Manwe

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Background

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Manwe is the greatest in authority of all the Forest Lords and Ladies, but he is not the greatest in power.

Family

Manwe is son of Eru (Nameless One). He is the middle brother between Melkor and Orome. He is married to Varda, also known as Elbereth and Gilthoniel, who is the Lady of the Stars.

Early Days of Arda

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Eru had initially appointed Manwe to be the Ruler of Arda (Earth) after its formation as Manwe was the one who best understood the desires of Eru. As ruler, he kind and compassionate, but he was also unable to stop the evil rampages of Melkor as Melkor possessed greater power than Manwe. It is said that Manwe was not concerned with his own power, rather he was more interested in creating order and goodness on Arda.

Banishing Melkor

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To the Halls of Mandos

On Middle Earth, Manwe had two lamps called the Lamps of the Valar constructed so that they could provide light for the world. Melkor destroyed these though and so Manwe and the other Ainur (now typically referred to as Forest Lords), went to capture him. They were successful in their mission and Melkor was banished to the Halls of Mandos. Melkor was there for much time before he was allowed to attempt to get pardoned by Manwe. Being free of evil and unable to comprehend it, Manwe believed the lies of Melkor and thought he had actually reformed so he set him free.

To the Void

After Manwe graciously pardoned Melkor from his previous crimes and released him from the Halls of Mandos, he quickly returned to his old evil. As Melkor grew more powerful and spread his evil further and further, Manwe knew that he had to be defeated and decided that this time he would be cast into the void. So Manwe, Tulkas, Orome, and the elves went to the Black City in order to capture Melkor. This turned into an epic battle that lasted many days and many nights. Melkor had to call for back up of his servants to assist him in the fight. One of them came to his call but the other (Pythas) was cowardly and did not come, rather he hid instead.

After much fighting, the three Forest Lords and the elves defeated Melkor and he was cast into the void.

The Winds

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Manwe typically communicates through the wind. He uses the wind to create beautiful music for all to hear. He seldom uses actual speech and sends other messengers to deliver his messages for him. Two of his primary messengers are Birdword and BirdofManwe. Birdword is usually in the form of a white penguin. BirdofManwe is in the form of a dove.

Love of Birds

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Manwe enjoys birds, with their singing they add in to his beautiful music that he creates through the wind. It is said that Manwe is fond of all birds, but he appears to enjoy doves in particular as they are a symbol of peace. Some of his messengers are doves as well as some of his closest followers.

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Background

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Manwe is the greatest in authority of all the Forest Lords and Ladies, but he is not the greatest in power.

The Winds

Manwe typically communicates through the wind. He uses the wind to create beautiful music for all to hear. He seldom uses actual speech and sends other messengers to deliver his messages for him. Two of his primary messengers are Birdword and BirdofManwe. Birdword is usually in the form of a white penguin. BirdofManwe is in the form of a dove.

Birds

Manwe enjoys birds, with their singing they add in to his beautiful music that he creates through the wind. It is said that Manwe is fond of all birds, but he appears to enjoy doves in particular as they are a symbol of peace. Some of his messengers are doves as well as some of his closest followers.

Family

Manwe is son of Eru (Nameless One). He is the middle brother between Melkor and Orome. He is married to Varda, also known as Elbereth and Gilthoniel, who is the Lady of the Stars.

Early Days of Arda

---

Eru had initially appointed Manwe to be the Ruler of Arda (Earth) after its formation as Manwe was the one who best understood the desires of Eru. As ruler, he kind and compassionate, but he was also unable to stop the evil rampages of Melkor as Melkor possessed greater power than Manwe. It is said that Manwe was not concerned with his own power, rather he was more interested in creating order and goodness on Arda.

Banishing Melkor

---

To the Halls of Mandos

On Middle Earth, Manwe had two lamps called the Lamps of the Valar constructed so that they could provide light for the world. Melkor destroyed these though and so Manwe and the other Ainur (now typically referred to as Forest Lords), went to capture him. They were successful in their mission and Melkor was banished to the Halls of Mandos. Melkor was there for much time before he was allowed to attempt to get pardoned by Manwe. Being free of evil and unable to comprehend it, Manwe believed the lies of Melkor and thought he had actually reformed so he set him free.

