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This was the war fought by the [[Valar]], led by [[Manwë]], against [[Melkor]] to liberate the newly-awakened [[Elves]] from his influence. It culminated in the near-apocalyptic [[Siege of Utumno]], where Melkor was captured, cast down, and imprisoned for three ages. | This was the war fought by the [[Valar]], led by [[Manwë]], against [[Melkor]] to liberate the newly-awakened [[Elves]] from his influence. It culminated in the near-apocalyptic [[Siege of Utumno]], where Melkor was captured, cast down, and imprisoned for three ages of the world. | ||
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| Previous war: War of the Lamps | |
| Next war: Wars of Beleriand | |
| War for Sake of the Elves | |
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| Beginning: Valian Year 1090 | End: Valian Year 1100 |
| Place: North of Aman, northwest Middle Earth | |
| Outcome: Victory for the Valar, Chaining of Melkor | |
| Major battles: Battle of the Powers,Siege of Utumno | |
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Valarian forces |
Melkor and his servants |
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This was the war fought by the Valar, led by Manwë, against Melkor to liberate the newly-awakened Elves from his influence. It culminated in the near-apocalyptic Siege of Utumno, where Melkor was captured, cast down, and imprisoned for three ages of the world.
