'I had thought our foes bested on the fields of the Pelennor, but I am proven wrong, it seems.

'The Easterlings and Haradrim fought to the last, but many of the Orcs did not share their convictions and fled the field. The Anduin is swift and wide, yes, but even it could not drown them all.

'To the north, there is a great stone ruin that is known as Bâr Aroth, and the Orcs have claimed it.

'We launched an ill-fated attempt to seize it, and lost many Rangers in the process. Our men were battle-weary and we were foolish to charge headlong into their numbers. The Orcs have taken their skulls, and now hack away at the surrounding trees with no regard for Gondor's garden.

'We must rout them before they become a greater threat to the Host of the West... and also to avenge my kin.'

Go, ${PLAYER}, and I shall meet you far to the north at Aelin Veren.'

Thurindol can be found at Aelin Veren to the north of Bâr Aroth.

You have aided in reclaiming the southern ruins of North Ithilien. You should meet with Thurindol at Aelin Veren and bring tidings of your efforts.

Objectives

• Talk to Thurindol