Bestowal dialogue
Bearing no banners of allegiance, a curious company of dwarves has made camp in Elderslade. Whether they prove to be friends or foes remains to be seen....
Background
Neither Longbeards, Zhélruka, nor Stout-axes, a company of clanless dwarves known only as the Want-kin have made camp in Elderslade.
Objective 1
Nagli can be found at Khadâsh-gâra.
You should talk to Nagli.
- Nagli Want-kin: 'Thank you for staying for the night, <name>. You will not regret it!
- 'We've prepared a fine supper, and it would be our honour to share it with you.
- 'I've prepared a place for you at the fire. Come!'
Objective 2
Nagli can be found at Khadâsh-gâra.
You should follow Nagli.
- Nagli Want-kin says, "This way, <name>."
- Nagli Want-kin says, "Ah, it seems Lapis's supper made her quite tired. Let's not disturb her dreaming!"
- Nagli Want-kin says, "Will you be joining us at the fire tonight, Stórath?"
- Stórath says, "No. I've got no appetite tonight..."
- Nagli Want-kin says, "I'm sorry to hear it, my friend. If you change your mind, we've more than enough for you."
- Nagli sits down beside the fire and gestures to a log
Objective 3
- Sit on the log beside Nagli at the camp-fire at Khadâsh-gâra
A suitable log for sitting can be found beside Nagli at Khadâsh-gâra.
Nagli has asked you to join him and the other Want-kin at the campfire at Khadâsh-gâra.
- This will do...
Objective 4
- Listen to Nagli and the Want-kin
The Want-kin are preparing to have supper.
- Beside the fire, plates of food have been prepared.
- Nagli Want-kin says, "And now we are all settled. Good!"
- Nagli Want-kin says, "I'd like to welcome <name> to our supper tonight, and thank them for..."
- Nagli Want-kin says, "Gaustaf! You've already eaten everything on your plate!"
- Gaustaf says, "I was hungry, Nagli. What else was I to do?!"
- Dúghild says, "Well, I haven't had anything yet..."
- Bráthur says, "And neither have I!"
- Nagli Want-kin says, "Thank you, my friends. At least you can share a supper with us!"
- Nagli Want-kin says, "Now then... let's eat!"
- The Want-kin begin their supper, and you should too!
Objective 5
- Share a hearty supper with the Want-kin at Khadâsh-gâra
Nagli set your supper beside you at Khadâsh-gâra.
The Want-kin have begun their meal. You should share a supper with them.
Objective 6
Nagli can be found at Khadâsh-gâra.
Nagli has asked to speak with you. You should talk to Nagli.
- It is hard to imagine a finer meal prepared in the wilds of Elderslade
- Nagli Want-kin says, "Finished, are you? Might I have a word, <name>?"
- Nagli Want-kin: 'Ah! While you are standing, could you fetch some more wood for the fire?
- 'It's just over there. But do try to be quiet, Lapis doesn't like to be startled in her sleep!'
Objective 7
- Collect firewood to stoke the fire at Khadâsh-gâra
- Toss the firewood into the fire at Khadâsh-gâra
Firewood can be found at Khadâsh-gâra.
Nagli has asked you to fetch some firewood to stoke the fire at Khadâsh-gâra. You should collect the firewood.
- As the wood crackles, the fire's warmth can be felt throughout Khadâsh-gâra
Objective 8
Nagli can be found at Khadâsh-gâra.
You have brought more firewood to the fire at Khadâsh-gâra as Nagli asked. You should talk to Nagli.
- Nagli Want-kin: 'Ah, that warms my bones! Thank you for fetching that firewood, <name>.
- 'It is true enough that you've come to aid Durin in his quest, but what else brought you here to the Slade? Where have your past adventures led you?
- 'I know my companions and I are eager to hear more about you. What do you say?'
- Nagli Want-kin says, "What do you say, <name>?"
- Nagli Want-kin says, "Tell us tales of your adventures, won't you?"
Objective 9
- Tell Nagli and the Want-kin the story of your adventures before coming to Elderslade
- Listen to Nagli and the Want-kin
Nagli can be found at Khadâsh-gâra.
Nagli has asked to hear more tales of your adventures before coming to Elderslade. You should tell Nagli and the Want-kin of your adventures in Middle-earth.
NOTE: You will need to select Nagli before emoting to advance this quest.
- The Want-kin listen closely to your tales of adventure
- Nagli Want-kin says, "Fascinating, <name>. There's still so much of the world for us to see!"
- Dúghild says, "Yes, that was quite the tale!"
- Bráthur says, "It is hard to believe we travelled so free of conflict with all that was going on!"
- Gaustaf says, "To have walked the Black Land and lived to tell the tale... now that is impressive!"
- Stórath says, "Nonsense!"
Objective 10
- Listen to Nagli and Stórath
Nagli and Stórath are talking about the tales you told.
- Nagli Want-kin says, "Oh? And what do you mean by that, Stórath?"
- Stórath says, "I've heard more than enough talk of battle, hardship, and tragedy."
- Stórath says, "Your hollow glories do not impress me, <name>. Only trouble follows in your wake!"
- Nagli Want-kin says, "What is the meaning of this, Stórath? <name> does not deserve this rudeness!"
- Stórath says, "<name> has brought war to the Slade! All that we hoped to leave behind has found us again!"
- Nagli Want-kin says, "Oh, Stórath, I don't think you believe that..."
- Nagli Want-kin says, "It is true that we left our lands of old in search of peace and new beginnings, but others are not so fortunate."
- Nagli Want-kin says, "If not for folk like <name>, what would become of those in need?"
- Nagli Want-kin says, "Whether or not we choose to involve ourselves in the battles of our time, they still must be fought."
- Stórath says, "..."
- Stórath says, "Bah."
- Stórath scoffs and wanders off to his bedroll
Objective 11
Nagli can be found at Khadâsh-gâra.
After Stórath expressed his displeasure in hosting you, Nagli and the other Want-kin defended your presence at Khadâsh-gâra. You should talk to Nagli.
- Nagli Want-kin: 'Do not let Stórath's words bother you, <name>. I think perhaps the ale has gone to his head!
- 'I know the others and I were glad to hear your tales of adventure. I have a feeling we've not even heard the half of it, but that's enough for one night. It was a fine evening, and I am glad to have shared it with you.
- 'It is late. Your adventures with Durin can wait until morning, I think.
- 'Come, I've prepared a bedroll for you.'
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