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After leaving a note for the hobbits with Butterbur and sending word to Aragorn that he is needed in Bree, Gandalf hastily makes his way south to Isenguard.  He does not receive a warm welcome from Sauruman - in fact, the leader of the White Council astounds Gandalf by revealing his true desire: to serve Sauron as his deputy after helping him conquer the known world.  He offers Gandalf a simple choice: join them, revealing the location of the Ring, or die.   
After leaving a note for the hobbits with Butterbur and sending word to Aragorn that he is needed in Bree, Gandalf hastily makes his way south to Isenguard.  He does not receive a warm welcome from Sauruman - in fact, the leader of the White Council astounds Gandalf by revealing his true desire: to serve Sauron as his deputy after helping him conquer the known world.  He offers Gandalf a simple choice: join them, revealing the location of the Ring, or die.   
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Gandalf considers his options - if he can escape to Rivendell and warn Elrond, perhaps a force can be mustered to oppose the Uruk-hai orcish warriors that Sauruman has bred.  He could also pretend to join Sauruman, revealing an incorrect location of the Ring so that the enemy is distracted until Gandalf works out his next move.
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Gandalf considers his options - if he can escape to Rivendell and warn Elrond, perhaps a force can be mustered to oppose the Uruk-hai orcish warriors that Sauruman has bred.  He could also pretend to join Sauruman, revealing an incorrect location of the Ring so that the enemy is distracted until Gandalf works out his next move.  Both of those options were too risky, he feared - if he managed to escape, who knows what terrible plan Sauruman would put in motion.  
== Decision ==
== Decision ==
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You are still on Tolkien's path.  What should Gandalf do?
You are still on Tolkien's path.  What should Gandalf do?
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* Gandalf trusts Butterbur and agrees with Radagst - he will [[LOTW/travel to Isengard|travel to Isengard]] to meet with Sauruman the White.  He sends word to Aragorn at Rivendell, hoping he will come to Bree in time to save the Hobbits from any danger.  He fears what will happen if the message does not reach Aragorn in time.
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* Gandolf cannot stay, and he cannot go - so Gandalf engages in [[LOTW/battle with Sauruman|battle with Sauruman]].
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* Gandalf is too worried about the hobbits to risk their harm - so he stays in BreeThe hobbits are extremely happy to see him there, as they have already had quite an adventure.
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* Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Gandalf, and starts operating as a double agentHe provides a false location for the ring - knowing that he is dooming the people near that area to horrible deaths.
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* Gandalf becomes suspicious of Sauruman, and travels to Rivendell in order to convince Elrond to attack Isengard.  Upon arrival, he sends Aragorn back to Bree to watch over the hobbits.
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* [[LOTW/Gandalf escapes|Gandalf escapes]], and must decide in which direction to flee.  
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Revision as of 08:00, 30 March 2014

After leaving a note for the hobbits with Butterbur and sending word to Aragorn that he is needed in Bree, Gandalf hastily makes his way south to Isenguard. He does not receive a warm welcome from Sauruman - in fact, the leader of the White Council astounds Gandalf by revealing his true desire: to serve Sauron as his deputy after helping him conquer the known world. He offers Gandalf a simple choice: join them, revealing the location of the Ring, or die.

Gandalf considers his options - if he can escape to Rivendell and warn Elrond, perhaps a force can be mustered to oppose the Uruk-hai orcish warriors that Sauruman has bred. He could also pretend to join Sauruman, revealing an incorrect location of the Ring so that the enemy is distracted until Gandalf works out his next move. Both of those options were too risky, he feared - if he managed to escape, who knows what terrible plan Sauruman would put in motion.

Decision

You are still on Tolkien's path. What should Gandalf do?

  • Gandalf agrees to join Suaruman and Gandalf, and starts operating as a double agent. He provides a false location for the ring - knowing that he is dooming the people near that area to horrible deaths.
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