Introduction to Jewelcrafting

Bestowal dialogue

'I love to wear rings and bangles. Perhaps when you are more experienced, you can make me some finery.

'You will want to speak with Berylla Goodchild over near the workbench. She has volunteered her time and energy to teach all the new apprentices. Mind her well.'

Background

Jewellers create adornments that can be imbued with some measure of power. They are a welcome member of the Crafting Guilds.

Be careful! You will need to complete the correct recipes and deliver the correct items outlined in this quest.

You will need to execute the leather pad and rough cloak recipes and deliver the rough cloak. Failing to do so will force you to obtain new raw materials or to restart the quest after a 24-hour delay.

Objective 1

• Speak with <NPC> at the workbench in the crafting area to learn more about jewelcrafting.

You should speak with <NPC> at the workbench in <location> to learn more about jewelcrafting.

'Well, look here, another would-be jeweller. I am pleased to meet you and looking forward to helping you get started.

'If I go too fast, or you need help at any point, you can ask me questions about jewelcrafting, and I will do my best to provide you with clear direction. The first and most important step is having the proper ingredients.

'I set aside a few for new jewellers like yourself. Take this crate and let us begin.'

Jeweller vendors sell ingredients and recipes that are a vital part of any Jeweller's training and continued work.

You have been provided with ingredients

Objective 2

• Open the crate given to you by <NPC> to collect the copper ingots

<NPC> provided you with a crate full of ingredients that you can use to execute the copper ring recipe. Open the crate to get the ingredients.

Ingredients for Jewellers are normally purchased from vendors or traded from players with the prospecting profession. You can also find ingredients on the Auction Hall.

You now have all the ingredients to make a copper ring

Objective 3

• Using the ingredient you received, craft a copper ring

<NPC> provided you with the ingredients necessary to create a copper ring. Approach the workbench and prepare the copper ring.

You have made a copper ring

Objective 4

• Bring the copper ring to <NPC>

The recipe is complete. Do not sell the copper ring! It is time to show your handiwork to your mentor, <NPC>.

'Let me see what you were able to do...'

She inspects the ring with a discerning eye.

'I see no seam in the metal, and it is smooth against the skin.'

'I think that you have done very, very well, <your name>. I approve and declare you a novice jeweller.'

Introduction to Cooking

Bestowal dialogue

'In order to be the best cook that you can be, you will need some guidance. I have spoken with Petunia Greenhand of Michel Delving; she is only an apprentice cook, but knowledgable and working hard to become an expert. Petunia has graciously accepted the task of teaching anyone setting out in their culinary careers the basics of the art.

'You will find her near the oven here in Michel Delving. Speak with her and mind her lessons well, and I wager that you will be cooking up hobbit-specialties in no time!'

Background

Cooking is an especially important profession -- ask any hobbit -- that can take a significant amount of time to master. Every true cook starts with the basics, and this introduction to the fine art of cooking will provide you with everything that you need to become a true master of the pot and pan.

Be careful! You will need to complete the correct recipes and deliver the correct items outlined in this quest.

You will need to execute the cup of spring barley flour and hard biscuit recipes and deliver the hard biscuit. Failing to do so will force you to obtain new raw materials or to restart the quest after a 24-hour delay.

Objective 1

• Speak with <Novice Cook NPC> near the oven in the crafting area.

You should speak with <NPC> at the oven in <location> to learn more about cooking and set yourself on a path to good eating.

'Well, look here...another would-be cook. I am pleased to meet you and looking forward to helping you get started.

'If I go too fast or you need help at any point, you can ask me questions about cooking, and I will do my best to provide you with clear direction. The first and most important step is having the proper ingredients.

'I set aside a few for new cooks like yourself. Take this crate and let us begin.'

Cook vendors sell ingredients and recipes that are a vital part of any Cook's training and continued work.

