'You have already proven yourself capable of managing important and challenging tasks, so it is with confidence that I entrust you with an errand of utmost significance.

'My primary thought is always to keep safe the people of the Norcrofts, yet I simply have not the Riders at my disposal to scour each corner and crevice of my land for the threat of these invading armies. I have given orders for my people to retreat into Cliving or to flee south to Edoras. Those within the city walls will be protected.

'Many of the crofters have either not received the call for evacuation or fail to realize the seriousness of the matter. Please ride to them now and make certain that they understand the dangers of remaining at their crofts.'

Reeve Athelward resides at the Mead Hall at the east end of the city of Cliving.

You have convinced several crofters to evacuate their homes and seek refuge from the White Hand invaders.

Objectives

• Talk to Athelward