After the volcano erupts, the village is decimated. Galadriel wakes up under the ashes and can only see the immense losses. The survivors try to escape from the still burning debris.
The Harfoots arrive at Grandverger but find the village destroyed by the volcano. The Stranger is distraught by what he sees and seems to be able to repair the damage. In trying, he frightens the Harfoots even more.
Elrond negotiates with the Dwarves to exploit the mithril deposit in exchange for some abundance for the people. After some thought, the Dwarves refuse the proposal. As Elrond leaves them, Princess Disa and Prince Durin IV realize the power of mithril.
Elendil and the others flee the village and find Queen Miriel. Galadriel and Theo are also trying to find the others when they run into Orcs.
Prince Durin and Elrond resume work at the Mithril deposit but the King sends Elrond away.
The morning is joyful for the Harfoots, the village is green! But the joy is short-lived because the three White Cloaks arrive and destroy everything.