Lords of the Valar | Tolkien Explained

[@NerdoftheRings]

Who is your favorite Valar and why? Who do you want to see get their own vid?

[@jamiegregg9211]

Tulkas cos he reminds me of Thor as a Pagan thats awesome and Aule because he made the dwarves

[@manuela1986]

My fav is still Yavanna as I love nature ♥️🌺

[@DJCadwell]

Don't wanna put too much on your plate, but this is my favorite Tolkien channel. I would love to see your thoughts on each one individually.

[@manuela1986]

@@DJCadwell Concur! All of them would be perfect!

[@spirosalygizakis3686]

Morgoth

[@EhlistarsWrath]

Mandos: “take a ticket and have a seat we’ll be with you shortly”

[@mileticmile2911]

Haha nice work my lord

[@oliverneudorf1250]

That is hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ericcloud1023]

Mando's"......oh.... and welcome to the DMV....or shall I say HELL!!!!"

[@zackclower3019]

I hope it speeds up by the time I cross over. If Turin is still waiting atleast they'll good conversation. Lol

[@LowellMorgan]

Aule is the most “human” of the Valar, with the most relatable personality and motivations. He connection with the world is something very tangible and also deeply emotional. He watches his crafting of Arda defiled by Morgoth, his students betray Eru, and even his children living with what we might call an uneasy relationship with the elves. Guilt, loss, and disappointment must consume him often. I get the feeling that Nienna is the empathetic and supportive type.

[@kilgoretrout382]

I would love to have been in the room when Gimli, just hanging out in the Undying Lands, finds out Dwarves have been around longer than elves.

[@rockyblacksmith]

I wouldn't be surprised if he already knew. The dwarven lore goes straight back to their seven fathers in a good amount of detail. Who could probably remember that (mildly traumatising) divine intervention against their destruction.

[@vergil8833]

They weren't created before the elves, only before the elves had awoken.

[@jefflabbecomedy]

@@vergil8833 how do you mean? Genuinely asking.

[@vergil8833]

​@@jefflabbecomedy The elves were created as Eru Iluvatar's unique song during the Ainulindalë (The music of the Ainur), which is the event that created the world. That is why the elves are the first children of Iluvatar. But they didn't instantly run around doing elf things as soon as they and the world was created, they slept until it was their time to awake as the first 144 elves. The dwarves were likely technically also created during the Song of the Ainur, but they weren't given life by Iluvatar until later. So both Men and Elves existed first as they were both intended creations of Iluvatar as the first and second children of Iluvatar during the creation of the world when the dwarves were merely constructs Aule shaped.

[@lomas2284]

I can imagine a slight smirk on his face as he slowly turns to look at legolas.... and simply goes: HEHEHEHEHEHEHE

[@MultiUroX]

morgorth: "hey Aule, my friend! You got some recruits for me?"

[@EvilSandwich]

Aule is easily my favorite. Because he is such a hilariously awful judge of character, that every time he vouches for someone, it feels like the scene should immediately smash cut to an It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia title card opening. His students turning into complete lunatics that caused endless suffering for thousands of people is one of my favorite unintentional running gags in the legendarium.

[@EvilSandwich]

@Rizal Disraeli Ramos In his defense, she's a REALLY hot environmentalist.

[@briangarrow448]

He’s kind of the OG Bill Bellichick.

[@Nazvar92]

One could say the ethos or spirit of the smith to create perfection and order is what can inevitably lead to corruption. Aule only wanted peace and love for his creations, but Sarumon and Sauron didn’t have that base of empathy and love like a Valar

[@EvilSandwich]

@@Nazvar92 Aule is so much of a good boy, that he's always caught off guard by assholes.

[@laurelelasselin]

Of course, it's famous that all Aule's apprentices end up in some terrible fate...

[@JohnFallot]

Melkor: Time for me to- Tulkas *laughs like the Heavy from TF2* Melkor: -go home and rethink my life!

[@newhorizon3229]

More like... *Saxton Hale!!*

[@drakewellington7305]

Or Reinhard

[@xenophonlabadiaris6894]

XAXAXAXAXAXAXAXAXAXA Greatest comment ever!

