Prologue Quests
Each race has its own sequence of Epic - Prologue quests, which are part of the Epic Quest line. They follow on directly from each race's Epic - Intro quests and they eventually lead into the Book 1 quests.
Most, if not all, of these prologue quests can be done by any race.
The Before the Shadow - Prologue quests are not race specific and offer an alternative starting experience.
Next quest after the Shadows of Angmar Prologue: Foreword: An Unwanted Guest
Next quest after the Before the Shadows Prologue: Book 1, Chapter 1: In The Wizard's Employ
Shadows of Angmar
Dwarves and Stout-axes
The Dwarf prologue quests begin in Thorin's Gate within Ered Luin.
- [5] Prologue (Dwarf): At the Behest of Unnarr
- [6] Prologue (Dwarf): The Missing Guard
- [6] Prologue (Dwarf): Beyond the Cave-in
- [6] Prologue (Dwarf): Dwalin's Bad Day
- [8] Prologue (Dwarf): The Wisdom of the Thrushes
- [9] Prologue (Dwarf): The Old Dourhand City
- [9] Prologue (Dwarf): Gondamon in the Low-lands
Elves and High-elves
The Elf prologue quests begin in Celondim within Ered Luin.
High Elf Prologue continues with the Elf Prologue:
- [5] Prologue (Elf): At the Behest of Cardavor
- [6] Prologue (Elf): Unlike Avorthal
- [6] Prologue (Elf): Avorthal's Favourite Haunts
- [7] Prologue (Elf): The Wrath of the Elves
- [9] Prologue (Elf): The Master of the Refuge
- [11] Prologue (Elf): The Emissary
- [11] Prologue (Elf): Suspicious Encampment
- [11] Prologue (Elf): Reluctant Allies
Dwarves, Stout-axes, Elves and High-elves United Path
This is the united quest chain for Dwarves and Elves after that they have completed their prologues, respectively.
- [11] Prologue (Dwarf/Elf): Mutual Dislike
- [12] Prologue (Dwarf/Elf): To Avert a War
- [12] Prologue (Dwarf/Elf): Rescue by Moonlight
- [12] Prologue (Dwarf/Elf): Preparations for the Assault
- [12] Prologue (Dwarf/Elf): Assault on Rath Teraig
- [15] Prologue (Dwarf/Elf): The One Called Strider
Continues with Foreword: An Unwanted Guest -- Vol. I, Book 1
Hobbits
The Hobbit prologue quests begin in Little Delving within The Shire.
Prerequisite: completed the introduction quests.
Shire Epic Prologue
- [7] Prologue: Mundo's Complaint
- [8] Prologue: Flourdumpling's Stand
- [11] Prologue: Make Yourself Useful
- [11] Prologue: Pansy Tunnelly's Tale
- [12] Prologue: The Aid of Halros
- [12] Prologue: Goblin Foothold
- [12] Prologue: Troubles to Come
- [12] Prologue: The Quarry In Scary - Fellowship
- [12] Prologue: Bullroarer's Club
- [12] Prologue: Beneath the Greenfields
- [12] Prologue: The Shire Unprotected
Continues with Foreword: An Unwanted Guest -- Vol. I, Book 1
Men and Beornings
The Man and Beorning prologue quests begin in Archet within Bree-land.
- [5] Prologue: Burying the Dead
- [8] Prologue: An Urgent Summons
- [8] Prologue: Finding Amdir
- [10] Prologue: Cutleaf's Good Intentions
- [10] Prologue: Greater Responsibility
- [11] Prologue: A Critical Strike
- [12] Prologue: The Hideout
- [14] Prologue: Chasing Amdir
- [14] Prologue: To a Ranger's Aid
Continues with Foreword: An Unwanted Guest -- Vol. I, Book 1
Before the Shadow
Before the Shadow, Prologue
- [1] Instance: Mossward the Border Village
- [1] A Larger World
- [2] Prologue, Chapter 1: Something Different
- [2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (All Classes)
- [2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Beorning)
- [2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Brawler)
- [2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Burglar)
- [2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Captain)
- [2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Champion)
- [2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Guardian)
- [2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Hunter)
- [2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Lore-master)
- [2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Minstrel)
- [2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Rune-keeper)
- [2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Warden)
- [4] Prologue, Chapter 3: On the Old South Road
- [6] Prologue, Chapter 4: A Hardy People
- [7] Prologue, Chapter 5: Mark of the White Hand
- [7] Prologue, Chapter 6:Worrisome Tidings
Continues with Book 1, Chapter 1: In The Wizard's Employ -- Before the Shadow, Book 1