'Though we Longbeards were able to throw the Dourhands out of most of our steadings after they revealed their true evil two years ago, they are as yet still too strong for us to fight them in the field.

'The last major Dourhand holding in Ered Luin is the river port of Kheledûl. It is at Kheledûl where much of their remaining strength is concentrated, and it is at Kheledûl where they stockpile their stolen wealth, the treasure they robbed from us during the long years of their tyranny in Thorin's Halls.

'You have proven yourself to be a capable warrior and a true friend. If you can raid Kheledûl and recover the stolen treasure, not only will you be striking a blow for Durin's Folk, you will be dealing a sharp blow in my brother's name as well.'