'Might I trouble you with a more private matter, ${PLAYER}?

'One of my bowmen, Egnir, has taken an unexpected leave of his duties here in Morlad. It is not like him, at least not as he was before he set off for the War with Lord Duinhir, but now... and it pains me to say it: I can scarcely recognize him. Before he left, few could contest that he was one of Lord Duinhir's most skilled bowmen—only equaled by the Lord himself and his two sons, Duilin and Derufin. When Egnir returned, I saw in his eyes a sorrow not unlike that of Lord Duinhir and Lady Rosfin, but I do not know why it has taken hold of him. I have asked him, but he will not answer... and now he has gone so far as to leave Morlad.

'Do not misunderstand, my friend. I would not see him punished, but I worry for him... and I worry that he may not return to us at all.

'From what I've heard, Egnir was last seen travelling southward toward Alagrant. Will you seek him out and ask him to come home to Morlad?'

Calennen can be found in Alagrant, in the Blackroot Vale.

Having found no sign of Egnir, you should talk to the hunters of Alagrant and learn if he passed through the hamlet on some errand. You should talk to Calennen.

Objectives

• Talk to Calennen

Sarnir can be found in Alagrant, in the Blackroot Vale.

Calennen recalls that Egnir visited Alagrant, but left after a short time. He thinks Sarnir might know more about Egnir's whereabouts. You should talk to Sarnir.

Objectives

• Talk to Sarnir

The carving can be found on a tree to the south-west of Alagrant, in the Blackroot Vale.

Sarnir spied Egnir making a carving into a tree outside Alagrant. You should find the carving and examine it.

Objectives

• Find the carving on a tree outside Alagrant

The defaced carving can be found on a tree to the south-west of Alagrant, in the Blackroot Vale.

You have spotted the carving on a nearby tree outside Alagrant, but it has been defaced. You should examine it.

Objectives

• Examine the defaced carving

Sarnir can be found in Alagrant, in the Blackroot Vale.

You have found a carving reading 'E+D', but it is unclear why Egnir defaced it. You should return to Sarnir.

Objectives

• Talk to Sarnir