Rivendell Valley

Rivendell Valley
Region:	The Trollshaws
Landmark(s):	The Bridge of Rivendell Elrond's Stables The Falls of Imladris The Forges of Rivendell The Guest Rooms The Haven of Orladion Hidhuinen Imdolen Imlad Gelair The Last Homely House The Market of Rivendell Skirmish Camp The Spire of Meeting Auction Faire of Rivendell North Gate of Rivendell
Connecting Area(s):	High Moor Western Bruinen Source - The Misty Mountains
Levels:	Mainly 39 & various

Rivendell Valley is an area within the Trollshaws in the north-eastern region.

This area is in itself one of the largest Elven settlements in Middle-earth, and certainly one of the most renowned. 3,000 years ago, Elrond Halfelven founded the elven refuge within the Trollshaws, commonly known as Rivendell which means "deep valley of the cleft" in direct translation from the Sindarin name Imladris. It lies nestled in the valley of the Bruinen river, which flows down the face of the Misty Mountains in the north-east, through the valley and on towards the south through a narrow cleft, impassable for friend as well as foe. In the south a path winds itself up and through a rift in the mountains to High Moor, and in the north a similar path leads north-east to the Misty Mountains through Imdolen. The few enemies who perhaps have a vague idea of where the mythical Rivendell is located would find it impossible to conquer the well trained elves who guard its passages.

In October 3018 III, Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, Strider, and their friends were rescued from the nine Nazgûl at the Ford of Bruinen by Elf-lord Glorfindel and many elves. They were rapidly brought to Elrond's house, Frodo being in serious need of healing, and the others to rest and eat. The four hobbits soon realized that they were in quite a pickle, entangled in adventures much larger and more dangerous than they could have guessed. Throughout the Epic storyline, Rivendell Valley is an important hub for many Epic events. Here supporters of the Free Peoples find shelter before they set out on diversions or adventures which will in one way or the other support the Company of the Ring.

Notice: While some major services and facilities are found within the Last Homely House, several more services are provided at different locations throughout the entire valley. This page is focusing on quests, services and NPCs which are not bound to specific landmarks or interiors, but it also summarizes the major services and locations for your convenience.

Landmarks

The Falls of Imladris

The Bridge of Rivendell

The Haven of Orladion

North Gate of Rivendell

Imdolen

Hidhuinen

Rivendell Skirmish Camp

These landmarks are located within Rivendell Valley:

Services

The following services can be found within the settlement of Rivendell Valley:

Auction Faire of Rivendell ^{[29.0S, 3.1W]}
Bard of Rivendell - Fileglin ^{[29.0S, 5.7W]}
Barber - Fingwen - The Hall of Fire - The Last Homely House, ground floor
Clerk of Kinships - Enefan ^{[28.5S, 6.2W]}
Clerk of Kinships - Gwingloth ^{[29.9S, 3.4W]}
Forge-master - Snár ^{[28.5S, 6.2W]}
Notary - Calbeniel ^{[29.1S, 5.7W]}
Notary - Calbeniel ^{[28.5S, 6.2W]}
Notary - Glorielhen ^{[29.5S, 3.9W]}
Relic-master - Faillanc ^{[28.5S, 6.2W]}
Reflecting Pool ^{[29.5S, 3.8W]}
Sage of Eriador - Taidbes ^{[29.5S, 3.8W]}
Skirmish Camp ^{[30.1S, 6.3W]}
Vault-keeper - Maladmil - The Last Homely House, ground floor

