Unfortunately, Ismael Cruz Córdova, who plays Arondir, has remained tight-lipped about his character’s chance of survival. In fact, all he’s given away so far is that next week’s season finale (which is set to premiere on October 3) will be a very “interesting place.”

Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 7 doesn’t set up a hopeful finale, with Adar and the Orcs besieging Eregion and killing hundreds of Elves.