'Welcome to the Pit of Stonejaws, ${PLAYER}. We have reason to believe that the hobgoblin seat of power lies within these jagged caverns. We also believe that their leader, Warlord Dushtalbúk, and his advisors are currently here, holed up in their fort to avoid the growing unrest between the enemy forces.

'Our mission here is to locate their fort, discover the scope of their power, and if we are very fortunate indeed, slay the warlord himself. The timing is vital. If we can remove Dushtalbúk from the table before the hobgoblins and Orcs reconcile their differences, they may be unable to organize again before we deal a decisive blow and win this war.

'Because of this mission's importance, Prince Durin has personally asked me to oversee it. You, ${PLAYER}, will also be instrumental in our success. I have not come alone, however. I have taken on three apprentices that I would like you to meet. I have been teaching them the ways of stealth and of the dagger. Go, introduce yourself. I expect they will be excited to meet you, for they have heard tell of your exploits!'

Now that you have met the new scouts, you should decide upon your course of action in the Pit of Stonejaws.

You should talk to Scout-master Ausma in Bárgstad.

Objectives

• Talk to Scout-master Ausma

Somewhere in the heart of the Stonejaws is the hobgoblin fort Shakhajât.

You should find Shakhajât and help Ausma with \qJust a Warm-up\q.

Objectives

• Find Shakhajât
• Help Scout-master Ausma with \qJust a Warm-up\q

You have located the hobgoblin fort in the Pit of Stonejaws.

You should talk to Scout-master Ausma in Bárgstad.

Objectives

• Talk to Scout-master Ausma