Destination		Region	Cost	Prerequisites
Angmar
Gath Forthnír	(Swift)	Angmar	35	Min Level: 40 Aqu. with Council of the North Completed Challenging the stone
Anórien (After Battle)
Minas Tirith (Midsummer)	(Swift)	Anórien (After Battle)	1
Bree-land
South Bree	(Swift)	Bree-land	25	Min Level: 40
Elderslade
Annâk-khurfu	(Swift)	Elderslade	147 50	Min Level: 115
Enedwaith
Lhanuch	(Swift)	Enedwaith	45	Min Level: 50 Friend with Elves of Rivendell Completed Mysteries of Enedwaith (Intermediate)
Eregion
Echad Dúnann	(Swift)	Eregion	35	Min Level: 45 Completed Silent and Restless (Advanced)
Echad Dúnann		Eregion	25	Min Level: 45
Echad Eregion	(Swift)	Eregion	35	Min Level: 40 Completed Silent and Restless (Intermediate)
Echad Eregion		Eregion	25	Min Level: 40
Echad Mirobel	(Swift)	Eregion	35	Min Level: 45 Completed Silent and Restless (Final)
Echad Mirobel		Eregion	25	Min Level: 45
Gwingris	(Swift)	Eregion	35	Min Level: 40 Completed Silent and Restless
Gwingris		Eregion	25	Min Level: 40
Forochel
Sûri-kylä	(Swift)	Forochel	35	Min Level: 40 Aqu. with Lossoth of Forochel
Lothlorien
Inner Caras Galadhon	(Swift)	Lothlorien	45	Min Level: 50 Friend with Galadhrim Completed The Paths of Caras Galadhon
The Ettenmoors
Ettenmoors	(Swift)	Ettenmoors	1	Min Level: 20 and either VIP or purchased a pass from the LOTRO Store
The Lone-lands
Ost Guruth	(Swift)	The Lone-lands	35
Ost Guruth		The Lone-lands	25
The Misty Mountains
Glóin's Camp		The Misty Mountains	15
Hrimbarg	(Swift)	The Misty Mountains	35
The North Downs
Esteldín	(Swift)	The North Downs	20	Min Level: 40
The Trollshaws
Echad Candelleth	(Swift)	The Trollshaws	25	Min Level: 35
Echad Candelleth		The Trollshaws	25	Min Level: 35
Thorenhad	(Swift)	The Trollshaws	25
Thorenhad		The Trollshaws	25
Vales of Anduin
Vegbár	(Swift)	Vales of Anduin	122	Min Level: 90

NPCs

See list of all NPCs within Rivendell Valley

Services

NPC	Function	Coords
Glorielhen	Notary	^{[29.5S, 3.9W]}
Taidbes	Sage of Eriador	^{[29.5S, 3.8W]}

Class Trainers

NPC	Function	Coords
Heath Wheaton	Captain Trainer	^{[28.8S, 4.2W]}
Mallenhadh	Hunter Trainer	^{[29.9S, 5.9W]}

Others

NPC	Function	Coords
Anhebir	Quest	^{[30.9S, 5.3W]}
Glorfindel	Quest	^{[30.1S, 3.1W]}
Golhador	Quest	^{[27.0S, 5.5W]}
Ringhul	Quest	^{[29.8S, 5.4W]}
Townsperson

NPCs – Summary of Major Services

Supplies & Services

NPC	Function	Location	Coords
Celia Greenweed	Consumable Trader	The Last Homely House	ground floor
Salabdúr	Healer	The Last Homely House	ground floor
Haldúr	Hobby Master	The Hall of Fire	TLHH
Grafinn	Provisioner	The Forges of Rivendell	^{[28.6S, 6.2W]}
Grafinn	Provisioner	The Hall of Fire	TLHH
Gilfiniel	Supplier	The Hall of Fire	TLHH
Raenfer	Supplier	The Forges of Rivendell	^{[28.6S, 6.1W]}
Rombrennil	Supplier	Imlad Gelair	^{[32.2S, 2.1W]}
Hammadelen	Outfitter	The Market of Rivendell	^{[29.3S, 5.8W]}
Sogadan	Vintner - (Tavern Keep)	The Hall of Fire	TLHH

Equipment

See also level 50 armour sets from Class Traders at first floor of the Last Homely House

All armament vendors are found at The Market of Rivendell, selling for levels 28 to 45

