The Wastes
- The Wastes is an Area of Middle Earth immediately outside Morannon, the Black Gate of Mordor
- Note that SSG has reversed the historical usage of the geographic terms Area and Region with this Update.
- It lies above North Ithilien and north-west of Mordor.
- Level: 105
- Factions: Host of the West
- Crafting: 10, Anórien Host of the West
- Introduced: Update 20 - Battle of the Black Gate - March 21, 2017
- Free to VIP
- Quest Pack: Quest Pack: Battle of the Black Gate
Lore
- The lands of the Wastes, which lay before the Black Gate, are not safe. The Rangers have tasks for you through-out in order to keep Aragorn's plan intact.
- Slag-hills: The Host of the West sends a small group of scouts and Rangers of Ithilien to survey the Slag-hills area before Aragorn's next move in challenging the dark forces of Mordor. Stir up the Enemy hiding both above and below the grounds surrounding the Morannon.
- Noman-lands: The Rangers are in need of your assistance cleaning up the Orcs and Blighted wildlife in Noman-Lands before the march deeper into enemy territory.
- Explore over 100+ quests and deeds in the Region of Dagorlad leading up to the Battle of the Black Gate. Experience the Host of the West's climactic confrontation with Sauron's forces at the Battle of the Black Gate, as Aragorn seeks to draw Sauron's Eye away from his true peril. Group up with your friends to explore more of the Epic Story while also enjoying new Resource Instances.
Regions
- There are three Regions in the Area known as the Wastes.
- Note that SSG has reversed the historical usage of the geographic terms Area and Region with this Update.
- Noman-lands
- Dagorlad
- Slag-hills
Settlements, Areas and Landmarks of The Wastes
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Areas: | Dagorlad (Morannon (War of the Last Alliance)) • (Lang Rhuven) • The Noman-lands • The Slag-hills (Battle of the Morannon) | |
Settlements: | Camp of the Host • Haerondir • Small Ranger Camp | |
Landmarks: | Tham Durlan • Nuiharn • Guard Tower Ruins • Store House Ruins • Merchant shop Ruins • Farm House Ruins • Inn Ruins • Noble's House Ruins • Stable Ruins • Carchost • Dol Acharn • Dûm Boha • Fushaum Gund • Narchost • Ondoher's Folly | |
Interiors: | — | |
Dungeons: | Skoironk • Towers of the Teeth | |
Instances: | — |
Regions within the Land of Mordor
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Mordor Besieged • Morgul Vale • The Plateau of Gorgoroth |
Resource Instances
Connected to
NPCs
Camp of the Host
- Provisioner [39.9S, 10.7W]
- Healer [39.9S, 10.6W]
- Supplier [39.9S, 10.6W]
- Stable-master (Camp of the Host) [41.0S, 10.5W]
- Mablung (Captain of the Rangers of Ithilien) [40.0S, 10.6W]
- Halhir (Rangers of Ithilien) [39.9S, 10.7W]
- Melidr (Rangers of Ithilien) [39.9S, 10.7W]
- Arodor (Rangers of Ithilien) [40.0S, 10.6W]
- Golthor (Rangers of Ithilien) [40.0S, 10.6W]
Haerondir
Barterers
The Master-armourer for the Host of the West may be found in multiple locations including:
They offer conversions, from crafted items (unbound), to multi-purpose barter items (account-bound, these can also be consumed for reputation) as well as cosmetics, jewelry, weapons, shields and armor upgrades.
