Elwë's and Olwë's Indisposition

[Maédhros]

amyrlis, i agree on your take on Elwe and Olwe.

Elwe may have feared that he might look diminished and weak when compared to the newcomers. And we know the princes, at least Feanor's sons, would have treated him this way, as one of lesser stature.

I don't think that all of the Sons of Feanor would have treated him that way. Maybe Caranthir the Dark, Curufin and Celegorn. I don't think that either Maedhros or Maglor would have done that.

But, I also think that even asking Olwe to "loan" the Noldor his ships would be like asking Feanor if you could borrow his simarils. Feanor would not have given those up even if it meant that the light of the two trees would never be restored. Olwe would not give up his ships, even though it severed his friendship with the Noldor.

I meant that if the Teleri would have used their ships as a Ferry system to the Noldor to transport them to ME. The Teleri would have been in charge of the ships at all times, just as they did while transporting the host of the Noldor and Vanyar in the War of Wrath.

Well, those are my thoughts on yet another great topic brought up by Maedhros!

Thanks.