NPC	Function	Coords
Glorielvir	Light Armoursmith	^{[29.2S, 5.8W]}
Gwathdal	Light Armoursmith	^{[29.2S, 5.8W]}
Gruinthír	Medium Armoursmith	^{[29.1S, 5.9W]}
Rodgam	Heavy Armoursmith	^{[29.1S, 5.8W]}
Maendan	Heavy Armoursmith	^{[29.1S, 5.8W]}
Calenhen	Bowyer	^{[28.9S, 5.9W]}
Sidlinn	Bowyer	^{[28.9S, 5.9W]}
Dúrvenel	One-handed Weaponsmith	^{[29.2S, 6.2W]}
Orodlin	One-handed Weaponsmith	^{[29.1S, 6.2W]}
Berenin	Two-handed Weaponsmith	^{[29.2S, 6.2W]}
Daerlaw	Two-handed Weaponsmith	^{[29.2S, 6.2W]}

Crafting

NPC	Function	Location	Coords
Filegnaneth	Novice Cook	The Hall of Fire	TLHH
Glavroliel	Novice Jeweller	The Forges of Rivendell	^{[28.5S, 6.2W]}
Dringlinn	Novice Metalsmith	The Forges of Rivendell	^{[28.5S, 6.2W]}
Ruineth	Expert Metalsmith	Imlad Gelair	^{[32.2S, 2.1W]}
Atharovor	Novice Scholar	Elrond's Library	TLHH
Forgamthan	Expert Scholar	Elrond's Library	TLHH
Miluidan	Novice Tailor	The Forges of Rivendell	^{[28.5S, 6.2W]}
Galuoneth	Novice Weaponsmith	The Forges of Rivendell	^{[28.5S, 6.2W]}
Crisdúr	Expert Weaponcrafter	Imlad Gelair	^{[32.2S, 2.1W]}
Mallasil	Novice Woodworker	The Forges of Rivendell	^{[28.5S, 6.2W]}

Class Trainers

NPC	Function	Location	Coords
Elmo Brown	Burglar Trainer	The Last Homely House	^{[29.9S, 3.3W]}
Heath Wheaton	Captain Trainer	Rivendell Valley	^{[28.8S, 4.2W]}
Celeblas	Champion Trainer	The Spire of Meeting	^{[29.8S, 4.7W]}
Mirdoron	Guardian Trainer	North Gate of Rivendell	^{[28.1S, 5.3W]}
Mallenhadh	Hunter Trainer	Rivendell Valley	^{[29.9S, 5.9W]}
Elwen	Lore-master Trainer	The Last Homely House	^{[29.6S, 3.4W]}
Bailinn	Minstrel Trainer	The Last Homely House	^{[29.8S, 3.4W]}
Cerebthos	Rune-keeper Trainer	The Last Homely House	^{[29.7S, 3.5W]}
Jeb Wheaton	Warden Trainer	The Spire of Meeting	^{[29.9S, 4.7W]}

Creatures

The following creatures are found within this area:

Quests

See "starting quests" and the landmarks for more quests

Starting

[33] To Barachen
[35] To Thorenhad
[36] Glorfindel's Company
[39] The Riddle-master
[40] A Better Sort of Giant - Fellowship
[41] Mountain Raiders - Fellowship
[43] The Masters of the Mammoth - Small Fellowship
[43] Few Who Dare
[45] Scouting the Mountains
See also Taidbes, the Sage of Eriador, for her quests
Also quests from Class trainers

Epic quests

Episodic Content

[39] A Hospitable Home
[40] Notes by the Author

Involving

[35] A New Friend - Episodic Content
[36] The Riddle-seeker
[43] Towering Champions - Small Fellowship
[50] Into the Rift
[50] The Fall of Thaurlach - Raid
[38] Volume I, Book 4, Chapter 3: The Wisdom of Lord Glorfindel
[51] Volume I, Book 15, Chapter 1: A Strange Fate
[51] Volume I, Book 15, Chapter 7: A Final Council
[52] Volume I, Book 15, Chapter 12: One Hope Remains
[110] Chapter 2: The Time Before Travelling
[110] Chapter 4: The Wandering and the Lost
[110] Chaopter 6: A Mortal Gift
[...] Quest:Eriador Year 10 Tales: Bilbo - Anniversary

Civic Structures and Facilities

Notice: The different locations within this section, individually list quests, services, NPCs, and more, which pertain to each of them. See also those landmarks which are not presented here.

