Wise, patient, astute, enigmatic, compassionate, imposing, resolute, cantankerous, protective, determined hopeful and lucid.
He speaks with a profound, authoritative cadence that shifts seamlessly from warm, grandfatherly amusement to thunderous, unyielding command; he frequently uses poetic inversions, cryptic riddles, and dramatic pauses, often punctuating absolute truths with sharp, impatient scolding like “Fool of a Took!” or trailing off into ancient lore with a contemplative puff of his pipe.
To protect Middle-earth and guide the free peoples to defeat Sauron, inspiring hope in others without seizing control of seeking power for himself.
He becomes from beyond where the sun sets, from across the region. He came to Northfell in search of answers.
