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{{Infobox Settlements
|name   = Esteldín
|region = North Downs
|area   = Esteldín
|map    = North Downs
|NS     = 9.6S
|EW     = 41.5W
}}[[Category:North Downs Areas]] <!-- Esteldín is both settlement and area -->
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'''Esteldín''' is a settlement and an area located in the [[North Downs]]. {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.6S|42.9W}}

This torn and worn fortress is built upon the town of '''Dolindîr''' in ages past and the [[Founding Stone|Founding Stone]] still stands proud in the west-most courtyard. 

Now the unofficial capital of the North Downs, Esteldín {{Lang|Sindarin|Hidden Hope}} is hidden within a great rift in the [[Kingsfell]] mountains, just east of the centre of the region. It can be reached through two narrow trails to the west and the east, both yet undiscovered by the Enemy. Here refugees find shelter, would-be defenders train for daring missions, and the [[Ranger]]s make plans for the seemingly inevitable war against [[Angmar]].

Esteldín provides excellent services, surpassing many settlements of the Middle-earth. Notable are the crafting facilities, expert trainers, and the [[Jeweller's Guild-hall|Jeweller's]], [[Tailor's Guild-hall|Tailor's]], and [[Woodworker's Guild-hall|Woodworker's]] Guild-halls. Here are a [[Bard]], [[Stable-master]], [[Milestone]], [[Vault-keeper]], [[NPC Healer|Healer]], [[Reflecting Pool]], [[Mailbox]]es, and class trainers. Vendors are selling armaments for levels 25 to&nbsp;40. Outside the western wall is the [[Esteldín Skirmish Camp|Skirmish Camp]]. And Esteldín is the natural headquarters for the [[Rangers of Esteldín]] faction.

'''''Notice:''''' The settlement is basically split up in three courtyards and many interiors. This page provides a summary but each location page list its details individually.
<onlyinclude><includeonly>* [[Stable-master]], [[Milestone]], [[Vault]], [[Bard]], , [[Mailbox]], [[Reflecting Pool]], [[Esteldín Skirmish Camp|Skirmish Camp]], [[Tasks Bulletin Board]], [[NPC Healer|Healer]], [[Provisioner]], [[Class Trainer]]s, armament vendors
* [[Craft-hall of Esteldín]], [[Forge]], [[Oven]], [[Workbench]], [[Camp-fire]]s, and Expert trainers
* Crafting Guilds: [[Jeweller's Guild-hall|Jeweller's]], [[Tailor's Guild-hall|Tailor's]], and [[Woodworker's Guild-hall|Woodworker's Guild]]
* Factions: [[Rangers of Esteldín]]
* Quests: mainly 28 - 29</includeonly></onlyinclude>

== Services ==
[[File:Esteldín Skirmish Camp.jpg|300px|thumb|Esteldín Skirmish Camp]]
[[File:Esteldín Entrance.jpg|300px|thumb|Entrance to the hidden ranger fortress]]
[[File:Esteldín Trainers.jpg|300px|thumb|Class trainers conducting combat training]]
[[File:Esteldín Night.jpg|300px|thumb|Esteldín under the night sky]]
* [[Bard|Bard of Esteldín]] - [[Garchadron]] - [[Esteldín Central Courtyard]] {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.5S|43.0W}}
* [[Esteldín Skirmish Camp|Skirmish Camp]] {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.5S|43.0W}}
* [[Vault-keeper]] - [[Galufirieth]] - [[Craft-hall of Esteldín]] {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.7S|40.5W}}

'''[[Mailbox]]es'''
* [[Mailbox]] - [[Esteldín Forecourt]] {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.5S|42.1W}}
* [[Mailbox]] - [[Craft-hall of Esteldín]] {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.7S|40.5W}}

'''[[Crafting]]'''
* [[Craft-hall of Esteldín]] {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.7S|40.5W}}

'''[[Travelling]]'''
* [[Milestone]] {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.6S|42.1W}}
* [[Stable-master]] - [[Arochon]] {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.7S|42.1W}}
<div style="margin-left: 20px;">{{Questbox|Esteldín Stable-master Destinations|collapsed|{{:Arochon}} }}</div>

'''[[Reputation]]'''
* [[Rangers of Esteldín]]

== Quests ==
''See [[:Category:Esteldín Quests|"starting quests"]] and the locations for more quests''
* [[Tasks Bulletin Board]] - [[Esteldín Forecourt]] {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.7S|41.9W}}
* [[North Downs Reflecting Pool|Reflecting Pool, North Downs]] - [[Esteldín Central Courtyard]] {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.4S|41.2W}}
'''Starting:'''
{{:Category:Esteldín Quests}}

