Rock-worms, drawn to the North Downs by Angmar's passing, have begun to spawn in the hills and many have wandered into Fornost itself.
'I don't care one whit about Orcs, goblins, treasure, or beasts. It's them worms that keep me up at night. Have you seen the size of them? It's unnatural.
'They're up north of here, slithering around. You can hear them hissing when all's quiet.'
Worms can be found in the ruins of Fornost, north of the Treasure Hunters' Camp.
Elsie Whitman has mentioned a nagging worry about the worms to the north, and will sleep sounder if you can manage to slay some.
Elsie Whitman is at the Treasure Hunters' Camp in the ruins of Fornost.
You should return to Elsie and tell her that she may sleep easier.