Honoring Old Alliances

There was a time, long ago, when we stood united with the noble Wildhammer Dwarves, an alliance forged in mutual respect and necessity. In our time of greatest need, they did not falter. Aerie Peak opened its gates to hundreds of refugees, and their stalwart mountaineers shielded countless caravans from the dangers of the wilds. Their actions, noble and selfless, are a debt we will carry for eternity, though no amount of gratitude could ever repay them.

So it is with a heavy heart that I hear of the plight facing the settlement of Dun Kithas, nestled within the distant and perilous Grim Reaches. In their time of danger, we cannot remain idle. I have already dispatched a detachment of our finest rangers to aid them, but I trust they will accept any additional hands with the warmth of their legendary hospitality.

When you arrive in Dun Kithas, seek out Ranger Swiftstride. She has been entrusted with a most delicate task, one your skills may be called upon to assist. Go with haste, for every moment counts.

Don't be shy.

Lord Theron has sent you, has he?

<Ranger Faellina peers intently at you>

If he deems you worthy of this task, then I suppose I need not question his judgment. Very well. Pay close attention, for what I am about to reveal must not be taken lightly. This is no mere errand, and the weight of it should not fall upon ears that do not understand its gravity.