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Conversely, Morgoth's malevolent influence permeated through his entire environment, as he infused a piece of himself into the very essence of Arda (the world). This led to Arda becoming tainted, a concept Tolkien describes as Arda Marred, rendering the entire world intricately tied to his continued existence. This crosses realms beyond the mere existence of a single ring, as Morgoth’s power is diffused throughout all creation, making the matter of eliminating his presence immensely complex.