Under Seige
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Guide to Ost Guruth Quests
By Darkgolem
Ost Guruth lies in the wild
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Lands, surrounded by wargs, orcs and many other enemies.
Constanly besieged, the Eglain people who live here are on the very
edge of survival, and need any help they can get from friendly
outsiders. Located along the east road before the Last Bridge,
Ost Guruth is has swamp, desert and
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surrounding it.
There are many interesting quests here, most of them best done by a
fellowship. Many of them involve fighting orcs and spiders, two
of the main foes that threaten the area. However, there are also
wargs, gore crows, and wild animals in the region which are outside the
gates of this ancient ruined fortress, all who have to be dealt with in
turn.
The best way to do these quests is to gather a few fellows (two will do
in most cases) and get as many of these quests done in one
fellowship. It is simply more efficient. There is very
little synergy to the quests here, usually you have to go back and
forth from the fortress getting one quest after another, rather than
doing multiple quests at once.
Guruth Quest List
the Elder
Dream
Guruth
the Elder informed you that Hana the Young took an object from the
swamp and that her dreams since that time fill her with terror. He
asked that you speak with the girl to discover what her nightmares
entail.
to Hana the Young
Hana can be found within Ost Guruth, near the tower at the end of the
main avenue.
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of oatmeal sent to Ost Guruth from the Forsaken Inn; something has
happened to the supply of oatmeal in recent days
The Bounder Nod Gardener lives in Oatbarton on the border of the Shire,
north of Brockenborings and across the Greenfields.
Old Mugwort of The Forsaken Inn has asked you to journey to Oatbarton
to talk to his cousin Nod Gardener. He has heard that there are
problems on the northern boundary of the Shire that the Bounders have
not been able to solve, and that shipments of oatmeal will not be
possible until the trouble in Oatbarton has been resolved.
(Author's note: Nod is found in Oatbarton, a town in Evendim.
Travel to
Brockenborings in the Shire, then head north on the road, eventually
you will reach Oatbarton. Nod is at 23.1S, 67.3W)
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the Elder
Stone-Speaker
Guruth
has sent you to Aric, the Stone-speaker of the Eglain, in Harloeg.
to Aric the Stone-Speaker
Find Aric by travelling south across the Great East Road and beyond
Talath Gaun. Venture into Harloeg, as far south into the swamp as you
can journey into the ruins there.
Frideric has sent you to speak with Aric, the Stone-speaker.
(Author's note: Aric is found past many Bog Guardians (level 30
undead, very
nasty) at 37.6S, 28.0W. There are several quests here regarding
the swamp.)
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corruption and grave danger, home to a terrible evil.
Agamaur is east and north of Ost Guruth. It lies beyond the Red Pass in
the Haragmar swamp.
Frideric has bid you journey to Agamaur to speak with Eriac the Strong.
(Author's note: Eriac is in the "Safe" area of Agamaur, at 29.6S,
27.4W)
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the Elder
Offering of Peace
Guruth
the migration of Orcs and goblins to the western Lone-lands, the Eglain
attempted to rekindle old trade relations with an Elf from the east.
However, they encountered great, lumbering beasts upon the Road and
dared not continue forwards.
Lynx Furs (12)
Boars and lynx wander throughout Nain Enidh, especially near the Great
East Road. Frideric resides at the Eglain Ruin-hold of Ost Guruth,
north of the Great East Road in the Lone-lands.
Frideric asked you to help him gather a peace offering of boar-haunches
and lynx-fur for the strange creatures living near the Last Bridge at
the eastern end of the Great East Road.
(Author's note: The lynx are found west of Ost Guruth in Nain
Enidh)
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Frideric's Shoes
Angmar poured into the Lone-lands from the North and have occupied Ost
Cyrn, a ruin south-west of Ost Guruth. Frideric the Elder has asked for
you to defend the Eglain from an attack.
The Orcs can be found in the ruins of Ost Cyrn, south-west of Ost
Guruth.
Frideric asked that you help defend the Eglain by assaulting the Orcs
of Ost Cyrn.
(Author's note: Ost Cyrn is located at 33.3S, 31.6W)
Plague of Spiders
Guruth
long before Orcs and undead crept into the Lone-lands, the Eglain has
had to deal with the menace of spiders dwelling within the ruins across
the lonely stretch of Eriador. Now as the spiders are driven from the
depths of their ruined homes they creep closer and closer to Ost Guruth
and threaten the Eglain who dwell there.
Spiders in Amon Ros
Spiders dwell in the shade of Amon Ros, west of Ost Guruth.
With undeniable hatred towards spiders, Tortwil asked you to enter the
ruins of Amon Ros to strike at the vile creatures dwelling there
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swamp north-east of Ost Guruth, Hana the Young has had terrible dreams.
She spoke mysteriously about a Woman in the swamp and the song of the
nerbyg.
Nerbyg can be found in Haragmar, the southern reaches of the Red Swamp,
in a place called the Circle of Blood.
Hana claims that the Woman her people found in the swamp wishes to harm
her and uses the nerbyg to call to her and draw her forth from Ost
Guruth. Hana has asked you to slay the insects and bring her their legs
so that she will know they can no longer call to her.