[@admiralsquatbar127]

Was he trying to sell Deathsticks again?

[@KororaPenguin]

@@admiralsquatbar127 Greatest anti-drug PSA ever!

[@danmurray1996]

Ulmo for sure. Where Manwe always seems to be a character focused on big picture guidance and principles needed to rule, Ulmo always seems focused on the little things. Ulmo looked after the world in the dark times, valued freedom of Eru's children over knowledge, and recognized Melkor's evil instead of clinging to the principle of forgiveness.

[@kyleenglot9184]

You could also say that Ulmo is the most in control of his environment and domain even so that not even Melkor could mar or corrupt the seas to his will.

[@gargoyles9999]

@@kyleenglot9184 hey Ulmo you wanna go over and bonk Sauron on the head and drag him back? I mean he has just been chilling off the coast for a couple centuries. I’m sure it’s fine, it’s not like he would convince the King to do something monumentally stupid that would get them killed.

[@AnnaMarianne]

Ulmo is the best Vala for his empathy for and tireless work in aid of the Men and the Elves, even when they were abandoned by the other Valar. Ulmo forgives your mistakes and actively seeks to help you, even when it's inconvenient to himself, even before you asked him to or searched for him - indeed when you're still officially unfriends. To me as a Christian, that's what a true deity is supposed to be and to do. The best Valie is Nienna. I love that this lady of love is not a sex object, but her love is higher love, and that she's also the lady of wisdom and strenght.

[@pewpewpandas9203]

One might say that to Ulmo, your mistakes are... water ... under the bridge... ;P

[@parthmudgal9270]

@@pewpewpandas9203 you 😂😂

[@michaelfisher7170]

Ulmo is definitely my favorite. He never stopped thinking of the people in Middle earth, even after the revolt of the Noldor, he still regarded those living there, under Morgoth's threat, with compassion and concern. He did what he could for them.

[@TheMasonK]

Definitely Tulkas for me. Imagine striking fear into the heart of the devil himself. Imagine just laughing as you’re wrestling the devil with your bare hands. The devil putting all of his plans on hold until you personally aren’t awake. Just you. The most badass character in Tolkien’s works and one of the most badass characters in all of literature.

[@dreadsocialistroberts]

Exactly. Tulkas just having fun and Nessa the same. They are both declared as being swift and being the life of the party. Tulkas a lovable fighter, Nessa the dancer both being awesome. If the Dagor Dagorath was finished tonight, Tulkas and Nessa's house is where the party is. Sasha would be DJing after Eru because he only opens for Sasha.

[@keytostart7053]

@@dreadsocialistroberts and somehow Billie Eilish still shows up in a bin bag and grabs the headlines the next morning.

[@markz4467]

"Imagine striking fear into the heart of the devil himself" Melkor is only trying to fuck up everything that other Valar make. Sure he is "the devil" to lower races, but to Tulkas he's just his misbehaved brother.

[@TheMasonK]

@@markz4467 Melkor is an allegory of Satan. The valar are arch angels of the one Eru Illuvatar. Melkor is the fallen angel.

[@markz4467]

@@TheMasonK Exactly

[@Xerxes2005]

I always liked Ulmo. He's the wisest of the Valar and the most compassionate (maybe after Nienna). He mourns the marring of Arda (enough that Eru himself comforts him). He foresees that taking the Elves to Valinor could mean trouble and he never forsakes Middle Earth. He maintains it while it was under Melkor's dominion, he helps the Eldar reach Valinor, he helps Turgon and Finrod and guides Tuor to Gondolin. To me, he's the Archangel Gabriel of Tolkien's mythology.

[@Divine_Chareka]

A video from Nerd Of The Rings is something I need every week

[@NerdoftheRings]

And Nerd of the Rings shall answer! :)

[@laurelelasselin]

The best comment and PERFECT reply

[@laurelelasselin]

And yes @Divine Chareka, me too

[@alexandresmonteiro1]

@@NerdoftheRings You have my like!

[@Butterflypegasus40]

​@@NerdoftheRingshave you done a segment of sauron?

