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The '''Sleep of Yavanna''' is a period of the very ancient times of [[Arda]].
The '''Sleep of Yavanna''' is a period of the very ancient times of [[Arda]].


The two great [[Two Lamps|Lamps]] of the [[Valar]] which were giving light to the World during the [[Spring of Arda]] were destroyed by [[Morgoth|Melkor]] along with the Valar's dwellings on [[Almaren]], driving them away into the [[Uttermost West|West]].<ref name=s1>{{S|1}}</ref> Thus the [[Great Lands]] were left in darkness, and [[Yavanna]] protected the creatures living there by setting them to sleep until light should come again.  
The two great [[Two Lamps|Lamps]] of the [[Valar]] which were giving light to the World during the [[Spring of Arda]] were destroyed by [[Morgoth|Melkor]] along with the Valar's dwellings on [[Almaren]], driving them away into the [[Uttermost West|West]].<ref name=s1>{{S|1}}</ref> Thus the [[Great Lands]] were left in darkness, and [[Yavanna]] protected the creatures living there by setting them to sleep and they did not grow or age until light should come again.<ref name=c3>{{S|3}}</ref>


While the Valar were preparing the bliss of Valinor bathed in the light of the [[Two Trees]], [[Middle-earth]] was under the shadow and silence of [[Utumno]], roamed by monsters and fell beasts. It was [[Ulmo]] who did not forsake the Outer Lands and mainted life on earth. Yavanna also came healing the hurts of Melkor, and [[Orome]] hunted monsters, and keeping the darkness at bay while blowing the [[Valaróma]], albeit temporarily.<ref name=s1/>
While the Valar were preparing the bliss of Valinor bathed in the light of the [[Two Trees]], [[Middle-earth]] was under the shadow and silence, roamed by monsters and fell beasts of hideous form [[Utumno]]. It was [[Ulmo]] who did not forsake the Outer Lands and mainted life on earth. Yavanna also came healing the hurts of Melkor, and [[Orome]] hunted monsters, and keeping the shadows at bay while blowing the [[Valaróma]], albeit temporarily.<ref name=s1/><ref name=c3/>


It was during the Sleep of Yavanna when [[Aule]] in his impatience created the [[Seven Fathers of the Dwarves]] under the mountains of [[Middle-earth]]. As Middle-earth was under the dominion of Utumno, Aule made [[Dwarves|his children]] robust and sturdy.<ref>{{S|2}}</ref>
It was during the Sleep of Yavanna when [[Aule]] in his impatience created the [[Seven Fathers of the Dwarves]] under the mountains of [[Middle-earth]]. As Middle-earth was under the dominion of Utumno, Aule made [[Dwarves|his children]] robust and sturdy.<ref>{{S|2}}</ref>


[[Varda]] created new [[stars]] and the [[Elves]] awoke. Only [[Dwarves]] and Elves roamed the Middle-earth which was lit only by the stars, and most creatures were sleeping. Most life could be found in [[Doriath]] under the guidance of [[Melian]]; and in the [[North]], where [[Orcs]] and other creatures of the Enemy multiplied.<ref>{{HM|Guide}}, entry "Sleep of Yavanna".</ref>
[[Varda]] created new [[stars]] and the [[Elves]] awoke. Only [[Dwarves]] and Elves roamed the Middle-earth which was lit only by the stars, and most creatures were sleeping.<ref name=c3/> Most life could be found in [[Doriath]] under the guidance of [[Melian]]; and in the [[North]], where [[Orcs]] and other creatures of the Enemy multiplied.<ref>{{HM|Guide}}, entry "Sleep of Yavanna".</ref>


After the [[Darkening of Valinor]] and the death of the [[Two Trees]], it was the rising of the [[Sun]] that finally returned light to Middle-earth and a [[Second Spring of Arda]].
After the [[Darkening of Valinor]] and the death of the [[Two Trees]], it was the rising of the [[Sun]] that finally returned light to Middle-earth and a [[Second Spring of Arda]].

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Sleep of Yavanna
Event
Other namesPeace of Arda
LocationArda
DateYears of the Trees
Part ofYears of the Trees
Participantsanimals and plants
DescriptionAn event in which the creations of Yavanna fell silent for ages

The Sleep of Yavanna is a period of the very ancient times of Arda.

The two great Lamps of the Valar which were giving light to the World during the Spring of Arda were destroyed by Melkor along with the Valar's dwellings on Almaren, driving them away into the West.[1] Thus the Great Lands were left in darkness, and Yavanna protected the creatures living there by setting them to sleep and they did not grow or age until light should come again.[2]

While the Valar were preparing the bliss of Valinor bathed in the light of the Two Trees, Middle-earth was under the shadow and silence, roamed by monsters and fell beasts of hideous form Utumno. It was Ulmo who did not forsake the Outer Lands and mainted life on earth. Yavanna also came healing the hurts of Melkor, and Orome hunted monsters, and keeping the shadows at bay while blowing the Valaróma, albeit temporarily.[1][2]

It was during the Sleep of Yavanna when Aule in his impatience created the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves under the mountains of Middle-earth. As Middle-earth was under the dominion of Utumno, Aule made his children robust and sturdy.[3]

Varda created new stars and the Elves awoke. Only Dwarves and Elves roamed the Middle-earth which was lit only by the stars, and most creatures were sleeping.[2] Most life could be found in Doriath under the guidance of Melian; and in the North, where Orcs and other creatures of the Enemy multiplied.[4]

After the Darkening of Valinor and the death of the Two Trees, it was the rising of the Sun that finally returned light to Middle-earth and a Second Spring of Arda.

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