The quest starts right after completing the "Extended Family" quest. Havi decides to go to the blacksmith and ask him to prepare a chain which will effectively bind the wolf.
Eivor turns to the dwarves to bind the monstrous wolf.
Forging a Bond
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Quest stages of Forging a Bond
1. Visit Ivaldi's Forge
Go to Ivaldi's Forge. You will meet the blacksmith and the Builder talking to each other there. When the Builder leaves you alone, you will be able to submit your request to the blacksmith. In order to fulfill your request, the blacksmith will need appropriate materials which you have to get for him. Two notes with clues will be added to your inventory and you will receive two new quests - Taking Root and A Feline's Footfall.
2. Speak to Ivaldi
When you collect both ingredients, go back to the blacksmith and give them to him. He will take care of creating a magic cord.
When you are going to leave the forge, Freyja will come and inform you that the Builder has almost finished the tower. After a short conversation with her about her marriage and Loki this quest will be over.
