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Sage: /* Chief of the White Council */

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Chief of the White Council

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	===Chief of the White Council===		===Chief of the White Council===
	[[File:Angus McBride - Saruman.gif\|thumb\|[[Angus McBride]] - Saruman]]		[[File:Angus McBride - Saruman.gif\|thumb\|[[Angus McBride]] - Saruman]]
−	When [[Saruman]] returned from his travels into the east of [[Middle-earth]], he spent years in [[Minas Tirith]] examining its archives. It is possible that there he surmised that a [[palantír]] would still be located in [[Orthanc]].<ref>{{UT\|Palantiri}}</ref> He offered to make Isengard his home and to command the defences of the West. This was welcomed by King [[Fréaláf]] of [[Rohan]] and [[Ruling Steward\|Steward]] [[Beren (Steward of Gondor)\|Beren]] of [[Gondor]] alike. In {{TA\|2759}}, Saruman was given the ~~keys~~ of Orthanc in the ring of [[Isengard]] his abode, hoping that he would prove in important ally.<ref name="SV">{{S\|V}}</ref> There he became important in the defence of the free lands of the West. In Orthanc he came upon the [[Orthanc-stone]], one of the seven seeing stones, but kept it secret and hidden, particularly from the White Council. He would later betray the Council by concealing his use of it.	+	When [[Saruman]] returned from his travels into the east of [[Middle-earth]], he spent years in [[Minas Tirith]] examining its archives. It is possible that there he surmised that a [[palantír]] would still be located in [[Orthanc]].<ref>{{UT\|Palantiri}}</ref> He offered to make Isengard his home and to command the defences of the West. This was welcomed by King [[Fréaláf]] of [[Rohan]] and [[Ruling Steward\|Steward]] [[Beren (Steward of Gondor)\|Beren]] of [[Gondor]] alike. In {{TA\|2759}}, Saruman was given the [[Key of Orthanc]] in the ring of [[Isengard]] his abode, hoping that he would prove in important ally.<ref name="SV">{{S\|V}}</ref> There he became important in the defence of the free lands of the West. In Orthanc he came upon the [[Orthanc-stone]], one of the seven seeing stones, but kept it secret and hidden, particularly from the White Council. He would later betray the Council by concealing his use of it.

	In {{TA\|2851}}, the White Council met and Gandalf revealed that the evil presence in Dol Guldur was indeed Sauron and that he had returned, and urged an attack there. Saruman however believed that Sauron would be useful in his quest: allowing Sauron to build up his strength, the One Ring would reveal itself, and Saruman hoped to have sufficient strength to seize it first himself until that event. With this strategy in mind, Saruman overruled Gandalf. It soon became clear that Saruman desired to possess [[the One Ring]] himself.<ref name="AppTA">{{App\|TA}}</ref>		In {{TA\|2851}}, the White Council met and Gandalf revealed that the evil presence in Dol Guldur was indeed Sauron and that he had returned, and urged an attack there. Saruman however believed that Sauron would be useful in his quest: allowing Sauron to build up his strength, the One Ring would reveal itself, and Saruman hoped to have sufficient strength to seize it first himself until that event. With this strategy in mind, Saruman overruled Gandalf. It soon became clear that Saruman desired to possess [[the One Ring]] himself.<ref name="AppTA">{{App\|TA}}</ref>

Morgan at 16:18, 22 April 2013

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	\| image=[[Image:John Howe - Saruman.jpg\|250px]]		\| image=[[Image:John Howe - Saruman.jpg\|250px]]
	\| name=Saruman		\| name=Saruman
−	\| othernames=Curumo, Curunír, the White, Ring-maker, Of many colours, Sharkey	+	\| othernames=Curumo, Curunír, the White, Ring-maker, Of many colours, [[Sharkey]]
	\| coming=Unknown; sent to [[Middle-earth]] around {{TA\|1000}}		\| coming=Unknown; sent to [[Middle-earth]] around {{TA\|1000}}
	\| death={{TA\|3019}}		\| death={{TA\|3019}}
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	His [[Uruk-hai]] army displayed great discipline and fierce loyalty, in addition to the other improvements such as height, strength, endurance and resistance to sunlight. There also appears to have been middle stages between Men and the Uruk-hai, Men with varying degrees of Orkish appearance. These were reported by Pippin and Merry to have been part of Saruman's regular army, but were not Uruk-hai, since the hobbits would have recognized these from their earlier capture.		His [[Uruk-hai]] army displayed great discipline and fierce loyalty, in addition to the other improvements such as height, strength, endurance and resistance to sunlight. There also appears to have been middle stages between Men and the Uruk-hai, Men with varying degrees of Orkish appearance. These were reported by Pippin and Merry to have been part of Saruman's regular army, but were not Uruk-hai, since the hobbits would have recognized these from their earlier capture.

−	Saruman's servants called him "Sharkey" both in Isengard and later in the Shire~~. This was probably an adaptation of the [[Black Speech]] word ''sharku'' which meant "old man". Saruman was not aware of this meaning (which is remarkable, since Gandalf knew this language)~~.	+	Saruman's servants called him "[[Sharkey]]" both in Isengard and later in the Shire.

