Event on Arrow's Flight

You cautiously ride through the trees, looking out for enemy assaults, when suddenly, the old elf is beside you. "Your quest is almost at an end, my friend. All that remains is for you to lay seige to these last few castles. The fate of my people rests upon your final battles here. May the gods be with you as well." He turns to leave, but you ask him his name before he is gone. Over his shoulder, as he is leaving he says "I am Ilthanis, king of the elves."