Pride in his skills leading him to defy Eru's command.... that degree of self-pride is what I was alluding to. I attribute Aule's actions, and the actions of many other characters to such things, rather than a rebellious, troublesome or evil inclinations in their natures.
In all this I neglected to mention one of my favourite Maia, Osse. His is an interesting character. He is both by nature rebellious and demonstrates considerable pride in self, so much so as to defy Ulmo his master, Manwe and Eru's will. But, he is not evil, unlike Sauron or Melkor.
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Characters: Rosmarin: Lady of Cardolan; Lochared: Vagabond of Dunland; Simra: Daughter of Khand; Naiore: Lady of the Sweet Swan; Menecin: Bard of the Singing Seas; Vanwe: Lost Maiden; Ronnan: Lord of Thieves; and, Uien of the Twilight
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