'The Anvil of Winterstith has long been both blessing and curse to the dwarves that seek their fortune in the Ered Mithrin. It was a blessing for the years it remained sealed, trapping many dangers behind its frozen surface, and that was the case for most of its history. I say it was a curse for the periods when it thawed, setting loose those evils upon the mountains.

'I understand that a raiding-party of dwarves recently sought to oppose the efforts of Karazgar, the Weeping Warrior, at the Anvil of Winterstith. Will you find some of these dwarves and hear their report? I wish to know what befell them at the Anvil, for it concerns us now most directly!

'It seems one of these dwarves, Mudro, is recovering from the ordeal north-east of here on the upper level of Skarháld. Speak to him and ask what happened to his raiding-party, ${PLAYER}. Durin has given to me a chamber in the north-east corner for my use while I stay at Skarháld. I will meet you there after you have learned what befell the dwarves at Winterstith.'

Dolek is to the south-west of Mudro, on the upper level of Skarháld.

Objectives

• Talk to Dolek

Ibor is to the north-west of Dolek, on the upper level of Skarháld.

Objectives

• Talk to Ibor

Gandalf is in the chamber that was prepared for him in the north-east corner of the upper level of Skarháld.

Objectives

• Talk to Gandalf