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Maiar (singular Maia) are [[Ainur|angelic beings]] of great power. They were called into being by [[Ilúvatar]] before the world, [[Arda]], existed. They aided the more powerful [[Valar]] in creating and adorning the world in preparation for the coming of [[Elves]] and [[Men]]. Notable among the Maiar are [[Sauron]], [[Gandalf]], [[Saruman]], [[Radagast]], [[Melian the Maia|Melian]], Uinen, Ossë, and the [[Balrog|Belryg]] of [[Morgoth]].

Maiar can be a broad category, referring to most powerful spirits that don't rival the Valar in strength. Some are named as Maiar in [[Tolkien]]'s works- the Wizards, Sauron, the [[Balrog|Belryg]] (fire-spirit Maiar corrupted by [[Morgoth]]), Melian- but others are not so clear. [[Shelob]] is considered by some to qualify as a Maia, along with her mother [[Ungoliant]] (whatever they are, they are certainly powerful). The [[River-maids]], extrapolated from [[Goldberry]] for the purposes of Lotro, are often considered among the Maiar as well.

== Maiar In-Game ==
===Istari===
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* [[Gandalf]]
* [[Radagast]]
* [[Saruman]]
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===Belryg===
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* [[Durin's Bane]]
* [[Thaurlach]]
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===River-maidens===
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* [[Goldberry]]
* [[Grey-eye, Maiden of Serni|Grey-eye]]
* [[Gultháva]]
* [[Gwindeth]]
* [[Naruhel]]
* [[Rauniel]]
* [[Roamingstar, Maiden of Gilrain|Roamingstar]]
* [[Silverfroth, Maiden of Celos|Silverfroth]]
* [[The Lone Lady, Maiden of Erui|The Lone Lady]]
* [[Truetongue, Maiden of Sirith|Truetongue]]
* [[Willowsong]]
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===Other Maiar===
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* [[Arassiel]]
* [[Gwenaewen]]
* [[Hithrengor]]
* [[The Huntsman]]
* [[Lavaneth]]
* [[Munfaeril]]
* [[Sauron]]
* [[Shelob]]
* [[Tamindur]]
* [[Tárasánë]]
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