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The Tolkien Encyclopedia

THE PUBLIC MIDDLE-EARTH ENCYCLOPEDIA

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Valinor

Valinor is the Blessed Realm, often called the Undying Land, home of Valar, Maiar and Elves. Valinor is to the west of Middle-earth accessible by sailing west from Lindon.

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