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Originally Posted by Rune Son of Bjarne
Now Tuor was held in high regard with the king, if he could improve his position with the king even more, then he might not have to plot, but simply use his influence to limit Maeglin's power.
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But Maeglin was Turgon's nephew. He had enough influence with Turgon to convince him to flaut the advice of Ulmo. I just don't see anything, short of murder or taking Idril to wife by force, that could have lessened Maeglin's standing in Gondolin.