Auction Faire of Rivendell

See Auction Faire of Rivendell for more details.

The Auction Faire of Rivendell is found in the north-east of Rivendell. ^{[29.0S, 3.1W]}

The Auctioneers of Rivendell are found at a safe plaza, enclosed by rock north of the Last Homely House, serving as an outdoor Auction House. A mailbox is conveniently located here as well.

Elrond's Stables

See Elrond's Stables for more details.

Elrond's Stables are located in the western part of the valley. ^{[29.3S, 6.7W]}

The Stables are located furthest to the west of the valley, west of the Market and north of the Bruinen river. The larger stables are locked up but there are many horses in the southern part, where Stable-master Ladrochan is found, selling swift rides to several locations throughout Middle-earth.

Stable-master
Quests

The Forges of Rivendell

See The Forges of Rivendell for more details.

The Forges of Rivendell are found in the north-western part of the valley. ^{[28.5S, 6.2W]}

The Forges are located north-west of The Market of Rivendell, somewhat hidden behind a rock formation, rested along the banks of a small pond. This is one of four crafting areas in the valley and it provides a forge and a workbench. Here are also forge and relic-masters, a number of novice craft trainers, suppliers, and others. This is also the location where Hemeldir will reforge Aragorn's sword, the Andúril.

Clerk of Kinships, Notary, Forge-master, Relic-master
Crafting: Forge, Workbench, Provisioner, Supplier
Novice trainers for: Jeweller, Metalsmith, Tailor, Weaponsmith, Woodworker
Quests

Guest Rooms December 24th

The Guest Rooms

See Guest Rooms December 24th for more details.

Guest Rooms December 24th is a house at the south-western part of Rivendell. ^{[30.7S, 6.2W]}

Several members of the Fellowship of the Ring can be found here, preparing for the inevitable war with the Enemies from the North and the East. Several of the quests in the 1st volume of the Epic Story involve these rooms and their guests.

Legendary quest givers

Imlad Gelair

See Imlad Gelair for more details.

Imlad Gelair is hidden in the south-east of the valley. ^{[32.4S, 2.2W]}

Imlad Gelair is considered by the Elves a sanctuary high upon the hills, overlooking The Last Homely House. Its entrance is hidden just south of the Falls of Imladris, in the south-eastern part of the valley. ^{[30.5S, 3.7W]}

Visitors who have achieved Acquaintance standing with the Elves of Rivendell are welcomed to continue the well protected passage through the mountain to this secluded location. This is one of four crafting areas in the valley and it provides a Superior Forge, expert craft trainers, and representatives for the Elves of Rivendell. Characters who are allies with the Elves may buy supplies from Rombrennil.

Reputation: Elves of Rivendell reputation vendors
Crafting: Superior Forge, Expert Metalsmith, Expert Weaponcrafter, Supplier

The Market of Rivendell

See The Market of Rivendell for more details.

The Market of Rivendell is is found in the north-western part of the valley. ^{[29.1S, 5.8W]}

Around the beautiful Market and its large Elven structures and gazebos are many armour and weapon vendors found, as well as other service providers and quest givers.

Bard, Notary, Outfitter, Mailbox
Armour and Weapon vendors
Quests

The Spire of Meeting

See The Spire of Meeting for more details.

The Spire of Meeting is located almost at the centre of the valley. ^{[29.9S, 4.8W]}

This is the perfect meeting point as the spire is visible far and wide. A tome named "Chronicle of Events" can be found here, allowing visitors to recall past episodes and events, much like Reflecting Pools. Found also are several class trainers, a mailbox, and quest givers.

Chronicle of Events, Mailbox
Class trainers: Champion, Warden
Quests

The Last Homely House

See The Last Homely House for more details.

