Where did Gandalf go after he left the Shire? Why did it take him 17 years to uncover the truth? What secrets did he find that changed the fate of Middle-earth forever?

00:00 Introduction
00:48 Setting The Stage
02:11 The Istari's Mission
04:23 The Journey Begins
07:20 Saruman's Betrayal
09:10 The Hunt For Gollum
09:56 The Discovery's Implication
12:14 Why Seventeen Years?

Gandalf wasn’t just riding through Middle-earth aimlessly—he was on a mission of life-or-death importance. From the ancient archives of Minas Tirith to the dark forests of Mirkwood, from his fateful meeting with Saruman to his relentless search for Gollum, every step brought him closer to the terrifying realization that Bilbo’s ring was the One Ring—and that Sauron was rising once again.

📌 In this episode of Middle-earth Unveiled, we follow Gandalf’s 17-year investigation step by step, uncovering:
✔️ Why it took him nearly two decades to confirm the Ring’s true identity
✔️ His secret journey to Gondor, Rhûn, and beyond
✔️ The hidden betrayal within the White Council
✔️ How his hunt for Gollum changed everything

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📗 The Lord of the Rings
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📙 Unfinished Tales

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