'Two weeks ago one of our Rangers captured a prominent brigand-leader by the name of Jabe Grimshaw, who we believed might be working in league with agents of Angmar.

'However, before he could be questioned, he escaped, killing his captor in the process, and fled into Evendim.

'If you would hunt down this villain, we would be indebted to you for avenging our fallen comrade. We believe he has taken refuge in the ruins of Barad Rath, far to the west.'

Handarod is at Esteldín in the North Downs, far to the east of Evendim.

You should return to Handarod and tell him of Jabe Grimshaw's defeat.

Objectives

• Talk to Handarod