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	== The [[Siege of Utumno]]==		== The [[Siege of Utumno]]==

−	Melkor retreated to his great underground fortress of [[Utumno]]. There the Valar besieged him for years, and fought many battles before its gates. It was during this time that the contour of Middle Earth was changed, with the Great Sea being widened. The [[Bay of Balar]] was carved out, and the great river [[Sirion]] came into being. The northern highlands of [[Hithlum]] and [[Dorthonion]], sources of Sirion, were raised up as new mountain ranges. The far north was laid waste, as the Valars' power descended into the deep pits of Utumno. ~~[[Image:Jenny_Dolfen_-_Tulkas_the_Strong.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''Tulkas the Strong'' by Jenny Dolfen.]]~~ In the end, the pits and halls were unroofed, and [[Tulkas]] wrestled Melkor and cast him down, and bound him with a powerful chain.	+	Melkor retreated to his great underground fortress of [[Utumno]]. There the Valar besieged him for years, and fought many battles before its gates. It was during this time that the contour of Middle Earth was changed, with the Great Sea being widened. The [[Bay of Balar]] was carved out, and the great river [[Sirion]] came into being. The northern highlands of [[Hithlum]] and [[Dorthonion]], sources of Sirion, were raised up as new mountain ranges. The far north was laid waste, as the Valars' power descended into the deep pits of Utumno. In the end, the pits and halls were unroofed, and [[Tulkas]] wrestled Melkor and cast him down, and bound him with a powerful chain.

	== Aftermath ==		== Aftermath ==

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−	The '''War for Sake of the Elves''' was fought by the [[Valar]], under orders from [[Manwë]], the [[Elder King]], against [[Melkor]] to liberate the newly-awakened [[Elves]] from his influence. It culminated in the near-apocalyptic [[Siege of Utumno]], where Melkor was captured, enchained, and imprisoned for three ages of the world.	+	The '''War for Sake of the Elves''' was fought by the [[Valar]], under orders from [[Manwë]], the [[Elder King]], against [[Morgoth\|Melkor]] to liberate the newly-awakened [[Elves]] from his influence. It culminated in the near-apocalyptic [[Siege of Utumno]], where Melkor was captured, enchained, and imprisoned for three ages of the world.

	== Prelude ==		== Prelude ==

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−	The [[Valar]], while very powerful, were not omniscient. They failed to find some of the deepest chambers under Utumno and [[Angband]], and Morgoth's lieutenant [[Sauron]] was never captured. Some [[Balrogs\|Balrogs]] and other evil creatures hid there, and others dispersed to the far edges of the earth. The Valar dragged Melkor back to Valinor for judgment before [[Manwë]], in the [[Ring of Doom]].	+	The [[Valar]], while very powerful, were not omniscient. They failed to find some of the deepest chambers under Utumno and [[Angband]], and Morgoth's lieutenant [[Sauron]] was never captured. Some [[Balrogs\|Balrogs]] and other evil creatures hid there, and others dispersed to the far edges of the earth. The Valar dragged Melkor back to Valinor for judgment before [[Manwë]], in the [[Máhanaxar\|Ring of Doom]].

	In the Ring of Doom, Melkor laid upon his face and begged for mercy from Manwë, but his prayers were denied. He was cast into the prison of Mandos for three ages, after which he would be brought before [[Manwë]] once more. The Valar gathered in council once again, and it was decided, after some debate, to summon the [[Quendi]] (Elves) to Valinor to preserve them from evil influence. Oromë chose ambassadors among the [[Eldar]], [[Ingwë]], [[Finwë]], and [[Olwë]] to accompany him back to Valinor, where they beheld the glory of the Two Trees. They then returned to their people, and the [[Great Journey]] began with Ingwë's people in the vanguard, the [[Vanyar]]. They were followed by the Noldor under Finwë, and then the [[Teleri]] under [[Olwë]] and [[Elwë]], the most numerous host.<ref name="Captivity"/>		In the Ring of Doom, Melkor laid upon his face and begged for mercy from Manwë, but his prayers were denied. He was cast into the prison of Mandos for three ages, after which he would be brought before [[Manwë]] once more. The Valar gathered in council once again, and it was decided, after some debate, to summon the [[Quendi]] (Elves) to Valinor to preserve them from evil influence. Oromë chose ambassadors among the [[Eldar]], [[Ingwë]], [[Finwë]], and [[Olwë]] to accompany him back to Valinor, where they beheld the glory of the Two Trees. They then returned to their people, and the [[Great Journey]] began with Ingwë's people in the vanguard, the [[Vanyar]]. They were followed by the Noldor under Finwë, and then the [[Teleri]] under [[Olwë]] and [[Elwë]], the most numerous host.<ref name="Captivity"/>

