In anticipation of the inevitable battle with the Nazgûl, he brought his weapons from his days as Prince of Greenwood. His twin knives, named Maldalaïsse, a gift from the smiths of Eregion from times before the forging of the Great Rings. They were made especially for him in honor of his beauty and light; enchanted weapons that only he could wield, Golden Leaves for the Golden Prince. They could penetrate through a Wraith's darkness to wound them temporarily. He was sure that the Ringwraiths would hesitate to attack the company again once they had a taste of his blades. He thought himself completely in control of the situation and ready for what lied ahead, but he was wrong.