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?
