Melkor is brought before Manwë and begs for a pardon that is granted. Fëanor, whose mother died shortly after his birth, grows up to become one of the most formidable and learned Elves.
There is an extended period of peace while Melkor is chained and the Elves are in Valinor. The Elves have children and their children have children. They learn fantastic skills under the kingship of Finwë, whose sons are Fëanor, Fingolfin, and Finarfin. In Valinor, the Elves build a city and plant trees. Not all the Elves cross at once, and they splinter into various factions, many of whom stay behind in Middle-earth for centuries. Oromë and Ulmo help the Elves cross the sea to Valinor by moving islands.
His people continue on without him as he and Melian remain together in Middle-earth, forming a new group known as the Grey Elves. An Elf leader named Thingol falls in love with her and becomes waylaid on his journey to Valinor. The Elves are invited to Valinor some remain, most go. When they break the siege, Melkor is placed in chains, but the Valar do not fully expunge his dark dungeons. The Valar go to war with Melkor to protect the Elves. Melkor captures Elves and turns them into Orcs. Oromë meets (and is fascinated by) the Elves and resolves to protect them. Varda creates the stars to illuminate some of Melkor’s darkness. Melkor builds his dark forces to include Balrogs, dragons, werewolves, and many other monsters. He tells her to create the Shepherds of the Trees (Ents) to protect the forests. Yavanna, concerned that her natural creations (plants and animals) are threatened, goes to Manwë. Though he offers to destroy his creation, the Dwarves are allowed to live. The Dwarves are created by Aulë without Eru’s knowledge. While the Elves are close to the Valar, many Men are inclined toward Melkor’s darkness. Elves live forever (unless they are killed), while Men are mortal.
When the Elves arrive, the Valar teach them poetry and crafts. However, while they feast in celebration, Melkor makes himself a dark kingdom. The Valar chase away Melkor and then begin to shape the world. Melkor (known as Morgoth to the Elves) is separate from the other Valar and wishes to control the whole world using his dark power. As well as the Valar, there are powerful sprits named the Maiar, who work as servants for the Valar. The 14 Valar each have their own specialties and are led by Manwë, who lives in Valinor on top of the world’s highest mountain. Ainur who live in the world are named Valar. He creates the Ainur and sings with them to fill the Void, though one-Melkor-is singing discordantly. The novel begins with the creation of the world by Eru.
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