At the time of the Necromancer, Saruman the White is the head of the White Council, a position to which he has risen through his primacy of the Wizard order as much as any other factor. Though his knowledge of lore is great and his magical abilities are beyond reproach, there is something about Saruman's nature that brings a certain unease amongst his allies. It is not until many years later that the exact shape of this malaise becomes apparent to his fellows, when Saruman the White falls from grace and into shadow – some say losing the better part of his power as he does. For the time being, however, Saruman leads the White Council in the purpose for which they were forged: the opposition of Sauron and his works in Middle-earth.

Galadriel is a daughter of noble descent whose magic can be subtle as a summer breeze or as destructive as a winter storm. In times of great need, she can use her power to reveal a vengeful and terrible aspect of herself that otherwise remains hidden. Such are the tactics of desperation, for to court such power is to risk corruption and requires great effort of will to sustain and control.

Even by Elven standards, Círdan is old, his tale of life stretching back far into the past. He has watched the passing of the Second and Third Ages from the Grey Havens, from which the Elves set sail for Valinor.

To the creatures that can see beyond his mortal exterior, Glorfindel appears as a figure of shining white light, a mighty and terrible lord whose powers rival that of Elrond himself.

Erestor is Elrond Halfelven's trusted chief counsellor, schooled in the ways of the Dark Lord by grim experience gathered over many centuries. Though primarily concerned with affairs in the lands surrounding Rivendell, dire need or the tug of fate can force Erestor to take an interest in the affairs of the wider world.

Thranduil is ruler of all Elves who live to the north of the forest road. Thought a little insular by some of the surrounding peoples, Thranduil and his subjects are staunch supporters of the White Council.

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The White Council Boxed Set Combining the wisdom of the finest minds in Middle-earth with the martial skill of the Elves, the White Council is Sauron's chief opponent in the middle years of the Third Age. Primarily concerned with thwarting the Dark Lord in his efforts to regain power, the eyes and ears of this august body extend into all areas where Sauron does not yet hold total sway. Each Blister Pack contains: Enough components to make six (6) metal models. All models are supplied unassembled and unpainted.