![]() Melkor was created by Eru Ilúvatar in the Timeless Halls at the beginning of creation he was greater in power and knowledge than the other Ainur. Melkor (front) weaves his music with Eru's Ainulindalë As punishment, he was banished from of Arda into the Void, though it was prophesied that he would one day return. ![]() After committing many evils across the First Age and preceding eras, such as the theft of the Silmarils, which resulted in his name Morgoth, and the destruction of the Two Lamps and the Two Trees of Valinor, Morgoth was defeated by the Host of Valinor in the War of Wrath. Originally the most powerful of the Ainur created by Eru Ilúvatar, Melkor rebelled against his creator out of pride and sought to corrupt Arda. Melkor ( Quenya "He who arises in might"), predominantly known as Morgoth ( Sindarin "Black Foe of the World"), was the first Dark Lord, and the primordial source of evil in Eä. They shall die without hope, cursing both life and death." - Morgoth to Húrin, The Children of Húrin, pg. Whatsoever they do shall turn against them. Whenever they speak, their words shall bring ill counsel. But upon all whom you love my thought shall weigh as a cloud of Doom, and it shall bring them down into darkness and despair. ![]() The shadow of my purpose lies upon Arda, and all that is in it bends slowly and surely to my will. ![]() Valar, Aratar (earlier) " I am the Elder King: Melkor, first and mightiest of the Valar, who was before the world, and made it. ![]()
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