Trestlebridge Quest Guide: Guarding the Borders

By: Martuk

Trestlebridge is the last border of defense for Bree-land from an Angmarim incursion into their lands. With the threat of war comes great opportunity for the willing adventurer. The town of Trestlebridge and Mincham's small encampment are a great source for adventurers of their low to mid 20's.

 


















































Elsie Woodruff (Loc: 17.3S, 53.8W)
Level
Quest Name
Background
Task
Reward
Prerequisite
21
Bolster the Defence
Elsie Woodruff was charged with acquiring the supplies needed to maintain Trestlebridge's barricades, but is now having trouble finding the supplies she needs. Help bolster the defenses of Trestlebridge by collecting a few items.
  • Barrel of Nails: (Loc: 15.9S, 52.9W)
  • Crate of Hammers (15.3S, 52.2W)
  • Crate of Saws (Loc: 14.9S, 52.1W)

    The items can be found just northeast of Trestlebridge around an orc stronghold. The items are clickable in the outlying orc camps.

  • None

    22
    Felling Trees
    Elsie Woodruff told you that her husband, Mattie, and her brother, Noll, left Trestlebridge in search of trees to fell for the barricades.
    Talk to Mattie Woodruff.

    N/A
    Bolster the Defence

    Mattie Woodruff (Loc: 14.6S, 54.5W)

    23
    Salvage

    a

    Wheel
    Mattie Woodruff and Noll Tobbit did run into Orcs, but managed to escape unharmed. Their cart however was not as fortunate and needs a new wheel if they are going to use it to haul lumber back to Trestlebridge. Collect the cart wheel from the orc encampment at

    Loc: 15.12S, 51.69W. the wheel is a clickable item near the center of the inner camp. Cart-Wheel
    8s 50c
    Felling Trees

    23

    All's Well Searching the Orc camp, you were able to find a wheel for Mattie Woodruff's cart. Although the wheel is a bit small, he thinks it should work well enough to get the cart and a load of lumber back to Trestlebridge. Talk to Elsie Woodruff at

    Loc: 17.3S, 53.8W.
    Woodruff's Hat

    Woodruff's Longsword

    Salvage

    a

    Wheel

     










































    Talbot Hinton (Loc: 17.3S, 53.9W)
    Level
    Quest Name
    Background
    Task
    Reward
    Prerequisite
    23
    A Poor Guard
    Talbot Hinton told you that he was drummed out of the Trestlebridge town guard for falling asleep on duty. He claims though that the Orcs did something to put him to sleep and has asked you to help him prove this. Collect 3 vile liquids from the Orc camp north of Trestlebridge near and around

    Loc: 15.3S, 52.2W.
    8s 50c

    None


    23


    Talbot Redeemed

    Talbot told you that the vile liquid you found on the Orc in Nan Wathren was similar to the shattered one he found at his feet. He believes this is the proof he needs to clear his name. Bring the water skins to Captain Trotter.
    8s 50c
    A Poor Guard

    Captain Trotter (Loc: 17.7S, 53.9W)


    25


    Vile Poison

    Captain Trotter explained to you that the dried gourd you found was made by a "defiler," an Orc that relishes in poison and disease. He asked that you slay the creature, before it can spread any of its vile poisons into Trestlebridge. Defeat The Tarkrîp Defiler. He can be found near

    Loc: 15.88S, 48.01W.



    Talbot Redeemed

     































    Marla Shelton (Loc: 17.5S, 54.0W)
    Level
    Quest Name
    Background
    Task
    Reward
    Prerequisite
    23
    The Founders Book
    Marla Shelton is concerned that the history of Trestlebridge may be lost because the Founder's Book has been stolen by Orcs. Collect the founders book from the orc camp north and east of Trestlebridge.
    8s 50c

    None

    23
    Restoring the Founders' Book
    You recovered the Founder's Book for Marla Shelton, but it seems some of the map pages are missing. She is concerned that the Orcs will make use of them to plan another raid against Trestlebridge. Collect 8 pages that drop randomly from the outlying orc camps north and east of Trestlebridge.
    The Founders Book

     


















































    Captain Trotter (Loc: 17.7S, 53.9W)
    Level
    Quest Name
    Background
    Task
    Reward
    Prerequisite
    24
    Trotter's Task

    Reynard Trotter is concerned about recent developments in the area. The guards reported hearing a terrible noise during the night. Aggy Digweed, one of the guards, wanted to speak to someone about the event.