	===Ents/Trees===		===Ents/Trees===

Morgan: Corrected back to "Dunlendings" + removed some speculation

2013-04-22T15:52:14Z

Corrected back to "Dunlendings" + removed some speculation

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	Saruman probably drew his original strength of Orcs from tribes in the [[Misty Mountains]], and perhaps from Moria Orcs. He made use of [[Wargs\|Warg]]-mounted Orcs.		Saruman probably drew his original strength of Orcs from tribes in the [[Misty Mountains]], and perhaps from Moria Orcs. He made use of [[Wargs\|Warg]]-mounted Orcs.

−	He also bred Orcs in Isengard, eventually creating crossbreeds of Orcs and Men (probably [[~~Dunland\|Dunlandings~~]]). This programme apparently also involved feeding these Orcs Man-flesh.	+	He also bred Orcs in Isengard, eventually creating crossbreeds of Orcs and Men (probably [[Dunlendings]]). This programme apparently also involved feeding these Orcs Man-flesh.

	His [[Uruk-hai]] army displayed great discipline and fierce loyalty, in addition to the other improvements such as height, strength, endurance and resistance to sunlight. There also appears to have been middle stages between Men and the Uruk-hai, Men with varying degrees of Orkish appearance. These were reported by Pippin and Merry to have been part of Saruman's regular army, but were not Uruk-hai, since the hobbits would have recognized these from their earlier capture.		His [[Uruk-hai]] army displayed great discipline and fierce loyalty, in addition to the other improvements such as height, strength, endurance and resistance to sunlight. There also appears to have been middle stages between Men and the Uruk-hai, Men with varying degrees of Orkish appearance. These were reported by Pippin and Merry to have been part of Saruman's regular army, but were not Uruk-hai, since the hobbits would have recognized these from their earlier capture.

−	Saruman's servants called him "Sharkey" both in Isengard and later in ~~The~~ Shire. This was probably an adaptation of the [[Black Speech]] word ''sharku'' which meant "old man". Saruman was not aware of this meaning (which is remarkable, since Gandalf knew this language). Perhaps he took it as a distortion of his own name by the Orcs. This also indicates that the Orcs may not have taken their leader as seriously as would be surmised (similar to how the Mordor Orcs overheard by Sam and Frodo tended to disrespect their authorities).	+	Saruman's servants called him "Sharkey" both in Isengard and later in the Shire. This was probably an adaptation of the [[Black Speech]] word ''sharku'' which meant "old man". Saruman was not aware of this meaning (which is remarkable, since Gandalf knew this language).

	===Ents/Trees===		===Ents/Trees===

Kurtis: /* Orcs */ Revising

2013-04-22T06:45:49Z

Orcs: Revising

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	Saruman probably drew his original strength of Orcs from tribes in the [[Misty Mountains]], and perhaps from Moria Orcs. He made use of [[Wargs\|Warg]]-mounted Orcs.		Saruman probably drew his original strength of Orcs from tribes in the [[Misty Mountains]], and perhaps from Moria Orcs. He made use of [[Wargs\|Warg]]-mounted Orcs.

−	He also bred Orcs in Isengard, eventually creating crossbreeds of Orcs and Men (probably [[Dunland\|~~Dunlendings~~]]). This programme apparently also involved feeding these Orcs Man-flesh.	+	He also bred Orcs in Isengard, eventually creating crossbreeds of Orcs and Men (probably [[Dunland\|Dunlandings]]). This programme apparently also involved feeding these Orcs Man-flesh.

	His [[Uruk-hai]] army displayed great discipline and fierce loyalty, in addition to the other improvements such as height, strength, endurance and resistance to sunlight. There also appears to have been middle stages between Men and the Uruk-hai, Men with varying degrees of Orkish appearance. These were reported by Pippin and Merry to have been part of Saruman's regular army, but were not Uruk-hai, since the hobbits would have recognized these from their earlier capture.		His [[Uruk-hai]] army displayed great discipline and fierce loyalty, in addition to the other improvements such as height, strength, endurance and resistance to sunlight. There also appears to have been middle stages between Men and the Uruk-hai, Men with varying degrees of Orkish appearance. These were reported by Pippin and Merry to have been part of Saruman's regular army, but were not Uruk-hai, since the hobbits would have recognized these from their earlier capture.

−	Saruman's servants called him "Sharkey" both in Isengard and later in The Shire. This was probably an adaptation of the [[Black Speech]] word ''sharku'' which meant "old man". Saruman was not aware of this meaning (which is remarkable, since Gandalf knew this language). Perhaps he took it as a distortion of his own name by the Orcs. This indicates that the Orcs ~~took~~ their leader ~~less~~ seriously ~~than they might have given him the impression of~~ (similar to how the Mordor Orcs overheard by Sam and Frodo tended to disrespect their authorities).	+	Saruman's servants called him "Sharkey" both in Isengard and later in The Shire. This was probably an adaptation of the [[Black Speech]] word ''sharku'' which meant "old man". Saruman was not aware of this meaning (which is remarkable, since Gandalf knew this language). Perhaps he took it as a distortion of his own name by the Orcs. This also indicates that the Orcs may not have taken their leader as seriously as would be surmised (similar to how the Mordor Orcs overheard by Sam and Frodo tended to disrespect their authorities).

