Cadhríen is a lady-in-waiting; a trusted maid and confidante of Galadriel. When yet another band of Orcs is spotted near Lothlórien's northern borders, Cadhríen finds herself accompanying Celeborn and Haldir to Mirkwood, where the Galadhrim hope to renew ties and forge an alliance with the haughty Elvenking, Thranduil, and his son, the spirited Legolas.