You have been provided with a box of ingredients

Objective 2

• Open the crate given to you by <Novice Cook NPC> to collect spring barley, egg, andwater

<Novice Cook NPC> provided you with a crate full of ingredients that you can use to execute the hard biscuit recipe. Open the crate to get the ingredients.

Ingredients for Cooks are normally purchased from vendors or traded from players with the farming profession. You can also find ingredients on the Auction Hall.

You now have all the ingredients to make a hard biscuit

Objective 3

• Using the ingredients you received, craft a cup of spring barley

<Novice Cook NPC> provided you with the ingredients necessary to create a hard biscuits. First however, you must prepare one of the most important ingredients: a cup of spring barley.

You have made a cup of spring barley flour

Objective 4

• Using the ingredients you obtained, cook a hard biscuits

The cup of spring barley is complete, and you are now ready to make the hard biscuits, as instructed by <Novice Cook NPC>.

You have made a hard biscuit

Objective 5

• Bring the hard biscuits to <Novice Cook NPC>

The recipes are complete. Do not eat or sell the hard biscuits! It is time to show your handiwork to your mentor, <Novice Cook NPC>.

'Let me see what you were able to do....'

She inspects the hard biscuit with a discerning eye.

'Good golden colour on the top, and it looks sufficently hardened. The smell is making my mouth water and my belly rumble.

'I think that you have done very, very well, <name>. I approve and declare you a novice cook.'

Elrond's Dream

Bestowal dialogue

'My father is great among the Wise, and his dreams and foretellings do not often stray from the mark. These are the words he imparted to me:

"Blood-red footsteps
Upon snow coloured black,
Where the Dour King walks
to take back his throne
and finish what was begun."

'I am no riddle-master, but some of the Elves of my company have skill in solving such things.

'Come, let us speak with the riddle-masters Merethen and Dorollas, for Dorollas bade us come here. Hopefully they know where to start looking.'

Background

Elladan, one of Elrond's sons, has come to Edhelion to investigate a disturbing dream that troubled his father.

Objective 1

• Seek Merethen's insight on the riddle of Elrond's dream

The Elves of Elrond's Company can be found around the Edhelion Watch.

You should seek out Elves with ideas on where to start investigating the dream.

Elladan: 'Merethen and Dorollas are both here at the Edhelion Watch. You should seek them among the Elves of this company.'

Merethen: 'Mae govannen -- I am here to help solve the riddle that is Elrond's dream.

'Look yonder, <name>. Thorin's Hall belches smoke and soot, and the white snow of the mountain is black ere it touches the floor of the valley.

'"Upon snow coloured black...." What do you think? It is rather literal for a riddle.'

Merethen notes that the snow in the valley below is black from soot, and is likely the "black snow" in Elrond's dream

Objective 2

• Seek Dorollas' insight on the riddle of Elrond's dream

The Elves of Elrond's Company can be found around the Edhelion Watch.

You should seek out Elves with ideas on where to start investigating the dream.

Merethen: 'Perhaps Dorollas will have more insight.'

Dorollas: 'I was the one who led the party here, for I believe the Dour King is none other than Skorgrím, king of the Dourhands of old.

'There is only one problem with my logic: Skorgrím has been dead for many long years. He died here, when he tried to raid Edhelion for Elven relics that he believed would ensure his immortality.

'I hope I have not led the party astray, but my heart tells me Skorgrím is part of this story.'

Dorollas believes that Skorgrím is the Dour King in Elrond's dream

Objective 3

• Talk to Elladan

Elladan waits on the road to Edhelion.

You should speak with Elladan of what you learned from Merethen and Dorollas.

Dorollas: 'You should return to Elladan.'

Elladan: 'Dorollas led us here because he believes that Skorgrím is the Dour King in my father's dream? Had I known, I would never have let this party be led here. Skorgrím is dead; my father watched him die!

'But Merethen believes she has found a piece of the puzzle -- the black snow, dirtied from the Dourhands' slovenly stewardship of these halls.

