The Water-Spirits (Q."Nendili") were Maiar bound to the Element Water. These were the Falmarini, Oarni and Wingildi, the three hosts of Ulmo's Merfolk and the Capalini, Ektelarni, Nenuvar, or Aïlior and Nermir, the Fays of Springs, fountains pools, lakes, rivers and meadows (River Fays).
Fallen Water-Spirits became Water-Demons as the Belegaerogath,Ice-Demons, Demon-Krakens, Serpent-Demons,
Other Names[]
- Falmarini (Q."Foam-Children")
- Flathwin (S."Foam-maidens")
Water Spirits of renown[]
Aamumeren Isa Aldena Amillo Bruinen Daughter of the Waters Donu Goldberry Ithriul Kól Linyuile Mother Withywindle Muddling Annis Naruhel Nenselde Noose of the Sea Old man of Needlehole Osse Rasayn Sainausta Salmar Thirfalan Uinen Uldona Uro-Lôk Tinfang Gelion Watcher in the water
Notes[]
J. R. R. Tolkien once speculated that "Mermaids" were not spirits but "Earthlings", different from the Oarni.Another time he however clearly identified the Mermaids with the Oarni and supposed they were "Fays".