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This is most likely now one of my favorite commissions that I've ever had done :). This commission is of Pallando, probably during his off time from being the head Maia of Mandos, done for me by the fantastic @shirojikimattari on Tumblr. I love it, and I will most likely get a second commission from this artist of Aratacáno :)

Pallando:

-Second in command in the Halls of Mandos
-The first maia to follow Namo
-Was given the position, but isn’t really the best person for the job. Namo chose him because of his devotion towards him, not because Pallando most suited for it.
-During The Ainulindale, the maia was drawn to the Vala (like all other maiar are attracted to a Vala) because of Namo’s love of Justice (Eru’s Justice and Laws). At first, Namo was a fair and reasonable Vala.
-Pallando first met Aratacáno during the Ainulindale, being created at nearly the same time. They’ve always stuck together (trusting in each other) and have been close friends since then. Pallando was the one to have convinced Aratacáno to follow Namo. Initially, Aratacáno wanted to follow Irmo, but because of Pallando’s words, he changed his mind.
-Pallando is sure that Namo is always correct in what he does. Even if the Vala is wrong. After going to Arda, Pallando remains devoted, even as Namo spirals into insanity.
-During the captivity of Melkor, Pallando notices a slight change in his lord. He isn’t sure of what, but something is off. The maia notes an almost imperceptible difference in Namo’s form (fangs), and how he is told (by Namo) to do strange things with the Fëar. Pallando, still convinced that nothing is really wrong, does as he is told.
-It is only when Aratacáno mentions it that Pallando begins to question.