Quest:The Shield-maiden's Training

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
Objective 1 involves hunting bears just below the cliff where you find Ides and can be done on foot or mounted. Objective 2 involves mounted orcs (2 waves) and is best done on mount (unless you are ranged).

Rewards
35   Increased Reputation with Men of the Norcrofts ( 900 ) Legendary Item Experience ( 9,277 ) Steed Experience ( 5,933 ) 3 Silver Token of the Riddermark

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'Striking training-dummies and sparring with squires...these are fine tasks for a novice, but it is not enough. If I am ever to truly progress towards becoming a shield-maiden, I must see real battle. 'I have just such a task in my mind. It is nothing too excessive, mind you, simply a hunt of the local bears. With you at my side, what danger could such beasts pose?' Background Ides has planned a training excursion to hunt bears in the nearby woods. She believes that fighting live opponents will give her much-needed experience. Objective 1 Talk to Ides Ides can be found training at the mill, north of the Rohirrim training grounds, at the northern edge of the Norcrofts. Ides would like you to accompany her and to provide assistance in her training venture. Ides: 'I am ready for more training. Shall we begin the hunt?' 'Complete the Instance: The Shield-maiden's Training quest. Objective 2 Talk to Ides Ides can be found training at the mill, north of the Rohirrim training grounds, at the northern edge of the Norcrofts. Ides wishes to speak with you following your dangerous training excursion. Ides: 'That was not quite what I had in mind, but it is difficult to ignore that it was invaluable first-hand training. 'How fortunate that I had you at my side when things grew perilous, however. Thank you, <name>.'