Quest:Book 5, Chapter 7: Through the Stonewain Vale

Book 5, Chapter 7: Through the Stonewain Vale
Level	103
Type	Solo
Starts with	Meriadoc Brandybuck
Starts at	War-stead of the Rohirrim
Start Region	Taur Drúadan
Map Ref	[45.6S, 26.7W]
Ends with	Éomer
Ends at	Taur Drúadan
End Region	Taur Drúadan
Map Ref	[55.6S, 21.9W]
Quest Chain	Vol. IV. Book 5

Walkthrough & Notes

Merry Brandybuck can be found at the War-stead of the Rohirrim [45.6S, 26.7W] Théoden is at Théoden's War-stead, to the west of Merry's location [46.0S, 27.0W] The entrance to Stonewain Valley lies to the east along the road from Drû Bhûta [52.1S, 25.6W] To get there from Théoden's camp, you can follow the road to the east, and just before the Orc blockade on the road, there is a path off to right side. It winds through the mountains and eventually will bring you to the path blocked with rubble. The second set of fallen stones can be found further along the road to the east [53.1S, 25.0W] The third set of fallen stones can be found even further along the road to the east [54.8S, 23.3W] The fourth set of fallen stones can be found even further along the road to the east [55.1S, 23.0W] The fifth and final set can be found shortly before the road crosses the bridge to the east [55.4S, 22.8W] Éomer can be found at the eastern edge of Taur Drúadan, on the road to Talath Anor [55.6S, 21.9W]

Rewards
39  95   Increased Reputation with Riders of Rohan ( 500 ) Legendary Item Experience  Tracery, Lvl 101 Rare

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'I am sick of waiting around! Let us see if we can get a look at what Théoden is doing. I will use my natural sneakiness to remain out of sight, but I cannot bear not knowing what is going on! 'The King is meeting with his advisors in a clearing to the south-west. It is not far!' Background There is trouble on the road ahead. If the Rohirrim are to come to Pelennor in time, they will need another plan. Objective 1 Find the clearing where Théoden meets with his advisors Théoden meets with his advisors in a clearing at the base of Eilenach, in Taur Drúadan. Meriadoc Brandybuck:: 'The King is meeting with his advisors in a clearing to the south-west. It is not far!' As you approach, you see that Théoden speaks with Ghân-buri-Ghân Objective 2 Talk to Théoden outside his tent in Taur Drúadan Talk to Éomer outside Théoden's tent in Taur Drúadan Théoden meets with his advisors in a clearing at the base of Eilenach, in Taur Drúadan. Éomer: 'My uncle has spoken with the leader of these Woses, these Wild Men, and has accepted their aid. Ghân-buri-Ghân speaks of a secret way that will allow us to skirt the Orcs blocking the road beneath Amon Dîn. 'He has staked his life upon it, for he will walk beside Théoden on this secret way. If he proves false, I am to kill him where he stands. If this is a trick, I will slay him without hesitation.' Théoden: 'I understand we have you to thank for sending us these Woses, these Wild Men, <name>. Their hatred of Orcs is similar to our own, and quite useful in this case, for the Orcs have made camp in the shadow of Amon Dîn and block our road. 'My six thousand spears could scatter this Orc barricade, but it would take time, and that time cannot be spared. Ghân-buri-Ghân says there is fire on the plain before Minas Tirith, and within the walls. The defenders will not last if we do not come soon. 'Ghân-buri-Ghân says he knows a secret way around the Orc camp. He says he can show us a forgotten road that will get us near to the city without delay. We must take this road!' Objective 3 Talk to Ghân-buri-Ghân while he meets with Théoden Ghân-buri-Ghân is meeting with Théoden and his advisors in Taur Drúadan. Ghân-buri-Ghân: 'Ghân-buri-Ghân make promise to you, <name>. Now Ghân fulfill it. Wild Men will help Horse-men. 'Stonehouse-folk once very strong. Carved stones from hills. Carried stones on large wains. Built stonehouses on side of mountain. Road still there, but Stonehouse-folk forget. Wild Men not forget. 'Horse-men pass through Stonewain Valley. Entrance is north-east of Drû Bhûta, far south of here. Way is rocky. Clear stones from path to make safe for Horse-men's passage. Then Horse-men and <name> fight gorgûn in front of great Stone-city. Wild Men live in peace.' Objective 4 Clear fallen stones near the northern entrance to Stonewain Valley The entrance to the Stonewain Valley is far south of the Rohirrim encampment, and north-east of Drû Bhûta. Ghân-buri-Ghân: 'Horse-men pass through Stonewain Valley. Entrance is north-east of Drû Bhûta, far south of here. Way is rocky. Clear stones from path to make safe for Horse-men's passage. Then Horse-men and <name> fight gorgûn in front of great Stone-city. Wild Men live in peace.' You clear the path, making it safe for the horses to pass Objective 5 Clear fallen stones in the Stonewain Valley The Stonewain Valley runs north and south, not far from Drû Bhûta, in Taur Drúadan. You clear the path, making it safe for the horses to pass Objective 6 Clear fallen stones in the Stonewain Valley The Stonewain Valley runs north and south, not far from Drû Bhûta, in Taur Drúadan. You clear the path, making it safe for the horses to pass Objective 7 Clear fallen stones in the Stonewain Valley The Stonewain Valley runs north and south, not far from Drû Bhûta, in Taur Drúadan. You clear the path, making it safe for the horses to pass Objective 5 Clear fallen stones in the Stonewain Valley The Stonewain Valley runs north and south, not far from Drû Bhûta, in Taur Drúadan. You clear the path, making it safe for the horses to pass Objective 6 Talk to Éomer at the southern end of Stonewain Valley Éomer is at the southern end of the Stonewain Valley. Éomer: 'Ghân-buri-Ghân has proven trustworthy, <name>. We are fortunate he came to our aid! 'We may have come here just in time. Minas Tirith is not yet taken!'