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In conclusion, the limited use of magic by figures like Mordor, Sauron, and Gandalf arises from profound thematic distinctions in Tolkien’s legendarium. For Morgoth and Sauron, the consumption of energy through elemental magic posed risks that could lead to incapacity or immediate defeat. Conversely, Gandalf, bound by a higher purpose and restraints, sought to build bridges between the races of Middle-Earth rather than depicting himself as an all-powerful sorcerer.