Quest:Instance: The Shield-maiden's Training

Instance: The Shield-maiden's Training
Level	79
Type	Solo
Starts with	Ides
Starts at	The Vacant Mill
Start Region	East Rohan
Map Ref	[41.7S, 54.5W]
Quest Group	Norcrofts

Quest Chain
[79] A Worthy Trainer [79] The Shield-maiden's Training [79] Instance: The Shield-maiden's Training - instance [79] Desire Above Strength [79] Instance: Desire Above Strength - instance [79] A Summons Unanswered - vector to Faldham

Walkthrough & Notes
Although Ides fights on foot, you can fight mounted or on foot. There are 4 individual bears, then 2 mounted Uruk-hai, then 4 mounted Uruk-hai. Take care not to aggro additional bear mobs scattered around the forest, if you choose mounted combat.

Rewards
Steed Experience ( 5,651 )

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue "The desire to train against more unpredictable foes has drawn Ides' attention to the bears roaming just beyond the training grounds." Background Ides has ventured into the wooded area adjacent to the training grounds, to test her skill against the wild bears. She is eager to prove herself in battle. Objective 1 Talk to Ides Do not allow Ides to be defeated Ides can be found waiting along the road. Ides wishes to speak with you about hunting the wild bears. Ides: 'The wild bears are oft seen among the trees nearby. We must look only for the largest, most ferocious bears; they must offer a challenge if I am to improve my abilities. 'Let us begin the hunt. I am eager to learn through observing your skill.' Objective 2 Hunt bears with Ides Do not allow Ides to be defeated Ides has ventured with you into the woods. Ides wishes to speak with you about the hunt. Ides says, "Ah, a worthy foe!" Ides says, "Impressive. I could learn much by observing your tactics." Ides says, "Ha! Such a meagre challenge. Come, let us find another." Ides says, "This was a rather fine plan. I feel more confident with each passing victory." You have successfully hunted bears with Ides Ides says, "Hold a moment. From the south... the sound of hooves approaches." Talk to Ides Ides: 'Something approaches, <name>. What seeks us among the trees? 'Be ready to stand your ground.' Objective 3 Defeat the Uruk-hai scouts Do not allow Ides to be defeated The Uruk-hai scouts have invaded the woods by the training grounds. Uruks have begun to attack Ides while searching for the location of the training grounds. Ides says, "Uruk-hai scouts search this way. Hold your ground...we have been discovered!" Ides says, "The enemy is upon us! To arms, <name>!" Ides says, "Another band of Uruk-hai! Be on guard." Ides says, "The Uruk-hai were no match for our strength! Rally to me, <name>." Objective 4 Talk to Ides Do not allow Ides to be defeated Ides has ventured with you into the woods. Ides wishes to speak with you about the Uruk-hai. Ides: 'That was far too close,<name>! Hurry, let us return before others appear and overwhelm us of follow our path to the camp.' Ides: 'Come now, we must not risk being seen here again. Let us head back to the mill.'