It suddenly occured to me that it seems very strange that Saruman never knew who Aragorn's truly was. This is especially so when you consider that Saruman was the head of the White Council and most (if not all the rest except perhaps Radagast?) of the White Council knew exactly who Aragorn was.

Why is Saruman afraid of Aragorn?

Bloodlines are very important in Tolkien's stories, and it makes a lot of sense that Sauron would fear the great-grandson of the man who cut off his hand. Aragorn carried the blood of Numenor with him. His genetic connection to the heroes of the Second Age established him as a dangerous opponent of Sauron.

Did Aragorn meet Saruman?

They at least knew of each other

While there is no recorded meeting of Aragorn and Saruman before the War of the Ring, Aragorn was a confidant of Gandalf and Elrond and would have at least have heard a lot about Saruman.

Who knew Aragorn was king?

However, after the formation of the Fellowship, Aragorn made no attempt to hide who he was, even if he was still reluctant to become king. From the moment he met Eomer of Rohan, Aragorn announced he was Gondor's heir, meaning Theoden also found out.

Did Boromir know who Aragorn was?

When we first meet Boromir, at Rivendell, he has no idea who Aragorn even is, much less that he is a descendant of both Isildur and Anarion, and his rightful king.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers-Saruman and Grima discuss Isildurs heir

Is Aragorn really Isildur's Heir?

Heir of Isildur was the title of thirty-nine lords of the Dúnedain descended in right line from Isildur the son of Elendil, from his son Valandil to Aragorn Elessar, who reunited the Kingdoms of the Dúnedain in Middle-earth.

Why didn't Sauron fight Aragorn?

The major reasons for this are Sauron not possessing the ring, Aragorn already having Narsil reforged in his possession, and the combined might of the warriors of the fellowship would have been too much for him. Sauron is a far less competent fighter than most might think, with a shocking amount of losses to his name.

Did Saruman find Isildur's body?

Unfinished Tales didn't confirm that Saruman had found Isildur's body, so Saruman may have only found the jewelry. However, all indication was that Saruman had found Isildur's body and disposed of it. That way, he could keep his actions secret, and he could keep the servants of Sauron from finding the body.

Why did Gandalf have a ring and not Saruman?

We know that Saruman became jealous of Gandalf long before his imprisonment atop Orthanc. So, according to Unfinished Tales, Saruman knew beforehand already. A second possibility is that Saruman just wasn't interested in the ring since he saw it as being of no value to him and his designs.

Did Legolas know who Gandalf was?

He knew the stories and the history of Gandalf and the other Maia, but in practice he would have been something like a "human looking elf" to most.

Did Galadriel know Annatar was Sauron?

Galadriel had immediate distrust in Annatar, which was later justified when he was revealed to be Sauron.

How does Legolas know who Aragorn is?

He Met Aragorn

If not from Legolas' travels, then they two met when Aragorn brought Gollum to Mirkwood, per Gandalf's request. It was a trusted place to keep the dangerous creature captive. These two meeting would also give more context about why Legolas knows Aragorn is the true high king.

Why did the Ring not corrupt Aragorn?

Fortunately, Aragorn avoids the corruption of the Ring in the only way possible… by refusing to take it in the first place. He doesn't crave power, except what is his by right, and he doesn't fear death. He also knows what happens to those who accept Sauron's gifts.

Why is Gandalf so weak compared to Saruman?

Saruman was a higher-ranked wizard and the leader of the White Council, while Gandalf was primarily seen as a wise warrior and counselor to Frodo. Gandalf became stronger as the White Wizard and the leader of the wizards, ultimately besting Saruman in combat due to his loyalty and growth in power and authority.

Why did Saruman turn so evil?

Saruman's Jealousy Made Him Desire A Ring Of Power Of His Own. Though Saruman resented that Gandalf (and Radagast) were sent with him to Middle-earth, he cooperated with them for many years. As Gandalf explained in The Lord of the Rings, he believed the head of his order to be a wise, strong, and trustworthy leader.

Is Isildur a Nazgul?

The story was abandoned, but Tolkien reused the characters and events. Isildur features briefly in voiced-over flashback sequences of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. The video game Middle-earth: Shadow of War departs from Tolkien's narrative by having Sauron make Isildur into a Nazgûl or ringwraith.

What happened to Isildur when he died?

Isildur was later killed by Orcs in Disaster of the Gladden Fields, and the Ring was lost for nearly 2,500 years. His refusal to destroy the Ring allowed Sauron to endure and remain a threat to Middle-earth.

Did Sauron know Saruman betrayed him?

The failure to capture the Ring at Emyn Muil further ruined Saruman's plans, as he was revealed as a certain traitor to Sauron as well.

Why was Elrond against Aragorn?

Elrond didn't want his daughter to die. Her choosing to marry Aragorn meant she chose to die, not to sail into the west with her people. His qualms with Aragorn were more about Arwen's mortality than anything else.

Why is Gandalf so weak against Sauron?

Though wizards are technically Maiar, they do not possess all the same abilities in their wizard forms. This is why, despite Balrogs and Sauron also being Maiar, Gandalf wasn't evenly matched in his wizarding form—especially as Gandalf the Grey.

Is Legolas stronger than Aragorn?

Legolas Had Two Major Advantages Over Aragorn

While Elves in The Lord of the Rings were best known for their speed and agility, they also tended to be stronger and more durable than Men. In Volume 2 of The Book of Lost Tales, Tolkien described Legolas as "immensely strong...

Why did none of Aragorn's ancestors become king?

Why Aragorn (and His Ancestors) Waited To Claim Gondor's Throne. The first reason that Aragorn hadn't claimed the throne was a matter of semantics. Isildur ruled Arnor, while his brother, Anárion, ruled Gondor. So, technically, Gondor's line of kings didn't run through Isildur.

Why was the line of Isildur broken?

Due to dissention among the sons of King Eärendur, the realm of Arnor was divided in three separate kingdoms. The eldest son, Amlaith, became the first King of Arthedain and his descendants maintained the line of Isildur while the line died out in the other two kingdoms.

Why was there no King of Gondor after Isildur?

However Isildur was by right High King over both Arnor and Gondor, though after Isildur's death his son Valandil did not press the claim, so thereafter the realms were entirely split. Thus, the House of Isildur ruled Arnor and the House of Anárion ruled Gondor.