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ANTIQUE LYRICS OF ARDA
A collection comprising fragments of wisdom, grief, jubilee or sorrow. And all the other tales in the eyes of whom they involved. Remnants of a past which is no more, sketches of an ever-stringent present or glimpses of a future so difficult to foretell. Regardless of the fashion of the very words, one may here contemplate the happenings within the halls of Eä in the most multicoloured of the perspectives.

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Title: The Two Shores

Author: Attributed to the Sindar of Lothlórien, as a part of compositions dedicated to Galadriel.

Topic: The two shores of the Anduin on the eve of the White Council's strike, each of the two being the domain of a mighty presence.


The Two Shores that the Anduin divides
Two mighty fortresses where two great forces lie,

One clouded in shadows and by malice bewitched
The other bathing in light and by vast forests concealed,

Their two rulers endeavour and fight
So that hope is lost or filth is cleansed,

A nameless Shadow hides within
May the Lady cure what is ill and eventually over darkness win.


The above-mentioned indications are obviously at anyone's discretion. The absence of information might give the poem (fragment) an even more antique touch, as a scattered relic from the past.

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Topic: A very brief composition, without any title appointed to that. It seems that it consists of a general feeling of fear, coming from the rustic people of Rohan who live in the vicinity of the Golden Wood's borders.


Thou ought not to force thy path through the forest of gold
Lest thou meet whom of that magic is the source
One who doesn't know death and mistress of what is old

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Title: Valinórë

Topic: These lyrics are sacred inscriptions which were carved into the colossal gates at the entrance of Valinor, where the chain of the Pelóri divides Eldamar (Kôr) from the very Blessed Realm of the Valar. Written both in Quenya and Valarin, these words describe the wonders of Valinor and each King's or Queen's powers and domain.

Source: This poem was presumably composed by the very Valar in the far Years of the Trees, during the foundation of Valinor itself. It was sung by Galadriel in front of Melian the Maia, while the Noldorin princess was sojourning in Doriath.



--- Zitat ---Thou shalt enter the domain of the Powers of Arda. Be it a wise Maia or a mighty Vala, its rule thou shalt obey.

Across golden halls and evergreen fields, a holy power the eternal life of this realm sustaineth. The untrodden paths of Valinórë throughout many places shalt take thee. The flourishing Pastures of Yavanna their divine wheat shalt offer along with many of her green creations, the luxuriant Woods of Oromë many beasts hideth, in the Gardens of Lórien may the grey Estë the toil of thy heart cure and Irmo kind dreams thy sleep assure. Of Vána the ever-present Spring is the most beloved gift and Nessa even the fastest deers in the wild outrunneth.

The golden Valmar at the centre of all, of its great wonders surely thou were told. The Thrones of the Kings and the Queens lie not afar, upon which they decide the fate of ours to be. Ezellohar of Laurelin and Telperion the hallowed seat is, and the Two Trees we much bless for anything growing their radiance needeth. The skilled Aulë is father of many things and of crafting the true master is. The valiant Tulkas proud in his halls resideth, the Champion who the Dark Vala eventually won.

In the blue depths of Ekkaia Ulmo dwelleth and all the waves of the seas he dominateth. Námo within the caverns of Mandos silently remaineth and from his hidden Gaol none may escape, while Vairë the long History of the World in tapestry weaveth. Nienna near the very edges of Arda wandereth and by the sad westernmost shores for the wounds of the World she mourneth.

Manwë and Varda the entire Eä rule, and from the apex of the supreme Oiolossë every mortal deed and heartfelt plea they see and hear. The King all sorts of winds commandeth alongside every flying creature of the Air and the authority to lead upon him only was bestowed. Snow-white Varda, the most beautiful, of all Light the source is and since the obscure days even the darkest lands her ancient Stars in the firmament with hope enlightened.

Forswear any doubt and fear, thou willing to live in such bliss, for no evil is to be found within the mighty Pelóri.
--- Ende Zitat ---

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Topic: These lyrics are believed to be a composition of the Vanyar, depicting Manwë sending Eönwë in Beleriand as his own plenipotentiary herald.


''My command shall be thy command. Make it reach even the deepest cavern of the mortal continent''

Thus spoke the King of the realm that can't wither
And so the valiant herald went thither.


Manwë sends his herald as his own plenipotentiary envoy. The personification of the very will of the King of Arda in Middle-earth. The second part of the Vala's sentence prophesies what eventually occurred: albeit Melkor's attempt, the might of Valinor descended into the deepest pits of Angband, devastating its halls and defeating the Enemy.

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