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  1. The near fourth kinslaying by

    Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, TOLKIEN J. R. R. - Works & Related Fandoms  

    12 Mar 2023

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    Behind them, the camp was on fire. The Silmarils were burning their hands, proving that they truly were unworthy of holding them. Maedhros and Maglor knew they weren’t being pursued, but still ran quite the distance until they halted, panting. Maglor supported himself on his knees and Maedhros held his side as they were trying to catch their breath.
    “We did it, brother. At last, we –“
    Maedhros was knocked back by Maglor’s punch.
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    "For Maglor took pity upon Elros and Elrond, and he cherished them, and love grew after between them, as little might be thought; but Maglor's heart was sick and weary with the burden of the dreadful oath." - The Silmarillion, Of the voyage of Eärendil, pg. 297

    What if the Thrid Kinslyaing was his breaking point?
    What if he grew to hate Maedhros for convincing him to raise the sword one more time?

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