Tidbits of Curiosity

[Galadriel55]

Originally Posted by Urwen

Self-defense is still technically murder, despite being excusable.


See it for yourself:

This is what it looked like from Maeglin's perspective.

Or, how about: when you get into a fight you hope to win but you also accept the possibility that you lose? What do you want - for Maeglin to be allowed to initiate a match but without fear of consequences? The possible consequences are the same for both parties.