The fellowship heads north into Hithlad, up to a fortification called Tol Ascarnen. There they partake in a battle that the elves would later call "the Discovery of Wicked Secrets."

In this episode the characters set out east on the Great East Road, and travel north into the Ettenmoors. There they encounter the Hillmen of Creoth and learn more about them than they care to know.

Gildor Inglorion assembles the fellowship at the Prancing Pony. Meet the players and characters that will embark on this journey.