'Why is it, then, that I cannot stop thinking of the riddle of the dragon-bones you told me of, in the Long Lake? And now you tell me this Karazgar appeared holding a dragon's tooth.

'Although dragons play no small part in the history of the Dale-lands, we know remarkably little about the beasts. The dwarves, however... they have long memories, and I know that dragons figure largely into their own histories. I think you should make your way to Erebor, ${PLAYER}, and learn what you can about dragon's bones and teeth, and what this man-of-rust might be after.'

Víglund and the crowd stand before the gates of Erebor, in the northern end of the Dale-lands.

You should talk to Víglund about the dwarves gathered around the statue.

Objectives

• Talk to Víglund

You should examine the axe embedded in the statue at the gates of Erebor.

Objectives

• Examine the axe

You should examine the rust spot found at the gates of Erebor.

Objectives

• Examine the rust spot

Víglund the guard can be found at the gates of Erebor.

You should tell Víglund your conclusion about the axe.

Objectives

• Talk to Víglund

You should continue assisting the Dwarves of Erebor.

The Trail of Rust quest arc will continue after completing the Under The Mountain quest arc which begins with Órug in Erebor.

Objectives

• <rgb=#FF0000>Complete the Under The Mountain quest arc to continue</rgb>
• Talk to Órug

You should speak with Víglund, the guard at the gates of Erebor.

Objectives

• Talk to Víglund

You should speak with Lore-masters Rúni, Spall, Fróthi, Mágsal, and Belgur in Erebor.

Objectives

• Talk to Belgur

Górsim can be found in Erebor.

You should speak with Górsim about viewing the teeth of the dragon Scatha.

Objectives

• Talk to Górsim