The Maiar: Tolkien's Angels Ranked by Power | Silmarillion Deep Dive
How do you rank angels? The Maiar -- Tolkien's divine spirits -- range from cosmic fire-bearers to fallen wraiths, yet no definitive hierarchy exists in the Silmarillion. Sauron stands at the summit, described as being of a far higher order than his peers, while Arien, the overlooked guardian of the Sun, terrified even Morgoth with her uncorrupted flame. Eonwe, the greatest warrior in Arda, paradoxically lacked the authority to pardon.This deep dive constructs a Maiar power tier list across four axes: martial prowess, wisdom, elemental force, and domination. From the Balrog number debate to…
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