The year is 2994 of the Third Age, and Balin's expedition into Moria is reaching its grim fate. You are Ori, one of the dwarves charged with defending Moria after the death of Balin.
Frár is waiting on the western side of the Bridge of Khazad-dûm.
Frár desperately needs your help if the Orcs are to be driven back!
Lóni and Náli are on the eastern side of the Bridge of Khazad-dûm.
You have fought your way to the dwarves on the far side of the Bridge, and should speak to them about the dire situation.
Frár, Lóni, and Náli have decided to make one last stand against the Orcs. You, Ori, will stand with them.
Frár is in the passage east of the Bridge of Khazad-dûm.
Your stand against the Orcs has brought you and Frár to the passage east of the Bridge.
Frár is in the passage east of the Bridge of Khazad-dûm.
Some great evil has come to Khazad-dûm, and the shadow of it has filled Frár with dread. He is waiting to speak with you.
Thíli is on the western side of the Bridge of Khazad-dûm.
Frár has chosen to meet his fate, slowing the advance of whatever evils is yet in store for the dwarves so you may escape to the Twenty-first Hall with Thíli.
Thíli is in the Twenty-first Hall.
You and Thíli have escaped from the Orcs mustering at the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, but they are closing in around you.
One of the scouts you sent out days ago has returned to the Twenty-first Hall.
Thíli is in the Twenty-first Hall.
You are down to your last few dwarves, and all appears lost. Thíli is waiting to discuss the situation with you.
At your suggestion, the dwarves are retreating to the Chamber of Mazarbul, which may be more easily held against the approaching horde.
Thíli is in the Chamber of Mazarbul, waiting to speak with you as the rest of the dwarves prepare the defences.
The Book of Mazarbul is on the tomb that was erected for Balin in the centre of the chamber.
Thíli has asked you to finish writing the account of the dwarves in the Book of Mazarbul.
The final assault on the dwarves has begun.
Mazog, a young Orc descended from Azog the Goblin, has led the assault on the dwarves and must be defeated.
The Orcs are too many, and Mazog's forces close in to deliver the fatal blow.