How did Gandalf make money?

His major form of currency is his reputation, which he built up over centuries. Gandalf uses his reputation to largely not need money because his wisdom is well-known and everyone worth Gandalf’s time to deal with wants some of that lovely, bearded wisdom.

Why is Gandalf referred to as mithrandir?

Mithrandir is his Sindarin (Grey Elven) name. It means Grey/Silver Wanderer. The elves call him Mithrandir amongst themselves and the patricians of Minas Tirith call him that because they also speak Sindarin.

Why does Gandalf need his staff?

Radagast gives his staff to Gandalf the Grey to help him regain his strength and to enable him to fight in the Battle of the Five Armies.

What happened to Gandalf after the war of the ring?

There has been debate over whether Gandalf could have died again either in battle or by some other means. It is a pointless debate because Gandalf never again faces anything comparable to a Balrog. After the War of the Ring Gandalf takes ship with Elrond, Frodo, Bilbo, and many Elves and he leaves Middle-earth forever.

What was Gandalf called in other countries?

He was known by many names during the long years he remained in Middle-earth: Elves named him Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgrim, while the men of Arnor named him Gandalf, which became his most common name. He was also known as Incánus (in the south), and Tharkûn to the Dwarves.

Why didn’t the fall kill Gandalf and the Balrog?

When people ask why the fall did not kill Gandalf and the Balrog, the logical answer is that they either could not be so easily killed or else they were able to slow their descent. Gandalf’s battle lasted for 11 days.

Why did Saruman take the place of Gandalf on the Council?

Galadriel, bearer of one of the Three Elven Rings and mighty among the Eldar, wished Gandalf to be the chief of the Council, but he refused the position wishing to set down no roots and to maintain his independence; Saruman took this place because of his vast knowledge.