(Author's note: this is an easy quest, simply head east from Ost Guruth
and you will be in the swamp, the nests are easily visible, glowing.)
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and
Manadlos (earring)
and
Hana's Gloves
or
Hana's Helmet
of the Ruin Stalkers
Guruth
a small supply of arms and armour, Stanric of the Eglain is attempting
to organize at least a meagre defence against the wild and dangerous
beasts and other enemies which stalk the ruins the Eglain call their
homes.
Poison Sacs (12)
Ruin-web hunters and ambushers dwell within the ruins of Amon Ros, west
of Ost Guruth.
Stanric explained that spider-venom could be used to create a medicine
against poisons and possibly save lives. He sent you to Amon Ros to
collect poison from the spiders there.
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undead crept into the Lone-lands, the Eglain has had to deal with the
menace of spiders dwelling within the ruins across the lonely stretch
of Eriador. Now as the spiders are driven from the depths of their
ruined homes they creep closer and closer to Ost Guruth and threaten
the Eglain who dwell there.
Defeat the Ruin Web Trapper
Defeat the Ruin Web Weaver
The elders of the brood can be found in Amon Ros, west of Ost Guruth.
You earned Tortwil's trust through your efforts against the spiders,
but he asked one last favour of you: that you return to Amon Ros and
slay the elders of the spider-brood.
(Author's note: The Ruin Web Weaver is found at 1.2S, 32.1W. The
Ruin Web Spinner is at 31.7S, 32.1W. The Trapper is hidden and found at
31.3S, 31.5W. Each spawns slowly, and two other spiders will
appear to assist them in combat, so you might want to bring a friend.)
and
Leather Boots of the Eglain
or
Elder's Doom (axe)
or
Robe of the Eglain
the Elder
Guruth
bearing the standard of
Angmar poured into the Lone-lands from the North and have occupied Ost
Cyrn, a ruin south-west of Ost Guruth. Frideric the Elder has asked for
you to defend the Eglain from an attack.
Warg-paws (12)
Wargs stalk the stretches of land to the south and west of Ost Guruth,
especially in the areas surrounding Ost Cyrn.
Frideric has asked you to hunt the Wargs for their paws to prove to the
Eglain that the fear they inspire can be overcome.
(Author's note: Wargs are all over the place outside Ost Guruth, it
seems more commonly at night. It is sometimes a pain to get the
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goblins to the western Lone-lands, the Eglain attempted to rekindle old
trade relations with an Elf from Rivendell to the east. However, they
encountered great, lumbering beasts upon the Road and dared not
continue forwards.
to the Creatures Leader
The creatures' encampment is south of the Great East Road near the
Tornstones, south and a little east of Ost Guruth.
Frideric the Elder provided you with a crate of salted meats and furs
to deliver as a peace offering to the creatures near the Tornstones.
(Author's note: Go to 33.8S, 29.0W. These creatures look like
giants, but are friendly. This leads to quests in the swamp to
the south.)
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Quicksilver
Dwarf's Duty
Guruth
of Ost Guruth lay a
ruin, long abandoned by the Eglain. Picked clean and having only the
depths of the ruin unexplored, the Eglain left the tombs beneath the
ruin be, as is their custom. However, the ruin now teems with life
again as dwarves, in league with Orcs, scour the ruin for treasures in
the depths.
Dwarf Axes (24)
The Dourhands can be found within the ruins of Thandobel, south-west of
Ost Guruth.
The Dourhand dwarves have forsaken their ties to their brethren by
consorting with Orcs. Refr Quicksilver has asked you to bring vengeance
upon the Dourhands in the name of the Free Peoples and to bring him a
trophy of their axes.
(Author's note: The Shornbeard outlaws here are 17 or so elites.
You have to travel up a ramp from the back of Thandobel to get to their
main area.)
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Quicksilver
at the edge of Nain Enidh, lays an Arnorian ruin. Those ruins afforded
the Eglain of Ost Guruth a wealth of material to trade with collectors
in Bree-land...until the arrival of half-breeds from the South.
Defeat Half-Orcs (24)
Naerost lies just east of Amon Sûl, west of Ost Guruth.
Gestr Quicksilver has asked you to seek out and slay the hirelings who
guard the relics packed for shipment and return as many of the relics
as you can to the Eglain
(Author's note: located at 30.7S, 34.0W)
Plague Upon Us (requires Venom
of the Ruin Stalkers)
Guruth
a small supply of arms
and armour, Stanric of the Eglain is attempting to organize at least a
meagre defence against the wild and dangerous beasts and other enemies
which stalk the ruins the Eglain call their homes.
Bloated Corpses (1)
Burn Barrels of Rotted Flesh (1)
The source of the plague can be found in the encampments of the Orcs at
Ost Cyrn, south of Ost Guruth.
The Orcs care little about the disease spreading from the corpses and
barrels of viscera littering their camp. Stanric gave you his tinderbox
and bid you burn out the disease spreading from Ost Cyrn.
