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{{Infobox Instances
|name    = Fornost: Wraith of Earth
|level   = 25
|size    = 6
|scaled  = Yes
|cluster = Shadows of Angmar 
|region  = North Downs
|area    = Fornost
|map = North Downs
|NS  = 6.1S
|EW  = 55.3W
}}
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<div align="center">'''''Fornost, the last capitol of the fallen North Kingdom. It is here that the [[Witch-king of Angmar]] crushed the realm of [[Arnor]], and it is here to which Angmar has returned to conquer Eriador.'''''</div>

'''Wraith of Earth''' is a [[World Instance]] within [[Fornost]], in the [[North Downs]]. {{Tooltip Coords|North Downs|6.1S|55.3W}}

This is the second of four instances within Fornost dividing the upper city into 4 quadrants each with their own Tower and [[Wraith]]. [[Rhavameldir]], the wraith of earth, rules what makes up most of the southern ruins of the city. He and his forces represent the raw strength of earth as siege weapons and towering trolls are found throughout his ward.

Access is granted after completing the deed [[Fornost -- The Gate to Earth]] (defeating [[Megoriath]] in the [[Fornost: Wraith of Water|Wraith of Water]] instance). Within this instance, defeating [[Rhavameldir]] completes the deed [[Fornost -- The Gate to Fire]] and opens the way to [[Fornost: Wraith of Fire]] and, beyond that, the fourth instance ([[Fornost: Wraith of Shadow]]).

== Difficulty Level ==
This is a scaled instance, designed for a fellowship from level 25 and up.

It is available in the [[Instance Finder]], but just outside the entrance is a [[Camp Site Fire]] which serves all instances.

The layout of Wraith of Earth is mostly linear though there are some optional short pathways that lead to optional quest objectives or the odd group of enemies. The main thing of note is the last boss has quite a few adds that can ramp up over the fight if not dealt with accordingly (unless you are going for the challenge).

Estimated completion time is between 15 - 20 minutes.

== Landmarks ==
* [[Barad Harn]]

== Quests ==
[[File:Barad Harn Exterior.jpg|300px|thumb|Barad Harn]]
'''Starting:'''
* [...] [[Quest:The Jern-elyg|The Jern-elyg]]
* [...] [[Quest:Rhavameldir, the Wraith of Earth|Rhavameldir, the Wraith of Earth]]
* [...] [[Quest:Weapons of War (Fornost)|Weapons of War]] 
* [{{Level Cap}}] [[Quest:Challenge: Pillars of Earth|Challenge: Pillars of Earth]] 

'''Involving:'''
* [26] [[Quest:Fornost: The Darkness Within|Fornost: The Darkness Within]]
* [26] [[Quest:Fell the Trolls|Fell the Trolls]] 
* [26] [[Quest:Stem the Invasion|Stem the Invasion]]

== Deeds ==
* [[Fornost -- The Gate to Fire]]
* [[Fornost -- Wraith of Earth]]

== Mobs  ==
These [[mob]]s are encountered within this instance:
:<categorytree mode=all depth="0">Fornost: Wraith of Earth Mobs‎</categorytree>

== Instance Overview ==
:'''First Boss:''' [[File:OrcWarchief.png]] [[Warchief Búrzghâsh]]
:'''Second Boss (Optional):''' [[File:TrollBoss.png]] [[Gurkâmâb]]
:'''Final Boss:''' [[File:Wraith.png]] [[Rhavameldir]]

== Walk-through and Tactics ==
The very beginning of the instance is a boss fight. Go into the room and encounter '''[[Warchief Búrzghâsh]]'''.
Make general boss preparations for this, and then approach him. He will summon adds.
* For tier 1 go ahead, and kill these. The orc archers now stack so it is best to kill them as well. Then the War-chief joins in, kill him too. 
* For tier 2 the fight is a little more tricky. CC is your very best friend in this. If you kill the adds the warchief hits like a truck, he one shots guardians on crits and you will not last. The goal is to find a manageable balance between adds, and the warchief. Killing 4 will only give the warchief a +80% damage, and makes the adds more manageable for your LM if you have one.

