Darkness falls over Khazad-dûm. Sauron and Galadriel each seek new allies. The Stranger and Harfoots encounter a growing threat.

Isildur and an old friend reunite. Arondir grapples with change. Míriel faces rising opposition. Annatar counsels Celebrimbor.

The Stranger finds what he's been searching for. Arondir and Isildur search for Theo. Galadriel and Elrond walk into a trap.

When Durin grows suspicious of the Dwarven Rings, Celebrimbor must reassess his priorities. Amidst Númenor's shifting currents, Elendil searches for hope.