You struggle to hear what the ghostly hobbit says, for his larynx was crushed in the blow that killed him, and his voice is little more than a dreadful wheeze. The look of horror in the hobbit's supernatural eyes does nothing to take the edge off the ghastly sound he is emitting.

Straining his utmost, the unnatural creature tells you the following:

• Two new notes have been posted in the board room. (8/7)
• Two new notes have been posted in the board room. Old messages have been archived. (18/6)
• Just added to the stock of the store is the sequel to Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris, the book Hannibal. As a special offer, this book is currently half the recommended price. (10/6)
• The collectors edition of the Dragonlance Chronicles is now out of stock - however, you can find all three of the Chronicles in the store at reduced prices. (4/6)
• For your use, a powerful new search function is available from both the entrance and the site map pages. Let me know what you think of this. (7/4)
• Two new songs have been carved into the bar in the pub. (1/4)
• To celebrate Cherek's stupidity, you can read a story of his slaying at the hands of Monika, which has just been added to the library.
• Dedicated to Zingil's pride, the story of Bakerd and the Great Dragon (orginally written by Bonk) has been added to the library. (7/1)
• Information on security details and customer service are available at the Amazon.com associate's bookstore. (6/1)
• Updates have been made to the scrolls in the council room. (5/1)
• A passer-by left his carrier pigeon in the Post Office. (51)
• With rumours floating around about the opening of the Dragonarmies, two Dragonlance books have been added to the Shop... these are essential reading so that you know what to expect from Krynn. They are also considerably cheaper than you will find in normal bookstores. (31/12)
• As a Christmas treat, a new story is available: the Slaying of Bast. (30/12)
• More bodies have been identified in the graveyard. (16/11)

Unfortunately, the ghostly hobbit is not very bright, and he can only remember the last few events that have happened within the former strong hold of the Army of Angmar. If you have not talked to him in a while, it is probable that other things will have changed within the realms of Genesis that he has now forgotten.

Turning your back on the spectral minion, you can look around the entrance to the stronghold again if you wish.

Alternatively, if you know where you wish to head within the halls, you may consult your site map to take you straight there.