: Arondir is enslaved in an Orc labor camp. The Orcs are digging trenches to travel safely away from sunlight and are searching for a weapon for their leader, Adar . After a failed escape attempt, Arondir is taken to meet this mysterious figure.
: Nori Brandyfoot and her family face "de-caravaning" (being left behind) during the migration after her secret friendship with the Stranger is revealed. However, the Stranger helps them keep pace by pushing their cart. Thematic Analysis : Arondir is enslaved in an Orc labor camp
: Galadriel and Halbrand are rescued by Captain Elendil and brought to the legendary island kingdom of Númenor . Their arrival is met with suspicion, as the island's relationship with Elves has soured over centuries. : Arondir is enslaved in an Orc labor camp