'Mae govannen, ${CLASS}. I am Mallendathor, one of the wardens of the revered woodlands of Cerin Amroth. I and my fellows have accepted the solemn charge of custodianship; we ensure that the forests are not thrown out of balance.

'A problem has come to my attention within the last few decades: a particular birch, the Malbrethil, has not been seen as often as in days past, and when it is sighted, the saplings seem spindly and overly delicate. I want you to find and examine some of these saplings, if you would, that we might determine the cause of their malady.

'I would suggest heading east, then north-east once you are past the low white cliff.'

Mallendathor is near Cerin Amroth, south-west of Taur Hith.

You should tell Mallendathor about the Malbrethil-saplings you found.

Objectives

• Talk to Mallendathor