The Last Homely House is an interior and a landmark within Rivendell Valley. ^{[29.6S, 3.3W]}

Elf-lord Elrond's residence is located east-most of the valley, just by the Falls of Imladris and just by the foot of the Misty Mountains. This is where, at sunset, the sky turns pink and yellow, and the hills glow. Here visitors will meet many of the best known characters from Tolkien's works, and here Elrond and his elves give quests and advice. Among services are especially noted the Oven with its staff, Elrond's Library with Superior Studies and scholar trainers, as well as the Scholar's Guild-hall.

Vault-keeper, Clerk of Kinships, Escrow Broker
Consumable Trader, Healer, Class Traders
Class trainers: Burglar, Lore-master, Minstrel, Rune-keeper
Reputation: Elves of Rivendell
Quests

Bilbo's Room

Bilbo's Room December 24th

See Bilbo's Room December 24th for more details.

Bilbo's Room December 24th is found at the ground floor in the southern wing of Elrond's house with the chambers where Bilbo Baggins has been living the recent years. However, most often he enjoys the company of Lindir in the Hall of Fire, playing riddle games and musing himself. Recently Gandalf, Frodo, and his hobbit friends arrived and are resting in Bilbo's chambers.

Famous legends and quests

Laerdan's Chamber

See Laerdan's Chamber for more details.

Laerdan's Chamber is located in the northern wing at the ground floor. These are the chambers in which Laerdan rested after being freed from the tortures of Amarthiel. Other visitors may enter just while having quests pertaining to the chamber.

Laerdan and quests

The Hall of Fire

See The Hall of Fire for more details.

The Hall of Fire is found within the northern wing at the ground floor of Elrond's house. In there, Bilbo Baggins and Lindir trade riddles, Elf-singers praise the handsome Imladris, as do the elves at the upper levels. This is one of four crafting areas within Rivendell Valley and it provides ovens and a cook trainer, but also various vendors offering supplies and services, as well as a barber.

Barber, Supplier, Provisioner, Hobby Master, Tavern Keep
Ovens and Novice Cook
Bilbo Baggins, Lindir, and quests

Scholar's Guild-hall

See Scholar's Guild-hall for more details.

The Scholar's Guild is a crafting guild that is found on the second floor of the southern wing, just under Elrond's Library. It can sometimes be hard to spot the door label as it hovers near the ceiling. This guild rewards scholars that have gained required standing with access to improved or special recipes.Within the guild hall is also a Vault-keeper found..

Superior Study
Guild NPCs and vendors

Elrond's Library

See Elrond's Library for more details.

Elrond's Library is located at the southern wing of the second floor of Elrond's house. This magnificent library is housing books, lore, and artifacts in a huge hall built in two levels. This is where the Elf-lord Elrond Halfelven feels most comfortable and where he can usually be found, at the lower level of the library. This is one of four crafting areas within Rivendell Valley and for Scholars this library houses many Superior Studies as well as Scholar trainers, both novice and expert.

Superior Studies, Novice and Expert Scholar, Master Craftsman
Quests, many quests

Tham Send, the Hall of Rest

See Tham Send, the Hall of Rest for more details.

Tham Send, the Hall of Rest is located at the northern wing on the second floor. Within this hall Elrond nursed Hithgol as well as another High Elf for many years, following the siege on the battle plain at Dagorlad at the end of the Second Age, before the latter awoke during the year 3018 of the Third Age.

Guests within the home may visit the hall, but Elrond has retreated to his library during current times.

Lore

Founded: II 1697

The hidden refuge of Elrond Halfelven, founded by Elrond in the Second Age against the assaults of Sauron in Eriador. It lay in a deep valley in the western foothills of the Misty Mountains, and endured, under the protection of Elrond's Ring Vilya, until the War of the Ring and beyond. After the War, the Ring's power ended and Elrond passed over the Sea, but Rivendell itself remained, at least for a time, in the keeping of Elrond's sons Elladan and Elrohir. — Lorebook

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