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During the early [[Valian Years]], [[Melkor]] battled the other [[Valar]] and marred [[Arda]] during its formation. This was the first great battle against [[Melkor]] where he struggled to undo the work of the Valar, demolishing mountains they created, raising up valleys they brought into existence, and spilling seas they had carved. This titanic conflict occurred in prehistory, and the Elves knew only what the Powers told them of it. This duel was for nothing less than dominion over [[Arda]], and much was at stake. [[Ilúvatar]] had revealed to the Valar the coming of the [[Elves|Firstborn Children]], and they were determined to fight to the end. After a war which took ages to wage, the Valar eventually prevailed, and the [[Earth]] (Arda) slowly took shape.<ref>{{S|Ainu}}</ref> | During the early [[Valian Years]], [[Melkor]] battled the other [[Valar]] and marred [[Arda]] during its formation. This was the first great battle against [[Melkor]] where he struggled to undo the work of the Valar, demolishing mountains they created, raising up valleys they brought into existence, and spilling seas they had carved. This titanic conflict occurred in prehistory, and the Elves knew only what the Powers told them of it. This duel was for nothing less than dominion over [[Arda]], and much was at stake. Melkor threw down the Two Lamps, and caused widespread chaos. [[Ilúvatar]] had revealed to the Valar the coming of the [[Elves|Firstborn Children]], and they were determined to fight to the end. After a war which took ages to wage, the Valar eventually prevailed, and the [[Earth]] (Arda) slowly took shape.<ref>{{S|Ainu}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 21:06, 28 January 2010
| This article describes a concept which is mentioned in J.R.R. Tolkien's works, but was never given a definite name. |
| Previous war: | |
| Next war: War for Sake of the Elves | |
| First War with Melkor | |
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| File:Primordial arda.jpg | |
| Beginning: VY 1 | End: VY 1499 |
| Place: All of Arda | |
| Outcome: Victory for the Valar, Formation of Arda | |
| Major battles: Many and various | |
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Valar and Maiar of Arda |
Melkor |
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File:FirstdawnoftheSun Taniquetil cropped-TNasmith.jpg Oromë | |
During the early Valian Years, Melkor battled the other Valar and marred Arda during its formation. This was the first great battle against Melkor where he struggled to undo the work of the Valar, demolishing mountains they created, raising up valleys they brought into existence, and spilling seas they had carved. This titanic conflict occurred in prehistory, and the Elves knew only what the Powers told them of it. This duel was for nothing less than dominion over Arda, and much was at stake. Melkor threw down the Two Lamps, and caused widespread chaos. Ilúvatar had revealed to the Valar the coming of the Firstborn Children, and they were determined to fight to the end. After a war which took ages to wage, the Valar eventually prevailed, and the Earth (Arda) slowly took shape.[1]
