'Striking training-dummies and sparring with squires...these are fine tasks for a novice, but it is not enough. If I am ever to truly progress towards becoming a shield-maiden, I must see real battle.

'I have just such a task in my mind. It is nothing too excessive, mind you, simply a hunt of the local bears. With you at my side, what danger could such beasts pose?'

Ides can be found training at the mill, north of the Rohirrim training grounds, at the northern edge of the Norcrofts.

Ides wishes to speak with you following your dangerous training excursion.

Objectives

• Talk to Ides