'The Dourhands do nothing to stem the growth of the wolves in this area. It is no surprise, to be honest. Despite their newfound ties to their cousins the Longbeards, the Dourhands are the same dwarves that Skorgrím led against Edhelion centuries ago. We cannot expect them to be proper stewards of the land.

'Go into the wilds and cull the wolf population. You can find them on and near the frozen lake down the road from here. You can also find them within the confines of the Berghold, once a holding of the dwarves now lost to these wolves.'

'Collect the pelts from these creatures and see them delivered to Nos Grimsong, a Longbeard, within Frerin's Court. Nos, a friend of the thrushes, will understand the meaning behind the furs.'