Thornley's Farm

Bestowal dialogue

'The Thornley's, farmers and workers of these lannds for many generations, hae been spared much danger from the brigands. Word has reached me, however, that the patriarch of the family has gone missing as he went to deal with foes out of the north.

'If you are willing, I would ask you to visit Rose Thornley, to the west at her home, and ask after the well-being of her husband.'

Background

Brigands referring to themselves as Sharkey's Men have taken over the old Dogwood farm, threatening the neighbouring steads.

Objective 1

• Talk to Rose Thornley at Thornley's Farm

Rose Thornley is at her home, west of Saeradan's cabin.

The Ranger Saeradan suggested you speak with Rose Thornley concerning her husband's disappearance.

Saeradan: 'You should speak with Rose Thornley at her farm.'

Rose Thornley: 'Robb has gone missing, but how do you know this? Are you one of those Southerners looking to steal this place? You'll find that we're harder than the land we live on!

'No...you are not...are you? Sent then by the Rangers? Never did trust them much, skulking about in cover of night never talking proper-like, but I must admit a feeling of gratitude lately. Least-wise since Robb's gone missing.

'Robb went out with his father's sword trying to scare off those brutish men from the North. He left a few days back and has yet to come home. I am running out of excuses to tell the workers. Please, will you find him?

Objective 2

• Find Robb Thornley

Robb was last seen heading north along the road.

Rose Thornley has asked you to find her husband.

Rose Thornley: 'Please, will you look for Robb? Those brutes he was after looked like they were off to the north and across the road to the east.'

Robb Thornley: 'Help at last! We must get out of here quickly.'

Thornley's Revenge

Bestowal dialogue

'Robb is resting now and recovering nicely, thanks to you, but he asks another favour of you.

'He said he can't sleep, thinking about those accursed Orcs what ambushed him up the Greenway. When he was captured, he said a giant Orc came over to torment him from a camp to the west of the place he was being held, the one behind a wooden stockade. He says the other Orcs called this monster the Red Reaver. Robb says he must have his revenge on the Red Reaver and will be glad to give you what coins he can spare if you can put him to heel.

'Now, I can't say as I like all this bloodshed, and it sounds right dangerous to me, but if you'll show that horrible monster who tortured Robb a thing or two, I guess you surely do deserve a reward.'

Background

You rescued Robb Thornley from the Orcs, battered and beaten, but he is not satisfied with rescue. He wants retribution.

Objective 1

• Defeat the Red Reaver

The Red Reaver is in the Orc-stockade on the western side of the Greenway, north of Thornley's farm.

On behalf of her husband, Rose Thornley has offered you a reward if you would go to the stockade and slay the Red Reaver.

Rose Thornley: 'Have you done away with the Red Reaver yet?'

Objective 2

• Talk to Rose Thornley

Thornley's farm is south along the Greenway from the Orc-stockade.

You should return to Thornley's farm at once to tell Rose of your victory and claim your reward.

Rose Thornley: 'Robb will be so happy to hear that you've done away with that beast of an Orc! And I'll thank you too for making the Greenway a safer place. Please accept this reward from both of us.'

Thornley's Rescue

Bestowal dialogue

'Please, you must help me! These Orcs captured me while I was away from my farm on business. Please...help me escape!'

Background

Robb Thornley, a Bree-land farmer, has been captured by marauding Orcs.

Objective 1

• Free Robb Thornley and escort him to safety.
• Protect Robb Thornley as he flees

Robb Thornley has asked you to help him escape from the Orc camp.

Robb Thornley says, "Please get me through these cursed Orcs for a ways, friend."

Robb Thornley says, "Thanks, friend, I should be able to make it back to the farm on my own from here!"

Robb Thornley says, "Oh yes... please tell my wife I'm all right if you see her before I do. Our farm is south a ways in the Bree-fields."

Objective 2

• Talk to Rose Thornley

Rose Thornley can be found at their farm in the Bree-fields, south of the Orc camp.

Robb Thornley's wife, Rose, should be told of her husband's escape from the Orcs.

Rose: 'I'm so thankful your rescued Robb! He's resting now, but he asked me to give you a reward. He's also asked for something more....'