Ered Luin Epic Book: Prologue
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Guide to Elven and Dwarven Epic
Prologue Quests
By Darkgolem
The epic quests for Ered Luin are the prologue
quests for elves and dwarves in the LOTRO story. A missing son of
a prominent elf in Celondim leads to the discovery of what appears to
be a plot to cause conflict between the elves and dwarves of Ered
Luin. This plot being discovered, the instigators of this plot,
the Dourhand Dwarves are defeated and their leader, Skorgrim Dourhand
escapes. In the process of completing this series of quests,
you fight groups of Dourhand Dwarves, many goblins, and have a lot of
fun uncovering this plot. The Dourhand Dwarves and goblins fought
while doing these quests are not extremely tough, but they can be a
real pain in the butt
since they will often interrupt your timed effects such as using a bow,
or whatever.
Note
About Instances:
There are three instances in these quests. All require key
figures who are assisting you to stay alive. In all these cases,
you should bring at least three fellowship members (including yourself)
to survive these quests and keep the assisting npc alive.
Luin Epic Quests (Elf/Dwarf Chain)
Behest of Cardavor
were greeted by an
Elf-maiden as you paused for reflection in Celondim.
to Cardavor: Cardavor waits
for you by the piers north of where Eilian keeps watch.
Cardavor, an Elf of Celondim, needs assistance with some matter.
Perhaps you should speak with him.
Behest of Cardavor)
received a message from his son Avorthal saying that he was coming down
from Duillond to visit; however, Avorthal is late, and Cardavor is
concerned.
who Avorthal may have paused in his travels to speak to patrols the
road north of Celondim.
Cardavor hopes that his son was only delayed by a visit to his
dwarf-friend Athal along the road leading from Duillond to Celondim. He
has asked you to journey north and east to find him.
Favorite Haunts
(requires Unlike Avorthal)
news you brought from Athal
has caused Cardavor greater worry, for it is unlike Avorthal to be late
without sending word, nor to forgo his usual habits.
Avorthal: Avorthal may be
among the ruins west of Celondim.
Cardavor recalled one more of his son's favorite haunts -- some ruins
west of Celondim, where Avorthal goes when he desires solitude -- and
has asked you to seek Avorthal there.
(Author's Note: The Satchel is found in Tham Gelair; look for a leather
satchel next to a goblins corpse at r1 lx524 ly968 ox97.46 oy19.58
oz510.40 h173.0)
Avorthal's Favorite Haunts)
waylaid Avorthal in Tham Gelair, leaving no trace of him but his
satchel.
Defeat Pampraush
Pampraush and his minions are in Limael's Vineyard, north-west of
Celondim.
The apparent death of Avorthal has enraged Cardavor against the
goblins. He has asked you to seek out a band of goblins led by a
creature named Pampraush and slay them all in Avorthal's name
(Author's Note: This is a quest that needs 2 members to complete,
though this is not required. Pampraush is located at the ruins to
the rear of the vineyard)
Master of the Refuge
(requires completion The Wrath of the Elves)
goblin Pampraush let slip
the knowledge that Avorthal was not slain, but handed over to wicked
dwarves. Cardavor was further embittered by this news and is prepared
to declare open war against the dwarves of Ered Luin to reclaim his
son.
to Dorongur Whitethorn:
Dorongúr Whitethorn can be found at the refuge of Duillond,
north of Celondim.
While Cardavor is relieved that Avorthal still lives, he is prepared to
wage war upon all the dwarves of Ered Luin to rescue his son. He has
asked you to inform Dorongúr Whitethorn of Avorthal's captivity
in hopes that Dorongúr will muster a force to reclaim the
Elf-prince.
Whitethorn
Master of the Refuge)
willing to go to war for Avorthal, but only as a last resort.
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Gailthin: Gailthin is in Gondamon, north and west of Duillond, in the
low-lands of Ered Luin.
In the spirit of diplomacy, Dorongúr has asked you to carry a
letter to Gailthin, his emissary to the dwarves of Gondamon, and bids
you aid her in finding and rescuing Avorthal.
Encampment
(requires The Emissary)
has learned that a
group of dwarves have established an encampment in the low-lands of
Ered Luin, north of Gondamon.
Avorthal: The suspicious
encampment is in the low-lands of Ered Luin, north of Gondamon.
While Gailthin tries to learn the truth of Avorthal's whereabouts from
Mathi Stouthand, the Lord of Gondamon, she has asked you to investigate
a suspicious encampment of dwarves. She recommended you take allies
with you.
(Author's Note: This is an instance, and you will want to bring a few
friends)
and
Gailthin's Gloves
or
Gailthin's Shoulder Guards
or
Gailthin's Bracelet
Suspicious Encampment)
indeed being held captive by dwarves, which seems to confirm that they
have turned against the Elves of Duillond.
is on the upper levels of Gondamon.
Gailthin, angered by Mathi Stouthand's apparent duplicity, has
instructed you to confront the Lord of Gondamon with the evidence of
Avorthal's captivity and demand the release of the Elf-prince.
Dislike (Requires
Reluctant Allies
between the Elves of
Duillond and the Dwarves of Gondamon are escalating because of
Avorthal's abduction. Mathi Stouthand is afraid that there will be war
if his people try to rescue the Elf-prince and fail.
to Langlas: The Ranger
Langlas is at the hunter's lodge, east of Gondamon.
To avoid the appearance of allegiance between the Longbeards and the
Dourhands, Mathi Stouthand has suggested recruiting a neutral party to
conduct the rescue of Avorthal. He has asked you to seek out a Ranger
by the name of Langlas and enlist his aid.
Dislike)
rescue Avorthal from the Dourhand camp and is ready to carry it out.
Avarathol: Langlas is at the hunter's lodge, east of Gondamon.
Langlas told you to return to him after you had gathered allies to
assist in the raid on the Dourhand camp
80c
and
Langlas's Leggings
or
Daerron (2 handed club)
or
Gollor (Staff)
by Moonlight (requires to
avert a war)
Hunting Lodge
had been moved from the
Dourhand encampment where he was being held and will soon be taken
aboard a ship destined northward and beyond all hope of rescue.
to Savnr: Savnr may be
found east of the hunter's lodge, not far from Kheledûl.
Langlas told you that Svanr the former harbour-master of
Kheledûl, can help you sneak into the city and onto the ship
where Avorthal is being held.
2. Avorthal had been moved from the Dourhand encampment where he was
being held and will soon be taken aboard a ship destined northward and
beyond all hope of rescue.
(Author's Note: This is another instance which will require
friends; Avorthal is being kept on a ship on the river Lune, at the
rear of the port)
5C
(requires Rescue by Moonlight)
the threat of war between the Dwarves of Gondamon and the Elves of
Duillond has been averted, but the dangers posed to both kindreds
remain, embodied by Skorgrím's Dourhands and the goblin-army
they have raised.
Taurag: 8
Defeat Ranged goblins in Rath Taurag: 9
The goblins are mustering in Rath Teraig, the valley south of Gondamon.
Langlas has sent word to Mathi Stouthand and Gailthin to begin
preparations for an assault on Skorgrím's goblin-army in Rath
Teraig. As well, he instructed you to begin thinning the enemy forces
there.
5C
on Rath Taurag
(requires Preparations for the assault)
Hunting Lodge
of Thorin's Halls and
Dorongúr Whitethorn of Duillond have assembled their forces, and
you have prepared the way into Rath Teraig. All stands ready for the
assault on the goblin-army.
to Langlas and Defeat
Skorgrim: Langlas is at the hunter's lodge, east of Gondamon.
Langlas told you to gather allies, then return to him. When the assault
begins, he will show you a path leading behind enemy lines, where
Avorthal awaits you.
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5c
and
Smith Leggar (pants)
or
Threk Mundar (Gloves)
or
Victory at Rath Tuarag (bracelet)
or
Skorgrim's Scourge (2 handed club)
or
Bane of the Dourhands (2 handed axe)
Completion Assault on Rath Taurag)
Bree-town and seek out his captain, a Ranger called Strider. A man
named Barliman runs a tavern in Bree and may have more information
about Strider's travels.
Barliman Butterbur in the Prancing Pony, a well-known tavern in
Bree-town. He may know of Strider's current whereabouts or if he's even
in Bree-land at this time.
(Author's note: This requires a long trip to Bree, the Prancing Pony is
in the east most area of Bree)
5C
Butterbur's Mantle (cloak)
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