Having suffered a great defeat at the hands of the Witch-king, Arvedui, last king of Arthedain escaped into the far north after the capture of his city of Fornost. Seeking succour from the Snowmen of that region, he and a few loyal retainers awaited the arrival of an Elven ship to rescue them.
The figure represents him awaiting Cirdan ship in the icy bay of Forochel.