The Maia appeared in the Grey Havens in the west of Eriador in the year TA 1000. They took the shape of old men, whom the people referred to as Wizards. Aiwendil arrived simultaneously with Olórin, and Curumo arrived first and by himself. The Wizards wandered Middle-earth after accepting their mission. During this time, Aiwendil was given the name “Radagast” by the Ñoldor and gained reputation for his fierce devotion to animals and his guardianship of the great Forests. He showed little interest for the affairs of Men and Elves, but possessed a far greater understanding of the forest’s plants, birds and beasts. During this time, he also turned away from Saruman, not realizing that the White Wizard hated him and considered him as a fool. Radagast was not much of a traveler, all things considered. His early travels are not well documented, but by the late Third Age, he had made his home and lived for a time in Rhosgobel, which is located somewhere between the Menn-i-Naugrim and the Carrock. The Wizard, stationed on the western boundary of Mirkwood, probably kept watch over the woodland while Dol Guldur’s shadow gradually covered much of it. He probably got to know the inhabitants of that region. He was close to the wildlife and was friend of the Great Eagles. Though Beorn, who lived in the neighborhood, was a reclusive man, he occasionally came across Radagast and and considered him “not bad” for a Wizard.
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