A Rune-keeper's Shocking Words

Bestowal dialogue

'I am here to help you gain skills that will make you a more powerful Rune-keeper. As you gain levels, more skills will be available for you to train.

'Speak with me again to access my Training Menu. From there, purchase the skill Shocking Words and use it against a Training Dummy.'

HINT: Rune-keepers require Battle Attunement to use offensive skills, and Healing Attunement to cast healing spells. Attunement is raised or lowered through the use of similar skills. Offensive Skills typically have red backgrounds, and Healing skills typically have green backgrounds. Use your offensive skills to raise your Battle Attunement to three and then use your Shocking Words skill.

Background

As you gain levels, you should train new skills to help you develop into a more powerful Rune-keeper.

Objective 1

• Learn the skill 'Shocking Words' and use it against a Training Dummy

You should speak with the trainer again and learn the skill Shocking Words. Use your new skill on the Training Dummy nearby.

NOTE: Use the trainer and select Train Rune-keeper Skills to open the skill selection panel. Left-click on a skill to highlight it and then left-click the Train button at the bottom of the skill selection panel -- or double-click the skill -- and you will successfully purchase the skill.

HINT: Rune-keepers require Battle Attunement to use offensive skills, and Healing Attunement to cast healing spells. Attunement is raised or lowered through the use of similar skills. Offensive Skills typically have red backgrounds, and Healing skills typically have green backgrounds. Use your offensive skills to raise your Battle Attunement to three and then use your Shocking Words skill.

Lennasthrieln: 'Use my Training Menu to purchase your new skill, then use that skill to strike the Training Dummy.'

You have struck the Training Dummy with the skill 'Shocking Words'

Objective 2

• Talk to the Rune-keeperTrainer at the Edhelion Watch

The Rune-keeper Trainer is at the Edhelion Watch.

Now that you have successfully used your newly-learned skill, you should return to your trainer and tell her of your success.

Lennasthrieln: 'Good, <name>! I think you will be an excellent Rune-keeper someday. You should return now to Elladan; I believe he wishes to begin the investigation.'

A Hunter's Penetrating Shot

Bestowal dialogue

'I am here to help you gain skills that will make you a more powerful Hunter. As you gain levels, more skills will be available for you to train.

'Speak with me again to access my Training Menu. From there, purchase the skill Penetrating Shot and use it against a Training Dummy.'

HINT: Hunters need Focus to use some of their special shots, andPenetrating Shot is such a skill. Use your Quick Shot ability until you have3 Focus points, then use Penetrating Shot.

Background

As you gain levels, you should train new skills to help you develop into a more powerful Hunter.

Objective 1

• Learn the skill 'Penetrating Shot' and use it against a Training Dummy

You should speak with the trainer again and learn the skill Penetrating Shot. Use your new skill on the training-dummy nearby.

NOTE: Use the trainer and select Train Hunter Skills to open the skill selection panel. Left-click on a skill to highlight it and then left-click the Train button at the bottom of the skill selection panel -- or double-click the skill -- and you will successfully purchase the skill.

HINT:

Hunters need Focus to use some of their special shots, and Penetrating Shot is such a skill. Use your Quick Shot ability until you have 3 Focus points, then use Penetrating Shot.

Glanwen: 'Use my Training Menu to purchase your new skill, then use that skill to strike the Training Dummy.'

You have acquired the Penetrating Shot skill.

You have struck the Training Dummy with 'Penetrating Shot'

Objective 2

• Talk to the Hunter Trainer at the Edhelion Watch

The Hunter Trainer is at the Edhelion Watch.

Now that you have successfully used your newly-learned skill, you should return to your trainer and tell her of your success.

Glanwen: 'Good, <name>! I think you will be an excellent Hunter someday. You should return now to Elladan; I believe he wishes to begin the investigation.'

Disarming the Competition

Bestowal dialogue

'So you want to learn the ways of the burglar? Well, I'm the trainer for you! I don't mind sharing a few tricks with you, but before I do, there's a bit of advice.

'Before getting into a fight, study your enemy's weaknesses, for they can often be used against him. Also, never forget that your enemy's greatest weakness is his mind, more often than not.

'Learn the skill Burglar's Advantage from my Training Menu and show me that my teaching has given you mastery by using it against the training-dummy nearby.'

HINT:

Burglars benefit greatly from Critical Strikes and Devastating Blows. Scoring such hits will allow them to use special skills such as Burglar's Advantage.

Once you have learned your new skill, try attacking a training-dummy. Once you have scored a Critical Strike or a Devastating Blow use your Burglar's Advantage skill.

Background

Your trainer wants you to use your new skills to prove that you are ready to face the many dangers that exist in the world.

Objective 1

• Strike the training-dummy with Burglar's Advantage

You should speak with the trainer again and learn the skill Burglar's Advantage. Use your new skill on the training-dummy nearby.

NOTE: Use the trainer and select Train Burglar Skills to open the skill selection panel. Left-click on a skill to highlight it, then left-click the Train button at the bottom of the skill selection panel -- or double-click the skill -- and you will successfully purchase the skill.

HINT:

Burglars benefit greatly from Critical Strikes and Devastating Blows. Scoring such hits will allow them to use special skills such as Burglar's Advantage.

