Your journey to Erebor searching for news of the Bugdatish or Karazgar the Gúrzyul continues through Lake-town.
'These names are unfamiliar to me, friend. Karazgar? Bugdatish? Blame me for focusing on the river and my duties alone, but such curious words are the province of lords and princes, Wizards and adventurers, and not Nembadeth of the raft-elves. Trade is my charge, and in that I excel.
'Still I wish to help you, and help you I shall! Most Elves have few dealings with the Men of the Lake, but the raft-elves cannot stand aloof if the trade is to continue! It may be the Men of Lake-town know the names you seek, and I can help you gain their good graces!
'Travel to the front gate of Lake-town and introduce yourself to Várthrek. He is one of the guards there, and you will know him by his crimson hair and beard. Tell him you have come from Nembadeth of the raft-elves, and he will see you have whatever information you require. I helped him obtain from Felegoth a present for his young son, and he will help you in memory of my aid. Onward to Lake-town, friend barrel! I have dislodged you, and with my help, your course will be swift and sure!'
Lake-town is to the north-east of Loeglond.
Nembadeth sent you to speak with Várthrek, a guard at the entrance to Lake-town.
Lake-town is to the north-east of Loeglond.
Nembadeth sent you to speak with Várthrek, a guard at the entrance to Lake-town.
Várthrek told you to ask the townsfolk of Lake-town for tidings of Karazgar.
Várthrek told you to ask the townsfolk of Lake-town for tidings of Karazgar.
Várthrek told you to ask the townsfolk of Lake-town for tidings of Karazgar.
Kólfith is on the lower level of Lake-town, just above the water.
Kólfith wants to meet you inside the Dragonbone Inn, in the northern section of Lake-town. He asked you to speak with Fasti outside the inn to arrange a safe meeting.
Authi, the dwarf you befriended in the Dragonbone Inn, is just to the north of the tavern.