== NPCs ==
''See "[[:Category:Esteldín NPCs|list of all NPCs]]" within Esteldín''<br>
'''Services & Supplies'''
{| class="altRowsMed" width="500"
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| [[File:HumanM.png]] [[Garchadron]] || [[Bard|Bard of Esteldín]] || [[Esteldín Central Courtyard]] || {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.6S|41.4W}}
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| [[File:RangerF.png]] [[Nestadam]] || [[NPC Healer|Healer]] & [[Provisioner]] || [[Esteldín Crafters' Courtyard]] 
|| {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.7S|40.7W}}
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| [[File:HumanM.png]] [[Arochon]] || [[Stable-master]] || [[Esteldín Forecourt]] || {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.7S|42.1W}}
|-
| [[File:HumanF.png]] [[Rudbereth]] || [[Supplier]] || [[Craft-hall of Esteldín ]] || {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.7S|40.5W}}
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| [[File:HumanM.png]] [[Dúrlammad]] || [[Town Crier]] || [[Esteldín Forecourt]] || {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.7S|42.0W}}
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| [[File:HumanF.png]] [[Galufirieth]] || [[Vault-keeper]] || [[Craft-hall of Esteldín ]] || {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|9.7S|40.5W}}
|}
'''Others'''
{{:Category:Esteldín NPCs}}
'''Equipment vendors''' are found at [[Esteldín Forecourt]]<br>
'''Crafting NPCs''' are found inside the [[Craft-hall of Esteldín]]<br>
'''Class trainers''' are found at [[Esteldín Central Courtyard]]
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==Civic Structures and Facilities==
'''''Notice:''' Each location within this section individually lists quests, NPCs, and more, pertaining to it''

[[File:Esteldín Forecourt.jpg|300px|thumb|Esteldín Forecourt]]
=== Esteldín Forecourt ===
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[[File:Esteldín Central Courtyard.jpg|300px|thumb|Esteldín Central Courtyard]]
=== Esteldín Central Courtyard ===
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[[File:Esteldín Library (Exterior).jpg|300px|thumb|Esteldín Library]]
==== Esteldín Library ====
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[[File:Halbarad's Study (Exterior).jpg|300px|thumb|Halbarad's Study ]]
==== Halbarad's Study ====
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[[File:Esteldín Crafters' Courtyard.jpg|300px|thumb|Esteldín Crafters' Courtyard]]
=== Esteldín Crafters' Courtyard ===
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[[File:Craft-hall of Esteldín (Exterior).jpg|300px|thumb|Craft-hall of Esteldín]]
==== Craft-hall of Esteldín ====
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[[File:Jeweller's Guild-hall.jpg|300px|thumb|Jeweller's Guild-hall]]
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==== Jeweller's Guild-hall ====
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[[File:Tailor's Guild-hall.jpg|300px|thumb|Tailor's Guild-hall]]
==== Tailor's Guild-hall ====
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[[File:Woodworker's Guild-hall.jpg|300px|thumb|Woodworker's Guild-hall]]
==== Woodworker's Guild-hall ====
{{:Woodworker's Guild-hall}}</div>
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== Lore ==
:''Esteldín is built upon the town of Dolindîr in ages past according to the Founding Stone there. Arassuil, son of Arahad, established the refuge. It is one of the Five Towns in the old kingdom of [[Arthedain]] spoken of in the book "Of Arthedain and its Settlements" found inside Halbarad's Study.'' &mdash; [[Quest:Ruins_of_Arthedain|Quest]]


:''"'With my brothers around me,' they say in Esteldín, 'I believe we could do anything.' ''

:''"Esteldín serves not only as a stronghold but also a training ground where folk from throughout the land are taught to wield blades and bows like the Rangers. Here, the Rangers share reports from across the region and collaborate to plan strikes against the Enemy. Still, it’s rare for their kind to gather in such numbers. 'We have been called together by [[Halbarad]] for a reason we do not know,' the Rangers whisper. 'Some of us have our suspicions, though.' ''

:''"Halbarad, kinsman and friend of [[Aragorn]], knows the Rangers alone cannot defend the North Downs against the full might of Angmar. To shore up support, he and his fellows dispatch willing adventurers in all directions, but especially through Esteldín’s east gate, into [[Nan Amlug East]], [[Rhunenlad]], and lands beyond. Those wild hunting grounds lay at the mouths of the [[Ram Dúath]], passes through which the vanguard of Angmar’s armies have come into the North Downs before."'' &mdash; Hero's Guide

== Maps ==
[[File:Esteldín (terrain map).jpg|300px|thumb|Terrain Map of Esteldín]]
[[File:North Downs map.jpg|400px|Map of The North Downs]]
[[File:North Downs topographic map.png|400px|Topographic map of The North Downs]]

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