'The size of the enemy force is greater even than I expected, ${PLAYER}, and I am no stranger to war. Many of the defenders here have not seen real battle, and those who have can count the number of skirmishes in which they have fought on a single hand.

'Now that the men have seen the vast extent of Saruman's armies of Orc and wild-man, will they give in to despair? Will they throw down their weapons and run from the battle, endangering their lives and all those who shelter behind them? They need to hear inspiring words, ${PLAYER}, and quickly, before their courage deserts them!

'Speak to me when you are ready to come with me to do what we may.'

It is after midnight at Helm's Deep.

Aragorn is on the Deeping Wall, and wishes to speak with you now that you have done what you can to save the rapidly falling morale of the beleaguered defenders.

Objectives

• Talk to Aragorn