'(your name), I have worked with you before, and though I must continue to berate you in front of others, I believe you have earned my favour.

'I wish to assist Uzulthrang in his quest to recover Tol Ascarnen, and to that end, I would ask that you undertake a very dangerous mission for me. I have an archer who will fire a blazing arrow into the trees when you arrive within them. When this is done, a force will cross the bridge to battle into the keep.

'My only fear is that the foe is strong in those woods. This could mean your defeat.'