'I will permit the investigation to continue, but I am very skeptical and disappointed in Dorollas's judgement.'

Elrond's Errand

Bestowal dialogue

Dwarf version

'Here we are, as Dwalin bid, standing amongst this party of Elves who arrived when we did. But now what? Who should we talk to?

'That fellow over there, the dark-haired one, looks to be the leader of this company. Dwalin sent us to find out why they are here, and if we may be of any assistance to them.

'You are the more courteous dwarf, <name>. Go on -- speak to that tall fellow! Do you think he speaks the Common Tongue?'

Elf version

'I offer you and your company my service, good Elf! I am here on an errand from Dwalin, leader of our own travelling party; it seems that we have arrived at the same time.

'Dwalin wishes to understand the circumstances of this coincidental visit, and if we dwarves may be of any assistance to you here!

'We have come to investigate the long silence since Gormr Doursmith became steward of this Hall in Thorin's abscence. Why have the sons of Elrond ventured hither?'

Background

A party of Longbeards and a party of Elves have returned to Thorin's Hall after a long absence from both. Nos Grimsong of the dwarves has come to offer his aid to the Elves and to find out why they have returned at this time.

Objective 1

• Talk to Elladan son of Elrond

Elladan, a son of Elrond Halfelven, stands not far from Nos Grimsong.

You should speak with Elladan to learn on what errand the Elves of Rivendell have ventured so far into Ered Luin.

Nos Grimsong: 'Please speak with that tall Elf on Dwalin's behalf! He stands just there, beneath that gate facing the ruins.'

Dwarf Version

Elladan: 'Hail, friend dwarf. I was not aware that Dwalin, a former guest of my father's, had come hither as well.

'Perhaps our two quests are not unrelated! I and my brother Elrohir have come to investigate a dream my father had. Evil stirs, or it will if we are too late.

'You have been to this area more recently than we; it has been many long years since last these Elves were in Edhelion, their ruined home of old. Perhaps you can help us with your knowledge of these Halls.'

Elf Version

Elladan: 'So our party has come to pursue my father's strange premonition, and Dwalin's party has come to investigate another claim: Gormr Doursmith's failings as Steward of these Halls.

'I wonder if our two quests are not unrelated, <name>. What do you think?

'Well, let us begin our investigation, now that we are all here. Dwalin, though a dwarf, is a friend to Rivendell. We will lend him what help we can.'

The Elves have travelled to Edhelion to investigate Elrond's terrible premonition....

Introduction to Woodworking

Bestowal dialogue

'I think that crafting wood is a very noble pursuit, and I have enlisted the aid of one of the finest novices in Michel Delving to assist each new apprentice.

'You will want to speak with Belba Bracegirdle over near the workbench. She has volunteered her time and energy to teach all the new apprentices. Mind her well.'

Background

Woodworkers are needed in many areas of life, from making furniture through crafting bows. A good woodworker is always a welcome addition to the Crafting Guilds.

Be careful! You will need to complete the correct recipes and deliver the correct items outlined in this quest.

You will need to execute the rowan bowstaff and rowan bow recipes and deliver the rowan bow. Failing to do so will force you to obtain new raw materials or to restart the quest after a 24-hour delay.

Objective 1

• Speak with <NPC> near the workbench in the crafting area

You should speak with <NPC> at the workbench in <location> to learn more about woodworking.

'Well, look here...another would-be woodworker. I am pleased to meet you and looking forward to helping you get started.

'If I go too fast, or you need help at any point, you can ask me questions about woodworking, and I will do my best to provide you with clear direction. The first and most important step is having the proper ingredients.

'I set aside a few for new woodworkers like yourself. Take this crate and let us begin.'

Woodworker vendors sell ingredients and recipes that are a vital part of any Woodworker's training and continued work.

