Ulmo, Lord of the Seas - Epic Character History

Ulmo was the Vala of the seas, and a great ally to the Free Peoples of Middle-earth. Today, we explore his story in Tolkien’s works! Thank you all so much for watching, let me know your thoughts on Ulmo in the comments below! As always, a great thanks to the online artists whose visual works made this video possible! If you are one of the artists, please let me know and I will post your name and a link to your work in this description!
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[@xtremeranger30]

"Ulmo loves both Elves and Men, and never abandoned them, not even when they lay under the wrath of the Valar." Valaquenta

[@Eowyn3Pride]

That's why...see prior comment...

[@avemew5407]

The one ring: Drops in the Anduin and slumbers there 2k years. Ulmo: Whatever, pretend I didnt knew it and won't search it. (doubt he couldn't destroy it)

[@thebrotherskrynn]

The only Valar who fulfilled all his vows and oaths to Eru Iluvatar, and the most likeable of the Valar, Ulmo is the coolest of all the gods, and easily one of the best characters in the Legendarium!

[@Rey-xy5vg]

Ulmo is by far my favorite of all the Valar, he truly loves and believes in the Children of Ilúvatar!

[@tylersoto7465]

Ulmo is my favorite valor love the sea and feel of the sun on a sandy beach especially if in arda sounds great would loved to be a elven chief with a port city on a island off of mainland living in Coral reef stone and wooden homes with a love for the sea my people being more physically stronger and tanner than regular elves and the men have goatee style beards and woman have Sapphire, emerald and opal eye colors and have a big natural sand harbor to come and go , fishing the sea for fish and whales for meat and oil and bones to make tools , building material and decorations etc, eating succulent seafood and eating wild berries, herbs, nuts ,coconuts, and fruit all over the island, with statues of mermaids, fish etc and a awe-inspiring temple dedicated to ulmo our lord , protector and provider of the seas and islands blessing us with the beautiful ocean paradise, and the gift of giant dolphins the size of a blue whale with glimmering blue, purple or orange-yellow skins with different hue of colors and we ride them where we want go fishing, exploring or just travel the seas have the time of our lives lol

[@Rey-xy5vg]

@@tylersoto7465 I mean, that's just a b-e-a-utiful image written there, a Tropical and even Underwater Sea Realm of Mystery and wondrous things to behold. Music that would captivate your existence, and lives lived toward true intentions!

[@evenstar1608]

Remember, when Elwing jumped to the sea, to save the simaril from the enemy, it was Ulmo who saved her and change her to be a bird and found by Earendil, her husband in his boat. One of the most heroic moments for me. Besides, maybe it is Ulmo who hides the simaril lost in the sea, for safekeeping, so one could covet it anymore.

[@happywheeler4268]

I really love ulmo as well. He always helped the free peoples. This is also the reason why I liked Orome. He still remained in middle earth and hunted evil beasts even when the valar abandoned it. In fact Orome has just as much of an epic tale as ulmo. His dog helped shape the events of the silmarillion

[@setro5582]

I love how he helped the Noldor despite the Doom of Mandos.

[@davidmarquardt9034]

Also the only Valar to reveal himself to a man, Toure.

[@orrointhewise87]

"The sea calls us home" Yay! My absolute favorite of the valar! I've always admired and loved how he helped and loved the people of middle earth and did his own thing while most just stayed in Valinor. Manwe may have been most in mind as Eru but I feel Ulmo was the most at heart like him. And when Eowyn spoke of the great wave in the films I like to think she's unknowingly speaking of him :)

[@tylersoto7465]

Ulmo is my favorite valor love the sea and feel of the sun on a sandy beach especially if in arda sounds great would loved to be a elven chief with a port city on a island off of mainland living in Coral reef stone and wooden homes with a love for the sea and have a big natural sand harbor to come and go , fishing the sea for fish and whales for meat and oil and bones to make tools , building material and decorations etc, eating succulent seafood and eating wild berries, herbs, nuts ,coconuts, and fruit all over the island, with statues of mermaids, fish etc and a awe-inspiring temple dedicated to ulmo our lord , protector and provider of the seas and islands blessing us with the beautiful ocean paradise, and the gift of giant dolphins the size of a blue whale with glimmering blue, purple or orange-yellow skins with different hue of colors and we ride them where we want go fishing, exploring or just travel the seas have the time of our lives lol

[@GreenHavoc]

Big Ulmo fan here. Every summer I'm drawn to the beach to hear it's music once again.