[@FallenOne669]

My favourite Valar is, without question, Varda. I love the Night Sky and the Stars.

[@simonmorris4226]

Varda and Ulmo. Think starlight reflected in a gently rolling sea with the sound of the waves breaking gently on the shingle!

[@peterconway6584]

You're an elf?

[@FallenOne669]

@@peterconway6584 I guess so.

[@FallenOne669]

@@simonmorris4226 Speaking of Varda and Ulmo, do you think they had a hand in the founding of Khaza-dum? Durin describes a crown of stars in the lake during the day.

[@RaiVanaGames]

0:00 Manwë 1:48 Ulmo 3:10 Aulë 4:49 Oromë 5:54 Mandos 6:56 Lórien 7:33 Tulkas

[@pattonramming1988]

Ulmo: the rest of you bicker while sitting in your fancy chairs I have work to do

[@samueljo7910]

I can envision Manwe being able to talk in every language comprehensible whenever he is speaking, or just switching to whatever language the one he is talking to understands. When he is enraged, he speaks with the fury of a thousand storms and his voice contains the wrathful tones of all languages.

[@concept5631]

Can Manwe even feel rage? Seriously.

[@samueljo7910]

@@concept5631 who knows? I'm not a Tolkien expert.

[@adhvithnambiar3743]

This channel is just PURE AWESOME! I think it's so packed with details and information. I absolutely love the way everything is explained and the V.O./Narrator is also very engaging! Just wanted to say that!

[@orrointhewise87]

The boys are back in town!🤘🏻 Shout out to Ulmo, doing his own thing, saving the world, and taking no bs 🤴🏽🧜🏻‍♂️🔱🌊

[@Holuunderbeere]

True

[@ulmo5193]

Thank you nelson❤️

[@jamesschrader8667]

Manwe ~ Zeus Melkor ~ Kronos Varda ~ Hera Tulkas ~ Hercules Aule ~ Hephaestus Ulmo ~ Poseidon Yavanna ~ Gaia Nessa ~ Aphrodite Orome ~ Artemis Vana ~ Demeter Este ~ Asclepius Mandos ~ Hades Vaire ~ Moira Nienna ~ Eleos Lorien ~ Morpheus I compared the Valar to the Greek gods to understand their roles better.

[@jyotisrivastava1122]

It's Kronos, not cronus

[@Quaronna]

@@jyotisrivastava1122 it’s both

[@gmansard641]

Ulmo and Varda are my favorites. I think of Varda every time I see the constellations Menelmacar and the Sickle, warning Melkor of his inevitable doom. And I think of how JRRT wrote that echoes of the Music can still be heard in the oceans.

[@enjo8959]

Ulmo would probably be the best to make a video on. After all he has the most involment with elves and men especially in the The Fall of Gondolin.

[@laurelelasselin]

I disagree - I think it would be Varda, although that might be because I'm obsessed with Varda...

[@laurelelasselin]

To make a video on, that is.

[@enjo8959]

@@laurelelasselin I don't think varda has that many material to talk about.

[@laurelelasselin]

@@enjo8959 Probably, that might just be my Varda obsession. Maybe Nerd of the Rings should make separate videos for the different Valar, although some don't have that much to say about...

[@ДаријаПоповић]

I am a lover of the sea, and it is my favorite of all phenomena and things in the world. The sea is for me an eternal and inexhaustible source of inspiration. I love Ulmo for helping the elves, and the whole Arda in general during the dark ages.

[@Daggerfall40]

Hard to choose between Tulkas and Ulmo. Tulkas is just cool and I appreciate Ulmo for being the most involved with Arda. Btw, will you make a video about the Maiar one day? I know you've already talked much about the Istari and Sauron but there are a lot of interesting Maiar like Eonwe, Osse, Melian, Arien & Tilion that's worth talking about.

[@NerdoftheRings]

Definitely! I'd love to cover the non-wizard maiar in a vid! Thanks for watching/subscribing!

[@winrobee]

@@NerdoftheRings don't forget Unien and Salmar.

