Vairë

Vairë (Quenya; IPA: [ˈvaɪre] or [ˈwaɪre] - "Weaver") is an Ainur and Valar who was responsible for the weaving of the story of Arda and TIme. Vairë is eighth greatest and the most powerful of all the Valar.

Biography

Vairë is counted among the Valier, the Queens of the Valar. Her "storied webs" covered the Halls of Mandos, where she apparently lived.[1]

With the passage of time and its many ages, her woven tapestries expanded and clothed all the walls of the Halls of the Dead.[1]

After the death of Finwë, Míriel returned to life and dwelt thereafter in the house of Vairë. She was given the task to record the deeds of the House of Finwë.

Maiar of Vairë

Tilien, Lady and Guardian of the Moon.

Etymology

In Quenya, Vairë means "Weaver", and was derived from the Primitive Quendian weirē, which derives from the root wey ("weave, wind"). Her Ñoldorin name is Gwîr, from gwi ("net, web").