Aratar

The Aratar, also known as the Eight and the Holy Ones of Arda, were the greatest of the Valar.

The Leader of the Aratar is Varda, the Queen of the Stars and Queen of the Valar and of All the Ainur. Varda is the greatest, wisest and most powerful of all the Ainur. Manwë is the Lord of the Breath of Arda, the King of the Winds and Airs. He is the second greatest and most powerful of the Aratar. Yavanna is the Queen of the Earth, Creator of All Nature. She is third greatest and most powerful of the Aratar. Vána is the Lady of the Earth and the younger sister of Yavanna. She is fourth greatest and most powerful of the Aratar. Ulmo is the King of the Sea and Lord of Waters. He is fifth greatest and most powerful of the Aratar. Aulë is the Lord of Crafting. He is sixth greatest and most powerful of the Aratar. Estë is the Lady of Healing and Rest. She is seventh greatest and most powerful of the Aratar. Vairë is the Weaver of Time and the Story of Arda. She is eighth greatest and most poweful of the Aratar. Lórien is the Lord of Dreams, Visions and Desires. He is ninth greatest and most poweful of the Aratar. Nienna is the Lady of Mercy, Pitty and Mourning. She is tenth greatest and most powerful of the Aratar.Mandos is the Judge of the Dead. He is the eleventh greatest and most powerful of the Aratar. Nessa is the Lady of Forests. She is the twelfth greatest and most powerful of the Aratar.