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Great Battle: The battle that ended the First Age of the Sun. It ended with
the defeat of Morgoth and the unfortunate destruction of most of
Beleriand. It was also the last time that the Valar will have left
Aman for battle until the end of time yet to come in the Final
Battle. Most of the Eldar in Aman at that time joined the Valar
for this battle.
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The Great Journey: The journey of the Elves from the eastern regions of Middle-Earth
to Aman. This journey lasted many years and was led by the Vala
Oromë. The hosts of the Elves were in three sections, the
Vanyar, who came first, the Noldor, who were the second, and the
Teleri, who were the greatest numbers, and many left the journey
and remained in Middle-Earth, especially among the Teleri.
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Great Plague: A plague that swept through Middle-Earth from the south-east.
It occurred in the Third Age during the years 1636 and 1637.
Many parts of the lands were deserted afterwards, and the watch
on Mordor was abandoned. The casualties included the King of
Gondor and all of his children. At the same time the White Tree
died.
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Books Used in this Document: The Lord of the Rings The Silmarillion The Unfinished Tales The Hobbit The Complete Guide to Middle Earth by Robert Foster
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