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Uinen
Uinen is perhaps one of the best known
Maiar. Being the spouse of Osse, she was the only one who could keep his fiery
temper at bay. When Osse would raise waves that threatened drowning to mariners’
ships, she would alleviate his anger, and was therefore loved and respected by
the Elves, seafarers in particular.
Ulmo
Ulmo is the Lord of Waters, and in water
– in the oceans, seas and rivers of the world – lies his domain and his
strength. It is often said that Ulmo’s breath and spirit is in every tiny brook
and stream, every drip of water, and that he has great lore which he acquired by
exploring the unfathomable depths of the great ocean. Storms and waves arise and
calm down at his bidding, and in their fluidity he delights. He seldom goes
ashore to join the Valar in their councils, except when grave circumstances are
at hand. Even rarer is his apparition before the Eruhini, and in fact the only
known encounter between Ulmo and a mortal was when the Vala spoke to Turin
Turambar, and for that purpose he assumed a shape which could be perceived by
the eye – which he rarely did.
Ulmo is alone and lives not in Valinr,
but in a palace underwater. Nevertheless, even after the Darkening of Valinor,
even when all the other Valar ignored the desperate pleas of the Men and Elves
of Middle-earth, and the Dark Lord was gathering more and more lands under his
sway – Ulmo never abandoned Middle-earth and its people, often helping them in
counsel and lending them courage and strength.
Umanyar
Name given to those Elves who went on
the westward journey from Cuivienen but did not reach Aman. Frequently applied
to the Teleri, namely the folk of Cirdan the Shipwright.
Urthel
One of the twelve companions of Barahir
in Dortonion.
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