	===Ents/Trees===		===Ents/Trees===

Kurtis: /* Men */ A few minor fixes

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Men: A few minor fixes

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	Saruman "went mostly among men". He always sought power, and it lay in the hands of the kingdoms of Men.		Saruman "went mostly among men". He always sought power, and it lay in the hands of the kingdoms of Men.

−	No records speak of his earliest journeys into the east; after his return he became a servant of [[Gondor]], receiving the keys to Orthanc from Beren as its warden. When Gondor weakened, he claimed Orthanc for his own, without any formal declaration (or objection from Gondor), remained nominally an ally of Gondor and of Rohan.	+	No records speak of his earliest journeys into the east; after his return he became a servant of [[Gondor]], receiving the keys to Orthanc from Beren as its warden. When Gondor weakened, he claimed Orthanc for his own without any formal declaration (or objection from Gondor), yet remained nominally an ally of Gondor and of Rohan.

	When he turned to treachery, Saruman employed men mainly from [[Dunland]], and agents from other lands, turning old grudges into fuel for new hatred. The Dunlendings were enticed with the old stories that they had once lived in [[Calenardhon]] before the ''Strawheads''. The Dunlendings became his soldiers and it also seems probable that he used some of them to create [[Half-Orcs]].		When he turned to treachery, Saruman employed men mainly from [[Dunland]], and agents from other lands, turning old grudges into fuel for new hatred. The Dunlendings were enticed with the old stories that they had once lived in [[Calenardhon]] before the ''Strawheads''. The Dunlendings became his soldiers and it also seems probable that he used some of them to create [[Half-Orcs]].

Sage: /* Chief of the White Council */

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Chief of the White Council

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	He soon found that Sauron had more knowledge of the possible location of the One Ring than he expected, and in {{TA\|2941}} he finally consented to an attack against Sauron at Dol Guldur at which point Sauron retreated to [[Mordor]].		He soon found that Sauron had more knowledge of the possible location of the One Ring than he expected, and in {{TA\|2941}} he finally consented to an attack against Sauron at Dol Guldur at which point Sauron retreated to [[Mordor]].
	[[File:Angus McBride - Dol Guldur.jpg\|thumb\|left\|The White Council attacks Dol Guldur in 2941]]		[[File:Angus McBride - Dol Guldur.jpg\|thumb\|left\|The White Council attacks Dol Guldur in 2941]]
−	In {{TA\|2953}}, ~~following~~ the ~~last~~ meeting, Saruman took Isengard for his own and fortified it.<ref name="AppTA"/> As Lord of Isengard, Saruman began to bring trouble to Rohan by aiding its enemies.<ref name="AppMark">{{App\|Mark}}</ref> Saruman's corruption was complete when, in ''circa'' {{TA\|3000}}, he used the [[Orthanc-stone\|palantír of Orthanc]] and was enticed by [[Sauron]].<ref name="AppTA"/>	+	In {{TA\|2953}}, the [[Wise]] gathered once more to debate about the [[Rings of Power]]. Saruman quieted the Council claiming to have the knowledge that the One Ring was lost forever in the [[Belegaer]]. Following their final meeting, Saruman took Isengard for his own and fortified it. Saruman, jealous and afraid of Gandalf, set spies to watch all his movements; thus he discovered the existence of the [[Shire]] and noted Gandalf's interest in it, and started sending agents in [[Bree]] and the [[Southfarthing]].<ref name="AppTA"/> As Lord of Isengard, Saruman began to bring trouble to Rohan by aiding its enemies.<ref name="AppMark">{{App\|Mark}}</ref> Saruman's corruption was complete when, in ''circa'' {{TA\|3000}}, he used the [[Orthanc-stone\|palantír of Orthanc]] and was enticed by [[Sauron]].<ref name="AppTA"/>

	Either at this time or shortly before Saruman's studies of ring-lore paid off, and he seems to have emulated part of the skill of the [[Noldor]] of [[Eregion]] and created his own Ring. He probably used this to enhance his skills, and became an even greater enchanter with the power of his voice. It however seems unlikely that his Ring was as powerful as one of the Three Rings of the Elves, let alone the One Ring.		Either at this time or shortly before Saruman's studies of ring-lore paid off, and he seems to have emulated part of the skill of the [[Noldor]] of [[Eregion]] and created his own Ring. He probably used this to enhance his skills, and became an even greater enchanter with the power of his voice. It however seems unlikely that his Ring was as powerful as one of the Three Rings of the Elves, let alone the One Ring.

