Thane Béortnoth was rendered half-mad, following the Orcs' assault on Thornhope.
'It must be there still! The Orcs may have taken it -- or the tree when it took me -- but I think not. It was hidden well, and they would have to dig deep to find it, I am sure.
'What? Helvorlim, my family's heirloom sword, of course! It is the token of my birthright.
'I am not yet strong enough to fight the Orcs...will you enter Thornhope and search for Helvorlim? I will make it worth your while!'
Helvorlim should be in a coffer or box somewhere in Thornhope.
Thane Béortnoth has asked you to find Helvorlim, his family's heirloom sword.
Thane Béortnoth is encamped outside of Thornhope.
You should bring Helvorlim to Béortnoth at once.