How did Gandalf and the Balrog get to the top of a mountain?

Gandalf pursued the monster for eight days, until they climbed to the peak of Zirakzigil, where the Balrog was forced to turn and fight, its body erupting into new flame. Here they fought for two days and nights. In the end, the Balrog was defeated and cast down, breaking the mountainside where it fell “in ruin”.

Why did Gandalf not warn them about Moria?

Going through Moria was dangerous because of Durin’s Bane. The movie implies that Gandalf knew there was a balrog in Moria and that is why he didn’t want to go that route, because they could possibly die and lose the ring. Gandalf was not aware of the massive orc presence in Moria so he could not warn them of that.

How did Gandalf fall and end up on a mountain?

After their fight at the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, Gandalf and the Balrog both fell into the deep chasm. Gandalf was burned by the Balrog’s fire on the way down, then almost froze in the water at the bottom. There they fought until at last Gandalf threw down his enemy, and the Balrog broke the mountain-side as it fell.

How did Gandalf get out of Moria?

A great smoke of vapor and steam rose about them, and ice fell like rain. There they fought until at last Gandalf threw down his enemy, and the Balrog broke the mountain-side as it fell. Then darkness took Gandalf, and he passed away.

Why did the Balrog run from Gandalf?

Why did Gandalf pursue the Balrog? Gandalf had to kill Balrog because he had Balrog’s whip around his neck that took Gandalf with him. Whereas, Balrog had no problems with the sunlight and he would have left moria in the trail of the Fellowship.

How would you describe Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings?

Gandalf is often described in The Lord of the Rings as quick to anger, and equally quick to laugh. His deep wisdom and compassion clearly derived from the patience he learned in Valinor, just as his care for all creatures of good will must have come from his strong sense of pity for the weak.

What happened to Gandalf when he fell down the waterfall?

Gandalf was burned by the Balrog’s fire on the way down, then almost froze in the water at the bottom.

How long did Gandalf’s body lay on the peak?

Gandalf’s body lay on the peak for nineteen days, until he was resurrected by Eru and sent back to Middle-earth alive to complete his task.

What happened to Gandalf after the Battle of Khazad Dur?

After their fight at the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, Gandalf and the Balrog both fell into the deep chasm. Gandalf was burned by the Balrog’s fire on the way down, then almost froze in the water at the bottom.