Roving Threats

Description

Roving Threats (RT) are a type of high-level, landscape content (i.e. not a dungeon or instance) designed for player groups in Fellowships and Small Fellowships. They were introduced with Update 15 and were expected to be expanded in future updates, but have not been revisited since Update 20.

Roving Threats are often compared to Warbands, but are different. In particular, there are two distinct groups of Roving Threats, those in Eriador and Rhovanion, and those in Gondor. In Eriador and Rhovanion, the Roving Threats appear in NON-mounted combat areas, while in Gondor, the areas where they appear are open to Mounted Combat.

Note: If you pick up a Roving Threat quest and then cancel it, you can't pick it up again. It seems that they can only be picked up once a day.

Spawning cycles

These enemies can appear randomly in one of multiple locations (see area lists below), but they will only change their location once a day. Each area has a number of established spawn locations. At the start of each day, each Roving Threat is assigned a particular spawn area for the day. It "paces" in that small area, but doesn't go far. When defeated, it respawns in that same area (currently after about 5 minutes). Once you know the location for a Roving Threat for the day, it will always be there. As usual, a "day" begins at 03:00 Server Time.

Abilities

Each Roving Threat has a set of unique abilities, providing a greater challenge than Warbands, for the most part. For example, the spider Scythe-jaw will apply a poison that instantly defeats players upon expiring. Roving Threats are labelled as Rare Arch-nemeses, and therefore it is recommended to fight them with a group. Some of them may be taken on solo by skilled players, but their large Morale pools ensure that this will take a large amount of time.

A hint for small groups who do happen to have a Lore-master with them would be to use the bear as a tank. Many special abilities of the Roving Threats are not used against pets.That would require the Lore-master to make use of the blue line as to make the bear sturdier to tank but an added benefit is that the Common damage type that pets have is actually the one which the majority of RTs are most vulnerable to.

Roving Threats by Area

Warbands & Roving Threads in Central Gondor

Central Gondor

• In Central Gondor, each Roving Threat has a daily quest related to it which is NOT automatically bestowed upon encountering it, but must be unlocked by completing the local quest chain in the Area the Roving Threat is in.
• Each quest is given by a different individual. They are listed here by which quest giver offers you the quest.

Ringló Vale

• In Ringló Vale, the Roving Threat quest givers can be found in Ethring.
• These Roving Threat quests are unlocked by completing A Ruthless End.

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Roving Threats

• Scythe-jaw (Spider) -- Quest giver: Candúr
• Gundash (Troll) -- Quest giver: Laerind
• Du-kalon (Oathbreaker) -- Quest giver: Arvaethor

Spawning locations

Coordinates	Directions / Description
[71.7S, 52.0 W]	To the west of Ethring, near Skorneval
[72.4S, 52.0 W]	To the west of Ethring, also near Skorneval, but further south.
[72.1S, 47.6W]	On the southern shore of the lake, east of the Lumber Camp
[73.7S, 49.2W]	On a glade to the south-east of Ethring
[76.3S, 50.4W]	In the southern part of the area, near the border to Dor-en-Ernil
[70.3S, 46.4W]	Inside the cave of Nimrond
[72.3S, 48.6W]	On top of a cliff east of The Crossing Hall
[70.3S, 47.4W]	In Gríshru

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Dor-en-Ernil

• In Dor-en-Ernil, the Roving Threat quest givers can be found in Linhir.
• These Roving Threat quests are unlocked by completing Blood for Blood.

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Roving Threats

• Anbúrz (Half-troll) -- Quest giver: Erchar
• Ripper (Drake) -- Quest giver: Herion
• Keterang (Haradrim) -- Quest giver: Erchar

Spawning locations

Coordinates	Directions / Description
[77.7S, 50.2W]	In the woods in the northern parts of the zone
[78.3S, 49.0W]	On the road near Tungobel
[79.4S, 48.0W]	Just south of the beacon of Dol Brannor
[81.3S, 47.1W]	At the beach to the west of Linhir
[81.4S, 48.0W]	On the same beach, a little to the north-west
[83.0S, 50.8W]	Upon a hill in the southern part of the area
[83.1S, 49.3W]	Near Lang Boha

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Lebennin

• In Lebennin, the Roving Threat quest givers can be found in Ost Anglebed.
• These Roving Threat quests are unlocked by completing Sons of the Usurper.

