Quest:Instance: The Soothsayer

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Instance: The Soothsayer
Level 93
Type Solo only
Starts with Herubrand
Starts at Orlag Den
Start Region Stonedeans
Map Ref [47.5S, 80.8W]
Ends with Hildegard
Ends at Orlag Den
End Region Stonedeans
Map Ref [47.5S, 80.8W]
Quest Group Vol. III. Book 12
Reflecting Pool West Rohan Reflecting Pool
Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue

The Soothsayer
"Rubbish and nonsense. Herubrand may believe the words of this soothsayer, but I will not fall for her trickery."

Background

Herubrand has brought you to Orlag Den, the cave of the soothsayer Hildegard.

Objective 1

Herubrand is inside Orlag Den, the cave of the soothsayer Hildegard.

Herubrand: 'We have arrived, <name>. Hildegard has sight of many things still to come, and the source of her power is unknown to me. Many of my kinsmen call it witchcraft, sorcery such as that practiced by the Elves, but I say Hildegard was a woman of Rohan, and remains so.
'Speak to her with courtesy.'
  • Follow Herubrand to meet the soothsayer Hildegard
Herubrand says, "Mind your feet. She is accustomed to the dark, as we are not."
Herubrand says, "Remember, friends: be courteous."
Herubrand says, "Hildegard, I have returned. Am I welcome?"
Hildegard says, "Ah, young Herubrand, you are welcome at any time."
Hildegard says, "Your visits brighten these dark days."
Herubrand says, "I am not alone, Hildegard."
Hildegard says, "You bring your son, Herefara? He speaks sparingly, but he too is welcome."
Herubrand says, "No, I bring friends from afar."
Hildegard says, "Ah. Let them approach and introduce themselves."

Objective 2

  • Talk to Hildegard in Orlag Den

Hildegard is inside the cave of Orlag Den, where she makes her home.

You give Hildegard your name and she nods.
Hildegard: 'It is a pleasure to meet you, friend of Herubrand. Many are the roads you have walked to get here, and many more you will walk before you are at last given rest.'
  • Listen to the soothsayer Hildegard
Hildegard says, "Much that you have done is already known to me."
Hildegard says, "But there is much ahead of you I cannot see."
Hildegard says, "May I ask what adventuring discipline you call your own?"

Objective 3

  • Answer Hildegard's questions, and hear what she has to say

Hildegard has asked you what adventuring discipline you follow.

Hildegard: Hildegard looks at you curiously. Her face is a quiet mask, and you cannot tell what hides behind her calm expression.
Select from 3 options based upon your class:
  • I am the most skilled of <class>.
  • I am a decent <class> nothing more.
  • I have nothing to say.

Objective 4

  • Answer Hildegard's questions, and hear what she has to say

Horn has made his disbelief of Hildegard most plain.

Hildegard says, "What is your name, doubting one?"
Horn says, "Should you not already know my name?"
Herubrand says, "Your discourtesy shames you, Horn!"
Herubrand says, "I did not bring you before Hildegard so you might insult the woman."
Hildegard says, "Worry not, Herubrand. I am not offended by disbelief."
Hildegard says, "<name>, do you believe in my gift?"
Select from 3 options:
  • I believe in your gift.
  • I do not know if it is a gift.
  • I do not believe you at all.

Response: I believe in your gift.

Hildegard remains silent, her expression a mystery.
Hildegard says, "I thank you for the kindness, <name>."
Hildegard says, "Most of my kinsmen do not believe in such things."
Hildegard says, "Herubrand is unusual in that regard, and in others."
Nona says, "I know the truth of your gift, Hildegard. My people are well-versed in such mysteries."
Nona says, "Horn simply does not understand."

Response: I do not know if it is a gift.

Hildegard remains silent, her expression a mystery.
Hildegard says, "You see much, <name>. Few folk understand the truth of it."
Hildegard says, "Is it a gift to know what comes? Or is it a burden?"
Hildegard says, "I cannot choose what I see, and often it fills me with fear and sorrow."
Nona says, "But it is a gift, Hildegard. With this sight I could set many things aright."

