An Unwanted Guest

Bestowal dialogue

'So many people coming and going these days... There is one guest though, one I'd rather do without, but coin keeps a room and he comes with coin enough to pay a bill.

'Brooding sort, likes the darker corners of the Inn and speaks to none. Most people are a bit afeared of his ilk.'

Barliman lowers his voice. 'He's one o' them Rangers, he is. Calls himself Strider. From the common room turn left down the hall -- pay no mind to the hobbit in the kitchen -- and keep on until you can only go right. Follow straight down that hall until you're at the foot of the stairs. Strider is in the room to the right of the stairs.'

Background

Barliman confided that a recent arrival to the Prancing Pony is one he would rather do without. He suggested that speaking with him, as he may be the sort of individual for whom you are looking.

Objective 1

• Talk to Strider

Strider's room in The Prancing Pony Inn in Bree can be found by heading left down the hall out of the common room, until you can only bear right. Strider's room is to the right of the stairs at the end of the hall.

Barliman explained that a Ranger, Strider, was in a room in the Prancing Pony. He directed from the main bar to follow the hall left to the top of the stair, look for a short hall and door on the right and you should find Strider.

Barliman Butterbur: 'Dark Men, them Rangers, not to be trusted, if you ask me. You seem a stalwart sort, so I'll not give you futher (sic) advice. As long as you've coin, I'll see to your needs. Just don't be startin' any trouble.'

Strider: (Dwarf/Elf) 'Your tidings are grim. If Skorgrím escaped then we can assume that he'll want vengeance. Given time, he and the Dourhands will regroup. You were brave to stand against him but I'm afraid we'll need use of your courage once again.'

OR

Strider: (Hobbit) 'Your tidings are grim. Goblins from Mount Gram in the Shire? Such has not been heard of in many generations. Angmar's influence is growing stronger.'

OR

Strider: (Race of Man) 'Your tidings are grim. While the Blackwolds have been broken, Amdir's escape bodes ill. He must be stopped before it is too late.'