Gandalf has arranged for you to be given the pass-words to the gates of the city, so you may travel freely among the various tiers of Minas Tirith.
'You travel as I do, ${PLAYER}, on the wings of the storm. Men may call you a harbinger of dark times, but in truth we go where we are most needed. Today that is Minas Tirith, the Tower of Guard. You will need to freely travel throughout the city if you are to best serve the people of Minas Tirith. Any obstruction to your free passage will hinder your efforts, and that is a help to the Enemy!
'The city climbs this easternmost spur of the White Mountains, ascending in seven levels, each separated by a gate. Men of Gondor safe-guard greater and lesser pass-words for each gate; the lesser pass-words change frequently, and the greater pass-words remain in use for much longer.
'I will give you my pledge of your trustworthiness. Show it to the guards at each gate and they will teach you the pass-words for each gate. And one more thing, ${PLAYER}. The men of Gondor do not know me by the name Gandalf. They call me Mithrandir, and I invite you to do the same!'
Thalgam guards the Sword-gate to the Second Circle of Minas Tirith.
Mithrandir has given his word that you can be trusted and should be taught the pass-words for each level of the city.
Soromar guards the Silver Gate to the Third Circle of Minas Tirith.
Mithrandir has given his word that you can be trusted and should be taught the pass-words for each level of the city.
Idhir guards the Lords' Gate to the Fourth Circle of Minas Tirith.
Mithrandir has given his word that you can be trusted and should be taught the pass-words for each level of the city.
Doronir guards the Gate of Stars to the Fifth Circle of Minas Tirith.
Mithrandir has given his word that you can be trusted and should be taught the pass-words for each level of the city.
Garthor guards the Gate of Stones to the Sixth Circle of Minas Tirith.
Mithrandir has given his word that you can be trusted and should be taught the pass-words for each level of the city.
Linharn guards the Gate of the Citadel of Minas Tirith.
Mithrandir has given his word that you can be trusted and should be taught the pass-words for each level of the city.
Mithrandir is in the Court of the Fountain on the uppermost level of the city.
You have obtained pass-words for the seven levels of Minas Tirith, and should now talk to Mithrandir in the Seventh Circle.