Quest:The Thickest of Skins, Part II

Was: level 25; group: Crafting/Tailor; quest giver Novice Tailor NPC

The Thickest of Skins, Part II

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Region: Unknown

NPC: Unknown

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Bestowal dialogue

'You have learned a great deal since you began your journey as a tailor, <name>, and the pieces you make begin to reveal the great depth of your potential.

'You should travel to the Ranger Erandir at Esteldín in the North Downs and ask him for further instruction in the art. Esteldin is a hidden encampment of the Rangers -- stay alert and aware, and beware of the many dangers of the Downs.'

Background

With every piece you prepare, you learn something new about the process and about yourself.

Objective 1

The Ranger Erandir is at Esteldín in the North Downs.

A Novice Tailor has seen your improvement at the trade and recommended that you seek the counsel of Ranger Erandir.

• Talk to Erandir

'You are at a crucial step in your journey, <name>. If you do not take the time to properly prepare your materials, to cut the leather with a steady hand and a sure eye, the goods you create will not hold up to the elements or to the wear of use. Lazy habits you have learned getting to this stage might already have sown the seeds of your failure as a tailor.

'I can tell you if this is so, but I will need to see an example of your work. Fashion a pair of deft gauntlets, and I will judge your merit as a craftsman by their quality...or by the lack of it.

'I give you the recipe for making a pair of deft gauntlets and also [[Item:Erandir's Notes|my notes on the process]]. Read them with care, and the only unknown element will be the depth of your skill at tailoring.'

Objective 2

The Ranger Erandir is at Esteldín in the North Downs.

Erandir has asked you to fashion deft gauntlets, which he will examine to determine whether you are sufficiently skilled at tailoring to proceed with the craft.

• Collect [[Item:River-maiden's Thread|River-maiden's Thread]]
• Collect [[Item:Leather Brace|Leather Braces]] (0/2)
• Collect [[Item:Leather Guard|Leather Guards]] (0/2)
• Collect [[Item:Tough Leather Pads|Tough Leather Pads]] (0/2)

• Craft [[Item:Deft Gauntlets|deft gauntlets]] for Ranger Erandir

Objective 3

The Ranger Erandir is at Esteldín in the North Downs.

Erandir is waiting to judge the craftsmanship of the deft gauntlets he asked you to make.

• Bring the [[Item:Deft Gauntlets|deft gauntlets]] to Erandir

'These stitches are less than perfect -- I fear they may come loose after a few months of heavy wear -- but on the whole these gauntlets are acceptable.

'You will make a fine tailor yet, <name>, if you keep at it. Do not be discouraged by harsh words, and you will go far both in tailoring and in life.'

Rewards

• [[Item:Deft Gauntlets|Deft Gauntlets]]
• Craft Tailor Complete Proficiency Tier 2