: Númenor's distrust of Elves and the Harfoots' "nobody goes off trail" policy highlight the dangers of hubris and isolation .
: Galadriel uncovers that Halbrand is the rightful king of the Southlands, though he is reluctant to accept his heritage. : Númenor's distrust of Elves and the Harfoots'
: 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. : Númenor's distrust of Elves and the Harfoots'
: With Elendil's help, Galadriel discovers that the mark of Sauron is not a sigil, but a map of the Southlands . This reveals Sauron’s plan to create a realm where evil can thrive. : Númenor's distrust of Elves and the Harfoots'
