Wise

The Wise were a group of people among the various kindreds of the Children of Ilúvatar who had great knowledge and understanding of history and other lore. They were greatly respected, but always few in number. The Wise were both female and male; those who were female were sometimes referred to as Wisewomen.

The following people were often considered to be among the Wise:

• Adanel
• Andreth
• Bëor
• The Istari
• Galadriel
• Círdan