Turgon's army of 10,000 in the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Voralphion · 08-21-2003, 07:28 PM

In the Fall of Gondolin, it says that those lead by Maeglin did in fact kill their own kin, although it doesn't say why they were traitors. Perhaps they too like Maegin were captured and released by Morgoth and were under his command, or it could be that they were offered something they desired, be it power, riches or a woman, like Maeglin was. Perhaps they just didn't like Turgon and wanted to see his city fall.

08-21-2003, 07:28 PM	#10
Voralphion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sharkey's End Posts: 267	In the Fall of Gondolin, it says that those lead by Maeglin did in fact kill their own kin, although it doesn't say why they were traitors. Perhaps they too like Maegin were captured and released by Morgoth and were under his command, or it could be that they were offered something they desired, be it power, riches or a woman, like Maeglin was. Perhaps they just didn't like Turgon and wanted to see his city fall. __________________ His sword was long his lance was keen His shining helm afar was seen The countless stars of heavens field Were mirrored in his silver shield