Aughaire

Aughaire
Region:	Angmar
Location:	[0.0S, 40.0W]

Description

Aughaire is a settlement and an area in south-western Angmar. ^{[0.0S, 40.0W]}

This settlement of friendly hillmen lies surrounded at all sides by Fasach-larran, found at the northern end of the safe road that runs south through Lehmä-koti and to the North Downs beyond. Here the tribe of Trév Gállorg have found shelter in caverns within walls of the north-western outskirts of long ridges of the Misty Mountains. The town is spread over islets and the shores of small ponds, connected with wooden bridges. From here the tribe nurtures bonds of friendship, as well as constantly raid the enemy.

This is the first major settlement travellers will come across inside Angmar, and because of the witch-craft that blocks access to eastern and northern Angmar adventurers often stay at Aughaire for quite some time, helping the hospitable citizens. Visitors better meet chieftain Crannog at has his ruling seat in the south-western section and prove themselves friends with the hillmen. There are also two tents where members of Trév Gállorg gather, the warriors and hunters at Búth Luikh and the tale tellers and tradition keepers at Búth Sánkhas. They are eager to task guests with quests of their liking. Furthermore, at the small centre island, as well as throughout the settlement, other hillmen, a few Rangers, and other visitors, will hand out various quests.

The Stable-master is located at the south-eastern entrance. A Mailbox, Milestone, and Tasks Bulletin Board are found at the central main cape. Vendors are found around a market square east of the small centre island, selling provisions and armaments for levels 32 to 45. In the north is a a cavern which serves as a craft faire with a Supplier and Guild Master. And to the south-west the site of Crannog is found, the Chieftain of Trév Gállorg and Aughaire, and there is also the Bard.

Landmarks

• Búth Luikh
• Búth Sánkhas
• Skirmish Camp

Services

Terrain map of Aughaire, click for larger image

Crannog's Ruling Seat

The Market Square of Aughaire

The Craft Faire of Aughaire

Búth Sánkhas

The following services can be found within the settlement of Aughaire:

• Bard - Giric ^{[0.1S, 40.1W]}
• Angmar Reflecting Pool ^{[0.6N, 39.5W]}
• Sage of Eriador - Rostellen ^{[0.6N, 39.5W]}
• Roving Threat Quartermaster - Cánnakh ^{[0.4N, 39.5W]}

Mailboxes

• Mailbox ^{[0.1S, 39.8W]}

Crafting

The craft faire is found in northern Aughaire. ^{[0.7N, 39.9W]}

• Forge
• Oven
• Workbench

Travelling

• Milestone ^{[0.1N, 39.9W]}
• Stable-master - Tavas ^{[0.2S, 39.3W]}

Destination		Region	Cost	Prerequisites
Angmar
Gabilshathûr	(Swift)	Angmar	25	Completed: Book 6, Chapter 6
Gath Forthnír	(Swift)	Angmar	25	Acq. with Council of the North Completed: Book 6, Chapter 6
Iorelen's Camp	(Swift)	Angmar	25	Acq. with Council of the North Completed: Book 6, Chapter 6
North Downs
Esteldín		North Downs	25

Deeds

The following deeds can be obtained by visiting this place:

• Bastions of Hope

Quests

• Tasks Bulletin Board ^{[0.0N, 39.8W]}
  Tasks: Level 38 - 43; Reputation: None

• [40] Family History - Small Fellowship
• [43] Present Yourself to the Chieftain
• [43] Crannog's Challenge
• [43] Dark Raiders
• [43] Predators in the Foothills
• [43] Trophies of War
• [43] Crannog's Second Challenge
• [43] Bloodstones
• [43] Dark Standards
• [43] Rona's Concern
• [43] Crannog's Third Challenge
• [43] Crannog's Fourth Challenge
• [43] Crannog's Fifth Challenge
• [44] The Rite of Clúcath - Solo-only
  • [43] Instance: The Rite of Clúcath - Solo-only
• [43] The Brimstone Swamp
• [43] Fail-á-Khro Retaken
• [44] Dark Hunters - Small Fellowship
• [45] The Lost Fellowship
• [65] Rescue in Nûrz Ghâshu - Skirmish

Epic Quests

• [44] Volume I, Book 6, Chapter 3: Secrets of the Stones
• [45] Volume I, Book 6, Chapter 4: Heart of Stone
• [45] Volume I, Book 6, Chapter 5: The Sorcerer's Doom
• [46] Volume I, Book 6, Chapter 6: Challenging the Stone
• [46] Volume I, Book 6, Chapter 7: Beyond Rammas Deluon
• [65] Volume III, Book 1, Chapter 9: The Gathering of the Grey Company

Tales of the Shadow of Angmar

• [50] I.7.8 Tale: The Gates of Carn Dûm
• [50] I.8.5 Tale: Mordirith's Fall
• [50] I.12.6 Tale: Laerdan's Escape
• [50] I.12.9: Weapons of the Enemy
• [50] I.14.1 Tale: The Heraldry of Lindon