[@Longshanks1690]

Caligula: At last, a worthy opponent! Our battle will be legendary!

[@paulusillyriusiudathaddaio2530]

Take his seashells!

[@erikavalentina4940]

Ulmo is my favorite Vala, for the reason that already mentioned by many people in the comments. He is truly care about Elves and Men when other Valar abandoned them. He is the one who defend Earendil when he came to Valinor for plea with Valar, showing how much he sided with children of Iluvatar rather than his own kin.

[@jamaicanprincess87630]

I too have Ulmo as my favourite. His love and quiet nature but ferocious devotion is truly admirable.

[@melkhiordarkfell4354]

I find it interesting just how much Tolkien talked about Ulmo and the maia under him, his great whale and his palace. We know so little about Manwes home, his maia by comparison.

[@AzukaTheGoat]

It makes sense that Ulmo as Lord of the Sea was the freest and most "untamed" of the Valar.

[@tylersoto7465]

Ulmo is my favorite valor love the sea and feel of the sun on a sandy beach especially if in arda sounds great would loved to be a elven chief with a port city on a island off of mainland living in Coral reef stone and wooden homes with a love for the sea my people being more physically stronger and tanner than regular elves and the men have goatee style beards and woman have Sapphire, emerald and opal eye colors and have a big natural sand harbor to come and go , fishing the sea for fish and whales for meat and oil and bones to make tools , building material and decorations etc, eating succulent seafood and eating wild berries, herbs, nuts ,coconuts, and fruit all over the island, with statues of mermaids, fish etc and a awe-inspiring temple dedicated to ulmo our lord , protector and provider of the seas and islands blessing us with the beautiful ocean paradise, and the gift of giant dolphins the size of a blue whale with glimmering blue, purple or orange-yellow skins with different hue of colors and we ride them where we want go fishing, exploring or just travel the seas have the time of our lives lol

[@eolhinforest7736]

This makes me wonder whether Goldberry, the river's daughter, was related to Ulmo, or the Maiar under him in some way. Lovely video. :)

[@federicaesu8580]

Ulmo is my favourite Valar. He cared and helped the Noldor when all hope was lost.

[@thegungadfly8930]

Wonderful! One my favorite parts in Tolkien’s work. Ulmo never let men down, even to the point of providing medicinal waters to heal a passing stranger.

[@jddavidson4]

Ulmo is my favorite character. Thank you for the video.

[@ethanarnold4441]

I've in a lot of pictures of Ulmo that he wields a weapon similar to a trident. This is probably done to make him look more like the Greco-Roman god of the seas Poseidon/Neptune, even though I've never found anything saying that Ulmo had such a weapon. Also, Ulmo really cared about the Free Peoples, whereas Poseidon/Neptune is depicted as being more violent, arrogant and moody. So, I guess that Tolkien's closest equivalent of Poseidon/Neptune is actually Ossë, not Ulmo. Regardless, this video is just so beautiful. The music and the sound of the sea is just so relaxing, and Ulmo really busted his balls for the Free Peoples. Keep up the great work, Yoystan!

[@TheSaneHatter]

I've always perceived that Tolkien meant the old, European gods to be imperfect recollections of the Valar among Men.

[@melkhiordarkfell4354]

Pop culture ozmosis, like like vampires, the elements that prove popular get made part of the canon.

[@aleksander8497]

I guess it could be said Manwe only partially resembles Zeus and his temperament as well.

[@ethanarnold4441]

@@aleksander8497 Maybe. But Manwë is probably a lot less of a horny rapist than Zeus is.

[@kotarojujo2737]

@@ethanarnold4441 and maybe even not horny at all, i dont think any Valars in Tolkien's world have those desire as such.

[@paulwagner688]

As a musician by profession, Ulmo is dear to me. I have heard the great oceans on the shore, and the great lakes as well. That music is ALWAYS in my heart.

[@rangerofthenorth1970]

One of the coolest and badass characters in all of legendatium, for his secresy and wisdom. Once again amazing video from one of the Istari of the Earth send by Tolkien himself!!!!

[@BJETNT]

Again sir another flawless and beautiful video. The charismatic and insightful way you give us a beautiful view into the world of JRR Tolkien is probably the best I've had the pleasure of watching and listening to.

[@jessmith7324]

Ulmo was the best of the Valar as far asIm concerned. Ulmo was right nearly all the time about what they needed to be doing. And kept trying when the others wouldnt

[@danfirth7831]

I'm so happy Ulmo finally got an Epic Character History!! By far my favourite of the Valat!