Will trade items for which are multi-purpose -- used for faction reputation and bartering -- additionally requiring (kindred-level shields or one-hand weapons) , dropped occasionally from Skoironk or Towers of the Teeth fellowship resource dungeon bosses, or (upgrades) Throne of the Dread Terror armor pieces:
Friend - Cosmetics | |
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Item to Receive | Items to Trade |
Shield of the Midnight Sky | 40 Metal Scrap 10 Armour |
Ithilien Shield | 40 Metal Scrap 10 Armour |
Shield of the Golden Sky | 40 Metal Scrap 10 Armour |
Shield of the Wilds | 40 Metal Scrap 10 Armour |
Ally - Jewellery | |
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Item to Receive | Items to Trade |
Crest of Gondor's Strength | 40 Metal Scrap 10 Armour |
Crest of Gondor's Swiftness | 40 Metal Scrap 10 Armour |
Crest of Gondor's Wisdom | 40 Metal Scrap 10 Armour |
Ally - Shields and Weapons | |
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Item to Receive | Items to Trade |
Buckler of the Battle-singer | 40 Metal Scrap 10 Armour |
Shield of the Last Stand | 40 Metal Scrap 10 Armour |
Warden's Shield of the Final Gambit | 40 Metal Scrap 10 Armour |
Bulwark of the Great Host | 40 Metal Scrap 10 Armour |
Dirk of the Great Ruse | 40 Metal Scrap 10 Armour |
Balanced Axe of the Rangers | 40 Metal Scrap 10 Armour |
Blade of the Tactician | 40 Metal Scrap 10 Armour |
Axe of the Looming Gate | 40 Metal Scrap 10 Armour |
The Master-weaponist for the Host of the West may be found in multiple locations including:
They offer conversions, from crafted items (unbound), to multi-purpose barter items (account-bound, these can also be consumed for reputation) as well as cosmetics, jewelry, weapons, shields and armor upgrades.
Will trade items for which are multi-purpose -- used for faction reputation and bartering -- additionally requiring (kindred-level shields or one-hand weapons) , dropped occasionally from Skoironk or Towers of the Teeth fellowship resource dungeon bosses, or (upgrades) Throne of the Dread Terror armor pieces:
Friend - Cosmetics | |
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Item to Receive | Items to Trade |
Winged Blade | 40 Broken Blade 10 Weapons |
Sword of the Night's Sky | 40 Broken Blade 10 Weapons |
Ally - Jewellery | |
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Item to Receive | Items to Trade |
Enduring Necklace of the West | 40 Broken Blade 10 Weapons |
Corded Necklace of the West | 40 Broken Blade 10 Weapons |
Elegant Necklace of the West | 40 Broken Blade 10 Weapons |
Ally - Shields and Weapons | |
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Item to Receive | Items to Trade |
Buckler of the Battle-singer | 40 Broken Blade 10 Weapons |
Shield of the Last Stand | 40 Broken Blade 10 Weapons |
Warden's Shield of the Final Gambit | 40 Broken Blade 10 Weapons |
Bulwark of the Great Host | 40 Broken Blade 10 Weapons |
Dirk of the Great Ruse | 40 Broken Blade 10 Weapons |
Balanced Axe of the Rangers | 40 Broken Blade 10 Weapons |
Blade of the Tactician | 40 Broken Blade 10 Weapons |
Axe of the Looming Gate | 40 Broken Blade 10 Weapons |
Quests
- [105] Introduction: The Wastes
Noman-lands
Category:The Wastes: The Noman-lands Quests
Dagorlad
Category:The Wastes: Dagorlad Quests
Slag-hills
Category:The Wastes: The Slag-hills Quests
The Epic
Roving Threats
Roving Threats of The Wastes Fellowship [105] Roving Threat: Tumoz the Fume Fellowship [105] Roving Threat: Marzgurúd Fellowship [105] Roving Threat: Ephalzôr Fellowship [105] Roving Threat: Dorthanír Fellowship [105] Roving Threat: Gaergarch the Thirsty
Flora
- See also: Category:North Ithilien Flora
- Evengleam - Golden Extract
- Wraithscowl - Violet Extract
- Horsetail - Umber Extract
- Bonemalloe - Violet Extract
- Mournweed - Golden Extract
- Eye of Night - Golden Extract
- Dusknettle - Violet Extract
Herbalist Quests
- [105] Moving Moss - (Repeatable) Arodor - Camp of the Host Template:Tooltip Coords
- [105] An Eerie Gathering - (Repeatable) Arodor
Areas
Noman-lands
Haerondir
Dagorlad
Ondoher's Folly
Tham Durlan
the Slag-hills
Deeds
Maps
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