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Roving Threats

• Luruyak (Haradrim) -- Quest giver: Nimithil
• Abrakhôr (Corsair) -- Quest giver: Milonnen
• Render (Drake) -- Quest giver: Milonnen

Spawning locations

Coordinates	Directions / Description
[84.1S, 41.7W]	In the forest to the west of Aerthir
[79.0S, 33.6W]	To the north of Erynos
[78.5S, 35.5W]	Near the river to the east of Ost Anglebed
[85.6S, 44.8W]	On a large island in the Ethir Anduin
[84.6S, 43.9W]	Another, smaller island near the northern banks of the Anduin
[80.8S, 40.8W]	On a bluff near the river to the south of Malbarth
[83.5S, 44.2W]	Along the banks of the Anduin east of the Ruins of Ethillorn

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Eastern Gondor

• In Eastern Gondor (South Ithilien), like Eriador, the Roving Threat Quest is bestowed by the Roving Threat Quartermaster, Nanoth in Bâr Húrin.
• They are listed here by how many  Gift-giver's Brand you get for completing the quest. The small fellowship RTs give 1 Brand, larger fellowship RTs give 3 Brands while raid RTs give 5 Brands.

South Ithilien

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Roving Threats

• Morgrish (Half-troll) - 1
• Shardrágh (Troll) - 3
• Kethat-sai (Mûmak) - 5

Spawning locations

Coordinates	Directions / Description
[76.3S, 16.6W]	SW South Ithilien
[75.9S, 14.4W]	To the north-east of Ost Sarram
[76.7S, 12.3W]	Just west of Harlanc
[71.9S, 8.1W]	At the end of the valley east of Bâr Húrin almost always Kethat-sai (Mûmak)
[70.0S, 10.2W]	In the valley north of Brangobel almost always Kethat-sai (Mûmak)
[68.9S, 9.8W]	Near Barad Nemorn, the tower overlooking the Anduin
[66.3S, 8.8W]	Along the north-eastern shore of the river to the west of Faramir's Lookout
[64.8S, 3.9W]	Next to the shore of the Morgulduin
[76.7S, 17.4W]	On slope in between Western Post and Ost Sarram
[62.6S, 6.4W]	Near the eastern barricade in the Court of Isildur
[63.0S, 9.8W]	On top of the Great Bridge, pacing back and forth almost always Shardrágh (Troll)

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Western Gondor

• In Western Gondor, the Roving Threat Quest is bestowed by the Roving Threat Quartermaster, Aelnir in Dol Amroth.
• They are listed here by how many  Gift-giver's Brands you get for completing the quest. The small fellowship RTs give 1 Brand, larger fellowship RTs give 3 Brands.

Dol Amroth

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Roving Threats

• Skorkaz (Oathbreaker) - 1
• Haldalona (Darkwater) - 1
• Amorchant (Drake) - 3
• Gundlag (Troll) - 3
• Mota (Corsair) - 3

Spawning locations

Coordinates	Directions / Description
[76.8S, 73.1W]	Havens of Belfalas, on the field to the south-west of the western gate of Dol Amroth
[78.7S, 69.0W]	Havens of Belfalas, in the woods to the north of Abedec's Watch
[77.0S, 68.7W]	Havens of Belfalas, in front of the entrance to the caverns of Emyn Ernil
[71.2S, 64.6W]	Havens of Belfalas, to the west of Makham Mijann, north of the river
[71.4S, 61.0W]	Havens of Belfalas, to the east of Makham Mijann, north of the river
[65.8S, 53.9W]	Lamedon, northeast of Calembel, on a hill above Old Snapper
[62.2S, 55.8W]	Lamedon, east of the Corsair camp in Tathrendalf, along the edge of the marsh
[62.8S, 61.1W]	Lamedon, up on the slope to the west of Dínadab
[60.3S, 64.4W]	Blackroot Vale, southeast of the Hill of Erech up the slope south of Hemokh
[60.1S, 70.9W]	Blackroot Vale, to the west of Sardol, across the river

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The Wastes

• In The Wastes, all Roving Threat Quests are Landscape Quests.
• They are listed here by how many  Gift-giver's Brand you get for completing the quest. The small fellowship RTs give 1 Brand, larger fellowship RTs give 3 Brands.

