'I have received an urgent message from the dwarf Glóin, who has maintained a watch-post up in the western regions of the Misty Mountains, above the passages to Rivendell.

'He claims that the local population of snow-beasts -- normally reclusive, though still dangerous beasts -- have recently launched relentless attacks upon him and his companions.

'Glóin has asked that I send someone skilled in battle to help hunt down these beasts and frighten them away from his camp.'

Handarod is at Esteldín in the North Downs, far to the west and north of the Misty Mountains.

You should return to Handarod and tell him of your snow-beast hunt.

Objectives

• Talk to Handarod