Quest:An Intersection of Insects

An Intersection of Insects
Level	131
Type	Solo
Starts with	Varthmath
Starts at	Maergrind, the Noble Gate
Start Region	Máttugard
Map Ref	[49.2S, 112.0W]
Ends with	Varthmath
Ends at	Asbaj-khîrfin
End Region	Máttugard
Map Ref	[46.0S, 112.2W]
Quest Group	Gundabad: Máttugard

Quest Chain

An Expedition Through Máttugard (Hetbrúda) [131] Beasts of the Upper Reaches [131] Orcs in the Great Court [131] Defending the Shielded Citadel [131] Reaching from the Deep [131] The Hunt for Gazathrug [132] Battle for the Upper Reaches [132] Instance: Battle for the Upper Reaches Frenzied Gredbyg (Varthmath) [131] An Intersection of Insects [131] Exploring Brúvraum [131] Exploring Vâr Nuchur [131] A Strange Frenzy [132] Exploring Ronglagam [132] The Runes of Malice [132] Instance: The Runes of Malice after Battle for the Upper Reaches and The Runes of Malice: [132] The Brutes of Stonejaws - Voina [132] Frost and Iron Return to all Máttugard quests

Walkthrough & Notes

Rewards
45  55   Increased Reputation with Reclaimers of the Mountain-hold ( 500 ) Steed Experience Legendary Item Experience 2 Silver Coins of Gundabad

Quest Text

Bestowal Dialogue 'If there is one thing that I have learned from my time in Moria, it is that any place may feel safe, until it does not. If Máttugard is to be reclaimed, then I shall make sure it is safe for all those who join in entering this mountain city. 'The Orcs and trolls do not venture to Máttugard often. In the absence of all, it would seem many creatures have made a home in the old halls and gardens of the Mighty Court. I am particularly concerned by the gredbyg that buzz around the old halls. They were more than just a nuisance in Moria and we should take care to do our part in dealing with these insects. There are two gredbyg hives that I would like to carefully explore in Máttugard. Will you join me?' Background The adventurous Beorning, Varthmath, has accompanied the dwarves in their efforts to reclaim Gundabad. Objective 1 Assist Varthmath with "Exploring Vâr Nuchur" Assist Varthmath with "Exploring Brúvraum" Varthmath can be found at Maergrind, the Noble Gate of Máttugard. You should assist Varthmath with his expedition in Máttugard. Objective 2 Travel to Asbaj-khîrfin Asbaj-khîrfin can be found in the northern reaches of Máttugard. You should travel to Asbaj-khîrfin. Varthmath can be found nearby at a workbench Objective 3 Talk to Varthmath at Asbaj-khîrfin Asbaj-khîrfin can be found in the northern reaches of Máttugard. You should talk to Varthmath at Asbaj-khîrfin. Varthmath: '<name>, thank you for assisting me. I have noticed that the gredbyg here are more frenzied than I anticipated. I assumed our presence might put them into a bit of a frenzy, though there seems to be something else which aggravates them. I have heard that Orcs lurk within the lower reaches of Máttugard. Perhaps they are poisoning the gredbyg with some vile concoction. Let us test the hive samples that you have collected. Perhaps then, we will learn more.' Objective 4 Test the grodbog hive-samples (0/2) A workbench can be found at Asbaj-khîrfin. At the workbench, you should test the samples you have acquired. You find no traces of Orkish poisons (1/2) You find no traces of Orkish poisons (2/2) Objective 5 Talk to Varthmath at Asbaj-khîrfin Asbaj-khîrfin can be found in the northern reaches of Máttugard. You should talk to Varthmath at Asbaj-khîrfin. Varthmath: 'You found no signs of poison? How very strange. If they are not poisoned, then something else upsets them, something more than us and the Orcs.'