Dates Entered the world at its beginning; immortal Location Originally dwelt in Almaren in Middle-earth, but long ago removed across the Sea and founded Valinor in the West Origins Beings created by Ilúvatar before the making of the world Race Ainur Division Valar Settlements Dwelt in many places within Valinor, but most notably the city of Valmar and the halls of Ilmarin on Taniquetil Pronunciation Valinor is pronounced 'va'linorr' (where 'rr' emphasises that the final r sound should be distinctly pronounced) Meaning Valinor means 'land of the Valar' or 'land of the Powers' Titles The Lords, Lords of the West Title of The Valar Indexes: Ainur Alphabetical: L Alphabetical: V About this entry: Updated 15 May 2023 Updates planned: 1 The Powers of the World A name for the Valar, the powerful and ancient beings that ruled the land of Valinor in the West of the World. This is a rare term, and as such its exact application is uncertain. Despite the use of the masculine form ('Lords'), it nonetheless appears to be a reference to all the Valar (including the seven Valier or Queens). Lords of the ValarQueens of the Valar (Valier) Manwë Súlimo Ulmo Aulë Oromë Mandos (Námo)Lórien (Irmo)Tulkas Astaldo Varda Elentári Yavanna Kementári Nienna Estë the Gentle Vairë the Weaver Vána the Ever-young Nessa See also... Halls of Mandos, Lords of the West, The Lords Indexes: Alphabetical: L Alphabetical: V Ainur About this entry: Updated 15 May 2023 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2008, 2015, 2023. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability, but aptitudes and skills are also key. |