
His death gave Legolas the necessary information to complete the trip to the Mountains’ Roots. After the goblin was held at arm’s length by the dwarf king, he was easily despatched. To make the next day’s scouting a bit more effective, Glorfindel enticed the Goblin Scout to attack Dáin. Not much progress was made in Nearing the Gate, but even so it was agreed to make for the Mountain’s Roots. Already Bifur felt Watchful Eyes on him, as the Mountains’ Roots appeared ahead. Gimli, Bifur and the record-keeper, together with Nori, would have to scout the route ahead. His absence would upset his group and the Balrog was alert to any sense of fear and would attack any group with even the faintest sign of concern. The strength of that dwarf would be essential to victory and it was worthwhile to give him a chance to recover that strength as often as possible.įor once Glorfindel did not lead the exploration party. Glorfindel was less happy, only a piece of Cram available, and he gave that to Gimli. Party Two: Glóin, Elrond’s Counsel, Stand and Fight, Cram, Dwalin, Snowbourn Scoutĭraw: Party One Gondorian Spearman Stand and FightĪllies would be needed for the challenges ahead and Legolas was very fortunate to be able to call on an Erebor Record-keeper and a Gondorian Spearman. Party One: Hands upon the Bow, Great Yew Bow, Feint, Gandalf, Erebor Record-keeper, Dwarrowdelf Axe Party Two Glorfindel, Nori and Dáin Ironfoot (Nil) Gimli put on Durin’s Helm: every bit of assistance would be needed. Not only that, but a Goblin Scout was on the prowl. They were replaced however with the realisation that the Balrog, Durin’s Bane, was nearby.



At last the adventurers reached the heart of Moria and although the sense of doom was all around, somehow all concerns and worries were removed.
