'After much consideration and pondering of your reports from the western parts of the Trollshaws, I am convinced that the servants of the enemy were not, in fact, drawn here by the brief presence of the Nazgûl who passed through a short while ago, but rather answer to one of the Gaunt-lords... mockeries of the Wizards made by Morgoth long ago.

'Based on the powers of this Gúrdring you encountered in Nan Tornaeth, I believe the Gaunt-lord to be Ferndúr the Virulent, master of pestilence. He must be defeated at all cost, but I cannot send one such as yourself alone to face him. His power is too great.

'There are only three within this vale strong enough to oppose a Gaunt-lord, and neither Gandalf nor I may leave at this time. Therefore, I bid you speak with Glorfindel and let him know what we have learned. I have no doubt that he will accompany you against this evil.'

Glorfindel is outside the Last Homely House in Rivendell, near the waterfall.

You should speak with Glorfindel when you are ready to march against Ferndúr and his minions.

Objectives

• Talk to Glorfindel to march against Ferndúr and his minions

Glorfindel is outside the Last Homely House in Rivendell, near the waterfall.

You should speak with Glorfindel regarding the encounter with Ferndúr the Virulent.

Objectives

• Talk to Glorfindel

Elrond is in his library on the top floor of the Last Homely House, in Rivendell.

Glorfindel bade you return to Elrond and give a report of your encounter with Ferndúr.

Objectives

• Talk to Elrond