The Valar (Singular: Vala) are the first fifteen Ainur that descended upon Arda after its creation. These Ainur entered Arda to give order to the world and combat the Dark Lord Melkor. Aratar
History
There were fifteen Valar (including Melkor) that entered Arda after its creation. These Valar assisted with shaping the world using the music of Ilúvatar, with all of them, except for Melkor, adding their own part to the music. Melkor disagreed with Ilúvatar's vision of Arda, which resulted in Melkor being cast out, which was the start of Melkor's great rebellion.
The Valar originally lived on the hidden island of Almaren, but moved to Aman and founded Valinor after Almaren was destroyed.
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