Quest:Root and Rot

Root and Rot
Level	20
Type	Solo
Starts with	Shirriff Hob Hayward
Starts at	Buckland Gate
Start Region	Bree-land
Map Ref	[31.5S, 62.6W]
Ends with	Tom Bombadil
Ends at	Tom Bombadil's House
End Region	Old Forest
Map Ref	[32.7S, 57.3W]
Quest Group	Woe of the Willow

Quest Chain
[20] Unnatural Fury [20] Root and Rot [22] Instance: Root and Rot [20] The Seed of Rot

Walkthrough & Notes
Marigold Boffin is on a small dock at ^{[32.4S, 62.7W]} Talk to Marigold and complete the instance Instance: Root and Rot.

Rewards
4

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue

'Something strange is at work here, no doubt about it. It won't be easy for us Bounders to get to the bottom of this; our numbers are stretched thin enough as it is. If you're able to investigate, we'd welcome the help.

'Before you go, talk to Marigold Boffin. I'd wager she's just outside of Newbury, by the river's shore. She seems to know the forest more than most folk around here.'

Background

Investigating the Old Forest may require the help of Marigold Boffin, a bold adventurer.

Objective 1

Talk to Marigold

Hob Hayward has asked you to find Marigold Boffin before venturing into the Old Forest.

You can find her just outside of Newbury, by the river's shore.

Marigold: 'So the Bounders need our help? Well, I reckon I know where to start our search!

'I saw the strangest creatures mucking about in the forest. They were very tall -- tree-like, almost, but not quite. Tough and fierce looking, too. All the animals stayed away from them. Whatever those tree-creatures are up to, it can't be good.

'I'll show you where I saw them. Let me know when you are ready!'

Objective 2

Talk to Marigold

Marigold has offered to guide you through the forest to investigate what has been agitating the wildlife.

You should let her know when you're ready to depart.

Marigold: 'At least we won't be spending another second stuck in Buckland!'

WARNING: This is a solo instance and cannot be completed in a fellowship

Complete the quest Instance: Root and Rot

Objective 3

Talk to Tom Bombadil

Marigold has taken you to see Tom Bombadil, who may know more about the situation in the forest.

Tom can be found in and around his house.

Tom Bombadil: 'A fellow tall, a cruel sword, the wicked Dead a-calling? By my boots, both I've spied close by Old Man Willow! A scar, a blight on forest green: the trolls, they spread their mischief there.

'But stay awhile! To other paths you may turn and yet be safe. Old Tom must be a-going, to gather lilies for his Goldenberry.'