Goblins in the South

Bestowal dialogue

'It is unthinkable that these goblins managed to sneak into the Vale of Thráin under my very beard. Well, there's nothing to do about it now but prepare for the worst.

'I need you to take the fetish you found to Bolli, the Captain of the Guard in Gondamon to the east. He must know of the goblin's incursion from the valley into Vale of Thráin.

'I've no doubt this is a sign of a larger threat.'

Background

You raided the goblin encampment in the Vale of Thráin and slew their chieftain, but the threat still looms over the peoples of Ered Luin.

Objective 1

• Bring the goblin fetish to Bolli

Bolli is at Gondamon, east of Noglond.

Grímkell has asked you to take the goblin fetish to Bolli, the Captain of the Guard at Gondamon, and warn him of the threat the goblins pose.

Grímkell: 'That fetish must be brouht to Gondamon with all haste. Proof of the goblin threat must be seen by the Captain of the Guard himself.'

Bolli: 'You carry with you a fetish of the Blue Crag goblin tribes. It's clear that the vile creatures are on the move and intend to launch an offensive against the Vale of Thráin. Troubling news, to be sure.

'We must crush the goblin forces before they become an even greater threat. Their presence in the Vale is a festering blight on the land and if we don't stop it now, it will spread like a shadow across the land.'

Villains in the Vale

Bestowal dialogue

'I think I know what's going on. There are some sprawling old ruins just south-west of here. I think the goblins have occupied those ruins.

'I'd be sorry to have to send a message up to Thorin's Halls or off to Gondamon for help. I guess I'd feel like Vífill must have. They would laugh and leave it lie.

'I wonder if you and some friends, perhaps, could deal with these goblins? If you could raid their camp in those ruins and defeat their chieftain, I wouldn't have to ask for help from elsewhere. I'd gather some allies, though -- the camp is likely to be well-guarded.'

Background

Grímkell thinks the goblins have occupied a large ruin, a former Dourhand city, to the south-west of Noglond.

Objective 1

• Defeat goblins (0/12)
• Defeat the Blue-crag Chieftain

The Blue-crag Chieftain is at the large goblin camp in ruins to the south-west of Noglond.

Embarrassed by his previous skepticism, Grímkell has asked you to raid the goblins in their camp and slay their chieftain. He suggested you take allies.

Grímkell: 'Search the goblin-camp in the ruins to the south-west for the Blue Crag Chieftain and put him out of our misery.'

Defeated the Blue-crag Chieftain

Objective 2

• Talk to Grímkell Stonebearer

Grímkell is in Noglond, north-east of the goblin encampment.

You should return to Grímkell with news of your victory.

Grímkell: 'Ha! Good work. I'm sorry I ever doubted Vífill, but who would have known that goblins would actually dare to enter the Vale of Thráin?'

Hunting Goblins

Bestowal dialogue

'I don't doubt Vífill made up his story of goblins after hitting himself with his own axe!

'Oh? You think he told the truth? Not likely! But if you're so sure he's met up with goblins, maybe you can go find them.

'The goblins of the Blue Mountains sometimes carry these little things, fetishes I guess you might call them. Bring me one of their fetishes, and maybe I'll lend Vífill's tale my ear.'

Background

Grímkell scoffed at Vífill's story of goblins in the Vale of Thráin, blaming Vífill's injury instead upon his own clumsiness.

Objective 1

• Collect the Goblin-fetish

Vífill said there were goblins south of his camp.

Grímkell told you he would only be convinced of Vífill's tale if you could bring him an authentic goblin fetish.

Grímkell: 'No goblins, eh? I knew Vífill made it up.'

Vífill: 'What? He doesn't believe me? Well that beard-chewing…! Forget I said that. He's a good commander, just a bit contrary at times.

'I suppose that you'd best go find one of those fetishes Grímkell wants. There are goblins to the south of my camp and a bit to the west.'

Objective 2

• Bring the fetish to Grímkell

Vífill said there were goblins south of his camp.

Grímkell told you he would only be convinced of Vífill's tale if you could bring him an authentic goblin fetish.

Grímkell: 'What's this? Oh….

'I must beg your pardon. It seems you and Vífill were right. Let's see now. Goblins in the Vale?'

Cutting Cords

Bestowal dialogue

'You there! I sent Vífill to cut a quarter-cord of firewood for Noglond, but he hasn't come back. See if you can find him.

'Just follow the road to the west. There's a clearing out that way where we gather our wood.

'Be wary though...who knows what's delayed Vífill.'

Background

Grímkell, the commander at Noglond, sent one of his guards, Vífill, to cut some firewood and is concerned because Vífill has failed to return.

Objective 1

• Find Vífill

Vífill is somewhere in the firewood grove down the road west of Noglond.

Grímkell has asked you to go out and search for Vífill.

Grímkell: 'Vífill still hasn't returned from the firewood grove just up the road.'

Vífill: 'Ha! Well met! I was wondering when Grímkell would send someone. I was in the clearing, cutting wood for Noglond, when goblins fell on me from the shadows of the trees.

'I managed to kill two and wounded the last, enough to drive it off, but was wounded myself in the fight. The foul creature ran off to the south. Tell Grímkell what happened and to send help!'

Objective 2

• Talk to Grímkell Stonebearer

Grímkell is at Noglond, east of the firewood grove.

Vífill tells you to inform Grímkell of the presence of goblins in the firewood grove.

Vífill: 'I'll be fine…leave me. Grímkell must be told about the goblins immediately!'

Grímkell: 'Goblins, here in the Vale of Thráin? Nay, that's not likely. Surely not!'