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Understanding what the Timeless Void represents within Tolkien's mythology is crucial. It is depicted as a locale devoid of time and matter as we comprehend them—a realm beyond creation itself. This extreme exile aims to completely isolate Morgoth from any influence or reach he might maintain over the world. Often referred to as the Abyss, this setting echoes the state of non-being outside of Eru's creation. Devoid of a physical form, Morgoth's ability to affect the world diminished, yet his malign essence continued to linger, corrupting beings and poisoning minds long after his defeat.