Once you have learned your new skill, try attacking a training-dummy. Once you have scored a Critical Strike or a Devastating Blow use your Burglar's Advantage skill.

Objective 2

• Talk to the Burglar Trainer

The Burglar Trainer is in [location].

Now that you have successfully used your newly-learned skill, you should return to your trainer and tell him of your success.

Thigh to Neck

Bestowal dialogue

'Ah, I am glad to see you, friend! I chose the path of the Warden long ago, and perhaps -- if you are willing to listen -- I can help a young one like yourself.

'A Warden is a master of sword, spear, shield, and javelin. He is also an excellent study of his enemies and will learn how an enemy can be toppled with the right combination of blows or how to strengthen his own heart for the battles to come. And battles will be plentiful, for a Warden seeks to defend those who cannot defend themselves by drawing the enemy's eye.

'Learn the skill Deft Strike from me and show me that my teaching has given you mastery by striking the training-dummy nearby.'

HINT:

Wardens use combinations of their basic skills such as Quick Thrust and Shield-bash to build more powerful Gambit attacks. To use your Deft Strike skill, attack a Training-Dummy with your Quick Thrust ability twice. This should cause your Gambit Default skill to change into your Deft Strike skill. Use your Deft Strike ability to strike a Training-Dummy.

Background

Your trainer wants you to use your new skills to prove that you are ready to face the many dangers that exist in the world.

Objective 1

• Strike the training-dummy with Deft Strike

You should speak with the trainer again and learn the skill Deft Strike. Use your new skill on the training-dummy nearby.

NOTE: Use the trainer and select Train Warden Skills to open the skill selection panel. Left-click on a skill to highlight it and then left-click the Train button at the bottom of the skill selection panel -- or double-click the skill -- and you will successfully purchase the skill.

HINT:

Wardens use combinations of their basic skills such as Quick Thrust and Shield-bash to build more powerful Gambit attacks. To use your Deft Strike skill, attack a Training-Dummy with your Quick Thrust ability twice. This should cause your Gambit Default skill to change into your Deft Strike skill. Use your Deft Strike ability to strike a Training-Dummy.

You have acquired the Shield-bash skill.

You have acquired the Defensive Strike skill.

You have struck the training-dummy with Defensive Strike

Objective 2

• Talk to the Warden Trainer

The Warden Trainer is in [location].

Now that you have successfully used your newly-learned skill, you should return to your trainer and tell him of your success.

Warden Trainer: 'Well done, <name>! Make sure you visit a trainer often as you advance in your role as a Warden. As you grow, you will find that trainers such as myself have yet more powerful new skills to show you. Good luck!'

Honing Your Skills

Bestowal dialogue

'There is much to do, and you are new to this world of danger. As long as you wish to help Archet, it is most important that you hone your skills as a <class>.

'Trainers of <class> skills can be found in towns all over the world, including Archet.

'I would like you to assist me, but I wish to make sure you are ready for the evil trials you will face.'

Background

Strider seeks your aid, but recognizes that your path will be fraught with danger. He wishes for you to learn from a <class> who can teach you more about your skills.

Objective 1

• Talk to the [class] trainer in Archet

The <class> trainer can be near the gate of Archet.

Strider suggested you train further before coming to Archet's defence.

Strider: 'You must speak to your <class> trainer now, near the gate of Archet.

'The trainers will help you to hone your skills as a warrior during your travels in Middle-earth. You should not try to take on the brigand threat if you are not prepared for battle.'

Objective 2

• Talk to Strider in Archet

Strider can be found outside The Mad Badger Inn in the centre of Archet.

Now that you have spoken to the more experienced [class] and learned new abilities, you should return to Strider.

Strider: 'Have you learned some new tricks of the <class>? I can see that you have; you seem more confident now.

'You are about to take on a most perilous task. If we fail, I fear that ruin will come to more towns than Archet alone. The Black Rider has brought the influence of Angmar to our very doorstep, <name>.

'So much is at stake this day! Are you ready to begin your great venture?'

A Lore-Masters Companion

Bestowal Dialogue

'I am here to help you gain skills that will make you a more powerful Lore-master. As you gain levels, more skills will be available for you to train.

'Speak with me again to access my Training Menu. From there, purchase the skill Raven Lore and use it against a Training Dummy.'

Background

As you gain levels, you should train new skills to help you develop into a more powerful Lore-master.

Objective 1

• Learn the skill 'Raven Lore' and use it to summon your Raven Companion

You should speak with the trainer again and learn the skill Raven Lore. Use your new skill on the training-dummy nearby.

NOTE: Use the trainer and select Train Lore-master Skills to open the skill selection panel. Left-click on a skill to highlight it and then left-click the Train button at the bottom of the skill selection panel -- or double-click the skill -- and you will successfully purchase the skill.

Pennastan: "Use my Training Menu to purchase you new skill, and then use that skill to strike the Training Dummy."

You have acquired the Raven-lore skill.

You have summoned your Raven Companion

Objective 2

• Talk to the Lore-master Trainer at the Edhelion Watch

The Lore-master Trainer is at the Edhelion Watch.

Now that you have successfully used your newly-learned skill, you should return to your trainer and tell him of your success.

Pennastan: 'Good, <name>! I think you will be an excellent Lore-master someday. You should return now to Elladan; I believe he wishes to begin the investigation.'