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skip spence · 11-21-2008, 11:33 AM

The interesting thing about the Oath is what would have happened if someone broke it. Fëanor and his sons were said to have named the One and calling everlasting darkness upon them if they didn't keep it. Is that just saying that they really really promised, honest to God! or was there something more to it? The former, I think. I've a feeling Eru wouldn't strike them down in anger if they broke the Oath, nor would Manwe call everlasting darkness over them, although they named him as witness. No, they would applaud it.

It's probably more the case of them not wanting to break a promise and not do what they said they would. Not break their word, no matter what. Even though Meadhros knew that breaking the Oath would be the good thing to do, probably the only possible path towards healing and salvation, he still chose to stay true to his word and follow the darker path, however grim and evil end it led to.

Bilbo? I like him alright. It's just hard to compete with the poetic grandeur of Maedhros.

++Maedhros

11-21-2008, 11:33 AM	#11
skip spence shadow of a doubt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the streets Posts: 1,125	The interesting thing about the Oath is what would have happened if someone broke it. Fëanor and his sons were said to have named the One and calling everlasting darkness upon them if they didn't keep it. Is that just saying that they really really promised, honest to God! or was there something more to it? The former, I think. I've a feeling Eru wouldn't strike them down in anger if they broke the Oath, nor would Manwe call everlasting darkness over them, although they named him as witness. No, they would applaud it. It's probably more the case of them not wanting to break a promise and not do what they said they would. Not break their word, no matter what. Even though Meadhros knew that breaking the Oath would be the good thing to do, probably the only possible path towards healing and salvation, he still chose to stay true to his word and follow the darker path, however grim and evil end it led to. Bilbo? I like him alright. It's just hard to compete with the poetic grandeur of Maedhros. ++Maedhros __________________ "You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way" ~ Bob Dylan Last edited by skip spence; 11-21-2008 at 11:43 AM.