A Cloud of Bats

Many dark and vile creatures dwell beneath the eaves of southern Mirkwood. Among these are terrible bats...some of which are creatures of an ancient age.

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'Alas, ${PLAYER}, I have proven a coward when I should show no fear. When I was scouting for the location of Burgûl-stazg, I was swarmed by bats. These vile creatures were not the cause of my fear, however; among them was a great creature that emanated terror. I have no doubt that it was a vampire, such as those which once dwelt in the lands ages past.

'In my terror, I dropped my satchel. It contains many items which may be of use to the Enemy and must be retrieved, but I cannot face that creature again. I ask you to face Carcharan and recover my satchel.

'Carcharan inhabits a cave in Gorotham to the north-east of here, beyond Burgûl-stazg. While you are about this task, please slay as many of those vile bats as you can.'

Bats may be found throughout the Dourstocks. Carcharan may be found in a cave at Gorotham, north-east from Echad Mothelen, beyond Burgûl-stazg.

Lavanferon has asked you to recover his lost satchel and to defeat the bats of Mirkwood, including the vampire, Carcharan.

Objectives

Defeat bats in the Dourstocks (0/10)
Collect the stolen satchel

Lavanferon is at Echad Mothelen, south-west from Gorotham, beyond Burgûl-stazg.

You should return the satchel to Lavanferon with news of your victory against Carcharan.