· Five wizards were sent to Middle-earth to serve as advisors
to oppose evil.
· A wizard's appearance resembles that
of an old man, although they age slowly and are actually physically vigorous.
· Wizards possess great powers of body and mind.
· They use staffs as a means to conduct their power and will.
· Each Wizard has his own color and grade. White being the highest
in their order and Grey the next level in power and wisdom.
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Wizards are forbidden to dominate those in Middle-earth and match Sauron's
power. However, Saruman disobeys this rule and joined forces with evil.