'I have been watching the robbers as they have moved about the hills above us. They seem to focus on two primary ruins, Tham Sarch and Tham Laegamon. I know from my days as a child playing in those hills of a third ruin: Arthobel.

'The tower that stands there would make for a very strategic position. You could clearly see over the Way of Kings below you, watch the waters of the Baranduin to the south-east, and on a clear day, see Tinnudir.

'Last I remember, the heavy doors to that place were sealed tight, and none had been within in many years. I ask you to venture to the south-west, up into the hills, to the entrance and look around to see if you notice any recent activity there.'

Maladan is at the Ranger-camp in the Way of Kings.

Maladan will be pleased to hear the tomb-robbers have not gained access to Arthobel.

Objectives

• Talk to Maladan