Maimed is usually a death sentence, especially if the person has a high martial ability (and thus will be frequently called to lead a levy). "Died a maimed cripple" is the reason you want to avoid giving Maimed characters long-lasting titles or positions, unless your goal is to get their heir instead. More @Wikipedia
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