Makar and Meássë

Makar and Meássë were two "warrior Valar", in earlier versions of the legendarium.
==History==
Makar and his sister Meássë were two quarrelsome before to came in to Arda. In fact during the Ainulindalë they attuned their music to the discords of Melko, however, they chose not to serve him.The History of Middle-earth, Vol. I: The Book of Lost Tales Part One, III. "The Coming of the Valar and the Building of Valinor"
When the Valar started to build Valinor, they chose to live in iron mansions in the north of Aman, close to those of Námo and Nienna. There was enmity between the brothers and the other Valar, and only Tulkas visited them, because he and Makar were sparring partners. The two brothers also used to hunt wolves and bears in the mountains of Great Lands. Makar and Meássë took part in the war against Melko and the brother adorned the other Valar with armour. However, in the judgement of Melko, Makar expressed his displeasure with the prospect of peace and was the only to speak for the rebel Vala.The History of Middle-earth, Vol. I: The Book of Lost Tales Part One, chapter IV: "The Chaining of Melko"
Makar and Meássë spoke against the proposal of inviting the Elves in Valinor, saying that Valinor had been purposed for the Valar only.The History of Middle-earth, Vol. I: The Book of Lost Tales Part One, chapter V: "The Coming of the Elves and the Making of Kôr" When the Two Trees of Valinor were destroyed, only Makar took pleasure in the resulting Darkening of Valinor.The History of Middle-earth, Vol. I: The Book of Lost Tales Part One, chapter VIII: "The Tale of the Sun and Moon" However, he and Meássë joined the other Valar in the pursuit of Melko who was fleeing toward his stronghold in the north of Arda. Melko escaped their pursuit, but Makar managed to capture and slay two of Melko's servants, returning with a bloodied hand.The History of Middle-earth, Vol. I: The Book of Lost Tales Part One, chapter VI: "The Theft of Melko and the Darkening of Valinor"
==Etymology==
The names in Early Quenya of the male Vala were Makar (meaning "God of battle"), Ramandor (meaning "the Shouter")The History of Middle-earth, Vol. I: The Book of Lost Tales Part One, Appendix: Names in the Lost Tales and Kostorin,"Early Qenya and The Valmaric Script", Parma Eldalamberon, n. XIV while in Gnomish, he was known as Magorn, Magron, or Gothonwi.
The names in Early Quenya of the female Vala were Meássë (related to the word mear, "gore"), Rávi (related to ravennë, "she-lion"), and Tarkil (deriving from the root tara-, "to batter", "thud", "beat"). In Gnomish, she was known as Mechos or Mechothli.
==References==
Category:Valar
Category:Precanonical Ainur