It seems that the worst of his trip is long past. The dwarven craftsman that the Queen directed him to isn't terribly far out of his way, on the journey back, and the road leads to what looks like little more than a simple mine entrance, though careful observation shows a number of murderholes and arrow slits, along the walls and face of this otherwise unremarkable mine entrance. As he approaches the cave, a guff, male voice calls out, "Fair stone, traveler. What brings you to Iron Grotto?"