The Wastes

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Roving Threats

• Tumoz the Fume (Drake) - 3
• Marzgurúd (Olog-Hai) - 3
• Ephalzôr (Black Numenorean) - 3
• Dorthanír (Oathbreaker) - 3
• Gaergarch the Thirsty (Spider) - 3

Spawning locations

Coordinates	Directions / Description
[37.3S, 14.6W]	Around the far southwest part of the marshes
[35.0S, 12.3W]	Slightly southwest of the Store House Ruins
[34.3S, 11.6W]	West of Nuiharn, patrolling the water line right at the base of the mountain
[33.3S, 8.2W]	North of Tham Durlan, among the rocky outcroppings
[28.7S, 2.5W]	North of Dol Acharn, around the edge of the northern marshes
[32.5S, 0.6E]	In the rocky northern part of Lang Rhuven
[34.2S, 2.2E]	On the east road leading into Lang Rhuven

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Eriador

• In Eriador, each Roving Threat has a quest available from the Roving Threat Quartermaster in its particular region. (Current regions are Evendim, the North Downs, Forochel, the Misty Mountains, and Angmar.)
• These areas are of a much lower level than the Roving Threats' level 100 Quests, typically 40-50. Therefore players have tended to "move-on," consequently when a level 100 player first re-enters the region, they will receive a landscape quest to visit a particular NPC and assist them with these Roving Threats. Note that most of these Roving Threats can easily "one-shot" most non-level 100 players.
• Each quest awards one to three  Gift-giver's Brand. The introductory quest does not award a brand.
• Since the Roving Threat creatures can be defeated multiple times, in Eriador, the Roving Threat quests also reset on a daily basis. Therefore the Gift-giver's Brand rewards are limited from "farming."

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Angmar

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Roving Threats

• Ashthrok (Fire troll) - 1
• Khruthakh (Armour) - 1
• Shakatrog (Olog-hai) - 1
• Ulkharn (Rogmul) - 3
• Vélnas (Nameless) - 3
• Amardam (Caerog) - 3

Spawning locations

Coordinates	Directions / Description
[4.8N, 34.7W]	Fasach-Falroid
[0.6N, 35.9W]	In Fasach-larran East of the entrance to Morfil, along the southern cliff
[2.2N, 32.0W]	Western Malenhad
[0.8N, 28.6W]	Along the western shore of lake Duvuinen in Eastern Malenhad
[0.9N, 27.2W]	On an island in lake Duvuinen Epilogue: Amardam
[3.2N, 24.2W]	North-east of Grishbalt, on a drop-off overlooking the camp
[0.8N, 20.8W]	On the eastern rim of the warg pit in Gorothlad
[5.7N, 23.4W]	In the south-western part of Nan Gurth
[7.1N, 20.1W]	In the eastern part of Nan Gurth, east of Barad Gúlaran
[8.8N, 28.7W]	In the south-western part of Himbar, near the overlook of Imlad Balchorth
[11.3N, 27.1W]	In the northern part of Himbar, near the spider-pit

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Evendim

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Roving Threats

• Droghus (Gauradan) - 1
• Súnath - (Angmarim) - 1
• Tárlug - (Gorthorog) - 3

Spawning Locations

Coordinates	Directions / Description
[16.1S, 75.2W]	Found on top of mountain side
[9.0S, 74.1W]
[7.4S, 72.8W]
[6.1S, 73.9W]
[5.0S, 68.4W]
[15.3S, 64.4W]	South of the catapult
[16.7S, 64.1W]
[5.8S, 61.4W]
[18.6S, 70.2W]
[16.6S, 69.7W]

Forochel

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Roving Threats

• Krevchal (Gauradan) - 1
• Mustarka (Wight) - 1
• Gronkerna (Mammoth) - 3
• Ukko Surma (Ice Giant) - 3

Spawning locations

Coordinates	Directions / Description
[20.6N, 69.4W]	On the shore to the north-east of Sûri-kylä
[17.7N, 67.0W]	On a slope above the worm pit in Jä-rannit
[12.3N, 66.7W]	To the east of Pynti-peldot, on a cliff to the south-west of Karhu-leiri
[14.2N, 74.4W]	North of The Lonesome Stones
[10.6N, 72.7W]	To the North west of Voi-teltta
[5.5N, 74.5W]	Along the southern cliff just west of Leijona-kotin
[7.9N, 77.0W]	In a snow field to the east of Norsu-leiri in Itä-mâ
[10.8N, 79.5W]	Slightly northeast of Zigilgund
[12.6N, 80.4W]	Along the southern shore of the bay west of Vesi-paistâ, at the top of a slope up from the water
[16.7N, 86.3W]	In the middle of the ice field just north of the giant lair of Jotunstath in Talvi-muri
[18.7N, 85.2W]	At the 2nd U in the Name Kuru-Leiri on the map