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Valar/Maiar/Wizards

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	Saruman was supposedly eager to go to Middle-earth, against Manwë's counsel. After his 'death' he was apparently barred from returning to Valinor, and therefore was denied reincarnation and condemned to waft away and disappear like so much smoke. Sauron, in origin a Maia of Aulë like Saruman, amazed and frightened him. During the height of his arrogance Saruman thought to supplant Sauron as the Dark Lord, but in the end he found himself meddling with a spirit of far greater power than himself.		Saruman was supposedly eager to go to Middle-earth, against Manwë's counsel. After his 'death' he was apparently barred from returning to Valinor, and therefore was denied reincarnation and condemned to waft away and disappear like so much smoke. Sauron, in origin a Maia of Aulë like Saruman, amazed and frightened him. During the height of his arrogance Saruman thought to supplant Sauron as the Dark Lord, but in the end he found himself meddling with a spirit of far greater power than himself.

−	Saruman grudgingly brought with him Radagast as a companion from Valinor, at the request of [[Yavanna]], yet still managed to arrive alone, and first. Shortly after, he went into the East with the two [[Blue Wizards]], and later returned alone. There may have wrought many great works to diminish the influence of the Enemy.	+	Saruman grudgingly brought with him Radagast as a companion from Valinor, at the request of [[Yavanna]], yet still managed to arrive alone, and first. Shortly after, he went into the East with the two [[Blue Wizards]], and later returned alone. There he may have wrought many great works to diminish the influence of the Enemy.

	Radagast, even though Saruman scorned him, served Saruman very usefully (and wholly unintentionally, as he admitted "he had just the wit to play the part I set him"—that of persuading Gandalf to come to Isengard). Radagast also sent birds to Saruman and Gandalf to report the different happenings in Middle-earth.		Radagast, even though Saruman scorned him, served Saruman very usefully (and wholly unintentionally, as he admitted "he had just the wit to play the part I set him"—that of persuading Gandalf to come to Isengard). Radagast also sent birds to Saruman and Gandalf to report the different happenings in Middle-earth.

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Chief of the White Council

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	When [[Saruman]] returned from his travels into the east of [[Middle-earth]], he spent years in [[Minas Tirith]] examining its archives. It is possible that there he surmised that a [[palantír]] would still be located in [[Orthanc]].<ref>{{UT\|Palantiri}}</ref> He offered to make Isengard his home and to command the defences of the West. This was welcomed by King [[Fréaláf]] of [[Rohan]] and [[Ruling Steward\|Steward]] [[Beren (Steward of Gondor)\|Beren]] of [[Gondor]] alike. In {{TA\|2759}}, Saruman was given the keys of Orthanc in the ring of [[Isengard]] his abode, hoping that he would prove in important ally.<ref name="SV">{{S\|V}}</ref> There he became important in the defence of the free lands of the West. In Orthanc he came upon the [[Orthanc-stone]], one of the seven seeing stones, but kept it secret and hidden, particularly from the White Council. He would later betray the Council by concealing his use of it.		When [[Saruman]] returned from his travels into the east of [[Middle-earth]], he spent years in [[Minas Tirith]] examining its archives. It is possible that there he surmised that a [[palantír]] would still be located in [[Orthanc]].<ref>{{UT\|Palantiri}}</ref> He offered to make Isengard his home and to command the defences of the West. This was welcomed by King [[Fréaláf]] of [[Rohan]] and [[Ruling Steward\|Steward]] [[Beren (Steward of Gondor)\|Beren]] of [[Gondor]] alike. In {{TA\|2759}}, Saruman was given the keys of Orthanc in the ring of [[Isengard]] his abode, hoping that he would prove in important ally.<ref name="SV">{{S\|V}}</ref> There he became important in the defence of the free lands of the West. In Orthanc he came upon the [[Orthanc-stone]], one of the seven seeing stones, but kept it secret and hidden, particularly from the White Council. He would later betray the Council by concealing his use of it.

−	In {{TA\|2851}}, the White Council met and Gandalf revealed that the evil presence in Dol Guldur was indeed Sauron and that he had returned, and urged an attack there. Saruman however believed that Sauron would be useful in his quest: allowing Sauron to build up his strength, the One Ring would reveal itself, and Saruman hoped to have sufficient strength to seize it first himself until ~~tthat~~ event. With this strategy in mind, Saruman overruled Gandalf. It soon became clear that Saruman desired to possess [[the One Ring]] himself.<ref name="AppTA">{{App\|TA}}</ref>	+	In {{TA\|2851}}, the White Council met and Gandalf revealed that the evil presence in Dol Guldur was indeed Sauron and that he had returned, and urged an attack there. Saruman however believed that Sauron would be useful in his quest: allowing Sauron to build up his strength, the One Ring would reveal itself, and Saruman hoped to have sufficient strength to seize it first himself until that event. With this strategy in mind, Saruman overruled Gandalf. It soon became clear that Saruman desired to possess [[the One Ring]] himself.<ref name="AppTA">{{App\|TA}}</ref>

	He soon found that Sauron had more knowledge of the possible location of the One Ring than he expected, and in {{TA\|2941}} he finally consented to an attack against Sauron at Dol Guldur at which point Sauron retreated to [[Mordor]].		He soon found that Sauron had more knowledge of the possible location of the One Ring than he expected, and in {{TA\|2941}} he finally consented to an attack against Sauron at Dol Guldur at which point Sauron retreated to [[Mordor]].

