Unorthodox Heroes?

[Angry Hill Troll]

Originally Posted by mormegil

Turin had the curse of Morgoth on him and Feanor was free from such a taint.

I'm afraid I have to disagree with you on this point. In Morgoth's Ring, as the Valar are discussing the matter of Míriel's death and its cause and significance, prior to proclaiming "The Statute of Finwë and Míriel", they generally come to the consensus that Míriel's death was "unnatural" and ultimately due to Melkor's taint on Arda.

Ulmo, for instance, says the following:

The coming of Feänáro must proceed certainly from the will of Eru, but I hold that the marring of his birth comes from the Shadow, and is a portent of evils to come.

Melkor of course particularly targets Fëanor and Fingolfin, as the rather awkward family situation resulting from Míriel's death and Finwë's remarriage makes tem particularly susceptible to Melkor's lies