Gwindion was an elf of Lothlórien, one of the realms wardens under Amroth who had strayed too far up the course of the Nimrodel alone, and happened to run into an orc patrol. He was captured and brought to the Caverns of Pain where they tried to get information from him about the workings of Lórien and the placement of the border guards. As so far they had gotten no information from him he was soon soon be sent to Dol Guldur for further interrogation by higher powers.
His friends Falfed and Aldohir were desparately looming for help to save him.
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