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The Gray Wizard Gandalf is perceived by many as the Gray Eminence of the wizarding world. He redirects the historical process in Middle-earth, based on his intellect and intuition. For the world of Tolkien, he is an iconic figure. Hobbits play a special role in the life of Mithrandir. When the dwarves were going on a campaign to Erebor, they asked to find a companion. Gandalf knew that Smaug would be an insurmountable obstacle for the dwarves, and therefore decided to cheat. Thorin was inclined to a frontal attack, but what if... The choice was unexpected - Bilbo. Why Bilbo Baggins? Personal qualities and a fundamental difference from the dwarves, plus Bilbo and Gandalf clearly sympathized with each other. Therefore, in the tale of the Hobbit, he had to leave the Shire. Thus began the story that would later grow into The Lord of the Rings.