Part 5/8:
In an epoch where mortals could freely navigate to the Undying Lands, Eru Ilúvatar altered the fabric of reality itself after witnessing Sauron’s influence over Numenor. By reshaping the world from flat to round, mortals became barred from accessing the Undying Lands directly. This intervention not only affirmed Eru's authority but also set new rules for the denizens of Middle-earth, reinforcing the idea that divine power can shape destinies on both a personal and cosmic scale.