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The Chaining of Melkor refers to his imprisonment for three ages after the [[War for Sake of the Elves]].  After their final victory in the [[Siege of Utumno]], [[Tulkas]] captured [[Melkor]] and bound him with the great chain [[Angainor]].  He was carried by to Valinor and sentenced to his long term of incarceration by the Elder King and chief of the Valar, Manwë.  During this period, the Elves were able to undertake the [[Great Journey]] to Valinor unmolested.
The Chaining of Melkor refers to his imprisonment for three ages after the [[War for Sake of the Elves]].  After their final victory in the [[Siege of Utumno]], [[Tulkas]] captured [[Melkor]] and bound him with the great chain [[Angainor]].  He was carried by to Valinor and sentenced to his long term of incarceration by the Elder King and chief of the [[Valar]], [[Manwë]].  During this period, the Elves were able to undertake the [[Great Journey]] to [[Valinor]] unmolested.


[[Category:Conflict of the First Age]]
[[Category:Conflicts of the Elder Days]]

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The Chaining of Melkor refers to his imprisonment for three ages after the War for Sake of the Elves. After their final victory in the Siege of Utumno, Tulkas captured Melkor and bound him with the great chain Angainor. He was carried by to Valinor and sentenced to his long term of incarceration by the Elder King and chief of the Valar, Manwë. During this period, the Elves were able to undertake the Great Journey to Valinor unmolested.