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[HerenIstarion]

one of the few answers to be found when essex looks back:

the quote you give answers itself:

whether it worked out that way or not is another matter

as for the brotherhood and likeness, the whole Atrabeth Finrod ah Andreth deals with the issue, and is recommended read on the subject (see it In HoME X)

I can't give an excerpt right away, but I definitely (at least I think so) will, once I'm come back later on