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of Spiders)
undead crept into the Lone-lands, the Eglain has had to deal with the
menace of spiders dwelling within the ruins across the lonely stretch
of Eriador. Now as the spiders are driven from the depths of their
ruined homes they creep closer and closer to Ost Guruth and threaten
the Eglain who dwell there.
The spiders' eggs can be found among their nests in Amon Ros, west of
Ost Guruth.
After telling you of the loss of his wife and son to the spiders of
Amon Ros, Tortwil asked you to return to the vale and destroy any egg
sacs you might find.
Amon Ros has egg sacs all over the place, they should be easy to find.
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Quicksilver
the White Hand (requires A
Righteous Theft)
Guruth
the shadow of Amon Sûl,
at the edge of Nain Enidh, lay an Arnorian ruin. Those ruins afforded
the Eglain of Ost Guruth a wealth of material to trade with collectors
in Bree-land...until the arrival of half-breeds from the South.
Homtimurz
Defeat Homiturz Guard (4)
Naerost lies just east of Weathertop, west of Ost Guruth.
Gestr Quicksilver is concerned that the half-orcs are servants of a
greater power, perhaps even Mordor. He has asked you to enter Naerost
and slay their leader and his guards in hopes that the rest will flee.
(Author's note: They are found in a group of 5 at 30.2S, 33.8W.
Bring a friend or
two, they mob you. They repop fast so don't stick around after
you complete this.)
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and
Sword of the Forsaken Lands
and
Quicksilver's Gloves
or
Quicksilver's Shoulder Pads
A Dwarf's Duty)
ruin, long abandoned by the Eglain. Picked clean and having only the
depths of the ruin unexplored, the Eglain left the tombs beneath the
ruin be, as is their custom. However, the ruin now teems with life
again as dwarves, in league with Orcs, scour the ruin for treasures in
the depths.
Medallion
The leader of the Dourhands may be found within the ruins of
Mithrenost, south-west of Ost Guruth.
Refr Quicksilver has asked to seek out and defeat the leader of the
Dourhands at Mithrenost, in hopes that his followers will turn from
their evil ways. He asked you to bring him evidence of the leader's
defeat and also warned you to take friends with you.
(Author's note: The leader is the Dourhand overseer NOT the chieftain,
and is found at
33.7S, 34.1W. The spawns pop here frequently, you will want
a full party.)
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and
Froth-Clath (Heavy Torso Armor)
or
Striking Staff
or
Quicksilver's Shield
or
Quicksilver's Mace
the Elder
of the Lash (requires
Iron Jaws)
Guruth
bearing the standard of
Angmar poured into the Lone-lands from the North and have occupied Ost
Cyrn, a ruin south-west of Ost Guruth. Frideric the Elder has asked for
you to defend the Eglain from an attack.
the Tarkrip Slaughters
Collect Orc Swords (12)
The Orcs' leader and their weapons may be found somewhere within the
ruins of Ost Cyrn, south-west of Ost Guruth.
Frideric believes that if you can slay the leader of the Orcs and steal
their weapons, they will collapse in upon themselves, and the
Lone-lands will be freed from their threat.
(Author's note: The Orc Leader is found above the steps at 33.7S,
30.8W. Respawns are very common here, you should bring a friend
or two.)
and
Frideric's Jacket
or
Hunter of Tarkrip (hammer)
Plague Upon Us)
and armour, Stanric of the Eglain is attempting to organize at least a
meagre defence against the wild and dangerous beasts and other enemies
which stalk the ruins the Eglain call their homes.
Gore-crows can be found all along the Great East Road, which lies south
of Ost Guruth.
Stanric has asked you to search along the Great East Road for
gore-crows and collect their eyes as evidence that they can no longer
spy upon the people of Ost Guruth.
and
Stanric's Staff
or
Stanric's Necklace
Prepared (requires Terror
in the Skies)
Guruth
a small supply of arms
and armour, Stanric of the Eglain is attempting to organize at least a
meagre defence against the wild and dangerous beasts and other enemies
which stalk the ruins the Eglain call their homes.
Boar-meat (0/12)
Collect Boar-stomach (0/12)
Boars may be found eastward along the Great East Road, which lies to
the south of Ost Guruth.
Stanric dispatched you to collect boar-haunches and stomachs to help
the Eglain fill their winter stores.
(Author's note: Boars are found around 33.3S, 24.5W. These boars
are fairly tough, so be prepared.)
the Skies)
and armour, Stanric of the Eglain is attempting to organize at least a
meagre defence against the wild and dangerous beasts and other enemies
which stalk the ruins the Eglain call their homes.
Last Bridge
The Last Bridge lies at the eastern end of the Great East Road.
Stanric gave you an empty, cured bladder and asked you to collect water
from the Hoarwell on the northern side of the Last Bridge.
(Author's note: The water bladder can be filled at 33.3S, 24.5W.
This is a very
easy quest, not timed, you don't have to worry about fighting, and
nothing jumps out at you.)
and
Stanric's Trousers
or
Stanric's Earring
or
Stanric's Iron Mace
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