In an attempt to make better-tasting rations, the dwarf Halvar is willing to experiment.
'By Durin's beard, I'm in the middle of something! If you've run out of rations -- what's that? You're not looking for rations? Then don't bother me.
'...Apologies. I'm trying to make our rations taste better, but it's been a challenge. Not much grows here, except for a plant called harthrót -- though I can't say I know of any dishes that use it.
'Maybe we'll be the first, then. Could you head south-east down Tharkh Shathur? Some harthrót grows along the road not far from here.'
Halvar has asked you to collect some harthrót plants for him to work with.
Harthrót can be found along the road at Tharkh Shathur, south-east of Ashmargathâl.
You have picked some harthrót, and should take the plants back to Halvar in Ashmargathâl.