After that you will head into the troll area. The adds should be no problem. Proceed through the area till you see one goblin in a gate, he will run back to get help from more trolls. 
* For tier 2, '''[[Gurkâmâb]]''' is right next to them. Burn him down within a minute and a half, or he will gain a +400% damage buff and much like the war-chief he will hit like a truck. 

After dealing with Gurkâmâb & Co. continue through till you get to [[Barad Harn]]. Clear out all the adds you can reach, and then flip the switch. This will unlock the room to the left of the entrance. Kill the trolls here, and move on to the room across from it. After that the gate on the far side from the entrance will unlock. Proceed through and climb up the stairs to the next level.

Fight your way to the stairs, and climb up to the third level. Here you will encounter '''[[Rhavameldir]]'''. He will summon adds and one troll. Kill the adds first and then move on to the boss. Eventually all will go down, and you can get your loot, and proceed out of the exit to the west.

=== Challenge ===
To complete the challenge, Rhavameldir must be defeated without killing any of his adds. This is simply a dps race but you can use what CC you have available at your disposal to reduce the damage from all the adds. Focus Rhavameldir and utilize any and all cooldowns necessary to survive.

== Rewards == 
:''For older (outdated) drops, see [[Warchief Búrzghâsh]] and [[Rhavameldir]] respectively.''
{| class="altRowsMed collapsible collapsed" width="450"
! General
|-
|{{Reward|Bounty}} (level-appropriate)
|-
| [[File:Enhancement Rune (uncommon)-icon.png]] [[Enhancement Rune|(Uncommon) Enhancement Rune (T1)]]
|-
| [[File:Enhancement Rune (rare)-icon.png]] [[Enhancement Rune|(Rare) Enhancement Rune (T2)]]
|-
| [[:Category:Traceries|(Rare) Tracery (T2)]]
|-
| [[Rare Scaled Instances Loot|(Rare) Dextrous/Enduring/Resolute/Steadfast/Valorous Armour/Jewellery/Weapons]]
|}
{| class="altRowsMed collapsible collapsed" width="450"
! Incomparable
|-
| {{:Item:Greater Dextrous Dagger of Penetration|mode=imlink_plain}}
|-
| {{:Item:Greater Dextrous Necklace of Fate|mode=imlink_plain}}
|-
| {{:Item:Greater Enduring Earring of Blocking|mode=imlink_plain}}
|-
| {{:Item:Greater Resolute Boots of Finesse|mode=imlink_plain}}
|-
| {{:Item:Greater Resolute Hat of Fate|mode=imlink_plain}}
|-
| {{:Item:Greater Steadfast Earring of Evasion|mode=imlink_plain}}
|-
| {{:Item:Greater Valorous Bow of Finesse|mode=imlink_plain}}
|-
| {{:Item:Greater Valorous Earring of Finesse|mode=imlink_plain}}
|-
| {{:Item:Greater Valorous Sword of Finesse|mode=imlink_plain}}
|}

== Map ==
[[File:Fornost Instance Wing Map.jpg|400px|Fornost Instance Wings]]

== Gallery ==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200px">
File:Wraith of Earth Búrzghâsh.jpg|Warchief Búrzghâsh and his minions
File:Wraith of Earth Trebuchets.jpg|Trebuchets primed to repel invaders
File:Wraith of Earth Gurkâmâb.jpg|Gurkâmâb's court among the ruins
File:Wraith of Earth Fountain.jpg|A dried up fountain in a time-worn plaza
File:Wraith of Earth Ruins.jpg|The southeastern ruins of the city of Fornost
File:Wraith of Earth Overhead.jpg|Overhead view of the instance
</gallery>
{{Instance Cluster: Shadows of Angmar}}
{{North Downs}}
[[Category:Fornost Instances]]
[[Category:Goblin Holdings]]
[[Category:Troll Holdings]]