Saruman the White: The Fate of a Fallen Maia in a Victory Stacked Against Him
Saruman the White: The Fate of a Fallen Maia in a Victory Stacked Against Him
When considering what would happen to Saruman the White if his armies defeated Rohan, The Shire, and Mordor won against Gondor, the fate of Hobbiton's protector, Frodo Baggins, hangs in the balance. Gandalf's tactical plan was aimed at drawing the attention of the Dark Lord Sauron, ensuring that the One Ring would be destroyed. A failure in this strategy could mean the end of Frodo and Sam's quest to reach Mount Doom.
The Downfall of Saruman
If Lord Sauron managed to defeat both Gondor and Rohan with the strength of his armies, Saruman would have a much shorter survival prognosis. Sauron's influence over the orcs is described as unparalleled, and his victor would inevitably reclaim the One Ring. Introducing the concept that Sauron could offer the remaining Dwarf rings of power, we explore the possibility of transforming Saruman, but given his diminished power, the result might be a more corrupted and weaker race of Ring Wraiths rather than a wraith.
Unfortunately, Saruman's spirit, stripped of his Maia nature and rejected from Valinor, would likely be swept away into nothingness due to his corruption and reliance on forbidden power. If this were not the case, a Ring of Power would still corrupt him, leading to a more formidable and loyal servant for Sauron. However, Saruman's depleted state leaves him no chance to return to his Maia form, making this transformation highly probable.
The Aftermath of Gandalf's Defeat
Without the timely arrival of Gandalf the White, Rohan and Isengard would suffer a crushing defeat. The White Wizard, though resurrected, would be stripped of his staff and authority. This would be the ultimate outcome if Rohan was unable to be saved. Under such circumstances, Saruman’s physical presence would be significantly diminished, and his magical powers would be nullified, leaving him in a weakened state. Considering the enormous disparity in forces, Mordor's combined troops would easily overpower Isengard.
ldquo;Sauron would face no challenge from Mordor’s combined forces; Isengard would be swiftly destroyed. The outcome would be a matter of time, with Saruman's fleeing forces turning on him or joining Sauron. Even if Saruman somehow acquired the One Ring, the task would be too arduous, and Isengard would still be destroyed.rdquo;
The Unlikely Scenario of Saruman's Redemption
While the Dark Lord would likely offer a Ring of Power to secure loyalty, the only true way for Saruman could be to acquire the One Ring and master its power. However, due to the overwhelming numerical and tactical superiority of Mordor, achieving this would be a challenging feat. With Mordor's forces numbering in the hundreds of thousands, compared to Saruman's 10,000 or so, the fight would be woefully unbalanced.
Given Sauron's history of scattering and overwhelming his enemies, the Battle of Helm's Deep would mark a significant setback for Isengard. His armies, having been weakened by the need to face multiple fronts, would struggle to hold their ground against Sauron's vast reserves. The defeat of Isengard would be swift and definitive, with only a few days standing between Saruman and total annihilation.
In conclusion, the defeat of Isengard and the survival of Saruman would hinge on the acquisition and mastery of the One Ring. The vast majority of scenarios, however, point to Saruman's inevitable downfall, with his spirits tragically being extinguished in the face of overwhelming Dark Lord forces.