Queen of the Valar, spouse of Manwe, and Lady of the Stars. Known to the Elves as Elbereth Gilthoniel, she is the most beloved of the Valar among the Eldar, for it was she who kindled the great stars before the awakening of the Elves, and the first thing they saw upon waking was her starlight. Varda set the constellations in the sky and hallowed the Silmarils with her light. She dwells with Manwe upon Taniquetil, and together they can see and hear more than any other beings in Arda. Morgoth feared Varda above all others, for he could not endure her light. Her name is invoked by the Elves in times of great need, and even Shelob recoiled from its power when Sam called upon her in Cirith Ungol.