Ibzan is concerned for The Black Anchor. The Corsairs have made it difficult for the tavern to entertain guests and also turn any profit.
'The Black Anchor will soon go under.
'At first this was a premiere establishment for all of the people of Umbar, but now Corsairs and pirates from the Gut have started crossing boundaries. Their presence makes it harder for us to not only entertain our guests, but to turn a profit.
'They take casks of mead freely as though it is owed to them. If I cannot take these casks back, I will not be able to keep the mead flowing for paying customers!
'Would you be willing to help?'
Ibzan has asked you to take back casks of mead stolen from Corsairs in the Gut.
You have taken back as many casks as you can from the Corsairs of the Gut.