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Misty Mountains

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Roving Threats

• Krabakam (Gauradan) - 1
• Hrimdyr (Snow-beast) - 1
• Gróthurs (Stone Giant) - 3
• Sútmoth (Ice Giant) - 3

Spawning locations

Coordinates	Directions / Description
[22.7S, 1.2E]	At Caldwell Pool
[22.5S, 4.1E]	In a cul de sac just north of Vindurhal (jump down)
[21.9S, 4.4E]	Upper High Pass, just a bit north of the cul de sac
[22.0S, 7.4E]	To the south-west of Starkath, near the mammoth herd
[23.5S, 7.2E]	Just north-east of Hrimbarg, in the south-east corner of Northern High Pass
[24.4S, 6.2E]	Just in the gap to the west before you go into Hrimbarg in the Northern High Pass
[27.9S, 8.1E]	East of the "land bridge" bisecting the tarn, on top of the bluff across from the mammoth herd and campsite fire in Southern High Pass
[28.1S, 7.2E]	Just south of Northtarn in Southern High Pass
[31.1S, 3.3E]	North of Greybough End in the Giant Halls
[25.4S, 0.1E]	South of the peak at the top of the dead end ramp in High Crag

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North Downs

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Roving Threats

• Valikas (Earth-kin) - 1
• Dúrlum (Oathbreaker) -1
• Rotspittle (Drake) - 3

Spawning Locations

Coordinates	Directions / Description
[11.4S, 58.4W]
[12.2S, 57.9W]
[9.7S, 56.2W]
[7.0S, 53.6W]
[13.8S, 53.1W]
[9.6S, 52.3W]
[11.0S, 47.3W]
[5.8S, 46.3W]
[8.1S, 37.5W]
[8.7S, 36.2W]
[8.5S, 33.0W]

Rhovanion

Southern Mirkwood

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Roving Threats

• Thorang (Armour) - 1
• Helchurth (Cargûl) - 1
• Woe-weaver (Spider) - 3
• Ghámgur (Gorthorog) - 3

Spawning Locations

Coordinates	Directions / Description
[13.4S, 59.0W]
[15.8S, 58.3W]
[19.0S, 56.3W]
[16.1S, 53.5W]
[18.2S, 48.7W]
[19.3S, 46.7W]
[15.8S, 46.5W]
[12.8S, 43.7W]

Roving Threat Quartermaster

Roving Threat Quartermasters can be found in regions where Roving Threats have been included. They offer quests to defeat these creatures on a daily basis. They also redeem  Gift-giver's Brand for First Age Weapons and random other items.

Eriador

• Angmar - Cánnakh (at Aughaire, in the tent near the Reflecting Pool) ^{[0.4N, 39.5W]}
• Evendim - Brangil (at Tinnudir, just south of Calenglad) ^{[12.7S, 67.3W]}
• Forochel - Ostasänt (at Sûri-kylä, just south of the Milestone) ^{[18.8N, 71.0W]}
• Misty Mountains - Authi (at Gloin's Camp, by the Task Board) ^{[24.7S, 4.1W]}
• The North Downs - Othwen (at Esteldín, near the Reflecting Pool in the central court ^{[9.5S, 41.4W]}

Rhovanion

• Southern Mirkwood - Gellamiel (at Ost Galadh in the south-eastern corner, next to the trainers) ^{[14.5S, 50.9W]}

Gondor

• Western Gondor - Aelnir (at Dol Amroth, to the right, up the stairs across from the Stable-master) ^{[75.5S, 71.9W]}
• Eastern Gondor - Nanoth (at Bâr Húrin, in the crafting area) ^{[72.7S, 12.5W]}
• Central Gondor: Quests are offered by other NPCs as you achieve the appropriate Reputation rank.

• Ringló Vale - un-named female at Ethring ^{[72.0S, 50.1W]}
• Dor-en-Ernil - un-named female at Linhir ^{[80.7S, 45.3W]}
• Pelargir - un-named female at the central courtyard ^{[84.1S, 33.1W]}

Quests

Roving Threats of Eriador
Q. Tell me about Eriador Roving Threats
A. Roving Threats have been seen within the Realm of Eriador.     You may find them in the Regions of Angmar, Evendim, Forochel, the Misty Mountains, or the North Downs.

