The linage of an item holds great power...bear this in mind as I set you a series of difficult tasks, The piece of equipment I make you will draws its strength from the tale of its making, and if it were easy, the resulting piece would suffer for it.

The following notes will provide details on the tasks I would have you complete, and the order in which I would have you return the items to me. It will take time for me to properly prepare this piece, and the sequence of your deeds is important, so pay attention!

TEN SNOW-ENCRUSTED DOURHAND-BOOTS

The Dourhands have troubled my folk for a long time and cast a poor reflection on fine, upstanding Longbeards. I have learned that a number of the villians have returned to their old keep in the Misty Mountains and are preventing travelers from traversing the pass of Gabilazan. This cannot be allowed!

If I had my choice, the tramp of Dourhand-feet would no longer echo through Gabilazan. That should be Longbeard territory! Bring me ten of their boots, and the equipment I make for you will bear the memory of the Dourhands' defeat!

GRIMGORE'S ASHEN HIDE

In the foothols of Fasach-larran,