Elgarain was in love with Arathorn, and was jealous when he married Gilraen. When she was alone in the forest, she encountered Dirhaborn, who revealed that he truly loves her. Elgarain felt the joy in her heart and kissed each other. When orcs came at them, he told her to run and warn the Dúnedain before the orcs killed him. Elgarain rushed back to Taurdal in time and warned everyone on the oncoming attack. During the ensuing battle, she defended Gilraen and Aragorn from been slaughtered, but was suddenely stabbed in the stomach by one of the Orcs that came right up to her. When Gilraen rushed to her and tried to help her, she apologized to Gilraen for her envy and told Arathorn that he and his son must live and not to lose hope. After her death, Gilraen mourned Elgarain's death and buried