I dunno, there's something romantic about lovers fleeing into the unknown together, surviving against all odds, finding happiness together despite the huge tragedy they couldn't avert. They don't have to die, but if you really want it; my idea, if you want it, is that Jord frames them for the murder of Lachrandir, and the ULfing lords hunt them unsuccessfully.
Thorn should have a chance to level his accusations against ULdor and Ulfast themselves before he is executed.
I think that Thorn and the two Borrim need not meet again.
Tathren (who will write him with Mithalwen not doing so?) will believe the framing, and take personal responsibility for getting the message back to Lord Caranthir that the Ulfings are to be trusted.
At least, that's what I'm suggesting. If you'd rather do something else, by all means.
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