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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

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Lords of Valinor

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)

See also...

Halls of Mandos, Lords of the West, The Lords

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  • Updated 15 May 2023
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