'I have found that walking can often be the best way to banish troubling distractions, my friend. When I return from such a diversion my thoughts are clear, my mind ready to resolve the problem that had stymied me. It is a habit I picked up from Bilbo, I believe, for his walking-stick was rarely at rest and he thoroughly enjoyed walking the hills and lanes of the Shire. Elrond himself would have his hands full keeping the old hobbit from exploring Imladris on a sunny day, were he not...'

Gandalf trails away, and smiles at you mysteriously.

'But I get ahead of myself, ${PLAYER}. Do you also take enjoyment from strolling in the country? The Gladden Fields are to the south, and it has been some time since there I walked. That is a place of great import, as I am sure you know, for it was there that the Ring lay hidden for many long years. Meet me on the road just north of Duskenvale, near the Gladden Fields, and I will tell you what the Wise can say of the Ring's first great loss. It is gone now, and for good, but the tale is interesting and I will appreciate the diversion.

'But let it not be said that we waste the hours in idleness, ${PLAYER}! Before we speak of the distant past, I ask that you slay Orcs and half-orcs that presently haunt the Gladden Fields. It will be a comfort to the people who dwell in the vales, for such creatures ever pose a threat.'

Gandalf asked to meet you on the road north of Duskenvale, near the Gladden Fields.

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• Talk to Gandalf

Gandalf desires to walk east along the road into Laerlad, where he will speak further on the subject of Isildur's journey north from Gondor.

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• Meet up with Gandalf further east along the road, in Laerlad

Gandalf has called a halt along the wooded road in Laerlad.

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• Talk to Gandalf

Gandalf has called a halt along the wooded road in Laerlad. He asked you to look at the surrounding countryside and consider the landscape Isildur would have seen as he rode north.

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Gandalf has called a halt along the wooded road in Laerlad.

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• Talk to Gandalf

Gandalf desires to walk north along the road beside the Gladden Fields, where he will speak further on the subject of Isildur's journey north from Gondor.

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• Meet up with Gandalf further north along the road by the Gladden Fields

Gandalf has called a halt beside the road by the Gladden Fields.

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• Talk to Gandalf

Gandalf has called a halt beside the road by the Gladden Fields. He asked you to look at the surrounding countryside and consider the terrain within which the Orcs attacked Isildur's company.

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Gandalf has called a halt beside the road alongside the Gladden Fields.

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• Talk to Gandalf

Gandalf desires to meet you down the slope along the river-bank, further to the north-west.

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• Meet up with Gandalf by the river-bank, down the slope and to the north-west

Gandalf has called a halt along the river-bank in the Gladden Fields.

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• Talk to Gandalf

Gandalf has called a halt alongside the river-bank. He asked you to look around you as Isildur must have done when he knew the end was near.

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Gandalf has called a halt alongside the river-bank.

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• Talk to Gandalf