Sage: /* Chief of the White Council */

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Chief of the White Council

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	When [[Saruman]] returned from his travels into the east of [[Middle-earth]], he spent years in [[Minas Tirith]] examining its archives. It is possible that there he surmised that a [[palantír]] would still be located in [[Orthanc]].<ref>{{UT\|Palantiri}}</ref> He offered to make Isengard his home and to command the defences of the West. This was welcomed by King [[Fréaláf]] of [[Rohan]] and [[Ruling Steward\|Steward]] [[Beren (Steward of Gondor)\|Beren]] of [[Gondor]] alike. In {{TA\|2759}}, Saruman was given the keys of Orthanc in the ring of [[Isengard]] his abode, hoping that he would prove in important ally.<ref name="SV">{{S\|V}}</ref> There he became important in the defence of the free lands of the West. In Orthanc he came upon the [[Orthanc-stone]], one of the seven seeing stones, but kept it secret and hidden, particularly from the White Council. He would later betray the Council by concealing his use of it.		When [[Saruman]] returned from his travels into the east of [[Middle-earth]], he spent years in [[Minas Tirith]] examining its archives. It is possible that there he surmised that a [[palantír]] would still be located in [[Orthanc]].<ref>{{UT\|Palantiri}}</ref> He offered to make Isengard his home and to command the defences of the West. This was welcomed by King [[Fréaláf]] of [[Rohan]] and [[Ruling Steward\|Steward]] [[Beren (Steward of Gondor)\|Beren]] of [[Gondor]] alike. In {{TA\|2759}}, Saruman was given the keys of Orthanc in the ring of [[Isengard]] his abode, hoping that he would prove in important ally.<ref name="SV">{{S\|V}}</ref> There he became important in the defence of the free lands of the West. In Orthanc he came upon the [[Orthanc-stone]], one of the seven seeing stones, but kept it secret and hidden, particularly from the White Council. He would later betray the Council by concealing his use of it.

−	In {{TA\|~~2850~~}} ~~Gandalf entered [[Dol Guldur]]~~ and ~~confirmed~~ that the evil presence in Dol Guldur was indeed Sauron and that he had returned. ~~In {{TA\|2851}}~~, the ~~White Council met~~ and Saruman overruled Gandalf ~~when he urged an attack on Dol Guldur~~. It soon became clear that Saruman desired to possess [[the One Ring]] himself.<ref name="AppTA">{{App\|TA}}</ref> Saruman's real strategy behind forestalling the Council's attempt at Dol Guldur focused on permitting Sauron to continue building up his strength, so that the One Ring would reveal itself. At that point Saruman hoped to have sufficient strength to seize it first himself. He soon found that Sauron had more knowledge of the possible location of the One Ring than he expected, and in {{TA\|2941}} he finally consented to an attack against Sauron at Dol Guldur (at which point Sauron ~~retreats~~ to [[Mordor]] ~~and the [[Battle of Five Armies]] takes place)~~.	+	In {{TA\|2851}}, the White Council met and Gandalf revealed that the evil presence in Dol Guldur was indeed Sauron and that he had returned, and urged an attack there. Saruman however believed that Sauron would be useful in his quest: allowing Sauron to build up his strength, the One Ring would reveal itself, and Saruman hoped to have sufficient strength to seize it first himself until tthat event. With this strategy in mind, Saruman overruled Gandalf. It soon became clear that Saruman desired to possess [[the One Ring]] himself.<ref name="AppTA">{{App\|TA}}</ref>
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		+	He soon found that Sauron had more knowledge of the possible location of the One Ring than he expected, and in {{TA\|2941}} he finally consented to an attack against Sauron at Dol Guldur at which point Sauron retreated to [[Mordor]].
	[[File:Angus McBride - Dol Guldur.jpg\|thumb\|left\|The White Council attacks Dol Guldur in 2941]]		[[File:Angus McBride - Dol Guldur.jpg\|thumb\|left\|The White Council attacks Dol Guldur in 2941]]
	In {{TA\|2953}}, following the last meeting, Saruman took Isengard for his own and fortified it.<ref name="AppTA"/> As Lord of Isengard, Saruman began to bring trouble to Rohan by aiding its enemies.<ref name="AppMark">{{App\|Mark}}</ref> Saruman's corruption was complete when, in ''circa'' {{TA\|3000}}, he used the [[Orthanc-stone\|palantír of Orthanc]] and was enticed by [[Sauron]].<ref name="AppTA"/>		In {{TA\|2953}}, following the last meeting, Saruman took Isengard for his own and fortified it.<ref name="AppTA"/> As Lord of Isengard, Saruman began to bring trouble to Rohan by aiding its enemies.<ref name="AppMark">{{App\|Mark}}</ref> Saruman's corruption was complete when, in ''circa'' {{TA\|3000}}, he used the [[Orthanc-stone\|palantír of Orthanc]] and was enticed by [[Sauron]].<ref name="AppTA"/>
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	Either at this time or shortly before Saruman's studies of ring-lore paid off, and he seems to have emulated part of the skill of the [[Noldor]] of [[Eregion]] and created his own Ring. He probably used this to enhance his skills, and became an even greater enchanter with the power of his voice. It however seems unlikely that his Ring was as powerful as one of the Three Rings of the Elves, let alone the One Ring.		Either at this time or shortly before Saruman's studies of ring-lore paid off, and he seems to have emulated part of the skill of the [[Noldor]] of [[Eregion]] and created his own Ring. He probably used this to enhance his skills, and became an even greater enchanter with the power of his voice. It however seems unlikely that his Ring was as powerful as one of the Three Rings of the Elves, let alone the One Ring.

