Quest:Danger in the Marshes

Danger in the Marshes
Level	100
Type	Solo
Starts with	Artamir
Starts at	Artamir's Camp
Start Region	The Dead Marshes
Map Ref	[30.2S, 11.4W]
Ends with	Artamir
Ends at	Artamir's Camp
End Region	The Dead Marshes
Map Ref	[30.2S, 11.4W]
Quest Chain	The Dead Marshes

Quest Chain

[100] Far From Home [100] The Orcs Have Orders [100] Danger in the Marshes [100] Fruits of Their Labour [100] Missing in the Marshes [100] Instance: Missing in the Marshes [100] Interlude: Passage of the Marshes [100] Instance: Passage of the Marshes - Session Play The following quests can be completed independently from the above quest chain: [100] A Buzzing in the Reeds - Landscape [100] The Dead of Dagorlad - Landscape [100] Flowers of Respite - Landscape [100] Marsh Spirits - Landscape [100] Orcs in the Mire - Landscape Warband Quests: [100] Warband: The Lone Hunter - Solo [100] Warband: The Taskmaster - Small Fellowship

Walkthrough & Notes
The western and north-western exploration points are near the far edge of the map. North-west: [28.8S, 16.3W] As you approach the North exploration point, you encounter "Fell Spirits". [28.9S, 12.1W] Orc Camp Entrance [30.2S, 13.5W]

Rewards
39  35   Legendary Item Experience

Quest Text

Bestowal Dialogue 'I am troubled by the presence of the Orcs, <name>, and I can tell by your expression that you are as well. Have they come here for the same reason that I have? I daresay they have some fell purpose, quite unlike that of the Ruling Steward, but still I must ask: how many reasons can there be to come to such a miserable land? 'Perhaps you can find some hint to their objectives by exploring this foul swamp, my friend. There are notable places to be found, of a certainty, but you must step carefully! Try searching to the north, north-west, and west of my camp, and you may find some clues to the Orc interest here. While you are at it, you might also find the entrance to the Orc camp, for I think it likely they have established one. Do not go inside just yet! But we should know where it might be found, wouldn't you say? 'I will search as well, and meet you back at this place. Walk with caution! I have found the footing to be treacherous.' Background You have learned that the Orcs were sent into the Dead Marshes for some purpose. Did Frodo come this way, and does the Dark Master of the Orcs know of his passage? Objective 1 Explore to the west of Artamir's camp Explore to the north-west of Artamir's camp Explore to the north of Artamir's camp Find the entrance to the Orc camp Artamir has asked you to investigate a number of different locations in the Dead Marshes, seeking some clue to the Orkish presence here. He asked you to seek out notable spots to the north, north-west, and west, and said he would do the same. Below the water's surface, the drowned wood seems to beckon with watery tendrils This rocky crag rises out of the swamp, and you feel exposed against the sky The sound of insects is overwhelming at this nest, and you do not want to tarry You have found the entrance to the Orc camp, as Artamir requested Objective 2 Talk to Artamir at his camp in the Dead Marshes You have found some interesting spots within the Dead Marshes, but few clues to the Orkish presence here. You should return now to Artamir's camp. Perhaps he found something of note. Artamir: 'Ah, hello... hello, my friend. You... you have come back?' Artamir blinks at you groggily. He seems to be having some difficulty focusing on your face, and often shakes his head, as if trying to clear it of a foggy sensation. 'I am fine, <name>. I just... you know, I saw the oddest thing: a treasure, just below the water. I could nearly reach it, but then it seemed to be gone. I remembered that you were expecting to see me again, and I came back to meet you. 'This place does play tricks upon the mind, does it not?'