Langfrith, of the Elfward, has scouted a tribe of Orcs rallying within the mountain passes to the east and worries that Faldham will be surrounded when the anticipated siege begins.
'The Elfward alone must defend the people of Faldham. Reeve Athelward sits fortified to the north, unwilling to send aid to us, and the people under Thane Mildrith's watch have been trampled in the wake of the Orcs heading west. When their wicked blades turn towards Faldham, it will come from the north and from the west. My thoughts dwell ever in a different direction, I look towards a danger from the east.
'We have seen much activity of Orcs in the mountain passes leading towards the East Wall. I fear these Orcs plan to ambush our flanks when the force from the north approaches. We cannot allow ourselves to become surrounded. Strike against the Orcs that dwell along the pass to the east, and we shall observe how they respond.'
The Orc tribe has been scouted along the south-east pass leading into the mountains.
Langfrith has asked you to drive back the Orcs encroaching on the lands south-east of Faldham.
Langfrith prepares outside the mead hall of Faldham, west of the mountain pass.
Langfrith is expecting news of your infiltration of the Orc camp.