Radagasts

Radagast the Brown is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. He is one of the Istari, the order of wizards sent by the Valar to aid the peoples of Middle-earth in their struggle against Sauron during the Third Age. His designation as the Brown marks his among the five wizards, though his primary reputation is for a deep affinity with the natural world rather than for martial or political activity.

Radagast dwelt at Rhosgobel, at the edge of Mirkwood in eastern Eriador. He is described as having a strong love for animals, birds, and plants, and as living a humble, rustic life. His magical powers are presented as less formidable than those of Gandalf or Saruman, with his strengths lying in knowledge of nature and a compassionate regard for beasts rather than in conquest or manipulation.

Appearances and role: In The Hobbit, Gandalf visits Radagast at Rhosgobel to seek information about the Necromancer in Dol Guldur. Within the broader canon, Radagast is a minor figure whose involvement in the major events of the War of the Ring is limited, and Tolkien provides little detail about his fate after these events.

Legacy: In canonical texts, Radagast remains a relatively peripheral character. The portrayal of Radagast has varied in adaptations and later fan literature, where he is often depicted with greater emphasis on his affinity for nature and his eccentricity, but these interpretations extend beyond Tolkien’s published writings.