Video games The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King He is then seen lying defenseless on the ground, before being killed by Gothmog with an Orcish spear. As Faramir called for retreat, Madril was cut down by an Orc of Minas Morgul, being severely wounded during the battle, and was thought by Faramir to be dead when the Men of Gondor retreat at the Ringwraiths' arrival. He commanded a group of archers during the Battle of Osgiliath but he suffered a head wound. He accompanies Faramir on his mission of the Battle of Osgiliath. When Faramir decided to let them go, Madril reminded him that if he failed to deliver the Ring to Gondor he risked losing his life. He was with Faramir when Sam and Frodo were captured by his men. Madril was both an adviser and a second-in-command to Faramir. Portrayal in adaptations Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy 3.1 Lord of the Rings: Strategy Battle Game.2.1 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.1.1 Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy.