North Downs Quest Guide: Othrikar and Esteldin Part 1
By: Martuk
With the threat of invasion looming over the North Downs as it sits in the shadows of Angmar, the Elves and Dwarves have established hidden strongholds to watch over the lands and aid in its protection from an incursion from the north. This leaves plenty of opportunities for a willing adventurer looking to make a name for themselves.
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Dagoras (Esteldin Loc: 9.6S, 42.1W)
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Blunting the Spear
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A large contingent of Orcs has moved north-west, spearheading the main host as they march through the North Downs. These are Orcs of the Ongbúrz tribe out of Angmar, cunning builders of siege weapons and defences. | Slay the Ongburz Chieftain. He can be located southwest of Esteldin near Kingsfell around Loc: 12.7S, 46W. |
23s 20c
Dagoras' Gloves |
N/A
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Hannar (Othrikar Loc: 7.21S, 44.92W)
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28
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A Bird in the Hand
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An unusual number of hendrevail, North-hawks, have begun to flock near Othrikar, and Hannar fears the Dourhands may be using them to spy on the mine. | Slay 16 North Hawks in the hills surrounding Othrikar. |
16s
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N/A
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28
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Feathered Foes
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Despite your efforts, the threat of the hendrevail remains as a blight in the hills around Othrikar. | Talk to Orthonn in Kingsfell at Loc: 9.8S, 47.4W. |
16s
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A Bird in the Hand
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29
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Birds of a Feather
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Orthonn, the Ranger that Hannar sent you to speak with concerning the threat of the hendrevail, suggested that you should seek the hendroval roosting grounds. | Slay 6 Dourhand Falconers Slay Falconer Bruni |
Feathered Foes
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Hornbori (Othrikar Loc: 7.27S, 45.34W)
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28
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Bear-hunter
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The Dwarves of Othrikar are beset by supply troubles, stemming from the incursion of Orcs and Wargs from the north and the betrayal of the Dourhands. |
Collect 12 pieces of bear meat and return them to Hornbori. (Note: Bears can be found just south of Othrikar around |
16s
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N/A
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28
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Grain-buyer
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The Dwarves of Othrikar are beset by supply troubles, stemming from the incursion of Orcs and Wargs from the north and the betrayal of the Dourhands. | Speak with Gatson at Loc: 10.4S, 45.6W. |
N/A
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Bear-hunter
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Gatson (Gatson's Farm Loc: 10.33S, 45.62W)
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28
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Grain-hunter
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The Dwarves of Othrikar are beset by supply troubles, stemming from the incursion of Orcs and Wargs from the north and the betrayal of the Dourhands. |
Collect 3 of the stolen grain sacks from the Orcs south of Gatson's farm and return them to Hornbori. (Note: The grain sacks can be found south of Gatson's farm around Loc: 12.7S, 46W. they are ground spawns.) |
25s 60c
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Grain-buyer
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Hornbori (Othrikar Loc: 7.27S, 45.34W)
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29
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Brew-master
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The Dwarves of Othrikar are beset by supply troubles, stemming from the incursion of Orcs and Wargs from the north and the betrayal of the Dourhands. | Recover the stolen yeast pouch from the Dourhand camp at Loc: 5.6S, 45.5W |
Grain-hunter
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| Faronwen (Esteldin Loc: 9.45S, 42.03W) | |||||
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30
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Esteldin's Preparation
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The unexpected invasion of the Orcs from the North have caught the Rangers of Esteldín unprepared, with many of their kindred abroad in other lands. This new threat has forced them to recall as many of their kind as they can and to arm themselves for war. |
Collect 3 of the Ranger troves from eastern Nan Amlug and Rhunenlad. Check for these around (Note: The Troves are ground spawns and look like small dirt mounds. There may also be more than the three I listed, so keep an eye open.) |
17s 85c
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N/A
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30
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A Symbol of Hope
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You searched Nan Amlug and Rhunenlad for the supply troves which Faronwen's predecessor hid there and found many, but they are only a small part of the supplies needed to support the preparations of the Rangers at Esteldín. |
Collect 12 Hillborn Woad and 12 Hillborn Orchanet. They are ground spawns that look like small plants found around Nan Amlug and Rhunenlad. (Note: I found a fair amount on the southern path of Rhunenlad near all the Wargs.) |
Esteldin's Preparation
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Ragnarr (Rusfold Loc: 9.31S, 39.91W)
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31
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A Token of Worth
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Ragnarr Hornsounder went to live among the Earth-kin, but a recent betrayal has made the Earth-kin distrustful. |
Collect the Aurochs Skull and return it to Ragnarr. (Note: This is a large skull sitting by a group of Wargs near |
18s 20c
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N/A
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31
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Heritage Restored
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When First Hunter Jarkko betrayed the Suuri-lehmä, he left with the totem of the tribe's hunter; the skull of the Great Aurochs -- the namesake of the Suuri-lehmä. You brought a totem skull to Ragnarr, but it appears that it is not sufficient. |
Collect the skull of the great Auroch and return it to Ragnarr. (Note: The skull can be found in what looks like a giant fountain near the Rauta-lehma camp at |
A Token of Worth
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Daervunn (Esteldin Loc: 9.44S, 41.27W)
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31
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Fall of the Earth-kin
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For many ages, the Earth-kin protected the pass through Ram Dúath from Angmar, but since the betrayal of the Suuri-lehmä tribe by First Hunter Jarkko and his followers, the Earth-kin have themselves become trapped in the North Downs. |
Slay 6 Earth-kin Warriors. (Note: The Earth-kin can be found roaming the center and east of Nan Amlug. |
18s 20c
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N/A
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31
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Reclamation
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Esteldín relied on the Earth-kin to aid in safeguarding the pass to Angmar in the north. Their recent corruption has forced the Rangers' hand and they must now strike down their former allies to ensure that the few remaining Earth-kin allies are safeguarded. | Collect 8 Earth-kin weapons from the Rauta-lehma in Nan Amlug. |
18s 20c
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Fall of the Earth-kin
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Elur (Esteldin Loc: 9.78S, 42.20W)
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31
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Caught in the Wake
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Esteldin relied on the Earth-kin to aid in safeguarding the pass to Angmar in the north. Their recent corruption has forced the Rangers' hand and they must now strike down their former allies to ensure that the few remaining Earth-kin allies are safeguarded. | Deliver the letter to Asikko the Earth-kin Chieftain at Rusfold Loc: 9.44S, 39.93W. |
18s 20c
Silver Locket |
Reclamation
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Hornbori (Othrikar Loc: 7.27S, 45.34W) |
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31
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Common Blood
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Hornbori's cousin, Ragnarr Hornsounder, has journeyed to the camp of the Earth-kin in Nan Amlug. Hornbori is concerned because he has received no word from his cousin. | Speak with Ragnarr Hornsounder at the Earth-kin camp in Rusfold at Loc: 9.31S, 39.91W |
18s 20c
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N/A
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Mauno (Rusfold Loc: 9.26S, 40.04W)
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31
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Purging the Plains
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Packs of ravening Wargs have descended upon the wild herds of aurochs the Earth-kin rely upon to hunt for food. The Wargs are slaughtering the herds wantonly, often leaving the carcasses to rot where they lay. |
Slay 15 Warg Hunters (Note: Wargs roam the plains of Nan Amlug. They are particularly heavy around the north. Dire Wargs can be found in central and southern nan Amlug as well.) |
18s 20c
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N/A
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31
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Coat of Shadow
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The Earth-kin once believed the hides of the Wargs to be utterly useless, but have recently discovered a way to cure them. |
Collect 10 Dire Warg Hides (Note: Harrow Weed can be found around central Nan Amlug as a ground spawn. |
Purging the Plains
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Daervunn (Esteldin Loc: 9.44S, 41.27W)
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32
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The Black Tide of Angmar
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A great host of Orcs spilled through Ram Dúath, driving the Men of the North Downs from their farms. Esteldín, home of the few remaining Dúnedain of the North, was spared discovery. It is from there that the Rangers begin to plan their counter-offensive against the black tide of Angmar. | Collect an Orc-banner from the following places Dol Dinen Loc: 13.55S, 37.43W Norbury Gate Loc: 8.69S, 54.72W Nan Wathren Loc: 15.03S, 50.08W |
18s 55c
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N/A
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32
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Orders from the Front
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Collect the Orc orders from the table in the cave to the east of the northern entrance of Dol Dinen at Loc: 12.5, 36.5. |
18s 55c
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The Black Tide of Angmar
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32
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Deciphering the Black Speech
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Ask Mincham to decipher the Black Speech at his camp at Loc: 13.1S 55.3W. The return to Daervunn. |
Orders from the Front
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Mincham (Mincham's Camp Loc: 13.1S 55.3W)
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Warning Amon Raith
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While the Free Peoples of the North Downs were occupied with the threat of the Orc-army in Dol Dínen, they were nearly oblivious of the second host which marched west to Fornost. | Speak with Amarion in Amon Raith. |
18s 55c
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Deciphering the Black Speech
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32
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Word to Trestlebridge
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Speak with Captain Trotter in the town of Trestlebridge. |
18s 55c
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Deciphering the Black Speech
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Arohir (Esteldin Loc: 9.63S, 41.42W)
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32
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Shattering the Alliance
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A great host of Orcs spilled through Ram Dúath, driving the Men of the North Downs from their farms. Esteldín, home of the few remaining Dúnedain of the North, was spared discovery. It is from there that the Rangers begin to plan their counter-offensive against the black tide of Angmar. | Collect 8 Ongburz badges for Arohir. The badges drop from Ongburz Skirmishers on the outskirts of Dol Dinen. |
18s 55c
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The Black Tide of Angmar
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33
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Captains of the Black Tide
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Slay three Orc Captains. |
30s 24c
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Shattering the Alliance
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33
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Orcs of the Blood Mountain
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A great host of Orcs spilled through Ram Dúath, driving the Men of the North Downs from their farms. Esteldín, home of the few remaining Dúnedain of the North, was spared discovery. It is from there that the Rangers begin to plan their counter-offensive against the black tide of Angmar. |
Slay 6 Ongburz Battle-masters These creatures can be found in Dol Dinen near the eastern pass. |
Captains of the Black Tide
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37
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Master of the Black Tide
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The Rangers of Esteldín believe that the Orc-horde that swept down from Ram Dúath is led by two Uruks, one of which has been sighted amidst the army gathered in Dol Dínen. | Slay the uruk General and return his armour to Arohir. The general can be found at the top of the hill in the heart of Dol Dinen. |
Orcs of the Blood Mountain
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39
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A Leader Unveiled
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Two Uruk-generals passed through the Ram Dúath with the Orc-horde. The first made his way to the south-east and established the camp at Dol Dínen. The second passed to the west and disappeared into the ancient ruins of Fornost. | Place the armour of the first general at the fountain to draw out Zanthrug and defeat him. The fountain can be found near Fornost at Loc: 4.87S, 54.25W |
Zanthrug's Foe Zanthrug's Foil Zanthrug's Fall |
Master of the Black Tide |
Iivari (Loc: 9.22S, 39.92W) |
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33
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A Brother's Plea
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The two factions of the Earth-kin -- the free Suuri-lehmä and the Rauta-lehmä, who serve Angmar -- are preparing for war. Iivari, the War-master of the Suuri-lehmä, and his brother Oskari have found themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. | Take Iivari's message to Oskari at Loc: 9.2S, 40.1W. |
18s 90c
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N/A
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35
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Staunching the Flow
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Special weapons are being forged in the eastern camps for the Rauta-lehmä by the Hillmen of Angmar, who journey down from the mouth of the Ram Dúath. | Slay 3 Hill-men Armourers and speak with Iivari. |
19s 60c
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A Brother's Plea
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35
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Sealing the Pact
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There exists a pact between the Suuri-lehmä and the Dwarves of Othrikar, that each would provide aid to the other. | Deliver Iivari's herb satchel to Provisioner Orgrin in Othrikar. |
Staunching the Flow
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Ferrif (Esteldin Loc: 9.59S, 42.07W)
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34
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A Pilgrimage to the Past
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The Ranger Ferrif has asked you to bear his compliments and regrets to Calenglad, the leader of the Rangers at the island of Tinnudir on Lake Evendim. | Speak with the Ranger Calenglad on the island of Tinnudir in Evendim. |
7s 70c
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N/A
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| Gondranc (Esteldin Loc: 9.69S, 42.06W) | |||||
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34
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A Request to the Earth-kin
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When Gondranc of Esteldín was journeying north from Rivendell, he had promised a man of Trestlebridge that he would assist them by providing armour for use against the Orcs. | Talk to the Earth-kin Chieftain Asikko at the Earth-kin camp in Rusfold at Loc: 9.4S, 40W. |
19s 25c
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N/A
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Asikko (Rusfold Loc: 9.44S, 39.93W)
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34
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Techniques of the Masters
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The Ranger Gondranc sent you to the Earth-kin camp to collect a book of leatherworking lore from Asikko, the Earth-kin's chieftain. However, when you arrived at the Earth-kin camp, Asikko told you the book had been stolen. | Recover Asikko's book from the Rauta-lehma camp at Loc: 9.02S, 33.83W. Once you have the book, deliver it to Asikko. After he has a look at it, you will be asked to take it to the ranger Gondranc. |
A Request to the Earth-kin
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Gondranc (Esteldin Loc: 9.69S, 42.06W)
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34
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Aurochs Mantles
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At the request of the Ranger Gondranc, you went to the camp of the Earth-kin north-east of Esteldín to retrieve a book of leatherworking lore Asikko, the Earth-kin's chieftain, had promised him. With this lore, he will be able to make much better armour for the people of Trestlebridge. (Note: Both the Drakes and Auroch are elite creatures.) |
Collect 4 Aurochs-mantles and return them to Gondranc. The Aurochs can be found wondering the fields of Nan Amlug just out the eastern path of Esteldin. |
30s 80c
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Techniques of the Masters
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Leathery Wings of the Drakes
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Collect 4 Drake Leather-hides and return them to Gondranc. The Drakes can be found along the western path of Ram Duath north of Esteldin bordering Angmar around Loc: 4S, 41.3W. |
Techniques of the Masters
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34
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A Promise Fulfilled
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At the request of the Ranger Gondranc, you went to the camp of the Earth-kin north-east of Esteldín to retrieve a book of leatherworking lore Asikko, the Earth-kin's chieftain, had promised him. With this lore, he has crafted armour for the people of Trestlebridge. | Deliver the finished armor to Jarred Mason in the town of Trestlebridge. |
Leathery Wings of the Drakes
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Arohir (Esteldin Loc: 9.63S, 41.42W)
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42
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Beyond the Ram Dúath
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Arohir has asked you to traverse the Ram Dúath into Angmar to seek out a place called Aughaire. Rangers named Golodir and Corunir have made this place their home, but no one has spoken to either in many years. | Speak with Corunir in the Hillman village of Aughaire located in Angmar. |
22s 5c
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N/A
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