[@danewilliams4041]

When I was younger and looked upon Lake Pontchartrain, I would imagine Ulmo hiding in the water.

[@johntenley8905]

That was his purpose. He said himself in seeming to defy Manwe he was fulfilling his duty under Eru.

[@estel5335]

MotW: "Simply doing nothing is not enough." Tom Bombadil: "Come again?"

[@bedlaskybedla6361]

Ulmo is my most favorite Vala. He really cares about Middle Earth, unlike other Valar. He activelly help the free people. He never abandoned rest of the world. I like how he opposed to other Valar. He is truly the greates of them.

[@twall415]

You always seem to make me cry happy tears by the end of your videos. Thank you Yoystan.

[@ahmerjadoon7680]

I think Melkor's primary powers were ice and volcanoes just like his extreme personality.

[@melkhiordarkfell4354]

In fact an early note by Tolkien, Melkor created Ice and made the towers that held up the two lamps out of it, at first the Valar loved its beauty but Melkor knew the heat of the lamps would melt it and would destory themselves.

[@indio4-215]

Though it was stated in the Ainulindalë that Melkor had a share in all the gifts of his brethren along with having the greatest amount of power and knowledge, which means that Melkor had parts of the abilities and powers of all of the Valar regarding the former. But I agree with you in that Melkor's powers revolved around ice and magma the most.

[@ahmerjadoon7680]

@@indio4-215 yes in Battle of Sudden flame he created lava to break siege of Angband.

[@timothywong7280]

IMO melkor was supposed to be the Vala of Fire, of change. Because: 1) earth for Aule, wind for manwe, water for ulmo, it stands to reason that there should have been a vala of fire 2) because he was appointed the vala of fire, melkor believed he should be given the flame imperishable, hence he overstepped and ultimately turned evil 3) the first thing he did was to manipulate temperature to create ice and cloud, using his fire powers 4) his elite squad are fallen fire spirits ie balrogs 5) he unleashed the battle of sudden flame

[@indio4-215]

@@timothywong7280 You've made some good points, though I too always believed that Melkor was supposed to represent change. And I suppose the fire and magma that Melkor possessed as part of his powers represented the metaphorical fire within him that were his emotions and feelings which perhaps only Fëanor came close to or even rivaled. Furthermore, I suppose darkness was also apart of Melkor's domain since he is darkness and evil incarnate and I wouldn't be surprised if that was something he had since his creation. Add to all that with what I've stated in my earlier comment about it being stated in the Ainulindalë that Melkor had parts of all the powers and abilities of all of the Valar and having the greatest amount of power and knowledge before Melkor became as diminished as he was slowly but surely throughout the eons to come which we could perhaps see happening as early as when he first arrived upon Arda after having likely corrupted regions of Eä with his power and essence as stated in Morgoth's Ring before eventually doing the same with Arda and his many servants. And then, as stated in Morgoth's Ring as well, Melkor was already so weakened by the time the Battle of the Powers took place during the siege of Utumno that he was now weaker than Manwë after having been more powerful than all of the Valar combined or something like that. I apologize for going off topic here, got carried away there.

[@Ashley-the-fox]

Ulmo is my favorite valar as well hail to the lord of the seas

[@laura-bianca3130]

You totally forgot FARAMIR and later Boromir. They heard Ulmo in their sleep at the river Anduin and then Boromir went to Imladris

[@MenoftheWest]

Interesting! To be honest I have never heard this theory before, but it would make sense that he may have done that! Thanks for noting it here.

[@laura-bianca3130]

@@MenoftheWest I created that theory for myself on the first reading of the Silmarillion. There were too many similarities (to Tuor/Turgon/Finrod for instance): Boromir speaks at the Council of Elrond..."when the Enemy returned our folk were driven from ITHILIEN...I was in the company that held the bridge (at Osgiliath, hence the river). *FOR ON THE EVE ON THE SUDDEN AUSSAULT*, a dream came to my brother in a troubled sleep." They were at the river Anduin, at the bridge of Osgiliath when the first time Faramir dreamt the summons to Imladris. Then, of course the way the message is made. "Go some place" (Tuor anyone?) Then of course we have that sentence here, following right after: "the eastern sky grew dark and in THE WEST A PALE LIGHT LINGERED (The WEST, anyone?), and ouf it I heard a voice, remote but clear." Remote but clear...Ulmo still had powers if not very strong in the Anduin river. Remote might also refer to his deep voice, too deep for humans.... Tell me what you think 😊

[@beatleblev]

@@laura-bianca3130 Ulmo was my main suspect as well. I would also put forth Irmo, since dreams are his domain, but by the late Third Age I think Manwe, Varda, and Ulmo were the only Vala watching over Middle Earth.

