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==The First Conflict==
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The '''First War''' was a titanic struggle between the [[Valar]] and [[Melkor]] at the beginning of [[Arda]] for its dominion.<ref name=ainu/>
==Prelude==
When [[Ainur]] came to [[Arda]], before it was fully formed and anything dwelt, [[Melkor]] claimed it for himself. [[Manwe]] denied this and spirits came to his side from the deeps of [[Ea]],<ref name=ainu>{{S|I}}</ref> like [[Varda]].<ref name=vala>{{S|IIb}}</ref>


Before Arda was fully formed and any being dwelt there, Melkor tried to frustrate the purpose of Ilúvatar.  During the early [[Valian Years]], [[Morgoth|Melkor]] battled the other [[Valar]] and marred [[Arda]] during its formation.  This was the titanic First War against [[Morgoth|Melkor]] where he struggled to undo the work of the Valar, demolishing mountains they created, raising up valleys they brought into existence, and spilling seas they had carved. This titanic conflict occurred in prehistory, and the [[Elves]] knew only what the Powers told them of it.  This duel was for nothing less than dominion over [[Arda]], and much was at stake.  The battles fought were unnamed, but numerous.  Melkor prevailed for ages, and then at last came a Vala from the far heaven he could not challenge.  This was [[Tulkas]] the Strong, and he quickly drove Melkor from Arda, into the [[Void|Outer Darkness]].  It was at this point that Aulë created the two Lamps for the illumination of all Middle Earth.  The Valar set them upon high pillars-- [[Illuin]] in the north, and [[Ormal]] in the south.  These [[Two Lamps|Lamps]] of the Valar filled all of Arda with light.  It was then that the seeds [[Yavanna]] had planted sprouted and took root, and the earth was filled with plants from mosses to large trees. <ref>{{S|Ainu}}</ref>
==The War==
While the [[Valar]] formed Arda, Melkor undid or marred whatever they made, demolishing mountains they created, raising up valleys they brought into existence, and spilling seas they had carved, ever hindering their plans.<ref name=ainu/> The works of [[Aule]] suffered most, who grew weary repairing the damage and tumults by Melkor and [[Arda Marred|Arda was marred]].<ref name=vala/>  


The battles fought for the dominion of Arda were numerous but unnamed and of them the [[Eldar]] knew what the Valar told them.<ref name=ainu/> Presumably it was in that War where [[Osse]] and [[Sauron]] were ensnared by Melkor.<ref>{{S|IIc}}</ref><ref>{{S|IId}}</ref>
Melkor prevailed for ages and news of the War reached far heaven where [[Tulkas]] was and in [[Valian Year 1499|VY 1499]] he descended to Arda. Melkor could not challenge him and he fled before his anger and laughter.<ref name=s1>{{S|1}}</ref>
==Aftermath==
The result of the War was that Arda's completion was hindered and its plan was altered.
There was peace for a long time and thenceforth Tulkas was counted among the Valar.<ref name=s1/>
[[Aulë]] created the [[Two Lamps]] for the illumination of all Arda. [[Yavanna]] planted her seeds that sprouted and took root, and the earth was filled with plants from mosses to large trees.<ref name=s1>{{S|1}}</ref>
Of that primordial duel the [[Elves]] knew only what the Powers told them of it.<ref name=ainu/>
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Revision as of 19:14, 27 November 2014

Previous war: None
Next war: War for Sake of the Elves
First War with Melkor
Beginning: VY 1End: VY 1499
Place: All of Arda
Outcome: Victory for the Valar, Formation of Arda
Major battles: Many and various
Combatants

Valar and Maiar

Melkor and Maiar

Commanders

Manwe

Melkor

The First War was a titanic struggle between the Valar and Melkor at the beginning of Arda for its dominion.[1]

Prelude

When Ainur came to Arda, before it was fully formed and anything dwelt, Melkor claimed it for himself. Manwe denied this and spirits came to his side from the deeps of Ea,[1] like Varda.[2]

The War

While the Valar formed Arda, Melkor undid or marred whatever they made, demolishing mountains they created, raising up valleys they brought into existence, and spilling seas they had carved, ever hindering their plans.[1] The works of Aule suffered most, who grew weary repairing the damage and tumults by Melkor and Arda was marred.[2]

The battles fought for the dominion of Arda were numerous but unnamed and of them the Eldar knew what the Valar told them.[1] Presumably it was in that War where Osse and Sauron were ensnared by Melkor.[3][4]

Melkor prevailed for ages and news of the War reached far heaven where Tulkas was and in VY 1499 he descended to Arda. Melkor could not challenge him and he fled before his anger and laughter.[5]

Aftermath

The result of the War was that Arda's completion was hindered and its plan was altered.

There was peace for a long time and thenceforth Tulkas was counted among the Valar.[5]

Aulë created the Two Lamps for the illumination of all Arda. Yavanna planted her seeds that sprouted and took root, and the earth was filled with plants from mosses to large trees.[5]

Of that primordial duel the Elves knew only what the Powers told them of it.[1]

References