Yes, Fingon Rescued Maedhros Because Of The Strife Between Their Families , Yes, There Are Few Mentions

Yes, Fingon rescued Maedhros because of the strife between their families , yes, there are few mentions of them together in the rest of the Silmarillion, but...he braved Angband. For him! He braved hell, and brought him back, and was ready to kill him to bring him mercy and release.

Because if Fingon had went, killed Maedhros and returned empty handed, would the conflict not have escalated even further? Yet, he was ready to risk that, because Maedhros begged him.

(What was the political justification behind such a daring action? Did Morgoth send them constant reminders/proof that Maedhros was indeed alive? Was Maedhros so vital in keeping his people and his brothers in check - was he so beloved by his people that they would not strive for peace or recognise another king while the hope of him being alive remained? Were none of the Noldor in Fingolfin's host really comfortable with the idea of "usurping" his crown and be done with it? Like yes, I know that the Feanorians would have never, and if the Nolofinweans had even tried, war would have ensued - but what did Fingon *really* think rescuing Maedhros would accomplish? Had he faith that Maedhros would be reasonable enough, skilled enough, to solve the strife, instead of opposing Fingolfin? Was he sure that the Feanorians would have felt so indebted to him that they would put aside their strife? How much the political overlap with...love and hope?)

And Fingon did the impossible, and only Beren and Luthien ever entered Angband, and similarly, only Frodo and Sam braved Mordor.

He did it for his people, but what spurred him on was their ancient friendship, and hope, and the very obvious but significant fact that you do not leave someone you love to suffer in the hands of the enemy, no matter how unlikely the rescue is. Yet, only Fingon dared.

The Valiant indeed.

99% of oathtakers give up just before they fulfill their father’s dying wish 😔✋ DON’T QUIT‼️ KEEP SPIRALLING AND KILLING ‼️✅✊😎

Don't leave me 💔

An old fanart I did of Mairon being desperate shortly before Melkor gets drawn into the void forever. His heart is torn into pieces and he refuses to let go or give up...

I didn't want to hide that from you though it's a very old one 😊❤️!

I have never once wished for Tolkien to still be alive as much as I do in this moment

Sauron: forget the sea turtles, I'm going to stab you with a straw.

Thanks everyone for the suggestion for the Silmarillion…Sorry for the delay, I hope to publish it next month :)