[@MasterRoshi8974]

Ulmo is my all time favorite. His wisdom and power is superb

[@emily-crawford-soprano9181]

Nessa is my favorite because of how important she is to Tolkien’s philosophy.

[@keytostart7053]

Oromë was my favourite, the hunter. I like to believe that ultimately he sought out and destroyed The Ungoliant, as we never really find out what happened to her once she was disbanded from Morgoth - I bet Oromê found a gargantuan glass tumbler and a vast beer-mat to safely take her back to the void, being carful not to trap her legs. And that's how we still dispose of them to this day. 👏

[@rikweeds2306]

I wish everyone knew exactly how incredible Tolkiens work truly is. Lord if the rings were the best books id read and then i read the Silmarillion, the whole story combined changed me life forever. Just reading it and finishing the story. It is one of the greatest achievements in history, Tolkien.

[@ScottFromPortland]

These are incredible. I fell in love with Middle Earth 42 years ago, but I've never understood so much, in such rich detail. You've got a real gift for making this stuff come to vibrant life. Thank you so much! :)

[@fueledbylove]

I didnt learn anything new, the art is good and I like his nerdy voice overs.

[@ethanmietzner5218]

This is what I love about Tolkien. I truly feel immersed in a world that somewhere in this universe exists but is yet to be discovered. The level of detail and involvement In this world is unparalleled. I'm currently reading the Silmarillion and just read the chapter about the white tree.

[@goochmcduck4285]

It was a hard read. I’ll be honest I had to listen to it read to me because I struggled with the way it was written.

[@renferal5290]

I like Yavanna. I love nature and thanks to her, there are Ents to protect the trees that she loves

[@Ngaemond]

Ulmo. He is the most involved in Middle Earth when most of the other valar have largely pulled away. He is the most proactive and yet his involvement is often subtle. And recognizes the malice of Melkor better than all but Tulkas.

[@HyperActiv_TTV]

Anyone else just flat out binging on these videos, I know I am. Absolutely loving the depths you go to, in research of these amazing characters!

[@vahn_of_the_art]

I’m actually reading again the silmarillion and your videos help me remember and keep track of things. I love your videos! Nice work!

[@NerdoftheRings]

Thanks! So glad they are helpful as you read these amazing works!

[@itayshorek6872]

this was amazinggggggggg every video you make is perfect! youre the best tolkien channel my friend. from start to end, the pictures, how long the quates are, the number of ads during the video.. youre the best!

[@khylerbane4523]

When I first read of Tulkas, some video of Randy Savage was playing in the background. Now I can never unhear or unsee Tulkas as Randy Savage.

[@claudius_drusus_]

Lmfao. I can totally see it. The cream rises to the top!

[@jayoyo1001]

Manwe, Varda, Tulkas, Aule, Ulmo, Orome, and Nianna are my favorites.

[@nourellecalam6805]

Melkor fled at the sound of Tulkas' laugh. I would love to see that guy in battle.

[@TheForcesWrath]

The beautiful artwork really brings the story and glory of the Valar to life. 👌🏾

[@thatguy-jl4ni]

Tulkas, he'll stomp you and laugh about it, as he is doing it. Gotta love that.

[@noahr4951]

Aule would be cool. Having created and entire race of Middle-Earth he deserves a more in depth look.

[@thesoundofdreams7197]

Never knew much about the Valar but wow, this was very informative! Tulkas is definitely my favorite! I mean, Melkor flees from the sound of his laughter…say what?!

[@P23P119]

Favorite Valar are definitely Melkor and Nienna. Nienna as a concept is just fascinating and plays an interesting thematic role in the world of Arda, even if she’s not the most central figure, while Melkor’s deeds and presence within the story of The Silmarillion speak for themselves. He’s also one of my favorite Valar to just try and picture in my head. That description of him when he first descends into Arda is one of my favorite passages.

[@TechTyrial]

I'd like to see more of Tulkas or Ulmo! What a great video again, headphones on and head on a pillow!

[@renanvenanciodealmeida57]

Hi, Nerd. Could you do videos about goblins and orcs' lore? Like, where did they come from, their zones, their history. Is there deep data in Tolkien's material?

