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The battle was fought mainly because the Elves awakened. The forces of Valinor easily triumphed in this battle. [[Morgoth|Melkor]] was driven from Middle Earth back to his fortress of [[Utumno]], and a guard was placed over [[Cuiviénen]] to protect the newly-awakened Firstborn from his evil influence. However, this battle marred the area upon which it was fought. Its landscape was changed forever.<ref>{{S|Captivity}}</ref> | The battle was fought mainly because the Elves awakened, and needed deliverance from Melkor's interference. The forces of Valinor easily triumphed in this battle. [[Morgoth|Melkor]] was driven from Middle Earth back to his fortress of [[Utumno]], and a guard was placed over [[Cuiviénen]] to protect the newly-awakened Firstborn from his evil influence. However, this battle marred the area upon which it was fought. Its landscape was changed forever.<ref>{{S|Captivity}}</ref> | ||
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Battle of the Powers | |
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File:Primordial arda.jpg | |
Conflict: War for Sake of the Elves | |
Date: Y.T. 1090-Y.T. 1092 | |
Place: Northwest of Middle Earth | |
Outcome: Victory for Valian forces | |
Combatants | |
Valar and Maiar of Valinor |
Forces of Morgoth |
Commanders | |
File:FirstdawnoftheSun Taniquetil cropped-TNasmith.jpg Oromë | |
Strength | |
Valian forces of Aman |
Balrogs, Orcs, creatures of Melkor |
Casualties | |
Unknown, probably light |
Heavy |
The Battle of the Powers was the great battle between the Valar and Melkor that took place soon after the awakening of the Elves.
History
The battle was fought mainly because the Elves awakened, and needed deliverance from Melkor's interference. The forces of Valinor easily triumphed in this battle. Melkor was driven from Middle Earth back to his fortress of Utumno, and a guard was placed over Cuiviénen to protect the newly-awakened Firstborn from his evil influence. However, this battle marred the area upon which it was fought. Its landscape was changed forever.[1]