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He points out that Melkor had already expended significant portions of his power throughout the First Age, particularly during the creation of the winged dragons, which demanded immense energy. However, he argues that at the time of his retreat, Melkor was still at the peak of his powers. The events Isaac describes unfold during the era preceding the First Age, a period referred to as the Age of Lamps, where Melkor was still dominant until Tulkas arrived and dramatically shifted the course of the conflict.