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Gandalf and Saruman's rivalry extends back over two millennia, predating the events of the War of the Ring. The wizards arrived in Middle-earth around the year 1000 of the Third Age, with their rivalry beginning almost immediately upon their arrival. Gandalf, known for his reconciliatory nature, was the last of the five wizards to reach Middle-earth, and it was here that the seeds of jealousy were sown.