[@jackolantern147]

Well, I can't really blame him for being more separate from the other Valar. After all, keeping Cthulhu and R'lyeh contained a demanding job. Okay, that's not true. But how epic would it be if it was? With the great old ones being a part of Tolkiens legendariem, and those such as Cthulhu and Dagon waging war beneath the waves as Morgoth battled in the land and sky.

[@happywheeler4268]

Well they could be part of the Nameless things, but we may never know.

[@BJETNT]

That's one hell of an imagination my friend and that would be cool as hell I agree with you. I hope one of these days we get the valar like this on the big screen because we can really do a Justice now with the technology we have. I'm really hoping they do the Silmarillian in a movie here soon and I heard they were but you know how that goes. And please forgive my spelling it's on auto type. I think it was the war of wrath that I want to see but the war that Ancelligon the black was in and lasted something like 40 years is the movie I would like to see. Just having all those monsters like balrogs dragons and the valar are all fighting on the big screen would be an unbelievable movie to watch. That could even top avengers endgame in the scope of the battle. Which I really enjoyed.

[@mmiller73]

Ulmo is the rebel of the Valar. His description of himself and his role in the fulfillment of the Music of the Ainur that he gives to Tuor in Unfinished Tales is one of the most poetic and profound passages in all of Tolkien’s works.

[@CATROVACER83]

11:49 i guess that's when Ulmo appeared before Turgon at Vinyamar, just before heading towards Gondolin. Or maybe it's Tuor at the same location many years later, when he collected the blade and armor left by Turgon (currently reading The Silmarillion☺)

[@khamullordoftheeastelings390]

He is my favourite. I really love the sea, the ancient dwelling of man. Ulmo is also the most loving and wise of the Valar!

[@mattmmilli8287]

Ulmo was the only valar that actually helped regularly. Manwe just sitting on his ass up there, now and then let’s the eagles out for some dues-ex machina

[@jacobsedlack1173]

Hands down the best Sea God ever conceived of in fiction or mythology.

[@Michael_Brock]

Ulmo is the only valar still present here in this world with his 2 Maia followers, when the purpose of Eru Ivlivatar is made clear on the doom of men, the final battle at the end of time occurs, and Arda is remade to perfection with the final music of the Ainar everything will be made clear the the rest of the Valar and Maia return. I gather a few humans hero's, will come back from that other place the fate of man to help in the final battle against the first dark lord.

[@trexoxford9149]

Ulmo is my favorite Valar so this is a treat ! Thank you so much.

[@ripsumrall8018]

Someone asked "Why are the Nazgul afraid of the water" Someone answered that "They were afraid of Ulmo"

[@shadowofchaos8932]

My favorite Vala too! Ulmo, Lord of the Sea.

[@darkestnight0014]

Even though I am deeply afraid of the ocean (pun intended) I always admire its vastness and great mysteries. For me, that is what makes me love Ulmo the most of all the Valar, his life within the blue even more a mystery than the other Valar.

[@Mark723]

The writing of this video has such a wonderful flow, and is brilliant as always. Thank you for all that you do for this community.

[@Valdagast]

Can't make an Ulmo video without flow. 😁

[@chewysuarez]

My favourite Vala Thanks dude

[@kajlennartsson4234]

Thank you for a great story about an importent character from the silmarilion.

[@patrikduller8449]

That was so beautiful, thank you! I'm not crying, no, I'm not! :)

[@eacalvert]

Thank you again for another lovely video. I do love your voice, cadence, and positive calmness that just radiates from your videos. They really make my week

[@marionbaggins]

How epic Ulmo as a Bro be?!!! He is the Valar of the Waters, he is super powerful, and he doesn't give up on his Bros!!! It would be 1000% Epic!!! Man, because I live near many beaches after *(many rereads of)* The Fall of Gondolin, I could picture him there!!! Anyways, thanks so much for Ulmo's ECH, Until Hobbit Day's: Frodo's ECH...Marion Baggins Out!!!

