After successfully crossing over (and under) the Misty Mountains,
Thorin and Company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking
on the dangers of Mirkwood Forest--without their Wizard. If they reach
the human settlement of Lake-town it will be time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins
to fulfill his contract with the dwarves. The party must complete the journey
to Lonely Mountain and burglar Baggins must seek out the Secret Door that
will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug. And, where has Gandalf
got off to? And what is his secret business to the south?