A shadow of doubt hangs over Laerdan, and he fears to leave Rivendell in search of Narchuil.
'The Last Homely House is fast becoming a prison to me. I do not feel welcome here. Yet on the other hand, I do not feel right leaving just yet. I fear if I leave these halls, I will never return, and I would not leave in such bitterness.
'Perhaps you would take up my search, until such time that I can leave here in good conscience? I know a dwarf who trades in the southern reaches of Forochel. Perhaps he might have some insight as to where you should begin the search.
'You can find Dáthi at Kauppa-kohta in Taur Orthon. He knows more about Forochel -- if such could be said about anyone -- than I.'
Dáthi is at Kauppa-kohta in the land of Forochel north of Evendim through the Gate to the North.
Laerdan has asked you to go to Forochel and speak with the dwarf-trader Dáthi. it may be that the dwarf will know where to begin the search for Narchuil.
Lassi is at Sûri-kylä north and east along the Ice Bay of Forochel.
Dáthi told you of Laerdan's last visit and of the arrival of the Angmarim. He told you to speak with Lassi if you hope to recover Narchuil before the Angmarim.