You discovered a stone marker in the midst of a barren, but fertile land. The marker declared the surrounding land to be the property of Bardulf Gilmar and his heirs. If any such heirs yet live, it is unlikely that they know of their legacy.
Upon receipt: On the face of this marker is a weathered engraving: 'This land is granted to Bardulf Gilmar and his line, now and forever, in recognition of his valiant deeds. Eärnur, son of Eärnil, Prince of Gondor, T.A. 1975.'
The surrounding land is barren and abandoned. If Gilmar's heirs yet live, they may not be aware of their legacy.
'I own land? A farm o' me own? I always wanted a farm o' me own. But...I durstn't leave Mr. Gatson.
'What did he do, I wonder? The old fellow, I mean. That one what the old rock tells about. What did he do to get that land? I can't rightly take it if I ain't heard how he got it. I mean, he might've done something wicked and cruel....
'Say, maybe those Rangers know something about this. They seem to know lots o' old stories. Maybe that fellow we sell provisions to, Orthonn, will know something about this. He's out in those ruins to the west -- Ost Lagoros, he calls 'em.'1/1
2 Speak toOrthonn (Show dialog)
'Herbs, plants, and animals, I know well. Ask me the names of all the kings of Arnor and Gondor, and I can tell you. Of Gilmar's forebear, I know naught.
'You are a friend of the Rangers, and if you do not know of it already, you should learn that my kindred dwell in some ruins to the east of Gatson's farm. Esteldín, we call it. Istuienn, a kinswoman of mine, keeps watch over our archives there. She may be able to help you.'1/1
3 Speak toIstuienn (Show dialog)
'Bardulf Gilmar...the name rings familiar.
'If it was Eärnur -- then Prince of Gondor -- who granted this land to Bardulf Gilmar as you say, then it might have been for some deed during Eärnur's battle with Angmar at Fornost. Our archive does possess the remnant of a chronicle of the Battle of Fornost.
'I will make a fair copy of the pages related to your search for you to carry away with you.'1/1
Gilmar's Robe