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Throughout the long ages of Arda, many peoples and races walked beneath the sun and moon, each shaped by origin, purpose, and fate.

The Elves[]

The Elves, firstborn of the Children of Ilúvatar, awoke beside the waters of Cuiviénen. Among them, the Eldar heeded the summons of the Valar and journeyed westward, while the Avari remained behind, wandering the forests and shadows of Middle-earth. Those Eldar who crossed the sea to Aman became the High Elves of lore—those who had seen the holy light of the Trees—and their memory endured in song and stone.

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Men[]

Men, the Secondborn, awoke in Hildórien and spread swiftly across the lands. The Edain, noble among them, allied with the Eldar and were granted the isle of Númenor, where they rose to great wisdom and power. Yet pride led to their downfall, and only the Faithful survived to found the realms in exile.

Other branches of Men remained in the North, East, and South—some noble, some wild. The Northmen dwelled in the vales and woods of Wilderland, hardy and free. Between the Dúnedain and Northmen existed many related tribes: the Halethian people, including Dunlendings, Breelanders, Hillmen, and other tribes of Eriador, as well as the Coastal Peoples and Mountainmen of Gondor.

The Easterlings and Haradrim, often swayed by shadow, bore rich and varied cultures, though their histories were marked by war and servitude. The Lossoth, snow-men of the far north, lived in silence and frost, while the Drúedain, elusive and little known, wandered the deep woods and forgotten hills.

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Hobbits[]

The Hobbits, though late to be named, were a quiet folk dwelling in peace in the lands between great powers. Their origins were humble, yet their deeds touched the fate of the world.

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Dwarves[]

The Dwarves, crafted by Aulë, were masters of stone and fire, secretive and enduring. Though not named among the Children, they bore souls and wills of their own.

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Ents[]

The ancient Ents were herders of trees and other plants, shepherds of the forest and guardians of the growing world.

Dark creatures[]

Among the darker breeds were the Orcs, twisted mockeries of Elves, bred for war and hatred. Trolls, brutish and dim, were likewise shaped by the shadow. These creatures served the Dark Powers, though their origins were often obscured.

The Ainur[]

Beyond the Children stood the Ainur, spirits of the beginning. The greatest among them, the Valar, shaped the world in accordance with the Music of the One. The Maiar, lesser spirits, served them—some in light, others in rebellion. Among the Maiar were beings of subtle power: guides, guardians, and tempters. Some were known as wizards, others as shadows and Demons. Still others, unnamed, moved through the world as whispers in wind and flame.

Nature-spirits[]

In the wild places, there lingered other spirits—neither wholly Ainur nor Children—who dwelled in streams, woods, and mountains. These were the nature-spirits, sometimes called fëar i cemen, whose presence was felt more than seen. Whether they were remnants of the Music or dreams of the world itself, none could say for certain.

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Ainur[]

Ainur

Dwarves or Khazâd[]

Dwarves or Khazâd

Elves or Quendi[]

Elves or Quendi

Men or Hildor[]

Men or Hildor

Hobbits or Halflings[]

Hobbits or Halflings were a sub-species of Men

Orcs[]

Orcs, Goblins, and Uruk-hai

Trolls[]

Trolls

Others[]

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