- Mallien trying to convince the Valar to let him return to Middle-earth. Mallien was a Maiar of Irmo, better known as Lorien. He was the brother of Melian the Maiar, Queen of Doriath and the lover of Nidril, one of the first Elves to awaken in Cuivenen. He was also the father of Mageth Vorncollo and Giniriel.