Amdis

Amdis, the White Spirit, was the being who created the world.

Creation of the Elves
He brought into the world the High Alvar, with the Ilarea (EEL-ah-ree-ah), or Spirit Fire, flowing strong through them, and their descendents became known as the Amvar or White Elves (for their pale skin and golden hair). The High Alvar then created the Sylvar. Protectors of the forest, the Sylvar were later called Wood Elves in the common tongue, a translation of the Elvish Syl- prefix meaning wood, and -var from Alvar, which means Elves. The Sylvar use a different form of energy called by them, Niari (NI-ah-ree), allowing them to bend the natural elements to their will as easily as the Four Kings.

Creation of Men
The first of the mortal creatures to be brought into the world was Man. There grew to be thirteen distinct Houses of men, however only one of those was known as the High House, to be supported by twelve Great Houses. Each of those thirteen was blessed with the Spirit Fire.