    Travel to the far side of the Trestlespan and speak with Aggy. Captain Trotter said she'd have more information for you.

    Find and speak to Aggy Digweed. She can be found north of Trestlespan just past the northern exit of Trestlebridge at

    Loc: 16.2S, 53.5W.

    N/A


    N/A

    Aggy Digweed (Loc: 16.1S, 53.5W)

    24


    Defending the Bridge

    Aggy Digweed spotted figures carrying a crate out of Nan Wathren. To signal the guard at Trestlebridge, she fired a fire arrow towards them and struck the crate, which exploded in a ball of flame. Collect the contents from the crate near the western edge of Nan Wathren at

    Loc: 15.0S, 50.0W.

    10s


    Trotter's Task


    25


    The Black Fire

    Aggy Digweed has dubbed the foul substance you found "Black-fire" and called it a dark magic of the Orcs. She believes the Orcs have more and that it must be destroyed if Trestlebridge is to be saved. Find the black fires crates in Nan Wrathen.

    Northern Hill:

    16.54S, 46.94W


    Southeastern Hill: 17.04S, 46.71W

    Southwestern Hill: 16.73S, 48.18W

    18s 40c


    Defending the Bridge


    28


    Half-orc Schemer

    Aggy Digweed believes that to truly end the threat of the Black-fire, this Lugbas the half-orcs spoke of must be slain. Slay Lugbas at

    Loc: 17.50S, 45.67W.

    Digweed's Hammer

    Digweed's Hat

    Bregdram

    Cempa


    The Black Fire























    Kemp The Wheelwrite (17.5S, 53.9W)
    Level
    Quest Name
    Background
    Task
    Reward
    Prerequisite
    22
    Kemp's Revenge
    Kemp, the old wheelwright, seeks revenge against the Orcs that attacked Trestlebridge. Defeat 25 Tarkrip orcs in the North Downs.
    7s


    None

     























































    Dallin Endholder (Loc: 17.88S, 53.93W)

    Level


    Quest Name


    Background

    Task
    Reward
    Prerequisite
    25
    The Search for Idalene
    Dallin Endholder is concerned about his friend Idalene. She has gone missing after telling him about dreams she had that called her to the fields of Fornost. Talk to Colbert The Mad at

    Loc: 13.04S, 55.28W.

    N/A


    N/A

    26
    The Dream Voice
    Colbert has sent you off into the fields of Fornost in search of the lost girl Idalene. Find Idalene in the Fields of Fornost at Loc: 11.72S, 56.33W.
    Endholder's Boots

    Túronn


    The Search for Idalene

    25
    Treasures from the Fields
    Many old treasures from before the days of Fornost's downfall still remain in the Fields of Fornost. Unlock the chest at

    Loc: 10.35S, 52.63W.

    11s 50c


    The Dream Voice


    27


    The

    Bracelet's

    Past

    Colbert was dismayed when he saw the bracelet you found, but he would not tell you why. Take the bracelet to Mincham.

    Find the graves at

    Loc: 11.10S, 57.20W.

    14s 50c


    Treasures from the Fields


    28


    Mincham's Dream

    Mincham has described troubled dreams he has had of late. He believes a fell spirit, an evil creature from the darkness, is impersonating his dead wife. Defeat Olnathron at Loc: 11.46S, 59.10W.


    The

    Bracelet's

    Past

     

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    Last Updated: Mar 29, 2016

    About The Author

    Stacy "Martuk" Jones was a long-time news editor and community manager for many of our previous game sites, such as Age of Conan. Stacy has since moved on to become a masked super hero, battling demons in another dimension.

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