'Hail! Have you been sent by the Bounders of this land?

'I am Avorthal, and my companion over there with the axe is Athal. We do not often travel beyond the lands of Ered Luin, but this is a matter of some urgency. You see, not long ago, our two peoples nearly came to war over a dispute engineered by Skorgrím Dourhand and his ilk. My father, Cardavor, was injured in the fighting and Skorgrím fled Ered Luin, but other threats still remain.

'Alas, I am afraid my companion and I have not come here on a happy errand. Goblins were spotted crossing the River Lune into the ruins of Lhúngobel and it is possible they mean to interfere in the affairs of the Shire. In addition, we have captured a Dourhand, but he bears no weapon against us and begs our aid.

'It is an unusual matter, I admit. Will you speak to this Dourhand and aid my companion and I in ridding the Shire of these goblins?'

Avorthal can be found on a hill just off the road near the border of Ered Luin in Yondershire.

You have aided Avorthal and Athal in routing the goblins that crossed the River Lune, freed Erfith's peace-seeking companions, and learned of the Dourhands' plot to rally their wicked allies to the ancient keep of Sarnúr. You should talk to Avorthal.

Objectives

• Talk to Avorthal