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The Ents, however, challenge this notion of strict adherence to creation rules. Yavanna, while being supportive of Aulë's creation of the Dwarves, foresaw potential dangers and conflicts arising from his work. Concerned about the balance of life in her forests, she warns Aulë about the Dwarves’ potential disregard for the trees and nature that she so fiercely protects.
Aulë acknowledges this risk but remains focused on the value of his creations—the Dwarves. In secretly creating conscious beings, Yavanna did not act against the will of Eru Ilúvatar, the supreme creator. Instead, she prayed for her creations to be granted consciousness, leading to the emergence of the Ents, who became defenders of her flora.