Union of Maedhros

Maedhros’ league against Morgoth

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In briefanswer capsule

After Beren and Lúthien, Maedhros son of Fëanor saw Morgoth could be opposed. He began a shared league of the Eldar called the Union of Maedhros. Fëanor’s oath and the harm done under it reduced the support he gained. Orodreth refused every summons from Fëanor’s sons over Celegorm and Curufin; only Gwindor’s small force left Nargothrond. Doriath gave little aid after Maedhros and his brothers had pressed Thingol with proud words.

Sources

The Silmarillion — Quenta Silmarillion, ch. 20, Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad

Cite this page

Legendarium (2026): „Union of Maedhros“. Last updated August 15, 2026. https://www.legendarium.page/peoples/union-of-maedhros/

APA

Legendarium. (2026). Union of Maedhros. Last updated August 15, 2026. https://www.legendarium.page/peoples/union-of-maedhros/

MLA

„Union of Maedhros“. Legendarium, 2026, https://www.legendarium.page/peoples/union-of-maedhros/. Last updated August 15, 2026.

BibTeX

@misc{legendarium-union-of-maedhros-en,
  title        = {Union of Maedhros},
  author       = {{Legendarium}},
  year         = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.legendarium.page/peoples/union-of-maedhros/}},
  note         = {Last updated August 15, 2026}
}