Volume III, Prologue: Messages from Lorien  

'Name, we are met in time of need, and it is a jy to see you! You must have recieved my message, for little else could have brought you hither with such haste!

'I did not dare to speak openly of the reason for Master Elrond's request in my letter, for fear that the message might be intercepted. I apologize for drawing you here with so little information, but master Elrond will explain in detail what I could not.

'Speak, if you are ready! We will go to him together, and he will tell you what has prompted his call.'

Pethelen the Elf has been entrusted with bringing word to you of an urgent matter that is a great concern of Master Elrond of Rivendell.

Objective 1

• Talk to Pethelen and meet with Master Elrond

Pethelen is at the front porch of the Last Homely House, in Rivendell.

The Elf Pethelen is eager to speak with you and travel together to see Master Elrond about some urgent matter.

This is a solo quest and cannot be completed with a fellowship.

Objective 2

• Talk to Pethelen at the Last Homely House

Pethelen is at the front porch of the Last Homely House, in Rivendell.

You have met with Master Elrond of Rivendell, and have been charged with an important task: the gathering of Aragorn's kin from all throughout Eriador, that they may come to his aid in the south.

This quest is required for the deed: Allies of the King