'Núrzum... Brúndoron... as one? Can such things be? What twisted magic could have wrought such a monster? Such things defy nature.... I am grateful that abomination has strode from the forest, but if he returns, our numbers are few and our choices... fewer.

'But what of the Orcs? All of the havoc you have found... so much of it remains because of Núrzum's assault. His Orc allies simply cannot match his destruction.

'Their roadway... I wonder what has become of it, especially to the north-west whence their kind first came? Search the roadway and follow it to its end.... I am curious what remains of their force.

'For my part, I will travel to meet you outside the southern edge of their camp. I doubt they will notice me among the other trees nearby....'

The Orc-roadway continues to the north and west.

Having discovered a few Orc-stragglers, but no larger force, you should continue following the road deeper into the Balewood.

Objectives

• Follow the Orc-roadway to the north-west

The Orc-roadway continues to the west.

You have discovered the grim remains of a fight between the denizens of the Balewood and the White Hand. You should continue up the path to the west.

Objectives

• Follow the Orc-roadway further into north-west Balewood

The Orc-roadway through the Balewood continues up the hill to the west.

The roadway is strangely clear here, but you should investigate the gruff voices you hear further up the hill.

Objectives

• Follow the Orc-roadway further up the hill

Barallas can be found to the south of Drû Vádokan.

Barallas and the other Ents will be curious to learn what you have discovered along the roadway. Barallas has travelled to meet you near the White Hand camp.

Objectives

• Talk to Barallas