[@NerdoftheRings]

Great idea! I like it! There's some speculation, some things we know. Would be a great topic to cover.

[@renanvenanciodealmeida57]

@@NerdoftheRings Thanks for the reply. I can't wait for it!

[@lifewithless]

I would also love to know where the hobbits came from. And a video on different races of humans if that's the thing. Thank you!

[@leonardofaber5823]

Goblins = Orcs😉

[@lifewithless]

Thanks!

[@rangerofthenorth1970]

I've seen your video about queens of the Valar, and I've been waiting for this for a long time, my favorite Valar's are Manwe( so cool ), Ulmo( also cool and not to be messed up with) and I dont know why but I always liked Mandos, for his lonelinees and wisdom.... literraly all of the Valars are cool but this three are my pick

[@ChillyCholo]

You absolutely kill with these videos man. So entertaining.

[@NerdoftheRings]

Thanks so much! So glad you are loving the channel!

[@manuela1986]

Ah yes, perfect timing, just when I have managed to memorize all of the names of the Valar 😀 Time to upgrade!

[@alvuigi_07]

My favourites are Tulkas and Ulmo, Tulkas is just a badass, scaring away the most powerful of the valar with his laugh, and Ulmo is a very helpful Valar, as he helped the children of Iluvatar many times

[@mauimauim.3472]

than you Nerd of the rings for posting this video! great job, been waiting for this since the lady of the valars video... my favorite valar(s) is definitely Varda because she is the contrast of what evil personifies which is darkness. but I also like Ulmo, Orome and Yavana because they were open about their dislike of Melkor and did not neglect the people of Middle Earth.

[@narsil1984]

Tulkas, Ulmo and Yavannah would be my favorites of the Valar in no particular order, would love videos about them.

[@iustitiamerchantxiv5872]

My favorite among the Valar is Ulmo because he is the most involved in stopping the evil schemes of Melkor and Sauron.

[@simonbionary11010]

Mandos and Aüle would be fun to know more about for sure!

[@multiverse6006]

They should’ve poured the 1 billion into telling this story! Thank you for sharing this :)

[@NGBRADLEY1991]

Thank god for this channel, really helping me contextualise everything in Rings of Power

[@MrMarvellousMark]

Yay ! I love your videos ! And the Valar are the Tolkien topic I probably understand the least Well done ! Keep it up !

[@bollmatrix]

Tulkas i like his carefree nature combined with him being a mighty warrior

[@Jules-gp6xb]

Apart from what others have said about Ulmo being their favorite, another reason why he's my favorite is his respect and desire to maintain the freedom of the Elves when the Valar were deciding to bring them to Valinor. I think that is a detail that's often forgotten when people praise him, but he truly believed that they should be free to choose and govern themselves, instead of being ruled by the Valar in a place away from their homeland.

[@Dyundu]

Loving this Ainur-centric series! Any chance of looking at the Maiar next?

[@NerdoftheRings]

Great suggestion! I've covered all the wizards in their own vids, but I've been thinking I should do one on the non-wizard maiar!

[@Nazvar92]

@@NerdoftheRings yusssss

[@laurelelasselin]

@@NerdoftheRings Yes

[@keytostart7053]

@@NerdoftheRings aside from Sauron and the Istari I didn't know there were others named actually. 😳

[@bigalmou2261]

Ainur when the elves scrape their knee: *Oh it's ok sweety let me help* Ainur when men are targeted by two Dark Lords for thousands of years: *that sounds like an issyou, not an issme*

[@michenerkruse]

Can we get a video that explores what might have happened if Boromir and Faramir exchanged places. Would Faramir have been more tempted with prolonged exposure? How far does the fellowship get with Faramir in the company?

[@NerdoftheRings]

Great question! I like it! It is now on the list!

[@bobbobby-lm9yx]

faramir would not have taken the rig, or attempted to. he was the one who was meant to become apart of the fellowship, however when his father learned boromir also had the dream, he sent him because denetheor thought of boromir as faramirs superior

[@jaredc3711]

Tulkas! I love that he was just relaxing in the void with Eru and then somehow he hears about Melkor causing grief and he's like, " Yep, it's about that time." Hitches a ride on a comet (it's not in the lore but seriously, you know he made an entrance like it's the WWE) and puts Melkor on his face in the dirt, grinning the whole time. Boss.

