The War of Wrath was a significant conflict in the history of Middle-earth, occurring at the end of the First Age. It was fought between the forces of the Valar and the dark lord Morgoth, who had been defeated and banished to Middle-earth. This war marked the culmination of the struggle against evil, as the Valar sought to end Morgoth's reign of terror. The conflict involved a massive naval invasion led by the Valar, with the aid of the Edain and other free peoples of Middle-earth. The War of Wrath ultimately resulted in Morgoth's defeat and imprisonment, reshaping the world and leading to the beginning of the Second Age.