To the Void

After Manwe graciously pardoned Melkor from his previous crimes and released him from the Halls of Mandos, he quickly returned to his old evil. As Melkor grew more powerful and spread his evil further and further, Manwe knew that he had to be defeated and decided that this time he would be cast into the void. So Manwe, Tulkas, Orome, and the elves went to the Black City in order to capture Melkor. This turned into an epic battle that lasted many days and many nights. Melkor had to call for back up of his servants to assist him in the fight. One of them came to his call but the other (Pythas) was cowardly and did not come, rather he hid instead.

After much fighting, the three Forest Lords and the elves defeated Melkor and he was cast into the void.

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Background

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Manwe is the greatest in authority of all the Forest Lords and Ladies, but he is not the greatest in power.

The Winds

Manwe typically communicates through the wind. He uses the wind to create beautiful music for all to hear. He seldom uses actual speech and sends other messengers to deliver his messages for him. Two of his primary messengers are Birdword and BirdofManwe. Birdword is usually in the form of a white penguin. BirdofManwe is in the form of a dove.

Birds

Manwe enjoys birds, with their singing they add in to his beautiful music that he creates through the wind. It is said that Manwe is fond of all birds, but he appears to enjoy doves in particular as they are a symbol of peace. Some of his messengers are doves as well as some of his closest followers.

Family

Manwe is son of Eru (Nameless One). He is the middle brother between Melkor and Orome. He is married to Varda, also known as Elbereth and Gilthoniel, who is the Lady of the Stars.

Early Days of Arda

---

Eru had initially appointed Manwe to be the Ruler of Arda (Earth) after its formation as Manwe was the one who best understood the desires of Eru. As ruler, he kind and compassionate, but he was also unable to stop the evil rampages of Melkor as Melkor possessed greater power than Manwe. It is said that Manwe was not concerned with his own power, rather he was more interested in creating order and goodness on Arda.

Banishing Melkor

---

To the Halls of Mandos

On Middle Earth, Manwe had two lamps called the Lamps of the Valar constructed so that they could provide light for the world. Melkor destroyed these though and so Manwe and the other Ainur (now typically referred to as Forest Lords), went to capture him. They were successful in their mission and Melkor was banished to the Halls of Mandos. Melkor was there for much time before he was allowed to attempt to get pardoned by Manwe. Being free of evil and unable to comprehend it, Manwe believed the lies of Melkor and thought he had actually reformed so he set him free.

To the Void

After Manwe graciously pardoned Melkor from his previous crimes and released him from the Halls of Mandos, he quickly returned to his old evil. As Melkor grew more powerful and spread his evil further and further, Manwe knew that he had to be defeated and decided that this time he would be cast into the void. So Manwe, Tulkas, Orome, and the elves went to the Black City in order to capture Melkor. This turned into an epic battle that lasted many days and many nights. Melkor had to call for back up of his servants to assist him in the fight. One of them came to his call but the other (Pythas) was cowardly and did not come, rather he hid instead.

After much fighting, the three Forest Lords and the elves defeated Melkor and he was cast into the void.

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Background

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Manwe is the greatest in authority of all the Forest Lords and Ladies, but he is not the greatest in power.

The Winds

Manwe typically communicates through the wind. He uses the wind to create beautiful music for all to hear. He seldom uses actual speech and sends other messengers to deliver his messages for him. Two of his primary messengers are Birdword and BirdofManwe. Birdword is usually in the form of a white penguin. BirdofManwe is in the form of a dove.

Birds

Manwe enjoys birds, with their singing they add in to his beautiful music that he creates through the wind. It is said that Manwe is fond of all birds, but he appears to enjoy doves in particular as they are a symbol of peace. Some of his messengers are doves as well as some of his closest followers.

Family

Manwe is son of Eru (Nameless One). He is the middle brother between Melkor and Orome. He is married to Varda, also known as Elbereth and Gilthoniel, who is the Lady of the Stars.

Early Days of Arda

---

Eru had initially appointed Manwe to be the Ruler of Arda (Earth) after its formation as Manwe was the one who best understood the desires of Eru. As ruler, he kind and compassionate, but he was also unable to stop the evil rampages of Melkor as Melkor possessed greater power than Manwe. It is said that Manwe was not concerned with his own power, rather he was more interested in creating order and goodness on Arda.

Banishing Melkor

---

To the Halls of Mandos

On Middle Earth, Manwe had two lamps called the Lamps of the Valar constructed so that they could provide light for the world. Melkor destroyed these though and so Manwe and the other Ainur (now typically referred to as Forest Lords), went to capture him. They were successful in their mission and Melkor was banished to the Halls of Mandos. Melkor was there for much time before he was allowed to attempt to get pardoned by Manwe. Being free of evil and unable to comprehend it, Manwe believed the lies of Melkor and thought he had actually reformed so he set him free.

