'Narfi was wise to send us help. We have been watching the Grand Stair for some time, and I fear that we are woefully outnumbered. I have split our number: myself, Ossur, and Thithrand have placed our focus on different forces arrayed within the Grand Stair. When all our tasks are complete, I will vouch for you with Narfi, and we will lay claim to this area once again. Until that time, however, there is much to explain.

'Within the Grand Stair are five tribes of Orcs and trolls. There are those from beyond Khazad-dûm: the White Hand and the Warg-riders. I have set Thithrand to the task of tracking their movements. The second are the deep-dwelling forces of trolls and Orcs of fire. Ossur watches over this host. Lastly, there are the Moria Orcs, flocking to Igash the Fanatic, a lieutenant to Mazog. Igash has collected wealth untold at his throne at the crest of the Grand Stair. I know not what he will do with this treasure, but I know there must be a way to lay claim to it all.

'When we are satisfied that the tasks set before you here at the Grand Stair are complete, I will send you back to Narfi at the Twenty-first Hall.'

Avar is at the Orc-watch.

The dwarves of the Orc-watch are satisfied that the forces of the Orcs within the Grand Stair no longer pose a threat to Lothlórien.

Objectives

• Talk to Avar