The Hobbit: Does Gandalf Have A Domain Like Saruman Or Radagast?

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One of the most common tropes in any film or TV Series involving magic is the existence of a lair. A lair is the home of a magical creature or being, often underground or somewhere far off and remote where they are unlikely to be disrupted by non-magical beings i.e. people. The giant spider demon is a great example of this, with Shelob’s lair being the cold, dark caverns on the borders of Mordor, filled with her sticky webs and remains of her prey. It could also be argued that Erebor, the golden halls of the dwarves in the Misty Mountains, has become the lair of Smaug the Dragon, after he killed all of the dwarves inside and claimed the cavern of treasure as his own.

One interesting query though, is whether magical beings also require a lair. As wizards, warlocks, witches, and other humanoid figures are more akin to men than to beasts, it begs the question as to whether they would live in structures more like houses or halls, or whether they would prefer a more earthy, rural setting to help keep them in touch with nature, and with the potential source of their magic. Interestingly, two of the wizards that are found in The Hobbit represent exactly the two opposite ends of this spectrum, and have chosen very different abodes in which to live and practice their wizarding powers.

Would Gandalf Have Made An Even Worse Dark Lord Than Sauron?

The first is Saruman, the white wizard, and the highest member of his order and of the white council. It’s safe to say that Saruman has chosen a magnificent domain in the form of the Tower of Orthanc, in Isenguard. At the time of The Hobbit story, Isengard is a beautiful green oasis, and is perfectly positioned to be able to watch over and protect the surrounding lands of both Rohan and