Dangerous Enterprise

Tongannel has had an uneasy feeling for the last few days and hopes it does not bode ill for the traveller from Bree whom she befriended.

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Stage 1

'My heart has been ill at ease for the last few days, ${PLAYER}, and I hope that you can put my fears to rest. A traveller from Bree by the name of Tim Strawley came to Echad Candelleth on his way south; a craftsman he was, and he bore wooden figurines of exquisite quality that he hoped to sell in far-off markets. He desired to raise enough money to support his young wife, Nora, and he was enthusiastic about his prospects.

'But the road is rarely-travelled, and a worry has been growing in the back of my mind ever since he left the camp. If it is not too much to ask, could you take the road south towards Hollin and check to see that he has not come into trouble? I am certain that all is well, but I would be more at ease if you would do this for me.

'The road to Hollin runs south of Echad Candelleth and crosses the Bruinen at a small ford east of Garbert's cottage, where it rises steadily until reaching the Hollin Ridge.'

Tim Strawley drove his waggon south of Echad Candelleth along the road heading for Hollin, which crosses a small ford east of Garbert's cottage and climbs towards the Hollin Ridge.

Tongannel has asked you to follow the road south and search for any sign of Tim Strawley to allay her fears for his safety.