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	== Prelude ==		== Prelude ==

−	After the Fall of the [[Two Lamps]], the Valar held council among themselves and spoke of the message they had received from Eru Ilúvatar of his coming children, the [[Elves]]{{~~ref~~\|1}}. Yavanna spoke among them and said:	+	After the Fall of the [[Two Lamps]], the Valar held council among themselves and spoke of the message they had received from Eru Ilúvatar of his coming children, the [[Elves]].<ref name="Captivity">{{S\|Captivity}}</ref> Yavanna spoke among them and said:
	{{quote\|Ye mighty of Arda, the vision of Ilúvatar was brief and soon taken away, so that maybe cannot guess within a narrow count of days the hour appointed. Yet be sure of this: the hour approaches, and within this age our hope shall be revealed, and the Children shall awake. Shall we then leave the lands of their dwelling desolate and full of evil? Shall they call Melkor lord while Manwë sits upon Taniquetil?\|''[[The Silmarillion]]'', [[Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor]]}}		{{quote\|Ye mighty of Arda, the vision of Ilúvatar was brief and soon taken away, so that maybe cannot guess within a narrow count of days the hour appointed. Yet be sure of this: the hour approaches, and within this age our hope shall be revealed, and the Children shall awake. Shall we then leave the lands of their dwelling desolate and full of evil? Shall they call Melkor lord while Manwë sits upon Taniquetil?\|''[[The Silmarillion]]'', [[Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor]]}}

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	{{quote\|In this age the Children of Ilúvatar shall come indeed, but they come not yet. Moreover it is doom that the Firstborn should come in the darkness, and shall look first upon the stars. Great light shall be for their waning. To Varda ever shall they call at need.\|''[[The Silmarillion]]'', [[Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor]]}}		{{quote\|In this age the Children of Ilúvatar shall come indeed, but they come not yet. Moreover it is doom that the Firstborn should come in the darkness, and shall look first upon the stars. Great light shall be for their waning. To Varda ever shall they call at need.\|''[[The Silmarillion]]'', [[Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor]]}}

−	[[Varda]] then created other stars to help to light Middle Earth for the coming of the Elves. Using silver dews from [[Telperion]], she created many new stars, including [[Wilwarin]], [[Telemendil]], and others. [[Image:Varda_pablodores_lycos.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''Varda'' by Pablo Dores]] As a challenge to Melkor, high in the north, she hung the seven stars that make up the [[Sickle of the Valar]]. After Varda's long effort, the Elves, the Firstborn Children of Ilúvatar awoke in the starlight by the shores of [[Cuiviénen]], the Water of Awakening.{{ref~~\|2}}~~	+	[[Varda]] then created other stars to help to light Middle Earth for the coming of the Elves. Using silver dews from [[Telperion]], she created many new stars, including [[Wilwarin]], [[Telemendil]], and others. [[Image:Varda_pablodores_lycos.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''Varda'' by Pablo Dores]] As a challenge to Melkor, high in the north, she hung the seven stars that make up the [[Sickle of the Valar]]. After Varda's long effort, the Elves, the Firstborn Children of Ilúvatar awoke in the starlight by the shores of [[Cuiviénen]], the Water of Awakening.<ref name="Captivity"/>