[@andrewcoderre7178]

I've always felt that Ulmo also aided Boromir's funeral pyre to arrive, after falling over the falls of Rauros, safely along the Anduin and to rest for all time in the sea. A stretch? Perhaps. It is worth wondering about.

[@stephenjohn2131]

I come from a family that loves and adores all of Tolkien's work, as such when i was a child i was introduced to Tolkien's world by my father and my grandfather who among all my family loved it the most, they let me start by Silmarillion. The stories they would tell would always captivated my attention, heart and thoughts. My father loved Urome the most and it is by him i was taught to hunt and horse riding, many times i rode horses across my land, in my thought role playing as Urome who hunts down evil creatures of Morgoth under star lit beleriand. My grandfather on the other hand loved Ulmo the most because of the reasons provided in this video. From him i found the love for the oceans. As such i had many hobbies because of different interests of my family. Such fond memories that will last for a life time, we went to camp together in the wilderness, braved sea and crawled in the caves, pretending that it was caverns of Moria. We used to have dedicated days in a month where we would read our favorite passages of either Silmarillion, Hobbit or LOTR trilogy. We even watched all of Peter Jackson movies in the cinema together. We all smiled and talked about everything, we were just all nerds and were proud of it. Shortly after the "battle of five armies" my grandfather passed away into light. He wished that his ashes to be released in the ocean, it is there where i feel closest to him and pretend that iam listening to the music of the sea. But my personal favorite of all the Valar is mother Yavanna. Can't help that i love nature the most. I so can't wait for my three years old son to grow up so that me and his grandfather introduce him to Tolkien's world. It's a very beautiful fictional world that relates closely to ours.

[@gustavhager8615]

Gonna listen to this while falling asleep tonight

[@kaidorade1317]

I think of Ulmo whenever I see a body of water. Damnit Tolkien why couldn’t your gods have been real?! 😢

[@Eowyn3Pride]

Each of them are extensions of Uru Iluvatar. For that is a great consolation!🥰😁🍻🧙‍♂️

[@tylersoto7465]

Same wish I lived in arda etc , Ulmo is my favorite valor love the sea and feel of the sun on a sandy beach especially if in arda sounds great would loved to be a elven chief with a port city on a island off of mainland living in Coral reef stone and wooden homes with a love for the sea my people being more physically stronger and tanner than regular elves and the men have goatee style beards and woman have Sapphire, emerald and opal eye colors and have a big natural sand harbor to come and go , fishing the sea for fish and whales for meat and oil and bones to make tools , building material and decorations etc, eating succulent seafood and eating wild berries, herbs, nuts ,coconuts, and fruit all over the island, with statues of mermaids, fish etc and a awe-inspiring temple dedicated to ulmo our lord , protector and provider of the seas and islands blessing us with the beautiful ocean paradise, and the gift of giant dolphins the size of a blue whale with glimmering blue, purple or orange-yellow skins with different hue of colors and we ride them where we want go fishing, exploring or just travel the seas have the time of our lives lol

[@quickclipsart1028]

Dude...this is probably your beat video yet. It was very peacful

[@danieltatman3803]

Excellent as usual , great to see an upload from you . I haven't checked your backlog but an epic character history on Lorien/Irmo and the Olórë Mallë would make me very happy . I listen to your videos and watch them for hours a week I have to admit . Your presentation and soothing manner and music has been a blessing . Thank you for all the beautiful work. I hope you're doing well and feel the support from us all here on the interwebs . ❤️✊

[@michaelheatherwall2495]

Great episode! Have always enjoyed Ulmo.

[@crazykids2004]

I can't blame him he knows that he can't do everything for them he is the water of the world he is Ulmo just sudden and small things besides the water is my favorite domain amazing video as always 💓can't wait for the next one

[@tylersoto7465]

Ulmo is my favorite valor love the sea and feel of the sun on a sandy beach especially if in arda sounds great would loved to be a elven chief with a port city on a island off of mainland living in Coral reef stone and wooden homes with a love for the sea my people being more physically stronger and tanner than regular elves and the men have goatee style beards and woman have Sapphire, emerald and opal eye colors and have a big natural sand harbor to come and go , fishing the sea for fish and whales for meat and oil and bones to make tools , building material and decorations etc, eating succulent seafood and eating wild berries, herbs, nuts ,coconuts, and fruit all over the island, with statues of mermaids, fish etc and a awe-inspiring temple dedicated to ulmo our lord , protector and provider of the seas and islands blessing us with the beautiful ocean paradise, and the gift of giant dolphins the size of a blue whale with glimmering blue, purple or orange-yellow skins with different hue of colors and we ride them where we want go fishing, exploring or just travel the seas have the time of our lives lol

