After completing the 3-man instances in Evendim and North
Downs, "In Their Absence" takes us further along the path of the
Gaunt-lord invasion in the wake of the disappearing rangers. More
specifically, the continuing story deals with the machinations of
Ferndur and Drugoth as they continue to assemble their own dark armies
in the service of Sauron. And these fellows have had a bit more time to
work their foul magics, requiring larger groups to end their black
schemes.
Flush from victory after foiling Ivar Bloodhand's plans at
Stoneheight, the heroes' story continues in the Trollshaws, where the
entrance to an ancient, forgotten temple has recently been unearthed.
