'We have had much time to ponder our course, but tracking our foe shall prove difficult no matter the choice.

'Many of our kinsmen have started through the winding paths of this forest, but we cannot follow them - not yet. We must learn more of our foe before we reach the Pelennor Fields, and on that, we are all agreed.

'Hutha and I shall speak more on what else can be done, but for now, perhaps it is best that you hear Ulf out. Ulf has devised a cunning, but unlikely plan - yet, I believe with your aid, it may succeed.

'Speak to him, and aid him if you might!'

Variags can be found at the Eastern Blockade in Taur Drúadan.

Ulf has asked you to recover stolen gold and spoils of war from the Variags in hopes that he might barter for information with one of their number.

Objectives

• Collect spoils and gold from Variags in Taur Drúadan (0/8)

Ulf can be found beyond the Eastern Blockade in Taur Drúadan.

Ulf has asked you to meet him beyond the Eastern Blockade between the Variag and Orc forces in hopes that he might barter with one of the Variags.

Objectives

Burnoth can be found at his camp among the War-stead of the King's Men in in Taur Drúadan.

You aided Ulf in recovering vital information from the Variag lord, and should now report back to Burnoth before continuing your journey.

Objectives

• Talk to Burnoth, son of Baldeg