−	Sauron ~~abandoned Dol Guldur, arose again, and took up his reign in [[Mordor]], declaring~~ himself openly. In Mordor, he established contact with Saruman through the ~~palantír captured from~~ [[~~Minas~~ Ithil]] ~~(later~~ [[Minas ~~Morgul~~]]). Through his jealousy towards Gandalf and his ever-growing pride and arrogance, and through the use of the palantír, wrestling in thought with the Enemy, Saruman became a servant of Sauron's will (although unintentionally, as his hopes were to gain the One Ring for himself).	+	Sauron declared himself openly. In Mordor, he established contact with Saruman through the [[Ithil-stone]] his minions had captured from [[Minas Ithil]]. Through his jealousy towards Gandalf and his ever-growing pride and arrogance, and through the use of the palantír, wrestling in thought with the Enemy, Saruman became a servant of Sauron's will (although unintentionally, as his hopes were to gain the One Ring for himself).

	===War of the Ring===		===War of the Ring===

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Chief of the White Council

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	When [[Saruman]] returned from his travels into the east of [[Middle-earth]], he spent years in [[Minas Tirith]] examining its archives. It is possible that there he surmised that a [[palantír]] would still be located in [[Orthanc]].<ref>{{UT\|Palantiri}}</ref> He offered to make Isengard his home and to command the defences of the West. This was welcomed by King [[Fréaláf]] of [[Rohan]] and [[Ruling Steward\|Steward]] [[Beren (Steward of Gondor)\|Beren]] of [[Gondor]] alike. In {{TA\|2759}}, Saruman was given the keys of Orthanc in the ring of [[Isengard]] his abode, hoping that he would prove in important ally.<ref name="SV">{{S\|V}}</ref> There he became important in the defence of the free lands of the West. In Orthanc he came upon the [[Orthanc-stone]], one of the seven seeing stones, but kept it secret and hidden, particularly from the White Council. He would later betray the Council by concealing his use of it.		When [[Saruman]] returned from his travels into the east of [[Middle-earth]], he spent years in [[Minas Tirith]] examining its archives. It is possible that there he surmised that a [[palantír]] would still be located in [[Orthanc]].<ref>{{UT\|Palantiri}}</ref> He offered to make Isengard his home and to command the defences of the West. This was welcomed by King [[Fréaláf]] of [[Rohan]] and [[Ruling Steward\|Steward]] [[Beren (Steward of Gondor)\|Beren]] of [[Gondor]] alike. In {{TA\|2759}}, Saruman was given the keys of Orthanc in the ring of [[Isengard]] his abode, hoping that he would prove in important ally.<ref name="SV">{{S\|V}}</ref> There he became important in the defence of the free lands of the West. In Orthanc he came upon the [[Orthanc-stone]], one of the seven seeing stones, but kept it secret and hidden, particularly from the White Council. He would later betray the Council by concealing his use of it.

