What caused Saruman to turn evil?

Curunir studied too long the arts of the Enemy and began to admire him as a rival and not a foe. Then he left the path of wisdom and fell from his high purpose. Basically Sarumn delved into the dark knowledge of Sauron and his arts and slowly began to admire them. That was the start of his long fall into evil.

How did Saruman betray Sauron?

In the books he’d betrayed Sauron already. He had his servants mislead and waylay the servants of Sauron while they were looking for the Shire and then when the Witch-King came to Isengard to ask for information he lied in person and denied knowledge of it’s wherabouts. In the books he’d betrayed Sauron already.

What’s up with Gandalf and Galadriel?

Gandalf and Galadriel never get together in the books. It’s clear that Gandalf and Galadriel have an unbreakable bond that transcends petty labels like “platonic” or “romantic.” They’re loyal to one another, they understand one another, and they’re there for one another when it counts.

Is Mithril real?

Mithril is a fictional metal found in the writings of J. R. R. Tolkien, which is present in his Middle-earth, and also appears in many other works of derivative fantasy. It is described as resembling silver but being stronger and lighter than steel.

Why did Saruman refuse to step down as King?

Saruman refused to step down due to his pride, while Gandalf had declined. At this point Saruman had begun to sense the resurgence of Sauron and to envy and desire his power, and especially the One Ring.

What happened to Saruman after the Battle of Isengard?

He betrayed his mission and came to view the future of Middle-earth under his or Sauron’s dominion. While coveting the Ring, Saruman kept the pretense of allegiance to the Enemy. But his plans came to naught, and his power was broken in the Battle of the Hornburg and the Battle of Isengard .

What did Saruman do with the One Ring?

Saruman feigns that he has discovered the One Ring has passed down Anduin to the Sea. Saruman withdraws to Isengard, which he takes as his own, and fortifies it. Being jealous and afraid of Gandalf he sets spies to watch all his movements; and notes his interest in the Shire.

Why did Saruman attack Dol Guldur?

Gandalf urges an attack on Dol Guldur. Saruman overrules him. (It afterwards became clear that Saruman had then begun to desire to possess the One Ring himself, and hoped that it might reveal itself, seeking its master, if Sauron were let be for a time.) Saruman begins to search near the Gladden Fields.