'Can you believe it, my ${PLAYER:sister[f]|brother}? At last Grimbeorn has relented and given me leave to cross the mountains to find adventure! He has set a task for you, and put it to me to ensure you complete it. Consider this Grimbeorn's challenge to you: to face the mightiest foes with strength and endurance, and to best them!

'When I arrived at this curious home of Elves, I did what I do best. I made a number of friends, and it seems one of them is a master craftsman. He agreed to make a weapon and other fine equipment for you, if you are able to collect the many components that will be required.

'Grimbeorn demands that you become a shining example of our kind if you are to represent our family in Eriador, so I think you should undertake this task! Indeed, I look forward to guiding you toward its completion!'

Your brother Sterkist is at the Spire of Meeting, in Rivendell.

Objectives

• Talk to Sterkist

Grimbeorn has come to the High Pass, in the Misty Mountains. He is at the camp called Vindurhal, in the narrow space between Eastern Bruinen Source and North High Pass.

Sterkist has told you that Grimbeorn planned to travel into the High Pass if you completed the tasks set before you.

Objectives

• Talk to Grimbeorn

Your brother Sterkist is by the Spire of Meeting, in Rivendell.

Objectives

• Talk to Sterkist