Ost Crithlanc

Ost Crithlanc
Type:	Hill-man Outpost
Region:	North Downs
Area:	Nan Amlug East
Location:	[8.0S, 35.0W]

Ost Crithlanc is a landmark within Nan Amlug East, in the North Downs. ^{[8.0S, 35.0W]}

This large Hill-men camp is located athwart the road into the area of Ram Dúath. One of three roads into Angmar and possibly the most dangerous, travellers would be foolish to choose this route unless they specifically want to fight through the horde of enemy forces. The menacing statues that guard the pass apply +4 Dread to those who dare draw near.

To the north of the road lies the upper levels of the camp and recently large groups of Hill-men have set up camp and storage among the old fortress ruins, fiercely protecting the stock and themselves. At the lower levels the Hill-men have camps and there the poisonous plague-bearer stays.

Quests

The Angmarim Statues

Starting:

• [29] War and Famine
• [29] Plague-bearer of the North
• [29] Staunching the Flow

Involving:

• [29] Hillmen of the North
• [50] Volume I, Book 9, Chapter 3: Journey to Esteldín

Deeds

These deeds can be advanced by exploring this location:

• The Eastern Ruins

Creatures

These creatures are encountered at this location:

• Hillmen Armourer
• Hillmen Bondsman
• Hillmen Chieftain
• Hillmen Plague-bearer
• Hillmen Skirmisher
• Siridean

Lore

Ost Crithlanc had been one of the forwardmost outposts of the kingdom of Arthedain. Now it lies in ruins, home to evil Men out of Angmar. — Deed

"In the northeastern reaches of North Downs, near the pass of Ram Dúath, lie the ruins of Ost Crithlanc, a fortress destroyed during the wars with Angmar and Rhudaur. Long these ruins lay undisturbed, but now Hillmen out of Angmar in service to the Iron Crown have begun to move the through Ram Dúath and encamp at there, mustering for Angmar’s assault against the Free Peoples of the North.

"The once-empty ruins are now dotted with pavilions and campfires, and patrolled by enslaved servants and deadly archers. A great store of provisions, armour, and weapons is stockpiled there, overseen by skillful armourers. Unchecked, this army will march down upon the unsuspecting peoples of the North with a terrible fury." — Lorebook

Gallery

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  Hillman camp among the ruins
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  The hillman guarded passage into Angmar
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  Forge used by hillman armourers to craft equipment for their war effort
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  The hill up to the main ruins of Ost Crithlanc
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  One of several command tents