'It has been long since my folk last spoke to outsiders... especially those with the might to bring him low.

'For what purpose have you come to these lands? To liberate its peoples? Conquest? I suppose it does not matter now. You are here, and so that is that! The Deathless may not see it so, but their quarrels are their own!

'I must ask... in your vast armies, were there any dwarves? We have seen naught of our kin and cousins in the lands beyond Mordor since the early days of our folk in the mountains to the East, and I would be gladdened to learn that we are not the last dwarves in this realm.'

You tell Spakorth of Gimli and of the House of Durin's Folk.

'Ah! So one of my kin has come to these lands? If he so wishes it, I would much desire to meet him!

'Tell this Gimli of the Stout-axes of Mordor! If he wishes to meet with me, I would have us forge a new peace free of Sauron's influence.

'Go! I shall wait here for a time, and if you do not return, I shall honour his choice.'

Gimli can be found at his camp-site within Dor Amarth.

Spakorth has told the tale of his people's enslavement by a Black Númenórean and how the House that belonged to his ancestors was slowly brought to ruin by Sauron. You should speak to Gimli about what is to be done.

Objectives

• Talk to Gimli

Spakorth can be found at Blozronk in Dor Amarth.

Gimli and Legolas have discussed their concerns, but Gimli appears eager to help the Dwarves of Lûghash despite Legolas's reticence. You should now speak to Spakorth and learn how best to aid his folk.

Objectives

• Talk to Spakorth