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This Age spans from the creation of Arda until the time when the Two Lamps of the Valar are destroyed by Melkor.
This was an Age during which the Valar dwelt in Middle-earth as their abiding place, tendering the land. The Two Lamps were then made by the Valar to set standing in Middle-earth, and the light of the Lamps travelled wherever upon the surface of Arda daylessly. And the world was flowered with its warmth; thus, beings The Spring of Arda.
(The dates given below are shown in "Year of the Trees", which equals to 9.582 "Year of the Sun") |
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1
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Ilúvatar creates Eä, the Ainur, and Arda.
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1,500
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Tulkas comes to Arda to aid Manwë against Melkor; Melkor hides. Arda has peace for a long time. Making of the Two Lamps begins.
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1,900
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Completion of the Two Lamps. The Valar continue their labours; upon completion, the Valar hold feasts and rest. At about this time, Sauron is corrupted by Melkor.
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3,400
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Melkor comes to Middle-earth stealthily; the building of Utumno begins. Arda Marred.
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3,450
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The Valar become aware of Melkor and start seeking him. Melkor strikes; destruction of the Lamps; Spring of Arda ends. The Valar abandon Middle-earth and take Valinor as abiding place.
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3,500
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The flowering of the Two Trees in Valinor; the Age of the Trees begins.
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Source:
History of Middle-earth, Volume 5, 10, 11, 12
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