Roving Threats of Angmar
Intro quest	[100]	The Roving Threats of Angmar
		This quest is automatically bestowed upon entering Angmar at level 100
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Ashthrok, the Fire Seeker
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Khruthakh, the Untiring
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Shakatrog, the Dreaded
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Ulkharn, the Commander
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Vélnas, the Seer
Fellowship	[100]	Epilogue: Amardam, the Ancient Evil

Roving Threats of Evendim
Intro quest	[100]	The Roving Threats of Evendim
		This quest is automatically bestowed upon entering Evendim at level 100
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Droghus, the Chieftain
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Súnath, the Treacherous
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Tárlug, the Servant

Roving Threats of Forochel
Intro quest	[100]	The Roving Threats of Forochel
		This quest is automatically bestowed upon entering Forochel at level 100
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Gronkerna, The Juggernaut Slave
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Krevchal, the Brutal Chieftain
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Mustarka, the Treacherous Wight
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Ukko Surma, the Undying Giant

Roving Threats of the Misty Mountains
Intro quest	[100]	Roving Threats of The Misty Mountains
		This quest is automatically bestowed upon entering the Misty Mountains at level 100
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Gróthurs the Stone Giant
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Hrimdyr, the Beast King
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Krabakam, the Master Hunter
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Sútmoth, the Ice Giant

Roving Threats of the North Downs
Intro quest	[100]	Roving Threats of The North Downs
		This quest is automatically bestowed upon entering the North Downs at level 100
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Dúrlum, the Disturbed
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Rotspittle, the Corrupted
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Valikas, the Misguided

Roving Threats of Rhovanion
Q. Tell me about Rhovanion Roving Threats.
A. Roving Threats have been seen within the Realm of Rhovanion.     You may find them in the Region of Southern Mirkwood.

Roving Threats of Southern Mirkwood
Intro quest	[100]	The Roving Threats of Southern Mirkwood
		This quest is automatically bestowed upon entering Mirkwood at level 100
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Helchurth, the Eternal Shadow
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Thorang, the Spirit Armour
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Ghámgur, the Giant Dread
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Woe-weaver, the Silent Fear

Roving Threats of Gondor
Q. Tell me about Gondor Roving Threats
A. Roving Threats have been seen within the Realm of Gondor.      You may find them in the Regions of Central Gondor, Eastern Gondor, or Western Gondor.

Roving Threats of Western Gondor
Intro quest	[100]	The Roving Threats of Western Gondor
		This quest is automatically bestowed upon entering Western Gondor at level 100
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Amorchant, the Winged Death
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Gundlag, the Death Troll
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Haldalona, the Vile Darkwater
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Mota, the Umbarrim Scourge
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Skorkaz, the Callous Dead

Roving Threats of Eastern Gondor
Intro quest	[100]	The Roving Threats of Eastern Gondor
		This quest is automatically bestowed upon entering Eastern Gondor at level 100
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Morgrish, the Beast from Harad
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Shardrágh, the Morgul Siege-beast
Raid	[100]	Roving Threat: Kethat-sai, the Destroyer

Roving Threats of Central Gondor
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Abrakhôr, Chosen of the Scourge
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Anbúrz, Wielder of Men
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Du-kalon, the Pitiless Dead
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Gundash, the White Mountain Menace
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Keterang, Master of Spirits
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Luruyak, Terror of Harad
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Render, Shadow of the White Mountains
Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Ripper, Bane of the Prince's Lands
Small Fellowship	[100]	Roving Threat: Scythe-jaw, the Dread Spider

Roving Threats of The Wastes
Fellowship	[105]	Roving Threat: Tumoz the Fume
Fellowship	[105]	Roving Threat: Marzgurúd
Fellowship	[105]	Roving Threat: Ephalzôr
Fellowship	[105]	Roving Threat: Dorthanír
Fellowship	[105]	Roving Threat: Gaergarch the Thirsty

Barters

Lore-master Weapons
Item to Receive	Items to Trade
Unearthed Lore-master's Staff of the First Age	50 Gift-giver's Brands

Cosmetic Pet Gallery

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  Pond Frog

Roving Threat Deeds

► Roving Threat Deeds

Roving Threat Titles

► Roving Threat Titles

References

• Locations are from the following forum post: [1]
• Information for 15.2.3 (build 3) from: Scirocco https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?563011-Roving-Threat-Master-Location-List
• Locations for Eastern Gondor from here: [2]