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....'

Down the Hill

Bestowal dialogue

'With your help and the help of those Rangers...the Ranger, you came to me because of them didn't you? Well I should thank them, but now that I have my notes and focus, I want to get to the task of investigating these ruins.

'Would you be willing to make your way west down the hill to the Old Greenway Fort to tell that Andreg fellow that I am grateful for his assistance?

'You may want to make mention of the Orcs skulking about in the north too.'

Background

Oddvarr finally remembered that he requested aid prior to your arrival.

Objective 1

• Talk to Andreg at the Greenway Fort

Andreg is at the Old Greenway Fort, west of Hengstacer.

Oddvarr has asked you to tell the Ranger Andreg that he is grateful for the Rangers' assistance and that Orcs have come down from the eastern stretches of the North Downs as well.

Andreg: 'Oddvarr? I cannot say that I recall the name or the dwarf. If you say that he is forgetful, then perhaps he meant to send you on to Saeradan.

'This other bit of news is disconcerting. We must investigate, I fear.'

Stolen Notes

Bestowal dialogue

'This is not good! In fact, it is downright terrible! All my work...gone! Just like that, quick as you please. Drat and double-drat!

'My notes are missing, and I'm absolutely certain that I placed them in my pack. There was a band of Tarkrîp Orcs from around Cirith Nur, west to northwest of here in the North Bree-fields, come sniffing around the ruins. That's why I left my pack behind in such a hurry.

'I'm in no shape to take on Orcs. I'm an explorer, not a warrior. Those notes mean everything to me. Could you please find them and return them to me?'

Background

Oddvarr's pack was recovered, but he is no better off. The notes he wrote down are missing, and he suspects that some Orcs made off with them.

Objective 1

• Recover Oddvar's notes from the Tarkrîp Orcs

Tarkrîp Orcs from around Cirith Nur, west to northwest of Oddvar in the North Bree-fields, have stolen Oddvar's precious notes.

Oddvarr's notes are missing, and he suspects the Tarkrîp Orcs ran off with them. One of the Orcs must have them, if you can only find which one.

Oddvarr: 'Drat and double-drat! I don't have time to re-write all those notes. If I don't get my original notes back, then I'll have to home empty-handed!'

Objective 2

• Return Oddvarr's notes

Return to Oddvarr, south-east of Hengstacer.

You found Oddvarr's notes on the body of a slain Orc.

Oddvarr: 'Orcs! I hate Orcs. Why would they run off with my notes like that? I'll tell you why...just to get my beard in a snarl, I would say!

'Now that my notes are safe, I can continue my research. Lofar will be pleased to know that my work continues unabated.

The Forgetful Dwarf

Bestowal dialogue

'My name's Oddvarr of the Blue Mountains, and I'm here in Bree-land on very important business. The only problem is, I misplaced my pack.

'Now, I'm to investigate the old dwarf-ruins that are rumoured to exist here. I'm sure there are important discoveries to be made, and I'm the one to do it! I'm a famous explorer, you see.

'But I digress! If you could help me find that pack, I would be indebted to you. You start looking over yonder north, and I'll search this area and to the south. If you find anything, meet me back here!'

Background

You met an old dwarf named Oddvarr who seems a bit absent-minded. He is an explorer of some renown...or at least he says he is.

Objective 1

• Search the ruins for Oddvarr's pack

Oddvarr asked you to search the ruins to the north.

Oddvarr set his pack down somewhere in the area and cannot seem to remember where.

You see a pack

Objective 2

• Retrieve Oddvarr's pack

You found Oddvarr's pack in some old ruins, north of where you spoke to Oddvarr.

Pack retrieved

Objective 3

• Return Oddvarr's provisions

Oddvarr is by the haystacks south of the ruins where you found the pack.

You found Oddvarr's pack containing his much-needed provisions.

Oddvarr: 'Ah, there's my old pack! Thank you so much for returning it to me. I would be in a world of hurt if my notes....

'What? My notes are missing! Curse those Orcs! They must have thought they were valuable.'

Horses for Hire

Bestowal dialogue

'Hullo, there. If you're here about our horses, I'm afraid we don't loan them out to just anyone. These horses are built for speed, not heavy labour. In fact, that reminds me of something.

'A dwarf came to the farm and requested some horses. Not sure what he intended to do with them, but by the looks of him he needed some pack animals. I told him that our horses weren't for hire, and he left in a huff.

'Seemed a bit peculiar, he did not seem quite right in the head. If you have time, perhaps you can check up on the old fellow. I saw him wander off to the ruins south-east of here.'

Background

Cam Applewood works on a horse-farm called Hengstacer in the Bree-fields. He was approached by a dwarf who wanted to hire some horses for an expedition.

Objective 1

• Talk to Oddvarr

The old dwarf was last seen walking to the old ruins to the south-east.

Cam asked you to check up on an old dwarf who wanted to explore the ruins near Hengstacer.

Cam Applewood: 'If it's not out of your way, can you make sure that old dwarf isn't in trouble? He seemed a bit...queer in the head.'

Oddvarr: 'Who's that there? Oh, hello! Sorry about that. These old eyes aren't what they used to be. Do you have time to talk? I could use some help.'