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Dates
Created after the coming of the Elves to Valinor during the Years of the Trees
Location
Through the mountains of the Pelóri on the eastern edge of Aman
Origins
Made by the Valar, originally so that the newly arrived Elves could still see the stars beyond the Light of the Trees
Race
Made by Ainur, inhabited by Elves
Divisions
Settled by Vanyarin and Noldorin Elves
Culture
Elves of Valinor
Settlements
Tirion on Túna
Important peaks
Taniquetil rose nearby
Other names
Calacirya

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Pass of Light

The deep cleft in the Pelóri

Map of the Pass of Light

The Calacirya, the pass that the Valar made in the mountains of the Pelóri so that the light of the Two Trees would reach the city of Tirion while the Elves could also see the starlight beyond.


See also...

Bay of Elvenhome, Calacirian, Eärendil, Eldar of Valinor, Elves, Ever-eve, Mountain Wall, Mountains of Aman, Nurtalë Valinóreva, Shadowmere, The Fair, Tree of the High Elves, Voyage of Eärendil

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