The Undying Lands, also known as Aman or Valinor, are a realm inhabited by Ainur and Eldar. They are a significant part of the history of the world in which the Lord of the Rings stories take place. The Undying Lands include the continent of Aman and the island of Tol Eressëa. They are called the Undying Lands because the gods of Middle-earth, their attended spirits/angelic beings, and elves all live there without dying. The Undying Lands were said to be a Blessed Realm, offering eternal bliss to those who lived there. The Valar shaped Arda through Ilúvatar’s music, and their home, Valinor, was also home to the Elves. Generally, the Valar only permitted immortals the right to reside in the Undying Lands. The Undying Lands have a long history in the Tolkien canon, dating back thousands of years, meant as a safe haven for elves after they were driven out of their original home on the island of Amaren following its destruction by Morgoth. The Undying Lands are not a place that the storylines we’re familiar with spend much time in, partly due to the natural design of the continent, given that many features were set in place to prevent mortal travelers from reaching Aman.