Into the Woods

Bestowal dialogue

'I swear I seen it, though me neighbours say what I'm off me head. I was in the far north Chetwood near Nen Harn, all alone of course, and I saw something moving through the trees.

'No, that's not quite right. It appeared to me that the trees themselves was moving. Something big and terrible is in the woods, and I'm afraid of what it might be.

'There's a group of hunters who make their camp on the western edge of Nen Harn, I was up there delivering the missus' snapper soup and got me a bit lot -- that's when I saw it. When I found them, I told them what I seen, and I wonder if you could ask Walt Whitrose if he's seen the same?'

Background

The woods of Bree-land can be dark and mysterious. Some places are darker than others....

Objective 1

• Talk to Walt Whitrose in Nen Harn

Walt Whitrose is camped within the ruins at the western edge of the lake known as Nen Harn.

Gil Sandheaver asked you to speak with Walt Whitrose about the strange thing he saw north of the Far Chetwood.

Gil Sandheaver: 'Well, what did Walt tell you?'

Walt Whitrose: 'Gil Sandheaver says what? Well, I'll not be denying that the Old Forest is a queer place -- and no matter what anyone tells you, the trees do move -- but I've never heard tell of any such in the Chetwood.

'Still, if Gil sent you here to talk with me then it is fair to think that he had himself quite a scare.'

Hengstacer Farm

Bestowal dialogue

'I must send you next to the north-east to speak with the owner of Hengstacer Farm. Recent events surrounding the farm have reached my ears and speak of a dwarf who has come under attack by Orcs while looking for assistance from the farmhands.

'If you are willing, head north-east and speak with Éogar, the owner of the farm.'

Background

A visiting dwarf at the Hengstacer Farm came under attack from some Orcs.

Objective 1

• Talk to Éogar at the Hengstacer Farm

Hengstacer Farm lay north-east of Saeradan's Cabin, up the eastward road from the Old Greenway Fort.

Saeradan sent you to the Hengstacer Farm to investigate talk of Orcs.

Saeradan: 'You should speak at once with Éogar at the Hengstacer Farm.'

Éogar: 'Orcs? You sound like that foolish dwarf who was here not long ago. I will tell you the same that I told to him...talk to my farmhand, Cam Applewood.

'He is the one spreading the hay over there.'

Objective 2

• Talk to Cam Applewood

Cam Applewood is at the Hengstacer Farm.

Éogar told you to speak with Cam Applewood, his farmhand.

Éogar: 'Cam will be the one who might help you. Speak with him.'

Cam Applewood: 'Are you here about our horses?'

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.