Objective 2

• Open the crate given to you by <NPC> to collect the rowan plank and rough leather wrapping

<NPC> provided you with a crate full of ingredients that you can use to execute the rowan bow recipe. Open the crate to get the ingredients.

Ingredients for Woodworkers are normally purchased from vendors or traded from players with the forester profession. You can also find ingredients on the Auction Hall.

You now have all the ingredients to make a rowan bow

Objective 3

• Using the ingredients you received, craft a rowan bowstaff

<NPC> provided you with the ingredients necessary to create a rowan bow. First, however, you must prepare the rowan bowstaff.

You have made a rowan bowstaff

Objective 4

• Using the ingredients you have, create a rowan bow

The rowan bowstaff is complete, and you are now ready to create the rowan bow, as instructed by <NPC>.

You have made a rowan bow

Objective 5

• Bring the rowan bow to <NPC>

The recipe is complete. Do not sell the rowan bow! Time to show your handiwork to your mentor, <NPC>.

'Let me see what you were able to do....'

She inspects the weapon with a discerning eye.

'A gentle curve to the bow. Strung very well, good and taut. This is fine work.

'I think that you have done very, very well, <name>. I approve and declare you a novice woodworker.'

Practice Makes Perfect

Bestowal dialogue

'It appears you have learned much about being a <vocation>. I am pleased. Now, allow me to give you a little something for your efforts.'

'Give me a moment and then speak to me again.'

Background

Now that you have finished working on your first steps through your professions, the Masters and Mistresses of Apprentices have a little something for you.

Objective 1

• Speak with the Master of Apprentices in the crafting area.

The Masters and Mistresses of Apprentices would like to see you rewarded for your efforts.

Speak with <Master of Apprentices> in the crafting area.

<Master of Apprentices>: 'I have been told you performed admirably, and for that I wanted to see that you were well rewarded. Here, take this. It will allow you to craft any apprentice level recipe that you wish.'

Your reward for this quest is an item that can be found in the LOTRO Store. This item is an alternative to standard ingredients that are found in the game world.

With it, you can craft any recipes of the correct proficiency tier without the need for additional ingredients. These items can only be purchased in the LOTRO Store.

Introduction to Tailoring

Bestowal dialogue

'Tailors are very plentiful and welcome here in the Shire. I have enlisted the aid of one of the finest novices in Michel Delving to assist each new apprentice.

'You will want to speak with Halfred Bolger over near the workbench. He has volunteered his time and energy to teach all the new apprentices. Mind him well.'

Background

Tailors craft the normal dress worn by most free folk dwelling in Middle-earth. They are also proficient at crafting light and medium leather armour. A good tailor is always a welcome addition to the Crafting Guilds.

Be careful! You will need to complete the correct recipes and deliver the correct items outlined in this quest.

You will need to execute the leather pad and rough cloak recipes and deliver the rough cloak. Failing to do so will force you to obtain new raw materials or to restart the quest after a 24-hour delay.

Objective 1

• Speak with <NPC> near the workbench in the crafting area.

You should speak with <NPC> at the workbench in <location> to learn more about tailoring.

There may be alterative dialogs

<NPC>: 'Well, look here, another would-be tailor. I am pleased to meet you and looking forward to helping you get started.

'If I go too fast or you need help at any point, you can ask me questions about tailoring, and I will do my best to provide you with clear direction. The first and most important step is having the proper ingredients.

'I set aside a few for new tailors like yourself. Take this crate and let us begin.'

OR

<NPC>: 'If you are looking for guidance in tailoring, then I am prepared to offer you direction.

'If my methods are too fast, feel free to speak to me again, and I will answer any wuestions that youmay have. I will do my best to provide you with clear directions. The first and most important step is having the proper ingredients.

'I have kept some of these ingredients aside for purpose of providing to new tailors. Take this crate and let us begin.

Tailor vendors sell ingredients and recipes that are a vital part of any Tailor's training and continued work.

