'It has taken a great while, ${PLAYER}, but at last the preparations are complete. The Malledhrim, the Golden Host of Lothlórien, are now ready to cross the river Anduin and assail the forces of Dol Guldur.

'I do not yet know the specifics of the plan, friend ${CLASS}, but it seems the Golden Host is to have two objectives: to bring battle to the Enemy in Dol Guldur at a time of our choosing, before he can attack the woods of Lothlórien in force, and to exchange Mazog, the prisoner of the Iron Garrison, for the captives in the dungeons of Dol Guldur.

'Your aid has been requested for both of these aims. Go now to Imlad Lalaith on the shores of the Anduin and speak to Braiglinn there. He will recount to you details of each plan.'

Calengoth is at the docks near Imlad Lalaith, on the shores of Anduin, in Lothlórien. Once you have made the crossing, you will find Fuirgam working to secure a foothold in Mirkwood.

Calengoth, the launch officer, is waiting to see you to one of the boats that will carry you across Anduin with the first crossing. Once you have done so, seek out Fuirgam, the Elf in charge of securing a foothold for the Elves.

Objectives

• Board Calengoth's boat and assist Fuirgam with his tasks among the Mirk-eaves

Alfirimbes is waiting to speak with you in Echad Sirion.

The Elves have established their foothold on the dark shores of Mirkwood and are ready to begin their push into the forest.

Objectives

• Talk to Alfirimbes