'You have been a tremendous help to us, ${PLAYER}, and have aided us with so many tasks! You have helped us to explore both the Brackwater and Filgogân for lost friends and hidden treasure, and have stood tall against the threats within.

'But the halls and caverns of Khazad-dûm may hold even greater danger, and I want you to know what you will be getting into before you follow us past the Doors of Durin.

'Return to Ráthwald, on guard by the camp of Echad Dúnann, where the road passes beneath the old Elf-arch, and have him tell you the tale of the fall of Moria. They were dark times, but you should know the story, even if you have heard it before.'

Ráthwald is by the archway near the camp of Echad Dúnann in Eregion.

Ráthwald has agreed to tell you the tale of the fall of Moria.

Objectives

• Talk to Ráthwald and listen to the tale of the fall of Moria

Ráthwald is by the archway near the camp of Echad Dúnann in Eregion.

Ráthwald has told you the tale of the fall of Moria and is waiting to speak with you.

Objectives

• Talk to Ráthwald