Part 7/10:
The Burden of Oaths and Inner Turmoil
The repercussions of the originally noble yet misguided oath taken by Maedros and his brothers became increasingly grim. This led to tragic fratricides committed against their own kin, including an attempt to seize a Silmaril from Dior Eluchíl, resulting in catastrophic losses for Maedros, including the death and capture of brothers and kin.
As the conflict escalated, Maedros faced a moral reckoning. Despite committing acts of desperation and cruelty, he, along with his brother Maglor, showed compassion towards displaced children of their enemies, ultimately offering them protection despite their oath of vengeance.