Blackened Carapaces

Bestowal dialogue

Wanted: Blackened Carapaces from insects and spiders in the Barrow-downs or Old Forest. Deliver the items to Second-watcher Heathstraw at the Boar Fountain in Bree.

Background

Second-watcher Heathstraw is offering compensation for the collection of blackened carapaces from the insects and spiders in the Barrow-downs or Old Forest.

Objective

• Collect blackened carapaces (0/10)

You have been tasked with finding blackened carapaces from the insects and spiders in the Barrow-downs and Old Forest. Second-watcher Heathstraw awaits the delivery of these items at the Boar Fountain in Bree.

Stalker of Haudh Iarchith

Bestowal dialogue

'Deep within Haudh Iarchith there are said to be three creatures that haunt its depths. The first creature is a horrible spider named Gwigon. The second is a dark-water by the name of Umnen. Lastly is the kergrim named Marrow.

'If you are able to defeat one of these creatures, return to me, and I will spread word of your valour to all of the people of Bree-town.

'Haudh Iarchith lies to the west of Ost Gorthad in the southern Barrow-downs.'

Background

Broderic Willowmeade spoke of several vile ceatures which dwell in the depths of Haudh Iarchith in the Barrow-downs.

Objective 1

• Defeat Gwigon, Marrow, or Umnen (0/1)

Haudh Iarchith is located west of Ost Gorthad in the southern Barrow-downs.

Broderic Willowmeade has asked you to travel deep within Haudh Iarchith and defeat either Gwinon the spider, Marrow the kergrim, or Umnen the dark-water.

Broderic Willowmeade: 'Hunt down the evil things which dwell within Haudh Methernil, The Barrow of Ringdor, The Barrow of Taradan, Hautham, and Haudh Taenthod and lay them to rest.'

Objective 2

• Talk to Broderic Willowmeade in Bree

Broderic Willowmeade can be found near the Hunting Lodge in the Haunted Alley in Bree.

You should return to Broderic Willowmeade with news of your success.

Broderic Willowmeade: 'You have done us all a great service by your deeds...your name will be spoken fondly throughout Bree.

'It will take me some time to spread word of your deeds. If you travel again to Haudh Methernil, The Barrow of Ringdor, The Barrow of Taradan, Hautham, and Haudh Taenthod, seek me out, as I may have another task for you to accomplish.'

Gathering the Shards

Bestowal dialogue

'Deep within the depths of Haudh Methernil, the barrow of Ringdor, the barrow of Taradan, Hautham, and Haudh Taenthod in the Barrow-downs, there are said to be foul creatures that stalk the halls. My hope is that if you choose to journey into the area, you might be able to recover shards of some of the statues and carvings on the creatures below.

'Would you be willing to travel into these barrows and attempt to recover these relics for me, <name>?

'The tombs are scattered wide across the Barrow-downs.'

Background

Deep within Haudh Methernil, The Barrow of Ringdor, The Barrow of Taradan, Hautham, and Haudh Taenthod it is rumoured that ancient texts can be found in the ruins below. However, it is also rumoured the fell creatures which inhabit the barrow might possess shards of the ancient script.

Objective 1

• Gather barrow-shards (0/10)

Haudh Methernil, The Barrow of Ringdor, The Barrow of Taradan, Hautham, and Haudh Taenthod are scattered across the northern Barrow-downs.

Broderic Willowmeade has asked you to travel to Haudh Methernil, The Barrow of Ringdor, The Barrow of Taradan, Hautham, and Haudh Taenthod and gather barrow-shards from the various creatures that patrol the halls.

Broderic Willowmeade: 'Bring me any rune-shards you find in Haudh Methernil, The Barrow of Ringdor, The Barrow of Taradan, Hautham, and Haudh Taenthod, and I will reward you!'

Objective 2

• Talk to Broderic Willowmeade in Bree

Broderic Willowmeade is at the Bree Hunting Lodge in Bree-town, east of the Barrow-downs.