	While [[Oromë]] conducted his hunting trips on his great steed Nahar, he heard the sound of many voices singing, the newly-born Elves. He met them and spent time among them, and yet perceived the influence of Melkor anong them. Oromë reported these happenings to the [[Elder King]], who once again called a gathering of all the Valar, even the far-off [[Ulmo]]. He then proclaimed:		While [[Oromë]] conducted his hunting trips on his great steed Nahar, he heard the sound of many voices singing, the newly-born Elves. He met them and spent time among them, and yet perceived the influence of Melkor anong them. Oromë reported these happenings to the [[Elder King]], who once again called a gathering of all the Valar, even the far-off [[Ulmo]]. He then proclaimed:
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	[[Image:Silmarillion malcolm mcclinton.jpg\|right\|thumb\|220px\|''Silmarillion'' by Malcolm Mcclinton.]]		[[Image:Silmarillion malcolm mcclinton.jpg\|right\|thumb\|220px\|''Silmarillion'' by Malcolm Mcclinton.]]

−	The titanic conflict between the Valar and Melkor now began in earnest, with the [[Host of the West]] (Valar) confronting the [[Host of the North]] (Melkor). Melkor would ever remember that this war was begun for the Elves' sake, and it would be burned in his memory. The hosts first clashed in the North-west of Middle Earth, and that region was battered and broken by this collision. The Valar quickly prevailed, driving Melkor off. This was known as the [[Battle of the Powers]], and the Elves heard little of the details of the battle. They could feel the earth creaking and groaning under them, and saw bright lights in the North, like those of great fires.{{ref~~\|3}}~~	+	The titanic conflict between the Valar and Melkor now began in earnest, with the [[Host of the West]] (Valar) confronting the [[Host of the North]] (Melkor). Melkor would ever remember that this war was begun for the Elves' sake, and it would be burned in his memory. The hosts first clashed in the North-west of Middle Earth, and that region was battered and broken by this collision. The Valar quickly prevailed, driving Melkor off. This was known as the [[Battle of the Powers]], and the Elves heard little of the details of the battle. They could feel the earth creaking and groaning under them, and saw bright lights in the North, like those of great fires.<ref name="Captivity"/>

	== The [[Siege of Utumno]]==		== The [[Siege of Utumno]]==
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	The [[Valar]], while very powerful, were not omniscient. They failed to find some of the deepest chambers under Utumno and [[Angband]], and Morgoth's lieutenant [[Sauron]] was never captured. Some [[Balrogs\|Balrogs]] and other evil creatures hid there, and others dispersed to the far edges of the earth. The Valar dragged Melkor back to Valinor for judgment before [[Manwë]], in the [[Ring of Doom]].		The [[Valar]], while very powerful, were not omniscient. They failed to find some of the deepest chambers under Utumno and [[Angband]], and Morgoth's lieutenant [[Sauron]] was never captured. Some [[Balrogs\|Balrogs]] and other evil creatures hid there, and others dispersed to the far edges of the earth. The Valar dragged Melkor back to Valinor for judgment before [[Manwë]], in the [[Ring of Doom]].

−	In the Ring of Doom, Melkor laid upon his face and begged for mercy from Manwë, but his prayers were denied. He was cast into the prison of Mandos for three ages, after which he would be brought before [[Manwë]] once more. The Valar gathered in council once again, and it was decided, after some debate, to summon the [[Quendi]] (Elves) to Valinor to preserve them from evil influence. Oromë chose ambassadors among the [[Eldar]], [[Ingwë]], [[Finwë]], and [[Olwë]] to accompany him back to Valinor, where they beheld the glory of the Two Trees. They then returned to their people, and the [[Great Journey]] began with Ingwë's people in the vanguard, the [[Vanyar]]. They were followed by the Noldor under Finwë, and then the [[Teleri]] under [[Olwë]] and [[Elwë]], the most numerous host.{{ref~~\|4}}~~	+	In the Ring of Doom, Melkor laid upon his face and begged for mercy from Manwë, but his prayers were denied. He was cast into the prison of Mandos for three ages, after which he would be brought before [[Manwë]] once more. The Valar gathered in council once again, and it was decided, after some debate, to summon the [[Quendi]] (Elves) to Valinor to preserve them from evil influence. Oromë chose ambassadors among the [[Eldar]], [[Ingwë]], [[Finwë]], and [[Olwë]] to accompany him back to Valinor, where they beheld the glory of the Two Trees. They then returned to their people, and the [[Great Journey]] began with Ingwë's people in the vanguard, the [[Vanyar]]. They were followed by the Noldor under Finwë, and then the [[Teleri]] under [[Olwë]] and [[Elwë]], the most numerous host.<ref name="Captivity"/>
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−	#{{~~note\|1~~}} ~~''[[The Silmarillion]]'', [[Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor]].~~	+
−	~~#{{note\|2}} ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', [[Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor]].~~	+
−	~~#{{note\|3}} ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', [[Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor]].~~	+
−	~~#{{note\|4}} ''Ibid.''~~	+
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	\| previous=[[First War with Melkor]]		\| previous=[[First War with Melkor]]
	\| next=[[Wars of Beleriand]]		\| next=[[Wars of Beleriand]]
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	== The War Begins: The [[Battle of the Powers]] ==		== The War Begins: The [[Battle of the Powers]] ==

