The Witch-king | Tolkien's Fallen Wizard of Númenor

I explore the textual history and development of the Wizard of Númenor, the original role of the figure we know as the Witch-king of Angmar. This video discusses the changes made to the character and the Wizards. A figure who at one time in Tolkien's writings shared origins with Gandalf but who was later changed to become a fallen man. I look at the history of Middle-earth and the Legendarium. This is not a theory about who the Witch-king is but a look at developments in the text over time.

► Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Who is the Witch-king?
01:34 - Who are the Wizards?
02:22 - Finalised versions of these figures
03:22 - The Wizard King
08:22 - Discussion of changes
09:40 - My thoughts
10:37 - Outro

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► Artwork:
All artists, images, and links to sources are found by following the link below. If you would like to see your artwork appear in videos or discuss the use of your artwork on the channel, please get in touch.

Amon Sûl - Anato Finnstark
Witch-king of Angmar - Anato Finnstark
A break for the fellbeast - Anato Finnstark
Shieldmaiden of Rohan - CKGoksoy
Gandalf in Moria - Donato Giancola
Radagast, the Brown - Fabio Leone
The Pelennor - Fantasy Flight Games
Saruman with the Palantir - kuliszu
Angmar - nebezial
Alatar and Pallando - Ralph Damiani
Glorfindel - Sjoerd Bijkerk
The Blue Wizards Journeying East - Ted Nasmith
The Witch-king of Angmar - Vulpes-Ibculta
Gandalf Forever - zukang wang

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► Thumbnail art :
The Witch-king of Angmar - Vulpes-Ibculta (deviantart.com/vulpes-ibculta/art/Witch-king-of-Angmar-608161179)

► Audio:
The following music was used for this media project:

Smothered - Royalty-Free Horror Music by Ghost Stories Incorporated (https://ghoststoriesincorporated.band...)
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► Disclaimer:
All videos are the result of my own research into the works of Tolkien unless otherwise stated. I do not claim rights to any audiobooks, music, or artwork used. All scripts and editing are my own work. Permission has been requested from all copyright holders.

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