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Despite Sauron’s defeat, his actions and the seed of darkness sown by Melkor persisted, leaving scars on the land that would last through the ages. The events of the War of the Ring echo the deep-rooted influence of Melkor, illustrating that the shadow of evil once cast upon Arda remains ever present.
Conclusion
Despite Melkor’s imprisonment at the end of the First Age, his legacy remains painfully evident in every corner of Middle-earth. The seeds of fear, hatred, and dissonance continue to grow and manifest in countless forms. Even as the realm of Arda works to heal from the scars of Melkor’s presence, the shadows of his evil persist, serving as a reminder of the dark potential within creation—a cycle that may never truly find closure.