Payne and Patrick McKay dismissed the idea in aReddit Q&A.
Istari is the plural term, while Istar refers to a singular wizard.
The same can be applied to Maiar and Maia.
Were The Blue Wizards Evil In The Lord Of The Rings?
Tolkien’s classic novels.
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Set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power explores the forging of the iconic rings, the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, and the epic events leading up to the stories in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novels. The series chronicles the creation of legendary characters and the historic alliances and rivalries that shape the fate of Middle-earth.