
The Undescended
Spirits of the Timeless Halls, The Undescended (Q. Alahíri) or Aþārupheldë (V."Those Who Remain") are those among the Ainur who chose to remain in the Timeless Halls, dwelling eternally in eternal communion with almighty Eru Ilúvatar. Unlike the Ëalar, who descended into Eä to shape and govern the universe, the Alahíri stand apart from their brethren, bound neither to the circles of the world nor to the fate of Arda. Their purpose is said to be the preservation of the primal harmonies of the Great Music, untainted by the unfolding of time and space.