'Those were Men of Mordor, then? But look, a raft approaches from across the water. Can you see the occupant? He is dressed as those men were, and by his bearing, I guess he is their leader.

'I wonder what he might tell us of this dark plot we have found here, if we brave standing before him.'

You should investigate the strange pile on one of the rafts in Esgaroth-of-old.

Objectives

• Investigate the strange pile on the raft

Smaug's bones are in the water, in Esgaroth-of-old.

You should find a good vantage place to inspect Smaug's bones.

You should talk to Thorlind, who can be found just outside of Esgaroth-of-old.

Objectives

• Talk to Thorlind

You should travel to Lake-town, north of Esgaroth-of-old.

Objectives

• Travel to Lake-town

Lake-town can be found in the Dale-lands.

You should look for anyone in Lake-town who is concerned with Smaug's bones.

Objectives

• Search for talk of Smaug's bones

The unruly crowd can be found in Lake-town.

You should find out why someone in the unruly crowd spoke the name of Smaug.

Objectives

• Talk to Skerri