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The madness you evoke here is very powerful.  The lack of proper names, saving Maglor's name right to the end, adds to this: he loses his identity to the Oath.  Elwing's fall is well done and the curse, of course, preempts the Valar's decision on that Silmaril.  Having the sons of Feanor being so driven by the Oath to darkness and madness is very compelling, but I wonder whether it doesn't excuse them slightly too much for their actions?  Still, this is another powerful story.  Thank you again!

Yes, part of the reason for this story was to explain why that Silmaril ended up in the sky, something Tolkien doesn't really do.  Also though I wanted to explore the idea of the Oath as something that really is a living force, something which I believe is supported by canon (Tolkien in the annals does mention that 'torment' because of the unfulfilled oath drove the brothers to sack Sirion) but which I've hardly ever seen done

 "I wonder whether it doesn't excuse them slightly too much for their actions?" 

 It's a valid point, but I would argue that they still have responsibility for their choices.  The parallel I have in mind with the Oath is the One Ring, Gollum was twisted and tormented by it, but he was still morally responsible for his actions.

 Thanks for reviewing