'Our mysterious foe seems to have fled Edoras to the north, ${PLAYER}. There are a few settlements in that direction, but my guess is that he is making his way for Stoke, in the Broadacres. You and your companions travel with haste to Stoke, there to see if you can apprehend this ally of Gríma Wormtongue before he can wreak further mischief.

'Reeve Fríthild rules from Stoke, and she has been an inspiration to me since I was very young. Her strength is second to no man, and she has earned the respect of all who dwell in her Riding. Still, this is not the sort of danger for which she is best-suited. She faces enemies that attack over the fields and engage in open battle, not snakes in the grass that strike from in hiding. Bring news of this secret foe to her, and warn her that he may lurk within Stoke. I do not know what evil webs he might yet spin.'

Corudan has called a halt just outside the entrance to the town of Stoke.

You should speak to Corudan and ask him what he has found.

Objectives

• Talk to Corudan

Reeve Fríthild is in the Mead Hall of Stoke.

You have pursued Wormtongue's secret ally to Stoke, but he escaped into the city and discarded the brooch by which you would know him. Now you must warn the Reeve of the danger he poses.

Objectives

Wigbald is at the southern entrance to Stoke.

Reeve Fríthild has heard your warning about the mysterious foe that may have come to Stoke, and thinks you should speak with Wigbald at the southern entrance to the city. He may have seen something.

Objectives

• Talk to Wigbald

Wigbald thinks you should investigate the Norcrofts, in East Rohan, but your instincts tell you that Wormtongue's ally is still somewhere in Stoke.

Objectives

• Search either the Norcrofts or the town of Stoke for sign of Wormtongue's ally

Wigbald thinks you should investigate the Norcrofts, in East Rohan, but your instincts tell you that Wormtongue's ally is still somewhere in Stoke.

Objectives

• Search either the Norcrofts or the town of Stoke for sign of Wormtongue's ally

You found a discarded helmet, and nearby a small child has sought to get your attention.

Objectives

• Talk to Adgyth

Reeve Fríthild is in the Mead Hall of Stoke, in the Broadacres.

You have learned that a suspicious man left the town, heading west, and may have joined with the Orcs. You should report what the child Adgyth saw to the Reeve.

Objectives