Board Thread:Suggestions forum/@comment-26899496-20150729011751

Salvete, omnes. Cookminers here.

I know Valinor will be coming. But Aman is a massive continent, with little or no chance of being ready anytime soon. So I propose the "fast track" to the Calacirya and Tírion-upon-Túna. Put quite simply, we would re-use the things already available to us, whilst making fewer new things.

Aman herself: Scattered with Elves of all four races, with all three Elven biomes found in Middle-earth throughout it. Mithril, athelas, and all the peaceful creatures of Middle-earth and all the "good" and "neutral" ores would spawn there in great quantities.(Problem is, you might not ever leave.)

Vanyar Elves: A cross between High Elves and Galadhrim, normally with white or pale blonde hair. They carry Vanyar weapons and will defend themselves if attacked.

Vanyar Warriors: Armed with Vanyar spears for the most part(Vanyar meaning both Fair Elf and Spear Elf) and with a Vanyar bow for long range, they are the best warriors in Aman, Middle-earth, and Utumno. Unfortunately for you, they're unhireable, being only loyal to the Valar.

Vanyar Equipment:

Vanyar Bow: The best bow in Middle-earth, outstripping its other Elven counterparts, but only obtainable through questing.

Vanyar Spear: Oddly enough, the only spear that does MORE damage than its counterpart sword in melee, due to the Vanyar's preferral of this weapon. Crafted in the usual way on a Vanyar CT.

Vanyar Sword: With 8 attack damage and strength to match High Elven equipment, one of the best swords out there. Crafted in the usual way on a Vanyar CT.

And now for the simple question of how do we get to this paradise? There's two options. Portal, or ship.

Portal: Obviously more expensive than the current Elven Portal. Constructed of solid quendite blocks, with water in it and elanor AND niphredil thrown in.

Ship: Elven ships would be craftable on a High Elven or Galadhrim crafting table, and would move about twelve times the speed of a normal boat. They would also be able to carry multiple passengers, and generally be much nicer-looking. The idea for these is, you sail off the Western end of Belegaer, and you are teleported to the shores of Aman. Only Elven ships can do this. Ships of Men will not.

Waypoints:

Upon teleporting to the shores of Valinor, you earn the achievement [Into the West]

Calacirya: The shores of Aman, the small pass in the Pelóri that leads into Valinor. Unlocking this place earns you the achievement [Cleft of Light]

Pelóri: The Fence of Valinor, comprised of massive mountains. Unlocking this place earns you the achievement [The Mountains of the West]

Elvenhome: The bay in front of Calacirya. Unlocking this place earns you the achievement [The Last Shore]

Eresséa: The island in the bay of Elvenhome. Unlocking this place earns you the achievement [The Lost Isle]

Tirion: The city of Elves in the Calacirya.

Taniquetil: A mighty mountain that the Valar rule from(Valar and Maiar will not be added until later) Unlocking this place earns you the achievement [The Ring of Doom]

The Outer Shore: The places where Men depart this world for the next. Unlocking this place earns you the achievement [The Outermost Sea]

Mandost: The place where the dead Elves go. Those within the halls will be slightly see-through. Unlocking this place earns you the achievement [The Hall of Healing]

The Gardens of Lórien: The place where those who are weary rest, watched over by Irmo. Looks almost identical to Lothlórien. Unlocking this place earns you the achievement [Gardens of Peace]

Titles:

All Vanyar alignment will be determined by the deaths of Utumno orcs and questing.

Vanyar Friend: Awarded for reaching +10 with the Vanyar.

Vanyar Champion: Awarded for reaching +100 with the Vanyar. Unlocks the titles: [Vanyar], [Fair-elf], [Spear-elf], [Aman], [Valinor].

Vanyar Lord: Awarded for reaching +1000 with the Vanyar.

Achievements:

[Lovers of Light]: Complete a Vanyar mini-quest.

[Herald of the Valar]: Equip a full suit of Vanyar armour.

[Call of Oromé]: Tame a Valinorean horse.

[Strength of Tulkas]: Kill a Utumno orc with a single blow. With your fist.

Feel free to comment on what else will be added. Hopefully this will inspire the Man Upstairs(Mevans) to add the beloved home of the Elves sooner. 