Originally posted by Niels:

This friendly bird was cheering me on with every step I took. Stay warm, eat food, don't carry too much. After I defeated Eikthyr he sent me to the black forest to slay the Elder. I did as he suggested, but since then... silence... I ventured into the swamp alone, without guidance. Did I do something wrong? Did I upset him? Is he... bugged? Or did I simply outgrow his advice?