The Elven warrior Ardath lived at the time of the War of the Beard and was the right hand man of Prince Eldroth of Tol Eldroth. He commanded the force that the brewmaster Largs captured and took over command in the final battle against the Dwarfs from Kazad Thrund after Eldroth was slain by Drong the Hard. He wounded Krudd the miner and was ultimately involved in the killing of Drong, whom he had previously hurt with the talisman of Hoeth.[1a]
After the battle he became the new Prince of Tol Eldroth and waged a war against the Dwarf Queen Helgar Longplaits of Krag Bryn, the Elves' former ally.[1a]