'Several nights have I spent to the north, scouting in the hills for Frithstan. I have returned too late, only to discover these empty tents and dying fires. Our orders were to watch the road and to send word to Stangard on occasion...as to what would cause my companions to simply depart so suddenly, I cannot imagine.

'Would you look around the camp for clues as to why they might have left or to where they might have gone? Return to me if you find anything of note.'

You have collected sufficient evidence and should now return to Penda.

Objectives

• Return to Penda to discuss your findings

Penda is at the Rohirrim-camp along the road near the north base of the Cuthstan ridge.

You have discovered a few clues around the abandoned camp and should report your findings to Penda.

Objectives

• Talk to Penda

Penda has asked you to search for clues to the west of the Rohirrim-camp.

Objectives

• Search for more clues to the west of the camp

You have collected sufficient evidence and should now return to Penda.

Objectives

• Return to Penda with the results of your search

Penda is at the Rohirrim-camp along the road near the north base of the Cuthstan ridge.

You have discovered a few clues while investigating outside of the Rohirrim-camp. You should return to Penda and report your findings to him.

Objectives

• Talk to Penda