Where can you find the writ to enter the Stout Mines? Where is Fredidies (sp?)? Thanks!

Explore the twisty paths to the West and Southwest of the Shire area. You'll come across a dead body with a writ upon it. (think it is in the SW area)

The Stout King is in the Stout mines.

Wyv

There is a way to have the guard GIVE you a writ. Talk to him and ask him about Drink or boogre brew. He will tell you that he'll give you anything for a drink. Give him some boogre brew from the boogre caves and you'll get the writ that you "lost".