[@laura-bianca3130]

My favourite Vala ♥️🔱

[@tylersoto7465]

Ulmo is my favorite valor love the sea and feel of the sun on a sandy beach especially if in arda sounds great would loved to be a elven chief with a port city on a island off of mainland living in Coral reef stone and wooden homes with a love for the sea my people being more physically stronger and tanner than regular elves and the men have goatee style beards and woman have Sapphire, emerald and opal eye colors and have a big natural sand harbor to come and go , fishing the sea for fish and whales for meat and oil and bones to make tools , building material and decorations etc, eating succulent seafood and eating wild berries, herbs, nuts ,coconuts, and fruit all over the island, with statues of mermaids, fish etc and a awe-inspiring temple dedicated to ulmo our lord , protector and provider of the seas and islands blessing us with the beautiful ocean paradise, and the gift of giant dolphins the size of a blue whale with glimmering blue, purple or orange-yellow skins with different hue of colors and we ride them where we want go fishing, exploring or just travel the seas have the time of our lives lol

[@johnquach8821]

Nice. Maybe a what if Ungoliant beat Melkor theory video?

[@bungalo50]

Amazing video that highlights how the Ainur differed in thought and process! Could you do one on Aulë? I always found him the most fascinating Ainur because he seems like Tolkien's attempt at a "good" Melkor, yet while Aulë himself stays true to Eru it seems most of his followers or creations end up working in the favor of Morgoth. Seems like Tolkien really had a hard time dealing with the ethics of crafting vs industry and all the power that comes with it.

[@billmiller4972]

I always have Debussy's "La Mer" in my mind when I hear or read about Ulmo, especially the part at about 8 mins (depending on recording)

[@Barbossa778]

Something I’ve never thought of before, was Ulmo acutely aware of the Ring in the Anduin for all those years and how did it effect him and how did it effect Sauron?

[@jonasaho6722]

Ulmo like many others of the Valar is primarily rooted in Scandinavian lore. I will not claim that Creek and/or Roman mythology had no effect at all but true inspiration lies elsewhere.. In case of Ulmo he was based on Ahti. who was spirit of waters and important character in Kalevala. Most priced pocetions of Ulmo was no sword or spear but his horns Ulumúri It is said that both Ahti and Ulmo could be heard in the song of the waters for it was born from their horns..

[@professional_cynic98]

Loved the IDG podcast Yoystan, your video is as always of stupendous quality and extremely informative

[@Phoenix-King-ozai]

Ulmo was a great character

[@ulmo5193]

Thank you melkor

[@HollowDesert]

Everytime I hear a story about ulmo, i just Imagine him narrating every action but in Elmo from Sesame street's voice

[@alanmike6883]

Ulmo is my fave valor. Was always a there for the children

[@thatScoutdog]

Binging your videos this morning and thinking you should make one of Tol Erassea and it's lore including that guy Angol of England even though it's part of tolkiens apocryphal-ish works it's a subject that hasn't been done to death like the fellowship and alike

[@jonahstirbis3408]

Ulmo and tulkas are my favorite valar.

[@ericknyangeri2692]

This has to be your best video

[@adrian_veidt]

Ulmo and Tulkas, the only competent Valars who had brains.

[@tscarb]

Nicely done!!!! Very poetic

[@LocalHeretic-ck1kd]

He gave them hope.

[@TheMarcHicks]

Ulmo is definitely my favourite Valar. Its a shame that he & Mandos weren't listened to in relation to bringing the elves to Valinor. How different might the world have been then?

[@frodobaggins3974]

"Then Tuor bowed in reverence, for it seemed to him that he beheld a mighty king. A tall crown he wore like silver, from which his long hair fell down as foam glimmering in the dusk and as he cast back the grey mantle that hung about him like a mist, behold! he was clad in a gleaming coat, close-fitted as the mail of mighty fish, and in a kirtle of deep green that flashed and flickered with sea-fire as he strode slowly towards the land. In this manner the Dweller of the Deep, whom the Noldor name Ulmo, Lord of Waters, showed himself to Tuor son of Huor of the House of Hador beneath Vinyamar." ""But first I will teach thee, and some things thou shall hear which no Man else hath heard, nay, not even the mighty among the Eldar." And Ulmo spoke to Tuor of Valinor and its darkening, and the Exile of the Noldor, and the Doom of Mandos, and the hiding of the Blessed Realm. ... "Doom is strong, and the shadow of the Enemy lengthens. ... And now the Curse of Mandos hastens to its fulfilment, and all the works of the Noldor shall perish, and every hope which they build shall crumble. The last hope alone is left, the hope that they have not looked for and have not prepared. And that hope lieth in thee; for so I have chosen."