−	[[Image:Silmarillion malcolm mcclinton.jpg\|right\|thumb\|~~300px~~\|''Silmarillion'' by Malcolm Mcclinton.]]	+	[[Image:Silmarillion malcolm mcclinton.jpg\|right\|thumb\|220px\|''Silmarillion'' by Malcolm Mcclinton.]]

	The titanic conflict between the Valar and Melkor now began in earnest, with the [[Host of the West]] (Valar) confronting the [[Host of the North]] (Melkor). Melkor would ever remember that this war was begun for the Elves' sake, and it would be burned in his memory. The hosts first clashed in the North-west of Middle Earth, and that region was battered and broken by this collision. The Valar quickly prevailed, driving Melkor off. This was known as the [[Battle of the Powers]], and the Elves heard little of the details of the battle. They could feel the earth creaking and groaning under them, and saw bright lights in the North, like those of great fires.{{ref\|3}}		The titanic conflict between the Valar and Melkor now began in earnest, with the [[Host of the West]] (Valar) confronting the [[Host of the North]] (Melkor). Melkor would ever remember that this war was begun for the Elves' sake, and it would be burned in his memory. The hosts first clashed in the North-west of Middle Earth, and that region was battered and broken by this collision. The Valar quickly prevailed, driving Melkor off. This was known as the [[Battle of the Powers]], and the Elves heard little of the details of the battle. They could feel the earth creaking and groaning under them, and saw bright lights in the North, like those of great fires.{{ref\|3}}
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	#{{note\|4}} ''Ibid.''		#{{note\|4}} ''Ibid.''
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	[[Category:Wars and Battles]]		[[Category:Wars and Battles]]
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	== Aftermath ==		== Aftermath ==

−	The [[Valar]], while very powerful, were not omniscient. They failed to find some of the deepest chambers under Utumno and [[Angband]], and Morgoth's lieutenant [[Sauron]] was never captured. Some [[~~Balrog~~\|Balrogs]] and other evil creatures hid there, and others dispersed to the far edges of the earth. The Valar dragged Melkor back to Valinor for judgment before [[Manwë]], in the [[Ring of Doom]].	+	The [[Valar]], while very powerful, were not omniscient. They failed to find some of the deepest chambers under Utumno and [[Angband]], and Morgoth's lieutenant [[Sauron]] was never captured. Some [[Balrogs\|Balrogs]] and other evil creatures hid there, and others dispersed to the far edges of the earth. The Valar dragged Melkor back to Valinor for judgment before [[Manwë]], in the [[Ring of Doom]].

