Valaquenta

Breathing, kindling, nourishing, shaping, dancing, mourning, weaving, flowing, hunting, laughing, dreaming, weighing, healing, gladdening—marring.

In Arda's bounded time,

Amid the countless stars,

As Guardians of the World,

They rule under the One.

And most have come in love,

But he with fierce desire.

Against the spreading taint,

They set united strength,

So that in time to come,

The Children may arise.

In majesty as peers,

Yet eight the Aratar.

With each companions come

To serve and do their will.

And some have heard his voice,

The call of ice and fire,

But others stand with them,

Refusing twisted paths.