Herding Cats

Bestowal dialogue

'The lynx that roam the hills in the Vale of Thrain have become bold with hunger in recent months. There have even been reports of them attacking unwary travellers! I have the unwelcome task of dealing with these beasts, but there are too many for me to handle alone.

'Grimkell has ordered me to take care of the problem, but I could use your help. We must teach the beasts to fear the bite of metal again and keep to four-legged game.

'Head to the north, along the road back to Thorin's Hall. Look to the west side of the road, near the Thrushstones, and you will find lynx in great numbers.'

Background

Óláfr needs help dealing with the lynx in Thrain's Vale.

Objective 1

• Defeat lynx in the Vale of Thrain (0/10)

Lynx can be found throughout the Vale of Thráin, but Óláfr suggested heading north to theThrushstones.

Óláfr has asked you to secure the safety of the road leading through the Vale of Thráin by hunting the lynx that dwell there.

Óláfr: 'Please help me out by hunting the lynx in the area.'

Objective 2

• Talk to Óláfr

Óláfr is at Noglond in Thrain's Vale, south along the road from the Thrushstones.

Óláfr should be pleased to hear of your success.

Óláfr: 'Good work with those vicious cats. Perhaps now lone travellers will have less to fear in this land. Grimkell will be pleased, for a change.'

Feeding the Outpost

Bestowal dialogue

'Our huntsmen are skilled, but this year's hunt has proven particularly difficult, what with the cold and the wretched Dourhands. I have found myself short of supplies for the coming winter.

'You can help us by bringing in some bear-meat. There are plenty of bears in the wilds around Gondamon, especially to the north.

'We will preserve and store the meat for the coming months.'

Background

Gafí, the provisioner of Gondamon, has asked for your help building up their winter stores.

Objective 1

• Collect haunches of bear meat (0/6)
• Bring the bear-meat to Gafí in Gondamon

Bears can be found in the wilds around Gondamon, especially to the north.

Gafí has asked you to bring in bear-meat to help fill Gondamon's stores for the coming months.

Gafí: 'We still have need of that bear meat, <name>. You ought to be able to find some in the wilds surrounding Gondamon.'

Gafí: 'Thank you for bringing in this bear-meat! I'll see that it's properly salted and stored for the winter months.'

Warming the Garrison

Bestowal dialogue

'The wind coming down from the mountains makes my bones ache year-round, but even the younger sentries feel the chill when the days grow short.

'We could use more pelts to make blankets and clothing in preparation for the coming winter. There is no shortage of wolves prowling in the wilds, especially to the west. I expect you will have no difficulty obtaining some furs for me.

'Wolves are vile creatures, but at least their fur is warm.'

Background

Dorri has asked for your help building their winter stores.

Objective 1

• Collect wolf-pelts (0/5)
• Bring the wolf-pelts to Dorri in Gondamon

Wolves can be found in the wilds around Gondamon, especially to the west.

Dorri has asked you to hunt the wolves that menace the wilds around Gondamon and obtain pelts he can use to make blankets and winter clothing.

Dorri: 'A cold dwarf is a grumpy dwarf, <name>. Have you had any luck getting those pelts for us?'

Dorri: 'The Dwarves of Gondamon will be grateful for these pelts when the winter arrives, <name>. Thank you.'

Protecting the Hunt

Bestowal dialogue

'The hunters who have been plying the forests north of Gondamon have come to me with stories of being threatened or even attacked by those backstabbing Dourhand brigands.

'If you're of a mind to lend us a hand, you could head out there and deal with the treacherous thin-beards! They need to learn not to meddle with the hunters of Gondamon!

'The Dourhands have built a small camp to the north of here, in the hills somewhere. You will find plenty of heads to break there, I'd warrant.'

Background

Since the Dourhands were driven out of Thorin's Halls, they have harried the hunters of the Blue Mountain Dwarves.

Objective 1

• Defeat Dourhand Warriors (0/6)
• Defeat Sturdy Dourhands (0/3)

The Dourhand brigands can be found to the north of Gondamon.

Orlygr has asked you to deal with the Dourhand brigands which have been harrying the hunters of Gondamon.

Orlygr: 'You should be able to find those brigands in a camp in the hills to the north. They mostly stay holed up in there like rats in their warren.'

Objective 2

• Talk to Orlygr at Gondamon

Orlygr is at Gondamon to the south of the Dourhand-encampment.

You should return to Orlygr and report your success against the Dourhand brigands.

Orlygr: 'Ah good. That should teach the Dourhands a little lesson. You have done us a fair favour, <name>, and helped ensure that Gondamon remains secure over the coming winter months.

'Let me see if I can find some suitable reward for you.'