The Skulls of the Dead  

'The Black Numenoreans use skulls at their altars to do unspeakable works of evil and strive to control the Dead that walk the halls of Sammath Gul. I know not how they achieve this, but it is very clear that such fell work must be halted at once.

'If you venture into Sammath Gul, you should take these Relics of Necromancy and bring them to the Malledhrim. I wish to know most of these evil relics and from what manner of creature they come. I hope to learn much of Sauron's evil methods during his stay in Mirkwood, so that such atrocities can never be repeated.

'May fortune betide you, Name. You will need all of your skill, might, and cunning to succeed in this task in Sammath Gul.'

The Black Numenoreans sorcerers use skulls as harbingers of the Dead. The foul relics bode ill for the Malledhrim.

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