'And yet, none of these tales are as personally offensive to me as the gossip he spreads about my family. It seems he will not stop until he is forced to stop, ${PLAYER}. I must take this matter before King Thorin. Only the King Under the Mountain can prevail upon Khîl to cease his rumourmongering.

'Will you speak on my behalf before the King? I trust you and no others to help me with this, my friend. Tell me if you are willing, and we will petition King Thorin together.'

Authi Gem-cutter is in the Jewelstead, the Gem-cutter family home in the Dwelling-halls of Erebor.

Objectives

• Talk to Authi Gem-cutter