'Let me share a disturbing story with you before you hasten into Moria's Halls of Crafting. Three nights ago, I trailed a small band of rough-looking Orcs as they sped to rejoin their host in the Halls of Crafting. They were weary, and they complained bitterly to their leader.

'The leader then passed a flask among his companions, and as they drank I caught the scent of a strong, bitter liquor; it seemed to burn their very tongues. But when they stood again, they appeared more grim, for their eyes blazed with a newfound fervour. We Elves have drinks which lend us strength on long journeys, but I had not fathomed that the Orcs could ever craft such a draught.

'When you go to the Halls of Crafting with your companions, you should all seek to destroy as much of their supply as possible. I will not deny that my heart quailed at seeing the Orcs so roused, ${PLAYER}. If this mixture is indeed being produced to strengthen an army, we have great reason to be concerned.'

Gornellon is outside the Halls of Crafting, in the Flaming Deeps.

You should speak with Gornellon and inform him of your success against the Orc-draughts being brewed in the Halls of Crafting.

Objectives

• Talk to Gornellon