The slopes of Gathbúrz are dotted with horrific idols of the Dark Lord Sauron. These must all be destroyed if the Elves are to reclaim the forest of Mirkwood from the clutches of the Enemy.
'As you have no doubt noticed, there are signs of the Enemy everywhere upon this hill, most notably the evil idols they raise to their Dark Lord in Mordor.
'In time, it is our hope to cleanse this land of the Orc-presence altogether, but in the meantime we shall begin with those symbols of the Dark Lord's power here, for they cast an oppressive pall over this place that we must work to banish.
'When you have destroyed the idols, return here to me.'
Idols of the Necromancer may be found across the landscape of Gathbúrz.
Handelen has tasked you with destroying the dark idols of Sauron that stand as a symbol of his power of Southern Mirkwood.
Handelen is at Thangúlhad in Gathbúrz.
Having destroyed many of the idols of the Necromancer, you should return to Handelen.