'Now that you have the reeds, my work here is done. My captain, Idmar, and his men were patrolling along this road. They told me they were keeping watch on the brigands to the south-east, but would not tell me more of their charge. I wonder if there is more afoot than they were willing to speak?

'As for myself, I must attend to other matters. I should be with Idmar, bringing the fight to those brigands, but once again, I am left with the most uninteresting tasks.

'Bring these reeds south-east to Idmar... I am certain someone will return them to Stangard. For now, farewell.'

You have come across a fallen Rohirrim. You should examine him and determine what fate befell him.

Objectives

• You have come across a fallen Rohirrim. You should examine him and determine what fate befell him.
• Examine the fallen soldier

Uncertain what remains of the scouting party Brifard mentioned, you should continue south-east along the road and search for Idmar or any other Rohirrim.

Objectives

• Talk to Idmar