−	In {{TA\|2850}} Gandalf entered [[Dol Guldur]] and confirmed that the evil presence in Dol Guldur was indeed Sauron and that he had returned. In {{TA\|2851}}, the White Council met and Saruman overruled Gandalf when he urged an attack on Dol Guldur. It soon became clear that ~~Saurman~~ desired to possess [[the One Ring]] himself.<ref name="AppTA">{{App\|TA}}</ref> Saruman's real strategy behind forestalling the Council's attempt at Dol Guldur focused on permitting Sauron to continue building up his strength, so that the One Ring would reveal itself. At that point Saruman hoped to have sufficient strength to seize it first himself. He soon found that Sauron had more knowledge of the possible location of the One Ring than he expected, and in {{TA\|2941}} he finally consented to an attack against Sauron at Dol Guldur (at which point Sauron retreats to [[Mordor]] and the [[Battle of Five Armies]] takes place).	+	In {{TA\|2850}} Gandalf entered [[Dol Guldur]] and confirmed that the evil presence in Dol Guldur was indeed Sauron and that he had returned. In {{TA\|2851}}, the White Council met and Saruman overruled Gandalf when he urged an attack on Dol Guldur. It soon became clear that Saruman desired to possess [[the One Ring]] himself.<ref name="AppTA">{{App\|TA}}</ref> Saruman's real strategy behind forestalling the Council's attempt at Dol Guldur focused on permitting Sauron to continue building up his strength, so that the One Ring would reveal itself. At that point Saruman hoped to have sufficient strength to seize it first himself. He soon found that Sauron had more knowledge of the possible location of the One Ring than he expected, and in {{TA\|2941}} he finally consented to an attack against Sauron at Dol Guldur (at which point Sauron retreats to [[Mordor]] and the [[Battle of Five Armies]] takes place).
	[[File:Angus McBride - Dol Guldur.jpg\|thumb\|left\|The White Council attacks Dol Guldur in 2941]]		[[File:Angus McBride - Dol Guldur.jpg\|thumb\|left\|The White Council attacks Dol Guldur in 2941]]
	In {{TA\|2953}}, following the last meeting, Saruman took Isengard for his own and fortified it.<ref name="AppTA"/> As Lord of Isengard, Saruman began to bring trouble to Rohan by aiding its enemies.<ref name="AppMark">{{App\|Mark}}</ref> Saruman's corruption was complete when, in ''circa'' {{TA\|3000}}, he used the [[Orthanc-stone\|palantír of Orthanc]] and was enticed by [[Sauron]].<ref name="AppTA"/>		In {{TA\|2953}}, following the last meeting, Saruman took Isengard for his own and fortified it.<ref name="AppTA"/> As Lord of Isengard, Saruman began to bring trouble to Rohan by aiding its enemies.<ref name="AppMark">{{App\|Mark}}</ref> Saruman's corruption was complete when, in ''circa'' {{TA\|3000}}, he used the [[Orthanc-stone\|palantír of Orthanc]] and was enticed by [[Sauron]].<ref name="AppTA"/>

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	When [[Saruman]] returned from his travels into the east of [[Middle-earth]], he spent years in [[Minas Tirith]] examining its archives. It is possible that there he surmised that a [[palantír]] would still be located in [[Orthanc]].<ref>{{UT\|Palantiri}}</ref> He offered to make Isengard his home and to command the defences of the West. This was welcomed by King [[Fréaláf]] of [[Rohan]] and [[Ruling Steward\|Steward]] [[Beren (Steward of Gondor)\|Beren]] of [[Gondor]] alike. In {{TA\|2759}}, Saruman was given the keys of Orthanc in the ring of [[Isengard]] his abode, hoping that he would prove in important ally.<ref name="SV">{{S\|V}}</ref> There he became important in the defence of the free lands of the West. In Orthanc he came upon the [[Orthanc-stone]], one of the seven seeing stones, but kept it secret and hidden, particularly from the White Council. He would later betray the Council by concealing his use of it.		When [[Saruman]] returned from his travels into the east of [[Middle-earth]], he spent years in [[Minas Tirith]] examining its archives. It is possible that there he surmised that a [[palantír]] would still be located in [[Orthanc]].<ref>{{UT\|Palantiri}}</ref> He offered to make Isengard his home and to command the defences of the West. This was welcomed by King [[Fréaláf]] of [[Rohan]] and [[Ruling Steward\|Steward]] [[Beren (Steward of Gondor)\|Beren]] of [[Gondor]] alike. In {{TA\|2759}}, Saruman was given the keys of Orthanc in the ring of [[Isengard]] his abode, hoping that he would prove in important ally.<ref name="SV">{{S\|V}}</ref> There he became important in the defence of the free lands of the West. In Orthanc he came upon the [[Orthanc-stone]], one of the seven seeing stones, but kept it secret and hidden, particularly from the White Council. He would later betray the Council by concealing his use of it.

−	In {{TA\|2851}}, the White Council met and Gandalf revealed that the evil presence in Dol Guldur was indeed Sauron and that he had returned, and urged an attack there. Saruman however believed that Sauron would be useful in his quest: allowing Sauron to build up his strength, the One Ring would reveal itself, and Saruman hoped to have sufficient strength to seize it first himself until ~~tthat~~ event. With this strategy in mind, Saruman overruled Gandalf. It soon became clear that Saruman desired to possess [[the One Ring]] himself.<ref name="AppTA">{{App\|TA}}</ref>	+	In {{TA\|2851}}, the White Council met and Gandalf revealed that the evil presence in Dol Guldur was indeed Sauron and that he had returned, and urged an attack there. Saruman however believed that Sauron would be useful in his quest: allowing Sauron to build up his strength, the One Ring would reveal itself, and Saruman hoped to have sufficient strength to seize it first himself until that event. With this strategy in mind, Saruman overruled Gandalf. It soon became clear that Saruman desired to possess [[the One Ring]] himself.<ref name="AppTA">{{App\|TA}}</ref>

	He soon found that Sauron had more knowledge of the possible location of the One Ring than he expected, and in {{TA\|2941}} he finally consented to an attack against Sauron at Dol Guldur at which point Sauron retreated to [[Mordor]].		He soon found that Sauron had more knowledge of the possible location of the One Ring than he expected, and in {{TA\|2941}} he finally consented to an attack against Sauron at Dol Guldur at which point Sauron retreated to [[Mordor]].

