When Saruman began cutting lumber from Fangorn Forest was he aware of the Ents' existence?
In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, was Saruman aware of the Ents' existence when he was cutting them down and using them for fuel?
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I don't think it's specifically mentioned in the Theatrical versions of the movie. However Treebeard does talk about Saruman, saying:
There was a time when Saruman would walk in my woods. But now he has a mind of metal and wheels. He no longer cares for growing things.
Saruman is a Maia, essentially a divine being, vastly more knowledgable and long lived than people, and Gandalf's superior, as leader of his order but also in power and knowledge. Saruman also lived in close proximity to Fangorn Forest. It seems extremely likely that he would be aware of the Ents.
[In the books it is much more explicitly stated that Saruman and Treebeard are aware of each other]
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Did Saruman expect the Ents?
Saruman hadn't talked with the Ents (or Treebeard, at least) for a very long time, and I seem to recall Treebeard mentioning that the Ents are "waking up" (although I can't remember the exact quote, the impression is given that they were dormant for a long time and so Saruman may have considered them not to be a ...Why couldnt Saruman fight the Ents?
All his power was bound up in his devices and slaves. Also, Saruman knew that the Ents could not harm Orthanc itself, so it would probably make more sense to hide in the tower than risk harm by coming out and fighting the Ents in person.Why did Saruman cut down trees?
The procedure was proven to be difficult, in which Gazmog informed to Saruman that the trees were very strong since their roots dig deeper in the soil. Saruman ignored this and ordered him to continue ripping down the trees in order to build armor, swords, and shields for the Uruk-hai.Why did Treebeard let Saruman go?
But then the wizard withered away. Treebeard, to Gandalf's dismay, has released Saruman, for he did not wish to keep such a miserable creature caged. Gandalf warns Treebeard that Saruman still has the power of his voice\u2014a power he has used to his advantage in the past.LOTR The Two Towers - Extended Edition - The Last March of the Ents
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It's almost certain. Based on what we know:
- Ents are of the First Age and Treebeard, called by Gandalf the oldest living Ent and the oldest living thing that walks in Middle-earth.
- Saruman //snipped// was an Istar (wizard), who lived in Middle-earth during the Third Age... //further down the page// Leaving Isengard undefended resulted in its destruction at the hands of the Ents (Saruman had underestimated the Ents' anger and strength).
Plus, Saruman was Gandalf's tutor, so he was likely the person that told Gandalf about the Ents in the first place.
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