You have come to the very gates of Isengard in the company of one of Théodred's emissaries, hoping to discover at last Saruman's purpose for meddling in the conflict between the Dunlendings and Rohirrim.
'Grimbold told me that you were last seen heading into Nan Curunír, Player, but I confess I did not expect to encounter you here.
'While I was sent alone to avoid raising the ire of Isengard, I have had a distinctly unwelcome feeling since I entered Nan Curunír, and I think I should welcome some company before I reach the gates of Isengard.'1/1
Special conditionESCORT1/1
2 Speak toOrdwaer (Show dialog)
'What is Saruman thinking? To yolk trolls -- ever the servants of the Dark Land -- to his cause?
'I had feared that he had some ambition to bring Dunland under his sway, but this....'1/1
3 Enter areaObserve Ordwaer's challenge1/1
4 Speak toOrdwaer (Show dialog)
'Saruman is right... if the power of Mordor is rising, we should not be here. It would be best to leave the Ford to the wild men and reinforce Meduseld....'
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'You do not believe him? Surely, Saruman means to aid Rohan in this dark hour... and we see here that his strength is considerable.'
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'It may be as you say, and the darkness of this place brings doubt to my heart. Do we dare trust our borders to this Wizard, who so hides his purpose behind strange and perilous guardians?'1/1
5 Enter areaObserve Ordwaer's challenge1/1
6 Speak toOrdwaer (Show dialog)
'I will convey Saruman's message to Théodred, and I hope that he will follow Saruman's advice, but I do not think he will.
'I fear we are destined for war, no matter which way we turn.'1/1