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	When [[Saruman]] returned from his travels into the east of [[Middle-earth]], he spent years in [[Minas Tirith]] examining its archives. It is possible that there he surmised that a [[palantír]] would still be located in [[Orthanc]].<ref>{{UT\|Palantiri}}</ref> He offered to make Isengard his home and to command the defences of the West. This was welcomed by King [[Fréaláf]] of [[Rohan]] and [[Ruling Steward\|Steward]] [[Beren (Steward of Gondor)\|Beren]] of [[Gondor]] alike. In {{TA\|2759}}, Saruman was given the keys of Orthanc in the ring of [[Isengard]] his abode, hoping that he would prove in important ally.<ref name="SV">{{S\|V}}</ref> There he became important in the defence of the free lands of the West. In Orthanc he came upon the [[Orthanc-stone]], one of the seven seeing stones, but kept it secret and hidden, particularly from the White Council. He would later betray the Council by concealing his use of it.		When [[Saruman]] returned from his travels into the east of [[Middle-earth]], he spent years in [[Minas Tirith]] examining its archives. It is possible that there he surmised that a [[palantír]] would still be located in [[Orthanc]].<ref>{{UT\|Palantiri}}</ref> He offered to make Isengard his home and to command the defences of the West. This was welcomed by King [[Fréaláf]] of [[Rohan]] and [[Ruling Steward\|Steward]] [[Beren (Steward of Gondor)\|Beren]] of [[Gondor]] alike. In {{TA\|2759}}, Saruman was given the keys of Orthanc in the ring of [[Isengard]] his abode, hoping that he would prove in important ally.<ref name="SV">{{S\|V}}</ref> There he became important in the defence of the free lands of the West. In Orthanc he came upon the [[Orthanc-stone]], one of the seven seeing stones, but kept it secret and hidden, particularly from the White Council. He would later betray the Council by concealing his use of it.

−	In {{TA\|2850}} Gandalf entered [[Dol Guldur]] and confirmed that the evil presence in Dol Guldur was indeed Sauron and that he had returned. In {{TA\|2851}}, the White Council met and Saruman overruled Gandalf when he urged an attack on Dol Guldur. It soon became clear that ~~Saurman~~ desired to possess [[the One Ring]] himself.<ref name="AppTA">{{App\|TA}}</ref> Saruman's real strategy behind forestalling the Council's attempt at Dol Guldur focused on permitting Sauron to continue building up his strength, so that the One Ring would reveal itself. At that point Saruman hoped to have sufficient strength to seize it first himself. He soon found that Sauron had more knowledge of the possible location of the One Ring than he expected, and in {{TA\|2941}} he finally consented to an attack against Sauron at Dol Guldur (at which point Sauron retreats to [[Mordor]] and the [[Battle of Five Armies]] takes place).	+	In {{TA\|2850}} Gandalf entered [[Dol Guldur]] and confirmed that the evil presence in Dol Guldur was indeed Sauron and that he had returned. In {{TA\|2851}}, the White Council met and Saruman overruled Gandalf when he urged an attack on Dol Guldur. It soon became clear that Saruman desired to possess [[the One Ring]] himself.<ref name="AppTA">{{App\|TA}}</ref> Saruman's real strategy behind forestalling the Council's attempt at Dol Guldur focused on permitting Sauron to continue building up his strength, so that the One Ring would reveal itself. At that point Saruman hoped to have sufficient strength to seize it first himself. He soon found that Sauron had more knowledge of the possible location of the One Ring than he expected, and in {{TA\|2941}} he finally consented to an attack against Sauron at Dol Guldur (at which point Sauron retreats to [[Mordor]] and the [[Battle of Five Armies]] takes place).
	[[File:Angus McBride - Dol Guldur.jpg\|thumb\|left\|The White Council attacks Dol Guldur in 2941]]		[[File:Angus McBride - Dol Guldur.jpg\|thumb\|left\|The White Council attacks Dol Guldur in 2941]]
	In {{TA\|2953}}, following the last meeting, Saruman took Isengard for his own and fortified it.<ref name="AppTA"/> As Lord of Isengard, Saruman began to bring trouble to Rohan by aiding its enemies.<ref name="AppMark">{{App\|Mark}}</ref> Saruman's corruption was complete when, in ''circa'' {{TA\|3000}}, he used the [[Orthanc-stone\|palantír of Orthanc]] and was enticed by [[Sauron]].<ref name="AppTA"/>		In {{TA\|2953}}, following the last meeting, Saruman took Isengard for his own and fortified it.<ref name="AppTA"/> As Lord of Isengard, Saruman began to bring trouble to Rohan by aiding its enemies.<ref name="AppMark">{{App\|Mark}}</ref> Saruman's corruption was complete when, in ''circa'' {{TA\|3000}}, he used the [[Orthanc-stone\|palantír of Orthanc]] and was enticed by [[Sauron]].<ref name="AppTA"/>