	In the Ring of Doom, Melkor laid upon his face and begged for mercy from Manwë, but his prayers were denied. He was cast into the prison of Mandos for three ages, after which he would be brought before [[Manwë]] once more. The Valar gathered in council once again, and it was decided, after some debate, to summon the [[Quendi]] (Elves) to Valinor to preserve them from evil influence. Oromë chose ambassadors among the [[Eldar]], [[Ingwë]], [[Finwë]], and [[Olwë]] to accompany him back to Valinor, where they beheld the glory of the Two Trees. They then returned to their people, and the [[Great Journey]] began with Ingwë's people in the vanguard, the [[Vanyar]]. They were followed by the Noldor under Finwë, and then the [[Teleri]] under [[Olwë]] and [[Elwë]], the most numerous host.{{ref\|4}}		In the Ring of Doom, Melkor laid upon his face and begged for mercy from Manwë, but his prayers were denied. He was cast into the prison of Mandos for three ages, after which he would be brought before [[Manwë]] once more. The Valar gathered in council once again, and it was decided, after some debate, to summon the [[Quendi]] (Elves) to Valinor to preserve them from evil influence. Oromë chose ambassadors among the [[Eldar]], [[Ingwë]], [[Finwë]], and [[Olwë]] to accompany him back to Valinor, where they beheld the glory of the Two Trees. They then returned to their people, and the [[Great Journey]] began with Ingwë's people in the vanguard, the [[Vanyar]]. They were followed by the Noldor under Finwë, and then the [[Teleri]] under [[Olwë]] and [[Elwë]], the most numerous host.{{ref\|4}}

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	== The [[Siege of Utumno]]==		== The [[Siege of Utumno]]==

−	Melkor retreated to his great underground fortress of [[Utumno]]. There the Valar besieged him for years, and fought many battles before its gates. It was during this time that the contour of Middle Earth was changed, with the Great Sea being widened. The [[Bay of Balar]] was carved out, and the great river [[Sirion]] came into being. The northern highlands of [[Hithlum]] and [[Dorthonion]], sources of Sirion, were raised up as new mountain ranges. The far north was laid waste, as the Valars' power descended into the deep pits of Utumno. [[Image:Jenny_Dolfen_-_Tulkas_the_Strong.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''Tulkas the Strong'' by Jenny Dolfen.]] In the end, the pits were unroofed, and [[Tulkas]] wrestled Melkor and cast him down, and bound him with a powerful chain.	+	Melkor retreated to his great underground fortress of [[Utumno]]. There the Valar besieged him for years, and fought many battles before its gates. It was during this time that the contour of Middle Earth was changed, with the Great Sea being widened. The [[Bay of Balar]] was carved out, and the great river [[Sirion]] came into being. The northern highlands of [[Hithlum]] and [[Dorthonion]], sources of Sirion, were raised up as new mountain ranges. The far north was laid waste, as the Valars' power descended into the deep pits of Utumno. [[Image:Jenny_Dolfen_-_Tulkas_the_Strong.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''Tulkas the Strong'' by Jenny Dolfen.]] In the end, the pits and halls were unroofed, and [[Tulkas]] wrestled Melkor and cast him down, and bound him with a powerful chain.

	== Aftermath ==		== Aftermath ==

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	== The War Begins: The [[Battle of the Powers]] ==		== The War Begins: The [[Battle of the Powers]] ==

−	[[Image:Silmarillion malcolm mcclinton.jpg\|right\|~~450px~~\|''Silmarillion'' by Malcolm Mcclinton.]]	+	[[Image:Silmarillion malcolm mcclinton.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|''Silmarillion'' by Malcolm Mcclinton.]]

	The titanic conflict between the Valar and Melkor now began in earnest, with the [[Host of the West]] (Valar) confronting the [[Host of the North]] (Melkor). Melkor would ever remember that this war was begun for the Elves' sake, and it would be burned in his memory. The hosts first clashed in the North-west of Middle Earth, and that region was battered and broken by this collision. The Valar quickly prevailed, driving Melkor off. This was known as the [[Battle of the Powers]], and the Elves heard little of the details of the battle. They could feel the earth creaking and groaning under them, and saw bright lights in the North, like those of great fires.{{ref\|3}}		The titanic conflict between the Valar and Melkor now began in earnest, with the [[Host of the West]] (Valar) confronting the [[Host of the North]] (Melkor). Melkor would ever remember that this war was begun for the Elves' sake, and it would be burned in his memory. The hosts first clashed in the North-west of Middle Earth, and that region was battered and broken by this collision. The Valar quickly prevailed, driving Melkor off. This was known as the [[Battle of the Powers]], and the Elves heard little of the details of the battle. They could feel the earth creaking and groaning under them, and saw bright lights in the North, like those of great fires.{{ref\|3}}

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