[@el6700]

Ulmo was strong enough to scare even Morgoth 😮

[@therongjr]

In my head-canon, Ulmo and Nienna have a kind of platonic thing going on, where the sounds of the sea bring her comfort, and it was her who taught him pity for the people of Middle Earth.

[@Valdagast]

Turns out the reason Melkor hated Ulmo was that he got seasick really easily.

[@nathanielstoll4533]

Great vide as always. Would you ever consider doing a video(s) talking about the animated Tolkien adaptations done by Rankin/Bass and Ralph Bakshi?

[@IronDragon-2143]

Under the sea! Under the sea!...

[@karimkhansa1]

Beautiful ending to this video

[@michaelwebber7927]

Ulmo is my favorite Valar!

[@sunilnakah6329]

I think Ulmo inspiration is Njord god of the sea and seafarers and wealth with some inspiration from Poseidon and Oceanus.

[@millsykooksy4863]

My fav valar 🥰🌊

[@hydradominatus3641]

Nienna would have been a good wife for Ulmo.

[@ghostdreamer7272]

My head canon is they will get married after the remaking of Arda

[@DragonoidBerserker1]

Funny thing is, the Prancing Pony Podcast had that same idea

[@jamiegregg9211]

cool vid Yoystan enjoyed it

[@FA-ft9sq]

I wonder if Ulmo helped the peoples we didn't really hear about in the East and South lands. Did he help the Avaris? How about most of the men that didn't flee Morgoth's taint but decided to stay and fight in those lands?

[@paulwagner688]

Ulmo speaks of his Ultimate Purpose according to the Music and the Will of Iluvatar: ""But behold!" said he, "in the armour of Fate (as the Children of Earth name it) there is ever a rift, and in the walls of Doom a breach, until the full-making, which ye call the End. So it shall be while I endure, a secret voice that gainsayeth, and a light where dark­ness was decreed. Therefore, though in the days of this darkness I seem to oppose the will of my brethren, the Lords of the West, that is my part among them, to which I was appointed ere the making of the World.""

[@TheFlameoftheWest]

Great video

[@doasido5757]

I would worship him 😇

[@tylersoto7465]

Ulmo is my favorite valor love the sea and feel of the sun on a sandy beach especially if in arda sounds great would loved to be a elven chief with a port city on a island off of mainland living in Coral reef stone and wooden homes with a love for the sea my people being more physically stronger and tanner than regular elves and the men have goatee style beards and woman have Sapphire, emerald and opal eye colors and have a big natural sand harbor to come and go , fishing the sea for fish and whales for meat and oil and bones to make tools , building material and decorations etc, eating succulent seafood and eating wild berries, herbs, nuts ,coconuts, and fruit all over the island, with statues of mermaids, fish etc and a awe-inspiring temple dedicated to ulmo our lord , protector and provider of the seas and islands blessing us with the beautiful ocean paradise, and the gift of giant dolphins the size of a blue whale with glimmering blue, purple or orange-yellow skins with different hue of colors and we ride them where we want go fishing, exploring or just travel the seas have the time of our lives lol

[@maninthecamohat2735]

I have an idea for Theory video. Since October coming up you should do a theory of what of Middle-earth turn to zombies? You can have it where the zombie virus first started from Saruman trying to create the Uruk-hai but it went horribly wrong and caused a zombie like virus to spread throughout Middle Earth. Edit: What made me think of this idea is from the New What If....Zombies by Marvel and I was thinking what if something like that happened to Middle-earth?

[@shanenolan8252]

Thanks

[@rezarfar]

Ulmo was decent and he never never forsook the Noldor, even though they were all cursed by the Doom of Mandos. He helped to guide the people's of Middle Earth too. Imo he is the 3rd or 4th most important. I give more props to Tulkas, who is literally the reason why Melkor isn't ruler of all Arda. In fact, before Tulkas came, Melkor was literally in charge of everything and nobody could do a damn thing about it because he was more powerful than all the Valar combined. Tulkas came in and in actual strength of arms, he was stronger than Melkor and this massively tipped the balance, before Tulkas though, Melkor was set to rule. Also im quite fond of Oromë too, who first found the elves and was responsible for essentially saving them from Melkor, because had he not found them, Melkor would have likely turned them all into Orcs sooner or later. He is responsible for bringing many of them to Valinor. Also have to give props to Yavanna, if not for her, then much of the damage that Melkor had done during the years of the two lamps would never have been undone, this and ultimately, her ents played a vital role in the War of the Ring. Ulmo was great but i seriously believe that others played a bigger part in actually saving the elves and to a lesser extent, men too.

