Maiar of Aulë [] Mairon (Sauron), the mightiest of the Maiar of Aulë, who used his knowledge of the metaphysical structure of Arda to great effect as a servant of Melkor in the First Age , and …

The Maiar (singular Maia) were primordial spirits created to help the Valar shape the World in the beginning. They were numerous, though not many were named. Their chiefs were Eönwë, …

Dec 24, 2024 · Several Maiar are associated with Aulë: Mairon, before being corrupted by Melkor and becoming Sauron; and Curumo, who later went to Middle-earth as an Istar to combat the …

The Maiar (singular: Maia) are a fictional class of beings from J. R. R. Tolkien's high fantasy legendarium. Supernatural and angelic, they are "lesser Ainur" who entered the cosmos of Eä …

Oct 25, 2024 · The Maiar (plural for Maia) were those spirits which descended into Ëa to assist the Valar in the shaping of Arda. The Maiar and Valar were collectively known as the Ainur, …

Aulë is one of the Ainur, the demi-gods of Tolkien legendarium, said to have been created by the thought of Eru Ilúvatar (the One), which include the Valar and the Maiar. He ranks third in …

It seems a strange coincidence that both of the known Maiar of Aulë – Mairon (Sauron) and Curumo (Saruman) – were so easily corrupted by the Enemy.

And if he was a Maiar who came to Aule and asked for instruction, you'd think Aule would be more cautious, because he'd already been burned once. I think the best explanation for his …

Oct 26, 2021 · Aulë almost rebelled against his creator, by attempting to imitate him. Eru jealously guards the ability to create life all to himself. Perhaps the greatest part of Melkors original sin …

Sep 9, 2021 · Both the Maia Mairon (who became Sauron) and Curumo (embodied as Saruman) served under the Valar Aulë. Both eventually became corrupted, and turned to evil. Was there …