'My mother, ${PLAYER}, is a strong woman and wise. She has long been my chief counsellor and has never led me astray. In the matter of the Orcs, she counsels that we refrain from attacking them directly, for Théoden King has forbidden it.

'My loyalty and duty to the King dictates that I comply, yet I am uneasy. Eaworth itself has been raided on numerous occasions, and large numbers of Orcs amass not far from here in clear preparation to lay siege upon us. Why, then, should we refrain from attacking them first, as Ingmar would do?

'Alas, I know not the answer. Speak with my mother and learn the heart of her arguments. Let me know if you decide that hers is the wisest course.'

You should accept both Support Góda and Support Ingmar to learn their positions, but you may only complete one of them. The other will fail. Which quest you complete will determine who you will support throughout the story arc.

Reeve Ingbert stands near Góda in the Mead Hall of Eaworth.

You should consider Góda's argument. If her reasoning seems preferable to Ingmar's, you should speak with Reeve Ingbert on her behalf.

Objectives

• Talk to Ingbert, Reeve of the Entwash Vale