His father, Amrahil, recently passed away unexpectedly from a sudden illness, leaving his young son to take over as Prince of Dol Amroth. Although he had been bred since birth for this role, it had come to him without notice and it took him several weeks to bury his father next to his mother, console his younger sister, and then step into his role. But he looks forward to the coming of summer, when the young Princess of Gondor, Elestirne, comes with her mother for their annual visit. Their parents had arranged for a dynastic marriage when Elestirne comes of age, still 6 years away as she is yet only 12 years of age. But they had come to ocean side city of Dol Amroth every year of the young Princess’ life, to allow the two to become friends before their wedding takes place. Adrahil has a genuine fondness for his young bride-to-be and she adores him though much as an older brother rather than a husband-to-be. In fact, she has never been told of this coming marriage as both parents did not want to put undue pressure on the young lady, allowing their relationship to be a most pleasant one.