Bruinen Gorges

Bruinen Gorges
Region:	The Trollshaws
Dungeon(s):	Nurath
Landmark(s):	Drauglad Ost Thondol
Settlement(s):	Thorenhad
Connecting Area(s):	High Moor Nan Tornaeth South Trollshaws Tâl Bruinen
Levels:	Mainly 36
Resource tier:	Artisan

Bruinen Gorges is an area within The Trollshaws in the southern central region.

This area encompasses the Great East Road between South Trollshaws and the Bruinen river and High Moor beyond, and between the southern Tâl Bruinen and the northern Nan Tornaeth. The main road is fairly safe also for the weaker traveller, though being cautious of the prowling wildlife is a must, and during nights you may find trolls stroll both the roads and the landscape. The smaller roads and paths are much more dangerous, Bruinen Gorges is home to trolls, bears, deer, wolfes, and other creatures. This area is known for its towering rock formations and varied landscape, and for its troll-cave and wolf dens.

Centrally located is the outpost of Thorenhad, where Elf-scouts charged by Elrond are watching over the Trollshaws. There his sons Elladan and Elrohir are aiding the scouts, as well as welcoming adventurers opposing the Enemy. Thorenhad affords visitors with basic services and armament vendors, and there are a milestone and a stable-master who provides some normal-speed rides.

Settlements

The following settlements are found within this area:

• Thorenhad

Landmarks

These landmarks are located within Bruinen Gorges:

• Drauglad
• Ost Thondol
• Bear Dens

Dungeons

• Nurath

NPCs

See list of all NPCs within Bruinen Gorges

NPC	Function	Coords
Arrod	Quest	[33.8S, 14.6W]
Pothlorn	Quest (also Supplier)	[31.9S, 13.3W]

Quests

See "starting quests" and the landmarks for more quests
Starting:

All Quests within Bruinen Gorges

Quest Chains:

Prerequisite: completion of A Gift from the Dwarves
Scouting the Bruinen Gorges
1. [35] Scouts Among the Bruinen Gorges

Completing this quest opens up two questchains at Narlinn's Post:

• Starting with Narlinn:

An Elf-swain's Lament

1. [36] A Perfect Feather
   
2. [36] From Thorenhad
   
3. [36] Trolls in the Shaws
   
4. [36] Into the Cave
   
5. [36] Word of Warning
   

• Starting with Fimgris:

Wolves in the Shadows

1. [36] A Snarling Threat
   
2. [36] The Wolves of Drauglad

After both questchains have been completed, the rest of the main chain is unlocked:
2. [36] The Sons of Elrond
3. [36] Wolves at Their Backs
4. [36] Ost Thondol

Next: Abominations

Wolves in the Shadows

1. [36] A Snarling Threat
   
2. [36] The Wolves of Drauglad

Other

• [36] Bear-hide Armour

Thorenhad:

• [45] Down from the Mountains?
• [50] Raid: The Corcur of Helegrod
• [50] Raid: The Long Reach of Angmar

Epic Quests

• [38] Volume I, Book 4, Chapter 2: The Missing Rider
• [38] Volume I, Book 4, Chapter 3: The Wisdom of Lord Glorfindel
• [40] Volume I, Book 4, Chapter 5: Hiding in the Dark
• [39] Volume I, Book 4, Chapter 6: The Knowledge of the Onodrim
• [40] Volume I, Book 4, Chapter 7: The Aid of Mirkwood
• [65] Volume III, Book 1, Chapter 2: Candaith's Hidden Cache
  

Mobs

The following creatures are found within this area:

• Elder Moor-stalker
• Mountain-bear
• Mountain-bear Protector
• Silent Moor-stalker
• Stone-troll Hurler
• Strong Glen-buck
• Swift Crag-hawk
• Wandering Glen-hind
• Writhing Stone-crawler

Maps

External Links

Hero's Guide