Multiple choice general knowledge Gandalf really is a: Valar Maiar Eldar Old Man Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation In Tolkien's legendarium, Gandalf is one of the Maiar, divine spirits sent to Middle-earth to help against Sauron. The Maiar are lesser spirits serving the Valar. Eldar refers to the Elves who journeyed to Valinor, not Gandalf's race.