5244 Yavanna chose him to go and said it was to look after the natural world, he may have been serving her by staying.

  • @keaganmarais8313
    @keaganmarais8313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great channel man! Loving your content, keep it up :)

  • @GarbagemanKA
    @GarbagemanKA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    hey, long time Fan i hope this will reach you, I would love to see a Video about the powers of the Nazgûl compared to the powers of the Istari. I hope you stay safe and healthy, wish you a merry christmas.

  • @sakellarioudimitris7439
    @sakellarioudimitris7439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Gandalf? Yes..... That is how they used to call me! Gandalf the Grey!"
    -Gandalf the White

  • @GroundbreakGames
    @GroundbreakGames 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful ending. Nice work my friend.

  • @AbhiDoesYoutube
    @AbhiDoesYoutube 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video dude!

  • @morgandavid6908
    @morgandavid6908 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode. Thank you so much for it.

  • @stephenglasse9756
    @stephenglasse9756 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought Olorin resembled a young Mckellen 😃. Excellent video 👍. Subtitles unintentionally hilarious at times eg Stuart Denethor 🤣

  • @warriorpoet458
    @warriorpoet458 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making this video

  • @donnatornay2537
    @donnatornay2537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This epic character history of Gandalf was so good I paused it and ran off to pop some corn and get an icy beverage. Yoyston you've made C-19 TOLLERABLE! KUDOS!

  • @thatautistrob
    @thatautistrob 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where can I find “A Sweet Feeling”? It is not on your music channel and that is a shame bc it’s by far the most beautiful music piece you’ve showcased on your channel. Also, damn good video. As always, keep it up!

  • @SlothinAintEasy
    @SlothinAintEasy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Does this lore video include gandalfs beard treatment regiment? I wanna know what beard oil this guy uses

    • @MenoftheWest
      @MenoftheWest  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Honestly same, I don't know how you grow it out that long and keep it clean! Must be a secret of the Maiar.

    • @tylersoto7465
      @tylersoto7465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably lard with all that salted pork they eat lol

  • @guardshack9606
    @guardshack9606 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A VIDEO ABOUT THE WIZARD STAFFS AND OTHER WEAPONS. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO.

  • @jonnnyg511
    @jonnnyg511 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel thank you!

  • @seano1177
    @seano1177 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big fan man. Keep em coming.

  • @jeffreygreen8668
    @jeffreygreen8668 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome stuff, mate; well done 😎😎😎

  • @sam7bam
    @sam7bam 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always; wonderful content.

  • @TheShuaness
    @TheShuaness 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing and so informative, thank you! Watching LOTR again this week so this really fills in gaps :)

  • @erdmax_
    @erdmax_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was an absolutely fantastic video :')

  • @johnpatricktan5545
    @johnpatricktan5545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice video mate

  • @nathan87dlkh
    @nathan87dlkh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love your video so much. End of the video always give moral of story

  • @XDVille
    @XDVille 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations for 300k subs, hope you hit a million some day :)

  • @zintosion
    @zintosion 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fun fact. Saruman occasionally sneaks off into the shire to smoke some weed too. 9:40.

    • @foundationsofsapphiresbysa151
      @foundationsofsapphiresbysa151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, he may not have snuck to the Shire (I don’t recall reading that though I could be mistaken), but we know he did have it shipped from the Shire to Orthanc