'Do you hear the howling from the trees, (your name)? We hear them, but we cannot see them when they wish to be scarce -- nay, not even my long-sighted Elf-friends. The Darkrage wolves of Mirkwood are vicious beasts, and their attacks upon the Malledhrim are ceaseless.

'While they are no match for the Elves of Lórien, I believe they are acting on more than instinct. They harry us day and night and seem more bent on distracting our guards and archers than coming in for an actual kill. Such prey as we are not appealing to these beasts.

'I am not sure what motivates them, but I would see them hindered. You should venture into the Dourstocks and remove the harrying threat of these sly beasts. Please bring me as many hides as you can collect, and I will examine them for anything strange. At the very least, the furs will make hardy provisions for my kindred when I return to them.'