You should bring the barrow-shards you recovered to Broderic Willowmeade.

Broderic Willowmeade: 'Thank you for bringing me these barrow-shards from the depths of the barrows. Hopefully, I will be able to collect quite a number of these, and perhaps reconstruct some of the tablets lost to the ages.

'It will take me some time to look over these shards.

'If you speak with me a bit later, I may need more of these shards to further my research.'

Barrow-treasure -- Introduction

Bestowal dialogue

'Greetings, <name>. I have been very interested in the doings here at the hunting lodge. It seems the only place here in Bree where people would even think about heading up to is the old Barrow-downs. Well, there I go talking before explaining. You see, I am quite interested in the place -- the Barrow-downs that is. Ancient cities, old kings, and treasure beyond imagining! My dad, Newbold, has told me such wonderful stories. It seems somehow he got quite a few pieces of old histories out of the Downs, though he never would tell me how.

'I have tasked every hunter who frequents this lodge to travel to the Barrow-downs and retrieve some of the Barrow-treasure, but it seems that none of them have the nerve. I keep asking Anglinn, but he never seems to leave eyeshot of the main gate, and those Rangers aren't the ones to be pushed, if you get my meaning. Anglinn seems to believe that the treasure of the underground barrows are some of the finest. He goes on and on about some curse lain on it...all a bunch of nonsense if you ask me.

'If you would travel to the Barrow-downs, find these barrows, and retrieve some of the old Barrow-treasures, you would be held in high regard, I'm sure.'

Background

It has long been a legend among the Bree-folk that great treasure still remains in the barrows of the Barrow-downs, but there are few among them with the courage to seek it.

Objective 1

• Collect Barrow-treasures (0/10)

Barrows are scattered throughout Northern and Southern Barrow-downs. Tad Leafcutter is at the Bree Hunting Lodge in Bree-town, east of the Barrow-downs.

Tad Leafcutter has asked you to search the barrows of the Barrow-downs and recover some of the Barrow-treasures which lie there.

Tad Leafcutter: 'You have returned without the Barrow-treasures? I had hoped you wouldn't be scared of some old bones in the hills….'

Tad Leafcutter: 'You have done it! Look here, <name> wasn't scared to go up into those old hills, ha!

'Don't mind the other hunters, they are all superstitious fools. They think the Barrow-downs are haunted, can you believe it!'

Dusky Ears

Bestowal dialogue

[20] Wanted: Dusky ears from sturdy beasts throughout Bree-land. Deliver the items to Second-watcher Heathstraw at the Boar Fountain in Bree.

[22] Wanted: Dusky ears from the beasts near Trestlebridge. Deliver the items to Guardsman Otley in the town of Trestlebridge.

[22] Wanted: Dusky ears from the beasts near Amon Raith. Deliver the items to Nathan Hodges at Amon Raith.

Background

[20] Second-watcher Heathstraw is offering compensation for the collection of dusky ears from beasts within Bree-land.

[22] Guardsman Otley, in Trestlebridge, is awaiting delivery of dusky ears at the war-torn town of Trestlebridge.

[22] Nathan Hodges, at Amon Raith, awaits the collection and delivery of dusky ears.

Objective

[20] * Collect dusky ears (0/4) You have been tasked with finding dusky ears from the stronger beasts in Bree-land. Second-watcher Heathstraw awaits the delivery of these items at the Boar Fountain in Bree.

[22] * Collect dusky ears (0/4) You have been tasked with collecting dusky ears from the beasts near Trestlebridge. You can deliver the items to Guardsman Otley at Trestlebridge.

[22] * Collect dusky ears (0/4) You accepted a task to deliver dusky ears to Nathan Hodges at Amon Raith in the North Downs. You can find Dusky Ears from beasts near Amon Raith.

