I think the ranking depends on what you are rating them on when it gets to separating valar. Tulkas is a great warrior, but Aule is very powerful in his ways, and Ulmo likewise. Is Manwe really stronger than Melkor?
Out of beings who actually dwell in the east, Sauron and Gandalf are among the most powerful. And of course, Tom Bombadil!
Edit: Oops, guess who just figured out who this "Iarwain Ben-Adar" guy is...silly me!
[ March 25, 2003: Message edited by: Dain ]
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