Did Maedhros kill Laughter?

[PrinceOfTheHalflings]

Originally Posted by the phantom

So the base question is, if everyone had just given up and stopped opposing Morgoth, would he have let them live?

Given what Tolkien says about his nature in Morgoth's Ring- no. Morgoth wished to destroy all life. Ask the question about Sauron on the other hand- perhaps.

Oh yes, Sauron would have been happy to have everyone as his slaves. Especially The Wise.