[ Seven for the dwarf lords, he thinks, dismissing it. Seven is better than nine, at any rate. ]

The Valar are those who serve the One, Eru, whose name is spoken sparingly. They built the land and sky, the stars and seas, the beasts and birds. Not gods as Men think, but highly revered. Elbereth is most beloved by my people, the Lady of the Stars, Varda Elentári.

When Elves weary of Arda, they sail west to the Undying Lands, there to live amongst the Valar in peace and joy.