>supposed to be one of the most powerful beings in all of middle earth>only power is a shining cane that is easily destroyed by a cool looking villainPlease explain this.
>>216038524>supposed to be one of the most powerful beings in all of middle earthhe is, he defeated a balrog, against lesser foes his power is limited >only power is a shining cane that is easily destroyed by a cool looking villainmovie invention, in the book Gandalf was the only one able to withstand the witch-king's power, and they were about to duel, but were interrupted by the Rohirrim arriving
In LOTR magic is actually magic. It's rare and it's dying, much like it is in our own world, which was rather the point