Of the Istari

“Saruman the White is the chief of the Istari, the eldest of our order. He was the first of us to set foot upon Middle-earth. For a long time, he travelled the length and width of Arda. Indeed, he travelled with Alatar and Pallando, though he was the only one to return. I think he prefers to be alone, and he is very studious. Much as you should be, my boy, if you aspire to be useful to your father.”

Faramir sighed and closed his book, preparing to leave. “Father does not approve of my seeing you, Mithrandir.”

“I know.”