Bestowal dialogue
'My friend, as you know a great battle was fought at the foot of the Lonely Mountain many years ago. Now, with troubles stirring in the East, I am concerned.
'I wish to know what has happened to our allies and enemies of the past. Master Elrond in Rivendell is preparing for a Council, which includes representatives of every folk and many lands. Perhaps he may have more insight as to the troubles.
'Are you willing to travel to Rivendell on my behalf? I have arranged for the swiftest travel possible to Imladris.'
Background
Gandalf the Grey is troubled by recent stirrings in the East. He wonders what has become of his allies and enemies of the past.
Objective 1
Master Elrond is at the Last Homely House in Rivendell.
Gandalf has sent you to speak with Master Elrond regarding the troubles in the East.
- Elrond: '[High Elf: 'Welcome back to Imladris, <name>.] [non-High Elf: Welcome, <name>, and well met.] I understand that Gandalf the Grey has sent you to me. That is well, for I do [High Elf: have knowledge of the allies and enemies that you missed while recovering from your wounds...] [non-High Elf: indeed have knowledge of our allies and enemies of old...] or rather, those who have come for counsel do.
- 'If I were you, I would speak with Glorfindel by the stream outside my home. He has friends among the Great Eagles and has received dire news.'
- 'As well, speak with the Elf-prince Legolas and Boromir, Captain-General of Gondor, at the guest houses. They also bear news of the outside world.'
Objective 2
- Talk to Glorfindel in Rivendell
- Talk to Legolas at the guest house in Rivendell
- Talk to Boromir at the guest house in Rivendell
Glorfindel is near the stream outside of the Last Homely House. Legolas and Boromir are at the guest houses.
Master Elrond suggested you speak with his guests Glorfindel, Legolas, and Boromir as to the whereabouts and dealings of the friends and enemies that participated in the great battle at the Lonely Mountain.
- Glorfindel: 'Ah, <name>, <race> of great repute. I assume that Master Elrond has told you of my troubles, or at least somewhat of them?
- 'I have received word from Gwaihir the Windlord, a king of the Great Eagles of the Misty Mountains. Stone Giants have stolen an egg from the eyries of the Great Eagles and purpose to eat it.
- 'Gwaihir is greatly distressed, but cannot take the matter upon himself. He has asked for aid, and perhaps you may be able to give it. Travel to Iorbar's Peak and rescue the Eagles' eggs.'
- Legolas: '<name>, you are a <class> of some note. Perhaps you may be of service to my father.
- 'I was sent here with dire news which I will only speak of in Master Elrond's Council, but there is another matter of import that needs to be addressed. My father is concerned by the increased stirrings of the Great Spiders. Our scouts tracked the origin to the Scuttledells in Southern Mirkwood, but we have heard nothing from them since.
- 'Will you journey to the Scuttledells with your allies and discover what has happened to them? Swift travel shall be provided to you.'
- Boromir: 'Ho there, good <race>. As I travelled here from Gondor in the south, I was troubled by goblins from the Misty Mountain.
- 'From their words and through rumours I learned from the scattered Men abround, I deem that a new Great Goblin has arisen within their midst. I thought this might be concerning to the Master of Rivendell, for Imladris lies within the shadows of the mountains.
- 'Would that I could take upon myself the glorious adventure of bringing these goblins' caves down around their ears, but my errand is of vastly greater import. Perhaps you might undertake this adventure?'
Objective 3
You should gather your allies and undertake the quests set upon you by Glorfindel, Legolas, and Boromir.
Glorfindel wishes for you to rescue an eagle egg from the Stone Giants of the Misty Mountains. Legolas has asked you to find Thranduil's scouts in the Scuttledells. Boromir suggests you invade Goblin-town and deal with the new Great Goblin.
Objective 4
- Talk to Master Elrond in the Last Homely House in Rivendell
Master Elrond is at the Last Homely House in Rivendell.
You should return to Master Elrond with news of your successes.
- Elrond: 'You have done well by the Free Peoples of Middle-earth, <name>, and are deserving of great song...but dire news has come to me, and I must now think upon the current course of action.
- 'I will summon you again when I have come to a decision. Thank you.'
Objective 5
- Wait until Master Elrond summons you again
Wait for Elrond to summon you.
Objective 6
- Talk to Elrond at the Last Homely House in Rivendell
Master Elrond is at the Last Homely House in Rivendell.
You should return to Master Elrond for further instructions.
- Elrond: '<name>, Lord Glóin of the Lonely Mountain spoke of an emissary of the Dark Lord who came seeking news of Bilbo. They turned him away, but the emissary threatened them with war.
- 'You should speak with Gimli, Glóin's son, here in Rivendell to learn more of their concerns.'
Objective 7
Gimli is in the guest houses of Rivendell.
Elrond asked you to speak with Gimli regarding the emissary of the Dark Lord who came to Erebor.
- Gimli: 'Ah, my friend, Master Elrond speaks true. An emissary came and spoke terrifying words to King Dáin. We did not reveal any information that would be of use to him, and he warned us of war.
- 'We have received no word of enemies moving upon our realms, but if you find yourself travelling in the North, would you please determine what if any threats are apparent there?'
Objective 8
You should gather your allies and undertake Gimli's quests to aid Dale and the Lonely Mountain.
Note: The instances The Bells of Dale, Flight to the Lonely Mountain, The Fires of Smaug, and The Battle for Erebor take place in the future, near the end of the War of the Ring.
Objective 9
You should gather your allies and undertake Gimli's quests to aid Dale and the Lonely Mountain.
Note: The instances The Bells of Dale, Flight to the Lonely Mountain, The Fires of Smaug, and The Battle for Erebor take place in the future, near the end of the War of the Ring.
Objective 10
You should gather your allies and undertake Gimli's quests to aid Dale and the Lonely Mountain.
Note: The instances The Bells of Dale, Flight to the Lonely Mountain, The Fires of Smaug, and The Battle for Erebor take place in the future, near the end of the War of the Ring.
Objective 11
You should gather your allies and undertake Gimli's quests to aid Dale and the Lonely Mountain.
Note: The instances The Bells of Dale, Flight to the Lonely Mountain, The Fires of Smaug, and The Battle for Erebor take place in the future, near the end of the War of the Ring.
Objective 12
- Talk to Elrond at the Last Homely House in Rivendell
Master Elrond is at the Last Homely House in Rivendell. You should return to Master Elrond and tell him your tale.
- Elrond: 'I have seen that your aid has been of great benefit to the Men of Dale and the Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain... however, there has been a great cost.
- 'Gandalf arrived not long ago... tell him what you have learned, both from your adventures abroad and from our words together. Tell him aid shall not come from the North, for either the Free Kindreds or the Dark Lord....'
Objective 13
- Talk to Gandalf the Grey at the Last Homely House in Rivendell
Gandalf the Grey is at the Last Homely House in Rivendell. Elrond told you to bring your tidings to Gandalf the Grey.
- Gandalf: 'So, the Elves of Mirkwood are besieged by spiders and the Dead? We cannot hope for aid from them then. The goblins of Goblin-town are busy squabbling among themselves, so I foresee them being of little threat. The Great Eagles have ever been my friends, and I expect that friendship shall not wane.
- 'I grieve that the folk of Brand and Dáin shall not come to the aid of Gondor, but at least there is some small comfort in knowing that whatever foes march upon them shall not be brought to bear against the South Kingdom.
- 'Thank, <name>, for your assistance.'
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