'Rukhûsh-minam, the Howling Pit. Three doors protect Járnfast from Rukhûsh-minam. Only one door remains locked and sealed. I have checked and the seal to that final door has not broken. There must be something wrong with Grár’s Seal.

'The brave Dwarf Grár, sacrificed himself to collapse the opening to the Howling Pit. The Seal of Grár has remained intact ever since, covering the pit. There are only two ways to open the final door. One is to break the seal, and doing so would most certainly lead to our doom. The second is to retrieve Grár's key. Yes, the doors can be opened with a secret key, stored for safe keeping within Erebor.

'Take this writ with you. It will explain the urgency to this matter to anyone who may find it odd of your actions. Seek out the scholar's abode of Mazalu Ugshar. The key remains hidden within. Hurry ${PLAYER}, time is of most importance!'

Mazalu Ugshar, The Scholar's Abode can be found in Erebor.

You should seek out Mazalu Ugshar.

Objectives

• Seek out Mazalu Ugshar

Glóthin can be found in Erebor.

You should talk to Glóthin.

Objectives

Mazalu Ugshar can be found in Erebor.

You should search The Scholar's Abode for Grár's Key.

Objectives

• Find Grár's Key
• Mazalu Ugshar can be found in Erebor. You should search The Scholar's Abode for Grár's Key.

Náin can be found in Járnfast.

You should return to Náin.

Objectives

The entrance to the Howling Pit can be found beyond the last mithril door, deep within Járnfast.

You should seek the entrance of the Howling Pit.

Objectives

• Seek the entrance of the Howling Pit

The entrance to the Howling Pit can be found beyond the last mithril door, deep within Járnfast.

You should examine the entrance of the Howling Pit.

Objectives

• Examine the entrance of the Howling Pit

Náin can be found next to the Howling Pit.

You should talk to Náin.

Objectives

• Talk to Náin the Slakeless