[@cmsart]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.. after a long day at work this is the best Channel

[@ghostdreamer7272]

Middle-earth would have been better if Ulmo or Yavanna was leader of the Valar instead of Manwe.

[@DragonoidBerserker1]

I think he works better as an advisor

[@minatodroger7890]

Agreed

[@istari0]

Manwë was the closest of the Valar to Eru and best understood Eru's mind so it only made sense for Manwë to lead the Valar. Ulmo's position as lord of the waters best positioned him to aid Elves and Men.

[@tylersoto7465]

Yes 🥰, Ulmo is my favorite valor love the sea and feel of the sun on a sandy beach especially if in arda sounds great would loved to be a elven chief with a port city on a island off of mainland living in Coral reef stone and wooden homes with a love for the sea my people being more physically stronger and tanner than regular elves and the men have goatee style beards and woman have Sapphire, emerald and opal eye colors and have a big natural sand harbor to come and go , fishing the sea for fish and whales for meat and oil and bones to make tools , building material and decorations etc, eating succulent seafood and eating wild berries, herbs, nuts ,coconuts, and fruit all over the island, with statues of mermaids, fish etc and a awe-inspiring temple dedicated to ulmo our lord , protector and provider of the seas and islands blessing us with the beautiful ocean paradise, and the gift of giant dolphins the size of a blue whale with glimmering blue, purple or orange-yellow skins with different hue of colors and we ride them where we want go fishing, exploring or just travel the seas have the time of our lives lol

[@anthonymcrooster3703]

What if Ulmo used his might to keep the Ring hidden in the river, hoping it to be never found?

[@abeschreier]

Then Sauron could not be destroyed

[@anthonymcrooster3703]

@@abeschreier hmm....you are right

[@nobelmassinaarben2467]

Poseidon?

[@mayalackman7581]

Hi, so this is an odd post so please bear with me. I am an enormous Tolkien fan (as I assume all of us here are) but I've only read Fellowship of the Ring and the Silmarillion which I have read once to someone else (and feel like I've read twice due to PPP.) With that said I'm not primarily a Peter Jackson film fan (not that there is anything wrong with being one.) I'm actually a book purist and can't stand how much the films changed from the books (faramir, elves at helms deep, characterization of aragorn, etc) I have a pretty deep knowledge of Tolkien compared to most people (although certainly far less than the more knowledgeable members of the PPP community) with at least basic understanding of more obscure topics such as osanwe Kenta, familiarity with the athrabeth and book of lost tales, etc. It's hard to piece together how I got all this knowledge without reading the books but the bulk of it comes from a combination of the PPP, Corey Olsen/Mythguard Academy and just prolonged exposure to the Tolkien community. Basically what I'm saying is I'm a hardcore Tolkien fan/Tolkien purist who has barely read any Tolkien. This makes me feel inadequate or like me calling myself a Tolkien fan is somehow a lie even though tolkiens stories are of profound importance to me. I really want to read his books but I just have a really hard time with them . . . I'm not a strong reader at the best of times and the density of the material and his writing style are just REALLY hard for me. I can recognize that his writing is a masterpiece level but that doesn't make it easy or enjoyable for me to read. I desperately want to at least read and I enjoy LOTR but I've tried so many times and despite how much I love the story, world, characters, themes, etc. and despite the fact that I recognize the enormous skill behind the writing I just can't enjoy it, I struggle to follow it/stay focused, and reading it feels like an enormous chore. Please help, I'd appreciate any advice on how I can approach reading LOTR. Edit: I've tried audio book format. It doesn't help.

[@shelbzillathrilla]

Awesome

[@steve_mc4443]

I love your videos!

[@andreastur1190]

What is the elven greeting that use to appear in your videos? Can you spell it?

[@MenoftheWest]

Mae govannen mellyn (Greetings, my friends)!

[@americaneric2183]

Can we get a video on Tom Bombadil’s wife, please?