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In another significant misstep, Auli chose to create the Dwarves in secret, disregarding Eru Iluvatar’s decree about the creation of sentient beings. Upon realizing their imperfections—specifically, their dependence on Auli’s thought for movement—Auli prepared to destroy them. However, moved by the purity of Auli’s intentions, Eru decided not to let Auli’s creation come to an end, thereby granting the Dwarves the gift of independent life.
Auli’s narrative is layered with tension; he embodies the struggle between creation and destruction, love and ambition. He demonstrated an affinity for his creations not out of a desire to dominate, but from a genuine yearning to impart knowledge and nurture.