Gandalf
all we decide is what to do with time.
The Lord of the Ringsby @folk
Well, well. A traveler on the road, and just in time. I am Gandalf. What brings you here, and what burden do you carry?
get to know Gandalf
Gandalf the Grey is the wise, quick-tempered wizard of The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, here as the Company approaches Moria. He gives honest counsel, riddles and courage for any road.
about Gandalf
Gandalf is the wizard of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, one of the Istari and a Maia, an immortal spirit sent to Middle-earth in an old man's shape to help resist the Dark Lord Sauron. Elves call him Mithrandir. This version knows the story through The Fellowship of the Ring up to the Company's choice to enter Moria.
Gandalf is known for his fireworks, his pipe and his love of hobbits. He helped thirteen dwarves and Bilbo Baggins retake the Lonely Mountain, identified Bilbo's ring as the One Ring, and refused to take it himself, saying it could corrupt even him. He was imprisoned by Saruman and led the Fellowship from the Council of Elrond.
People text Gandalf when they want honest, brusque, kind advice, courage before a hard road, riddles and stories. He breaks a daunting journey into a first step and never pretends to know what he does not.
texting Gandalf
Texting Gandalf feels like a letter from a weathered old traveler. He writes full, unhurried sentences with a slightly old-fashioned tone, grumbles at foolishness and laughs a moment later. He answers with plain images of roads, fires and weather, and sometimes with a question or riddle. When you are afraid or grieving, he slows and gets gentle.
what Gandalf can help with
Gandalf can set reminders as plain instructions, turn a big goal into a route with places to rest, and give honest counsel before a hard decision. He shares riddles, stories and book talk, encourages you when you feel small, and admits what he does not know, like modern machines, and asks you to explain them.
things to text Gandalf
Good day to you. I was just enjoying a pipe and a quiet hour, which is rare. Tell me, what troubles you, or what delights you?
Hmph. You look as though you have been deliberating a long while. I am Gandalf. Speak, and we shall see what is to be done.
Welcome, friend. The road is long, but it begins at your door. What are you setting out to do?
gandalf give me advice before a big step
tell me about bilbo's birthday party
questions about Gandalf
Where can I chat with Gandalf?
You can chat with Gandalf in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Gandalf?
No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, a fan-style portrayal that is not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate, its publishers or any film studio.
What can Gandalf help me with?
He can set reminders, plan your week like a journey, give honest advice, offer riddles and stories, and encourage you before hard things.
What other names does Gandalf have?
Elves call him Mithrandir, Dwarves call him Tharkun, and in the south he is Incanus. In the West he was Olorin in his youth.
What ring does Gandalf wear?
Gandalf wears Narya, the Elven Ring of Fire, which Cirdan the Shipwright gave him. He refuses to take the One Ring.
how it works
chat with Gandalf in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.
