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The stage for Fingolfin's fateful duel was set following an insidious infiltration by Morgoth into Valinor, where he stole the Silmarils and committed an act of regicide by slaying Finwë, the king of the Noldor. This ignited a series of events leading to Fëanor's downfall and the murky reign of his son Maedhros, who faltered in leadership. With the Noldor plagued by internal strife and a looming sense of dread from Morgoth’s power, Fingolfin stepped forward, recognizing the need to confront the dark Vala himself.