[@JesusFriedChrist]

I’ve always had an affinity for Oromë. He spent more time in Arda than the other Valar, roaming the beautiful endless forests, hunting and making good friends with the Elves. What could possibly be more appealing?

[@Thin_Mercury]

Orome is a badass

[@Ered15.]

This is a great video Nerd! Keep up the great work.

[@danieljones589]

Great Video. An Ulmo video would be a good place to start if you plan on taking a deeper dive into the Valar!

[@FishBoneD14]

I appreciate you bring up how 1 valar tends to have his disciples go bad. I think it’s because he got away with the dwarf thing

[@goomaralamarbayar8640]

i would really like to see the three brothers, Feanor, Fingolfin, Finarfins video and more silmarillion vids.(plus ur videos are wonderful)

[@princeh9808]

It's hard to choose between Ulmo and Mandos. Orome is probably third.

[@thiagopereira8125]

I like how the Dagor Dagorath is a clear reference to ragnarok in Norse mythology Since J.R.R Tolkien used Norse and Greek mythology as an inspiration for all of the universe involving middle earth

[@brandenapexo604]

Norse, Greek, and Celtic

[@andrasszemerics2859]

@@brandenapexo604 Plus the Bible and Catholic religion. Battle of Armageddon, Morgoth/Lucifer for example.

[@ErandinJayasooriya]

Hinduism for "Music of the Ainur"...? I'm just riffing :P

[@andrasszemerics2859]

@@ErandinJayasooriya I think more: "In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling to one another: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory." At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke." (Book of Isaiah, 6:1-4.)

[@d3m1g0d4]

I like what you're doing, trying to distance Tolkien being a Christian and it's influence on his work but rather drawing it closer to pagan religions

[@lordheklsmosh9490]

Thank you! Nerd of the rings.

[@Feckinpaddy29]

Tulkas totally reminds me of a combination of Thor From the norse pantheon and Cú Chulainn from Celtic mythology.

[@aronmakan]

I want to see a video on Iluvatar. To me he is a very mysterious character and i would love to see a video essay on Iluvatar. Keep up the fantastic essays.

[@jomanclus108]

As always, a clear & concise explanation. Thank you. Your comment about Aule not having the greatest record with his students really made me laugh. What an understatement! :-))

[@jamiegregg9211]

awesome vid Matt as always

[@bollmatrix]

I think there are some similarities between Tulkas and Bombadil in how carefree they are laughing all the time they are two of my fave Tolkien characers

[@gmansard641]

Perhaps Bombadil was once a Maia of Tulkas (yes I think Bombadil was a Maia)

[@rockyblacksmith]

@@gmansard641 That would be hard to reconcile with the fact that he was immune to the rings power though. Other Maiar clearly are not.

[@abhishekabhi9497]

​@@rockyblacksmith the stronger one could or I would like to think so , tulkas laughter discarded darkness and clouds so one would assume that maia under his wings would be highly resistant to evil and darkness . But who knows 😅

[@PPTInfographicsUnboxed]

Love your explanation!!!

[@guilherme5094]

Thanks for the great video! Tulkas is the guy!

[@sedlyholmes3722]

Morgoth: y'all sorry, im so wrong please forgive me Valars: ohhh okay don't do bad again,ok? Ulmo: idk kinda sus

[@aliassomebody8343]

Ulmo: He is unique among the valar in that he has no spouse... Me: Glances to Nienna Nienna:😭😭😭

[@joviatrisyvaine]

😂😂😂

[@PJOZeus]

Always been drawn to the Poseidon-esque figures in ancient mythology This is no exception

[@infocarl6081]

I will go with Tulkas as my favorite not by his strength but how he impacts the battlefield and helps allies defeat any evil that is upon them.

