'I am glad Haldir sent you my way, ${PLAYER}. Thank you for offering to share the burdens that have weighed upon me since first we learned of what stirred in the Halls of the Dwarves. I have observed a rousing of Orcs from Moria as has not been seen in many a long day.

'In the Halls of Crafting, a great leader of the Enemy's forces is overseeing the war and the gathering of foes. They would be naught but a mindless rabble if there were no greater leaders among them, so I must assume that there is one around whom the stormcloud rallies.

'The Orcs speak his name with fear when they do not perceive our watchfulness. He is Thaguzg. It is a name I do not like to speak. You should defeat this foe ere you partake in the cleansing of the Halls of Crafting. I know it will not be easy, for his minions are strong; therefore he will be mighty. You should bring many friends with you on this venture, and may you return in good health to look upon our fair lands again.'

Baranglim can be found outside the Halls of Crafting in the Flaming Deeps.

You should hasten to Baranglim to inform him of Thaguzg's defeat.

Objectives

• Talk to Baranglim