Questions about the host of Valinor

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Originally Posted by Huinesoron

But what is 'power'? Sauron had more worldly power than any other Maia in the history of Arda,

I would argue that Melian had more.

But, you're correct in that his was vast. That is a double-edged sword, however, because the act of building up his worldly power diminished his inner power (much like Morgoth) and he was reduced to the pathetic figure of Sharkey in the end, and killed by Wormtongue.