[@Eowyn3Pride]

I always really liked Ulmo, because his entity is similar to the water entity in the Narnia Prince Caspian story and he seems to never give up on the Children of Iluvatar in Middle Earth. He is linked to all good and pure water...😁❤🍻🧙‍♂️

[@Songofpower524]

TULKAS! Hear now Melkor, I have come; for thee!

[@_semih_]

Actually, Melkor with full power would beat Tulkas' ass. Melkor was about to defeat combined 13 Valar single handedly before Tulkas' entrance. Do you think Tulkas could beat 13 Valar single handedly? lol

[@_Aemse]

Aule for keeping the pot spicy - imagine how boring it woulda been if only tulkas showed up and beat up melkor everytime.

[@paulkauphart9444]

I don't really have a favourite, I love them all. I would love to see a more detailed presentation on Mandos though. And as a side note, a deep dive into the lives and death of Glorfindel, as one of the few Eldar we ever see come back out of the halls of Mandos, would be awesome.

[@shehansenanayaka3046]

We always appreciate your hard work and dedication towards these videos. Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

[@liemlucas]

Should have went with Egyptian mythology and Anubis for your Mandos comparison. Great videos though, love them!

[@Mazork777]

If Tulkas came later to Arda, does that mean there are other Valar chilling with Eru Ilúvatar?

[@NerdoftheRings]

If memory serves, they actually don't get the title "Valar" until after they descend into Arda. The maiar are just the lesser Ainur who accompany them. I don't think we are ever told how many chose to stay with Eru - or whether they were mighty as the valar, or lesser like the maiar.

[@morpheussandman3984]

There were other valar in other worlds.

[@NasheedYasin08]

Is Melkor the only being to have inhabited the void?

[@keytostart7053]

@@GM-db4bv Woah 🤯

[@keytostart7053]

@@GM-db4bv that blew my mind. Multi-verse Existencial Tolkienism is the one more step that takes me further from home, than I've ever been.

[@mongo7106]

I love how malkor is the strongest but scared of some battle hungry guy

[@remyazharyyosef1811]

Cast of The Valar: Manwe - Russell Crowe Ulmo - Gerard Butler Aule - Joel Edgerton Orome - Jason Clarke Tulkas - Edgar Edgerton Lorien - Ian Somerhadler Mandos - Ralph Fiennes Melkor/Morgoth - Mark Strong

[@rking0027]

Finally you have delivered the Lords of the Valar! im subscribed but for some reason never get notifications of your videos. I just have to creep on your youtube channel every other week or so. I guess i didnt remember Lorien/Irmo or missed him from when i read the silmarillion

[@NerdoftheRings]

Have you clicked on the bell icon next to “subscribe”? That will set you up for alerts. 👍

[@tyrellthiel2201]

Orome. The Huntsman is who I have dreamed of being since childhood, though I didn't know the name until I was an adult

[@JakubNaceradsky]

I would like episode focused on Aman / Valinor, showing all know holdings and its founding stories.

[@gregorytaylor9145]

This video truly helps me understand the book the silmarillion thank you and great work

[@voidist1]

Everybody gangster until Tulkas arrives on Middle Earth

[@foreverfenian2955]

I’d love to learn more about ulmo

[@TheDemonKingMMA]

Also, lets get a full video on both Tulkas and Orome. 😤💪

[@blazednlovinit]

@6:10 My understanding is that Hades isn't a permanent destination either, I think it was a way to reincarnate the soul into a new body in Greek mythology. Tartarus and Elysium were permanent iirc.

[@dowsingelf77]

Close, the Elysian Fields were the place where you got a shot at reincarnation as a reward for being good. The ones who managed to reincarnate and get the Elysian Fields three times get to go live on a special island of their own.

[@karanhdream]

Tulkas is my absolute favorite! He kinda reminds me of Luffy of One Piece, a strong and swift warrior, slow to true anger and smiling and laughing in battle 😁

[@patrikduller8449]

Finally, been waiting for this, thanks, pal! :)

[@NerdoftheRings]

Thanks for watching! I know this one was long overdue!

[@patrikduller8449]

@@NerdoftheRings No problem. It was worth the wait! :)