You have been provided with ingredients

Objective 2

• Open the crate given to you by <NPC> to collect the two light leathers and one bolt of rough cloth

<NPC> provided you with a crate full of ingredients that you can use to execute the rough cloak recipe. Open the crate to get the ingredients.

Ingredients for Tailors are normally purchased from vendors or traded from players with the forester profession. You can also find the ingredients on the Auction Hall.

You now have all the ingredients to make a Rough Cloak.

Objective 3

• Using the ingredients you received, craft a leather pad

<NPC> provided you with the ingredients necessary to create a rough cloak. First, however, you must prepare the leather pad.

You have made a leather pad

Objective 4

• Using the ingredients you have, craft a rough cloth cloak

The leather pad is complete, and you are now ready to create the rough cloth cloak, as instructed by <NPC>.

You have made a rough cloth cloak

Objective 5

• Bring the rough cloth cloak to <NPC>

The recipe is complete. Do not sell the rough cloak! It is time to show your handiwork to your mentor, <NPC>.

there may be alternate dialogs

<NPC>: 'Let me see what you were able to do....'

He inspects the cloak with a discerning eye.

'Your needlework is impressive -- very tight and even stitches, something not easily done. No folds in the fabric where there should be no folds, either.

'I think that you have done very, very well, <name>. I approve and declare you a novice tailor.'

OR

<NPC>: 'I see the cloak there on your person. May I see it?'

He takes a moment to admire your handiwork.

'This is a well-crafted cloak. Your needlework is even and tempered, and the cloak will drape properly on the back. You are well on your way towards becoming a tailor. Well done, <name>.

Introduction to Prospecting

Bestowal dialogue

'Well look at you. I do not often see your folk here, and when I do, I always find it a bit queer. Well, hobbits less so because of the hill.'

'Oh, I am sorry, you wish to know more of prospecting? <Supplier>, the supplier here, has offered to teach all who wish to know the finer points of prospecting.'

Background

Prospectors mine ore-nodes to discover the raw materials hidden within. They are also adept at working the ore into ingots. Ore-nodes not only provide ore, but will often contain gems or other objects that are used by other professions. This collection profession is much-needed in Middle-earth.

Be careful! You will need to complete the correct recipes and deliver the correct items outlined in this quest.

You will need to execute the smelt copper and smelt tin recipes and deliver copper and tin ingots. Failing to do so will force you to obtain new raw materials or to restart the quest after a 24-hour delay.

Objective 1

• Speak with <Supplier> in the crafting area.

You should speak with <Supplier> at the Crafting <location> to learn more about prospecting.

<Master of Apprentices>: 'You should speak with the supplier at once.'

<Supplier>: pending

You have been provided with ingredients

Objective 2

• Open the crate given to you by <Supplier> to collect the two chunks of copper ore and two chunks of tin ore

Ingredients for Prospectors are found in ore-nodes in the wild, sometimes in chests and purchased from suppliers. You can also find ingredients on the Auction Hall.

<Supplier> provided you with a crate full of ingredients that you can use to execute the prospector recipes. Open the crate to get the ingredients.

<Supplier>: 'Grab your prospector's pickaxe and make sure you have it equipped, then open the crate of ingredients that I gave you and make your way to the forge.'

You now have all the ingredients to make a copper ingot and tin ingot

Objective 3

• Using the ingredients you received craft a Copper Ingot (0/1)
• Using the ingredients you received craft a Tin Ingot (0/1)

<Supplier> provided you with the ingredients necessary to create a copper ingot and a tin ingot.

You have made a copper ingot

You have made a tin ingot

Objective 4

• Bring the copper and tin ingots to <Supplier>

The recipes are complete. Do not sell the copper or tin ingots! It is time to show your handiwork to your mentor, <Supplier>.

<Supplier>: 'Let me see what you have done.'

He examines the items closely.

'Both the copper and tin ingots appear to have been refined without a hint of impurity.'

