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Despite the familial strife, Maedros developed a close friendship with his cousin Fingon, the son of Fingolfin, a bond that would prove crucial during desperate times in the future. After the Silmarils, the fabled jewels created by Fëanor, were stolen by Morgoth, Maedros and his brothers swore a dreadful oath to reclaim them, resulting in horrific acts, including fratricide at Alqualondë, where they slaughtered many of their own kin to seize Telerin ships for their passage to Middle-earth.