Response: I do not believe you at all.

Hildegard remains silent, her expression a mystery.
Hildegard says, "You are in good company, <name>, to share your friend's disbelief."
Nona says, "I have seen enough in this world to know the truth of your gift, Hildegard."
Nona says, "My people are well-versed in such mysteries."
Nona says, "<name> and Horn simply do not understand."

Objective 5

  • Listen to the words of Hildegard

Hildegard has asked to speak with Nona.

Hildegard says, "Come here, girl."
Nona says, "What is it, Hildegard?"
Hildegard says, "You kindle, child."
Horn says, "She burns with the heat of battle!"
Hildegard says, "Be silent, foolish man."
Nona says, "I have battles to fight. They will not wait."
Hildegard says, "It will be some time yet. That is the way of it."

Objective 6

  • Talk to Horn in Olag Den

Horn is in Orlag Den, the cave of the soothsayer Hildegard.

Horn: 'This woman speaks in riddles and rubbish, <name>. If she has knowledge of days to come, why does she not spell it for us plain? Were she to do that perhaps I would give her my belief, but until then I remain unconvinced.'

Objective 7

  • Listen to Horn and Hildegard's confrontation

Listen to Horn's confrontation with Hildegard in Orlag Den.

Horn says, "You say you can see the events of days to come?"
Horn says, "Tell me what awaits me, and prove your claim is true."
Hildegard says, "I cannot say."
Horn says, "I thought as much."
Horn says, "There is no straight path through this life."
Hildegard says, "Have you heard the tale of Wyrgende, doubting one?"
Horn says, "Of course. All children of Rohan have heard it."
Horn says, "I have sung the tale myself a dozen times, at the least."
Hildegard says, "Do you believe it?"
Horn says, "I will not be tricked by this woman. I will wait for you outside."
Nona says, "Horn!"
Herubrand says, "Horn, wait!"

Objective 8

  • Talk to Nona in Orlag Den

Nona is in Orlag Den, the cave of the soothsayer Hildegard.

Nona: 'I cannot believe Horn would act this way, <name>! Has he closed his eyes to everything we have experienced on this journey? He shares the maddening outlook of his people! Suvulch will not understand him.'
Nona clenches her fists and tosses her hair in frustration.
'We cannot choose to whom we give our hearts, <name>. That is our lot, but I might have chosen one less stubborn, from out of all the kingdoms of Men!'

Objective 9

  • Hildegard stands, unblinking, but does not appear to see you any longer

Hildegard stares sightlessly forward.

Hildegard says, "I see a great battle."
Nona says, "Hildegard, what is it?"
Hildegard says, "A vast army marches outside the walls."
Hildegard says, "I see a white horse, penned by shadows."
Hildegard says, "Your love lies upon the broken ground, his shield shattered."
Nona says, "Horn!"
Nona says, "What else do you see?"
Hildegard says, "I see death!"
Nona says, "No!"
Hildegard says, "The list of the dead is long. The minstrels mourn."
Nona says, "Hildegard, what can we do?"
Nona says, "Hildegard!"

Objective 10

  • Talk to Hildegard in Orlag Den

Hildegard stands, unblinking, but does not appear to see you or Nona any longer.

Hildegard: The soothsayer Hildegard stands upright, staring forward sightlessly. She still breathes, but she no longer appears to see either you or Nona.
Completed:
Instance: The Soothsayer'
Nona: '<name>, what can we do? If Hildegard speaks the truth, it means Horn will fall in battle. A good death for any warrior, but he is not just any warrior, <name>. He is mine, and it is not glory he seeks. I know this to be true!
'I will keep Horn from meeting this end. Others have fought their fates. Why not Nona, daughter of Suvulch, sister of Wadu? You will help me in this, <name>. You will say none of this to Horn. Do you understand?'