Imák does not believe that the Longbeards are adequately prepared for the assault on Gundabad, and he wants to adopt a different approach.
'Durin's Longbeards, like this scout here, must be willing to do whatever it takes if they are to have victory in Gundabad. Their combat prowess will not be enough, not by itself. Do you think the Orcs will face the dwarves in a fair fight? No! They will do whatever they can to gain an advantage, and so too should we.
'It is a lesson I learned in Mordor, and I learned it well: Durin must think like his foes if he is to have the greatest chance of success. If he wants to have the victory, he will need to think like a goblin!
'I have a plan, ${PLAYER}. I want you to gather heavy rocks from the base of cliffs and some of the explosives carried by goblins throughout Elderslade. Depriving our enemies of these items will surely help to tilt the field in our favour.'
Goblins carry sapper-bombs that Imák wants for his plan. He also wants you to collect some loose, heavy rocks from the base of cliffs north of Zudramdân in Elderslade.
Imák is at Zudramdân in Elderslade.
You have collected a number of sapper-bombs and loose rocks and should bring them back to Imák.
Durin is on the upper level of Annâk-khurfu.