Mithrandir has studied the artifact that Ayorzén stole from the vault of Durthang and believes that if it might be cleansed of its corruption it could be empowered with a force for Good.
'This cup is quite plain, but the clay from which it was fashioned is of a type that was oft-used among the hill-men that populated Rhudaur during the days of that kingdom's ascension. Elrond may know more, for the Last Homely House is hidden not far from the reaches of old Rhudaur. Yes, speak to Elrond, and learn what he may know of this heirloom of Rhudaur.'0/1
1 Speak toElrond (Show dialog)
'I sense that you have brought an artifact of great evil to my house, Player. It is not the first time that an object of great power and evil has been brought here over my complaints, nor is it the most evil, but still I am not pleased at this transgression. Who gave you the idea this was acceptable? No, do not answer me. I know the advice of Wizards when it comes unhappily near. You may as well show me this thing, Player.'
You hand the small cup to Elrond and he studies it with distaste.
'Yes, this cup remained in Mordor for many years, but the corruption that encircles it has roots long before it came to the Black Land. Cups of this type were used in sacrifices committed by priests of Rhudaur in their evil ceremonies. Do not drink from it!
'It may be that the pure cold water of the Misty Mountains can cleanse the evil from it. Near the source of the Bruinen in the mountains north of Rivendell you will find a series of waterfalls. Fill the cup at each of these, and defeat any creatures that draw near. By that process, it could be that the cup will be cleansed of its evil.'0/1
2.1) KillEvil-fascinated Snow-beast0/1
2.2) KillEvil-fascinated Snow-lurker0/1
2.3) KillEvil-fascinated Curr-olog0/1
2 Use itemBubbling Water0/1
3 Speak toElrond (Show dialog)
'The cold water of the Misty Mountains had no lasting effect upon the corruption that grips the cup of Rhudaur? That was always a possibility. There is one other road available to us, but it travels to a dangerous place where much evil was done both long ago, and more recently. I speak of the Rhudauran Lost Temple.
'The cup must be brought to the innermost chamber of the temple and set upon the dais. If the evil is then cleansed, you may return with it here and I will imbue it was a force for Good. Otherwise, young Burglar, you must leave it behind.
'Speak to me when you are ready to depart for the temple, and I will have further advice for you.'0/1
Elrond's Gift