One religion that would face challenges would be Islam. (They usually wear head coverings.) In today’s society people get scared when they see someone with a head covering and immediately think their a terrorist.
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In chapter 7, an eagle drops off Bilbo and Gandalf reestablishes his friendship with the Lord of the Eagles and the birds depart.
For who joins them im not <u>entirely</u> sure but in chapter 17 one of the messengers throws off his cloak and reveals himself as Gandalf. It could be that or the Lord of the Eagles.
sorry for the foggy answer, best of luck mate
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The answer is they make him sad and lonely