To the Void

After Manwe graciously pardoned Melkor from his previous crimes and released him from the Halls of Mandos, he quickly returned to his old evil. As Melkor grew more powerful and spread his evil further and further, Manwe knew that he had to be defeated and decided that this time he would be cast into the void. So Manwe, Tulkas, Orome, and the elves went to the Black City in order to capture Melkor. This turned into an epic battle that lasted many days and many nights. Melkor had to call for back up of his servants to assist him in the fight. One of them came to his call but the other (Pythas) was cowardly and did not come, rather he hid instead.

After much fighting, the three Forest Lords and the elves defeated Melkor and he was cast into the void.

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Manwe is the greatest in authority of all the Forest Lords and Ladies, but he is not the greatest in power.

Background

---

The Winds

Manwe typically communicates through the wind. He uses the wind to create beautiful music for all to hear. He seldom uses actual speech and sends other messengers to deliver his messages for him. Two of his primary messengers are Birdword and BirdofManwe. Birdword is usually in the form of a white penguin. BirdofManwe is in the form of a dove.

Birds

Manwe enjoys birds, with their singing they add in to his beautiful music that he creates through the wind. It is said that Manwe is fond of all birds, but he appears to enjoy doves in particular as they are a symbol of peace. Some of his messengers are doves as well as some of his closest followers.

Family

Manwe is son of Eru (Nameless One). He is the middle brother between Melkor and Orome. He is married to Varda, also known as Elbereth and Gilthoniel, who is the Lady of the Stars.

Early Days of Arda

---

Eru had initially appointed Manwe to be the Ruler of Arda (Earth) after its formation as Manwe was the one who best understood the desires of Eru. As ruler, he kind and compassionate, but he was also unable to stop the evil rampages of Melkor as Melkor possessed greater power than Manwe. It is said that Manwe was not concerned with his own power, rather he was more interested in creating order and goodness on Arda.

Banishing Melkor

---

To the Halls of Mandos

On Middle Earth, Manwe had two lamps called the Lamps of the Valar constructed so that they could provide light for the world. Melkor destroyed these though and so Manwe and the other Ainur (now typically referred to as Forest Lords), went to capture him. They were successful in their mission and Melkor was banished to the Halls of Mandos. Melkor was there for much time before he was allowed to attempt to get pardoned by Manwe. Being free of evil and unable to comprehend it, Manwe believed the lies of Melkor and thought he had actually reformed so he set him free.

To the Void

After Manwe graciously pardoned Melkor from his previous crimes and released him from the Halls of Mandos, he quickly returned to his old evil. As Melkor grew more powerful and spread his evil further and further, Manwe knew that he had to be defeated and decided that this time he would be cast into the void. So Manwe, Tulkas, Orome, and the elves went to the Black City in order to capture Melkor. This turned into an epic battle that lasted many days and many nights. Melkor had to call for back up of his servants to assist him in the fight. One of them came to his call but the other (Pythas) was cowardly and did not come, rather he hid instead.

After much fighting, the three Forest Lords and the elves defeated Melkor and he was cast into the void.

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Background

---

The Winds

Manwe typically communicates through the wind. He uses the wind to create beautiful music for all to hear. He seldom uses actual speech and sends other messengers to deliver his messages for him. Two of his primary messengers are Birdword and BirdofManwe. Birdword is usually in the form of a white penguin. BirdofManwe is in the form of a dove.

Birds

Manwe enjoys birds, with their singing they add in to his beautiful music that he creates through the wind. It is said that Manwe is fond of all birds, but he appears to enjoy doves in particular as they are a symbol of peace. Some of his messengers are doves as well as some of his closest followers.

Family

Manwe is son of Eru (Nameless One). He is the middle brother between Melkor and Orome. He is married to Varda, also known as Elbereth and Gilthoniel, who is the Lady of the Stars.

Personality

Manwe is the greatest in authority of all the Forest Lords and Ladies, but he is not the greatest in power.
Eru had initially appointed Manwe to be the Ruler of Arda after its formation. As ruler, he kind and compassionate, but he was also unable to stop the evil rampages of Melkor as Melkor possessed greater power than Manwe.

