Quest:The Corrupted Matrons

The Corrupted Matrons
Level	79
Type	Solo
Starts with	Inhere
Starts at	Norcrofts
Start Region	Norcrofts
Map Ref	[53.3S, 53.9W]
Ends with	Nothwulf
Ends at	Faldham
End Region	Norcrofts
Quest Chain	Faldham

Quest Chain

[79] The Elfward [79] A Different Breed [79] Resonating Fear [79] Disturbed Forces - Landscape [79] The Corrupted Matrons [79] Smarter than Average - Landscape [79] Fields of Uncertainty [79] Swift Revenge [79] Freeing the Steeds [79] An End to Lending [79] Barricading the Homes [79] Goods of Value [80] Pressed from All Sides [80] The Prisoner Returns or Leader of the Nink-hai [80] Reversal of Sabotage - Landscape [80] A Familiar Tactic - Landscape [80] The Coming Storm [80] Holding Back the Tide [80] The Defence of Faldham [80] Instance: The Defence of Faldham [80] To Eaworth - vector to Eaworth

Walkthrough & Notes
The Valley of the Láthbear, as you approach the Láthbear Den is NOT a Mounted Combat area. The Matrons are in the upper levels of the cave. Follow the ramp upward to the right to find one den. Follow the stream's tunnel to find another.

Rewards
35   Increased Reputation with Men of the Norcrofts ( 700 ) Legendary Item Experience ( 9,277 ) Steed Experience ( 25,174 ) 4 Silver Tokens of the Riddermark  Enhancement Runes x2, Lvl 50 Rare  Light Halter of the Norcrofts

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'It is as I feared. The spirits will not be intimidated, and our problem can only be resolved when the matrons of the sloth have been dealt with. 'Finding the matrons may prove difficult, the láthbears have been secluded in darkness, lurking among the shadows of the valley to the east. I believe this is where their den may lie. Search for the láthbear den beyond the trees, and eliminate any matrons found within. Take courage, for the dark spirits that infest the láthbear may still be restless within their dwelling. 'I must soon return to Faldham. The hour draws near, and I am needed by my allies. When you have seen to these matters, speak to Sahard at his home. Good fortune to you, <name>.' Background Inhere believes that the most permanent solution to the láthbear menace will be to disrupt the Matrons of the sloth, that dwell within the hill caves east of Faldham. Objective 1 Find and enter the Láthbear Den The láthbear den lies hidden in the valleys of hills east of Faldham, beyond the woods. Inhere believes that the láthbear matrons dwell within a cave, and has asked you to find this den within the valley. You have entered into the Láthbear den Objective 2 Defeat the Láthbear Matrons (0/3) The láthbear matrons lie hidden in the den east of Faldham, beyond the curtain of trees. Inhere is convinced that the lathbear will not relent until the possessed matrons have been overthrown. Objective 3 Return to Sahard with news of the láthbear matrons Sahard resides at his farm just east of the Faldham mead hall. Sahard awaits at his farmstead for the outcome of your endeavours against the láthbear sloth. Sahard: 'Admirably handled, <name>! Without their matrons, the láthbear numbers should be fragile enough so as not to risk assaulting our homes directly. 'I will endeavour to pass on the tale of your deeds, so that the accounts of the láthbear's danger might be heeded as a warning of true peril, and not told as a harmless fable or children's tale. Had you not intervened, we may have learned a most difficult lesson. Return to Nothwulf and put his mind at ease.' Nothwulf awaits news of the láthbear threat Objective 4 Speak to Nothwulf in Faldham Nothwulf can be found inside the mead hall of Faldham. Nothwulf will be eager to hear the news of the defeat of the láthbear threat. Nothwulf: 'I am encouraged that we were able to prevent these láthbear beasts from overwhelming the people of Faldham. With one danger behind us, I look only to facing the Orc threat. 'You have my gratitude, <name>.'