It is recommended, but not required, that you complete 'The Black Book of Mordor' before beginning 'The Legacy of Durin and the Trials of the Dwarves.'

'You have returned, my friend! I did not know when your adventures to the south might release you, but I am pleased it was sooner and not later! It is good to see you!'

Durin claps you heartily on the back. Then he lowers his voice and warily eyes the courtyard.

'Truthfully, things have not been going as well as I might have hoped. I have been trying to ease tensions among the dwarves that have come to Skarháld, but it has not been easy. The Longbeards, Zhélruka, and Stout-axes here all take exception with each other, even on trifling matters of little importance. All three of these dwarf-companies suffered grievous losses at the teeth and claws of the Frost-horde, under Karazgar's direction, but we have seen no sign of the worms since you departed. The Weeping Warrior himself has not reappeared in that time... do you know anything about that, ${PLAYER}?

'But now it falls to me to get these dwarf-clans working together, and that is no easy thing. Perhaps you can ask members of each family what they think I should do on their behalf? Stout-axes, Zhélruka, and Longbeards up the stairs here at Skarháld are sure to give you their opinions on this subject, and it may help me decide how best to proceed.'

Durin is on the lowest level of Skarháld, near the stable-master, waiting for your report from the three dwarf-clans who inhabit the mountain fortress.

Objectives

• Talk to Durin

Durin's father, King Thorin Stonehelm, is at his throne in the Hall Under the Mountain in Erebor.

Objectives

• Talk to King Thorin III