Banishing Melkor

---

To the Halls of Mandos

On Middle Earth, Manwe had two lamps called the Lamps of the Valar constructed so that they could provide light for the world. Melkor destroyed these though and so Manwe and the other Ainur (now typically referred to as Forest Lords), went to capture him. They were successful in their mission and Melkor was banished to the Halls of Mandos. Melkor was there for much time before he was allowed to attempt to get pardoned by Manwe. Being free of evil and unable to comprehend it, Manwe believed the lies of Melkor and thought he had actually reformed so he set him free.

To the Void

After Manwe graciously pardoned Melkor from his previous crimes and released him from the Halls of Mandos, he quickly returned to his old evil. As Melkor grew more powerful and spread his evil further and further, Manwe knew that he had to be defeated and decided that this time he would be cast into the void. So Manwe, Tulkas, Orome, and the elves went to the Black City in order to capture Melkor. This turned into an epic battle that lasted many days and many nights. Melkor had to call for back up of his servants to assist him in the fight. One of them came to his call but the other (Pythas) was cowardly and did not come, rather he hid instead.

After much fighting, the three Forest Lords and the elves defeated Melkor and he was cast into the void.

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Background

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The Winds

Manwe typically communicates through the wind. He uses the wind to create beautiful music for all to hear. He seldom uses actual speech and sends other messengers to deliver his messages for him. Two of his primary messengers are Birdword and BirdofManwe. Birdword is usually in the form of a white penguin. BirdofManwe is in the form of a dove.

Birds

Manwe enjoys birds, with their singing they add in to his beautiful music that he creates through the wind. It is said that Manwe is fond of all birds, but he appears to enjoy doves in particular as they are a symbol of peace. Some of his messengers are doves as well as some of his closest followers.

Family

Manwe is son of Eru (Nameless One). He is the middle brother between Melkor and Orome. He is married to Varda, also known as Elbereth and Gilthoniel, who is the Lady of the Stars.

Personality

Manwe is the greatest in authority of all the Forest Lords and Ladies, but he is not the greatest in power.
Eru had initially appointed Manwe to be the Ruler of Arda after its formation. As ruler, he kind and compassionate, but he was also unable to stop the evil rampages of Melkor as Melkor possessed greater power than Manwe.

Banishing Melkor

---

As Melkor grew more powerful and spread his evil further and further, Manwe knew that he had to be defeated and cast into the void. So Manwe, Tulkas, Orome, and the elves went to the Black City in order to capture Melkor. This turned into an epic battle that lasted many days and many nights. Melkor had to call for back up of his servants to assist him in the fight. One of them came to his call but the other (Pythas) was cowardly and did not come, rather he hid instead.

After much fighting, the three Forest Lords and the elves defeated Melkor and he was cast into the void.

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Background

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The Winds

Manwe typically communicates through the wind. He uses the wind to create beautiful music for all to hear. He seldom uses actual speech and sends other messengers to deliver his messages for him. Two of his primary messengers are Birdword and BirdofManwe. Birdword is usually in the form of a white penguin. BirdofManwe is in the form of a dove.

Birds

Manwe enjoys birds, with their singing they add in to his beautiful music that he creates through the wind. It is said that Manwe is fond of all birds, but he appears to enjoy doves in particular as they are a symbol of peace. Some of his messengers are doves as well as some of his closest followers.

Family

Manwe is son of Eru (Nameless One). He is the middle brother between Melkor and Orome. He is married to Varda who is the Lady of the Stars.

Personality

Manwe is the greatest in authority of all the Forest Lords and Ladies, but he is not the greatest in power.
Eru had initially appointed Manwe to be the Ruler of Arda after its formation. As ruler, he kind and compassionate, but he was also unable to stop the evil rampages of Melkor as Melkor possessed greater power than Manwe.

Banishing Melkor

---

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[sidebar][/sidebar]

Background

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The Winds

Manwe typically communicates through the wind. He uses the wind to create beautiful music for all to hear. He seldom uses actual speech and sends other messengers to deliver his messages for him. Two of his primary messengers are Birdword and BirdofManwe. Birdword is usually in the form of a white penguin. BirdofManwe is in the form of a dove.

Birds

Manwe enjoys birds, with their singing they add in to his beautiful music that he creates through the wind. It is said that Manwe is fond of all birds, but he appears to enjoy doves in particular as they are a symbol of peace. Some of his messengers are doves as well as some of his closest followers.

Family

Manwe is son of Eru (Nameless One). He is the middle brother between Melkor and Orome. He is married to Varda who is the Lady of the Stars.

Banishing Melkor

---