Aulë

Aulë was a Vala that many called The Smith, and also Maker of Mountains. He was especially interested in the things of the earth. He is said to have "Might little less than Ulmo."

Aulë created more things than any of the other Valar in the Shaping of Arda. He created the Lamps of the Valar, and forged the vessels that hold the Sun and the Moon. Aulë was also a master of crafts and maker of gemstones and metals.

He was called Mahal (meaning 'maker') by the Dwarves, due to the fact that he created that race from earth and stone, because he was eager for the coming of Elves and Men. However, Eru Ilúvatar rebuked him for this deed. When Aulë turned to smite his creation, the dwarves cowered before him and begged for mercy. Thus,Ilúvitar blessed Aulë's work and adopted the Dwarves, but buried them in their respective hiding places until they awoke. Aulë also told the Elves of the making of gems and the carving of stone.

The Mansions of Aulë were found in central Valinor, in the Undying Lands and his spouse was Yavanna.