The Valar

The Valar were once one of the races Anihunt made on Aaon; an angelic type race, they were one of the strongest race in Aaon and had an ability that the other races did not have, the ability to fly in the skies of Aaon. Their task given to them by Anihunt was to safe guard the other races and protect them from the Darkness. The Valar were the longest lived creatures in Aaon; they could live 2000 years but had a very small birth rate. They numbered only 300 at the height of their power and had mastery over magic that will not be seen again.

Early Ages
In the beginning, they took the protection of Aaon seriously, making sure that the other races (Elves, Dwarves, Men and Hobbits) didn't wage war against each other and decimate themselves. They taught magic, agriculture, metal forging as well as architecture and similar studies to many individuals and the Valar where seen as teachers and protectors of the land.

The First War
As kingdoms and sovereignty began to play a major role, the Valar also began to change. Many of the Valar wished to guide and nurture the other races, allwoing them to use the knowledge the Valar gave them to become strong. However, roughly half of the Valar decided differently. They had decided that to protect the races of Aaon, the best course of action was to take command of the various kingdoms and lead them. This idea was abhorrent to half of the Valar, stating that the only ones to rule the world was the races themselves as the Valar were only meant to protect them.

This sparked the First War of Aaon as the Valar fought against each other, some using the kingdoms and some asking for help. This led to many nations becoming what they are as we know them today. This war killed half of the Valar that lived with the complete destruction of the side that believed that they should lead the world nations.

War of the Celestials
The War of the Celestials was one of the greater turning points for the Tenth Realm and the remaining Valar had to stand by their decision. Collectively they stood against the Darkness, yet at that point they were too few. During the earlier battles of the War, some of the Valar were captured by ADarkus and made to go through terrible torture and corruption, turning them into the first Orcs and some of the beast races (such as the Olcan). ADarkus became adept at corrupting the Valar to such an extent that he turned nine Valar into Demon Lords. As the war waged on, less and less Valar arrived to fight against ADarkus as soon, only 12 Valar remained.

The Fall of the Valar
Nearing the middle of the War of the Celestials, only 12 Valar remained. Knowing their chances of defeating ADarkus was slim, they decided to on a two pronged plan that would see the end of the Valar and hopefully the end of ADarkus. Using a ritual they managed to summon the Book of Anihunt, an extremely powerful artifact that can alter reality. Using the Book, they tore holes in time and space and attempted to bring powerful creatures to combat ADarkus' force. The second part of their plan was to seal ADarkus away so he could no longer harm Aaon.

After the completion of this ritual, the twelve Valar disappeared. Eight charcoalled bodies were the only things to be found in that chamber.