'I think this is a very good effort and proves that you are prepared to continue your work towards becoming a master prospector.'

You have completed the Prospector Tutorial

Introduction to Forestry

Bestowal dialogue

'Wood is used in many facets of our lives, but we are cautious to take only what is given to us. It is this simple truth that all foresters will learn. Wood is a necessity; without it many of the masterworks of the Elves would have never come to be. So too are hides necessary, and it is the forester who learns how to treat the hides in the proper manner as to cure them and make then suitable for the soft leather and cloth used by tailors.

'I am pleased to see that there are still <race> who would seek to continue the collection of the wood and hide that the world provides.

'<Supplier>, the supplier here, is willing to instruct you further in your study of forestry.'

Background

Foresters collect wood from fallen branches. They are also adept at treating the wood for use; but this is not the end of a Forester's knowledge, for they also cure hides from the beasts found throughout the wild. These learned skills provide woodworkers and tailors with the materials necessary to ply their own crafts. This gathering profession is much-needed and often profitable in Middle-earth.

Be careful! You will need to complete the correct recipes and deliver the correct items outlined in this quest.

You will need to execute the treated rowan and light leather recipes and deliver the treated rowan wood and light leather. Failing to do so will force you to obtain new raw materials or to restart the quest after a 24-hour delay.

Objective 1

• Speak with <Supplier> in the crafting area

You should speak with <Supplier> at the Crafting <location> to learn more about forestry.

'If you are looking for guidance in forestry, then I am prepared to offer you direction.

'If my methods are too fast, feel free to speak with me again, and I will answer any questions that you may have. I will do my best to provide you with clear direction. The first and most important step is having the proper ingredients.

'I have kept some of these ingredients aside for purpose of providing to new foresters. Take this crate and let us begin.'

Suppliers provide the secondary ingredients necessary for foresters to treat the materials that they collect. As this is a collection profession, there are no additional recipes to purchase, as all are learned automatically as you advance.

You have been provided with ingredients

Objective 2

• Open the crate given to you by <NPC> to collect the two light hides, two logs of rowan wood, and one lump of wax

<Supplier> provided you with a crate full of ingredients that you can use to execute the forester recipes. Open the crate to get the ingredients.

Ingredients for foresters are found among fallen branches or from the many beasts lurking in the wild, and some are purchased from suppliers. You can also find ingredients on the Auction House.

You now have all the ingredients to make a piece of light leather and a plank of rowan wood

Objective 3

• Using the ingredients you received, craft a light leather
• Using the ingredients you received, craft a treated rowan plank

<Supplier> provided you with the ingredients necessary to create a piece of light leather and a plank of treated rowan.

You have made a piece of light leather

You have made a plank of treated rowan

Objective 4

• Bring the light leather and treated rowan to <Supplier>

The recipes are complete. Do not sell the piece of light leather or plank of treated rowan! It is time to show your handiwork to your mentor, <Supplier>.

<Supplier>: 'May I see the items that I requested you to make for me?'

He takes a moment to admire your handiwork.

'These are a fine example of treated wood and leather...nary a fault in the process can be seen. You are well on your way towards becoming a forester. Well done, <name>!'

A True Friend to the Quick Post

Bestowal dialogue

'Thanks again for your work restoring the Quick Post, <name>! Our good name means so much to me!

'Oh, there was one more thing. If you have a moment, tell me so.'

Background

You have helped to restore the good name of the Quick Post, and Postmaster Proudfoot is delighted at what you have done.

Objective 1

• Talk to Postmaster Proudfoot

Postmaster Proudfoot is in Michel Delving, near the Town Hole.

Postmaster Proudfoot has asked you to speak with him about something.

Postmaster Proudfoot: 'No, I don't have any more mail for you to deliver -- I merely wanted to commend you for your service!

'From now on, you are <name> of the Quick Post! Thank you again for your service, and I'll call on you when we have need of you again!'