Blackened Fur

Bestowal dialogue

[16] Wanted: Blackened fur from the stronger beasts found throughout Bree-land. Deliver the items to Second-watcher Heathstraw at the Boar Fountain in Bree.

[20] Wanted: Blackened fur found on beasts near Trestlebridge. Deliver the items to Guardsman Otley in the town of Trestlebridge.

[20] Wanted: Blackened fur for a personal project. Please deliver the fur to Lieva Dourlily at The Forsaken Inn. No coin involved, but the effort would be appreciated.

Background

[16] Second-watcher Heathstraw is offering compensation for the collection of blackened fur from the stronger beasts found throughout Bree-land.

[20] Guardsman Otley, in Trestlebridge, is awaiting delivery of blackened fur at the war-torn town of Trestlebridge.

[20] An unlikely collection has been requested by one of the workers at The Forsaken Inn. The request is for a large collection of blackened fur. This fur can be found on many of the beasts within the western sections of the Lone-lands.

Objective

[16] * Collect blackened fur (0/10) You accepted a task with finding blackened fur from the stronger beasts making Bree-land their home. Second-watcher Heathstraw awaits the delivery of these items at the Boar Fountain in Bree.

[20] * Collect blackened fur (0/10) You have been tasked with collecting blackened fur from the beasts near Trestlebridge. You can deliver the items to Guardsman Otley at Trestlebridge.

[20] * Collect blackened fur (0/10) You have accested a task to acquire tufts of blackened fur for Leiva Dourlily, a worker at The Forsaken Inn in the Lone-lands. You can find the fur on the beasts in the area of the western Lone-lands.

By Axe and Fire

Bestowal dialogue

'Old Gil was frightened and seemed out of sorts when he brought us the soup. We didn't pay him no mind though...we figured he was nervous from being lost and had his mind playing tricks.

'Still, he's not one given to exaggeration and if he is still on his wit's end about this, then maybe we should look into it.

'Gil came to us from the east and north, where the lake meets the woodland. Search in that area for his mysterious walking tree. Maybe you will find something. If not, then Gil can have his peace of mind back at the least.'

Background

The woods of Bree-land can be dark and mysterious. Some places are darker than others....

Objective 1

• Find Gil Sandheaver's walking tree

Walt Whitrose mentioned that Gil Sandheaver had come from the north and east, where the lake meets the woodlands.

Walt Whitrose believes it is worth looking into Gil Sandheaver's claim that trees were walking near Nen Harn, if for no other reason than Gil's peace of mind.

Walt Whitrose: 'It was probably nothing, but no reason not to check. Have you found anything?'

Objective 2

• Talk to Walt Whitrose in Nen Harn

Walt Whitrose is at his camp on the western edge of Nen Harn.

Your discovery should be explained to Walt Whitrose at his camp, if only to warn him that such things exist out here in the northernmost parts of Bree-land.

Walt Whitrose: 'A troll of wood! Gil was right then. What queer things are happening here in Bree-land. Orcs moving through the day and night in the north, woodland animals spooked from their homes-and now walking tree-people.

'I have to admit, had I seen such a thing I don't know that I would have been as well as Gil. Go and tell him to rest easy. Tell him hat you dealt with the creature, and there is nothing more to fear.'

Objective 3

• Talk to Gil Sandheaver at the Hengstacer Farm

Gil Sandheaver is at the Hengstacer Farm, west of Walt Whitrose's camp at Nen Harn and north of Bree-town.

Walt Whitrose told you to take news of your victory to Gil Sandheaver, with the reassurance that he may once again walk the woods in peace.

Gil Sandheaver: 'I get chills every time I think how close I came to that thing. I'm sure glad it's gone. I'd hate to imagine what that thing could have done to me or one of my horses.

'No, I think I will take the comfort of the farm for a while before venturing back into the woods. If it is all the same to Mrs. Rosethorn, adventure like that is not truly my desire. I will leave that to folks like you.'