Búth Sánkhas

• [44] The Bloodstone Trove
• [44] Buried Treasure
• [44] Bloodwing - Fellowship

Búth Luikh

• [43] The Ongbúrz and the Iron Crown - Small Fellowship
• [44] Dark Vengeance - Small Fellowship
• [44] Dread in the Fallen City

Involving

• [42] Beyond the Ram Dúath
• [42] Men of the Hills
• [43] The Matron and the Master
• [44] A Call for Allies
• [44] An Understanding
• [44] Desolation by Aughaire - Hunter
• [45] Volume 1, Book 6, Chapter 2: Against His Lord
• [65] Volume III, Book 1, Chapter 8: The Depths of Duty
• [40] A Drink of the Best Character - Festivals
• [40] A Drink of the Worst Character - Festivals

NPCs

NPC	Function	Coords
Services & Supplies
Giric	Bard of Aughaire	[0.1S, 40.1W]
Greum	Master of Crafting Guilds	[0.8N, 39.9W]
Rostellen	Sage of Eriador	[0.6N, 39.5W]
Senga	Provisioner	[0.4N, 39.4W]
Tavas	Stable-master	[0.2S, 39.3W]
Tearlach	Supplier	[0.7N, 39.9W]
Cánnakh	Roving Threat Quartermaster	[0.4N, 39.5W]
Equipment   Armour and Weapons for levels 32 to 45
Kyven	Light Armoursmith	[0.3N, 39.2W]
Rahan	Medium Armoursmith	[0.3N, 39.2W]
Santach	Heavy Armoursmith	[0.3N, 39.2W]
Deloric	Bowyer	[0.3N, 39.5W]
Chenan	Pole Turner	[0.3N, 39.5W]
Almaric	One-handed Weaponsmith	[0.3N, 39.5W]
Brennos	Two-handed Weaponsmith	[0.3N, 39.5W]
Others
Crannog	Chieftain - Quest	[0.1S, 40.2W]
Raith	Task-master - Quest	[0.1S, 40.1W]
Nathalan	Inn League Member - Festivals	[0.2S, 40.1W]
Camran	Quest	[0.1N, 39.6W]
Clan Hunter	Quest	Roaming
Corunir	Quest	[0.7N, 39.9W]
Declan	Quest	[0.0N, 39.6W]
Finnán	Quest	[0.0N, 39.5W]
Lakhina	Quest	[0.0N, 39.6W]
Moridac	Quest	[0.1N, 40.1W]
Osbail	Quest	[0.0N, 40.2W]
Rona	Quest	[0.1N, 39.6W]
Taraghlan	Quest	[0.1S, 40.2W]
Torquil	Quest	[0.0N, 40.2W]
Helegdir	Quest	[0.1S, 39.9W]
Clan Herders

NPCs found at or inside the tents of...

Búth Luikh

NPC	Function	Coords
Búth Luikh Wound-counter	Quest Item Vendor	[0.2S, 39.8W]
Clan Hunters	Quest	[0.2S, 39.8W]
Eilig	Quest	[0.2S, 39.8W]
Feradakh	Quest	[0.2S, 39.8W]
Guirmán	Quest	[0.2S, 39.8W]
Sorkha	Quest	[0.2S, 39.8W]

Búth Sánkhas

NPC	Function	Coords
Búth Sánkhas Tale-spinner	Quest Item Vendor	[0.1N, 39.1W]
Cuinthorn	Quest	[0.1N, 39.1W]
Fonghala	Quest	[0.1N, 39.2W]
Latharna	Quest	[0.1N, 39.2W]
Machar	Quest	[0.1N, 39.1W]
Torcall	Quest - Hunter	[0.0N, 39.2W]
Clan Herder		[0.2N, 39.1W]

Lore

The Hillmen of Aughaire are playing a dangerous game with the powers of Angmar. As one of the larger and more independent tribes of Hillmen in the region, they have considerable sway with their brethren in the service of Angmar.

As long as they continue to convince the Lords of Angmar that they may yet join them, the men of Aughaire are allowed a small breadth of freedom. Nevertheless, their game can only play out so long before Angmar grows impatient and either enslaves or crushes this town as a spot of rebellion upon their flanks. — Deed text

"In years past, when Arthedain and Cardolan strove to drive back the forces of Angmar, the Men of Rhudaur, under the leadership of an evil chieftain of the Hillmen, fell under the sway of the Witch-king of Angmar. As the years passed, the Hillmen were displaced northward by the better-trained and "civilized" Men of Angmar in preparation for a final war against the North-kingdom of Arthedain. After the defeat of the Witch-king's forces and the near-annihilation of the Angmarim, the Hillmen in the north gradually departed from the dark path laid down for them by the Witch-king and returned to their tribal ways.

"Now, the Hillmen have become nomads, wandering the frozen wastes and hills of Angmar, content to hunt the great herds of aurochs, unconcerned with the doings of the strange folk who dwell in stone cities. Yet the clans still recognize the need to maintain relations with each other, in order to avert bloodshed as one clan infringes on the territory of another. In order to facilitate peaceful relations between their clans, the nomads established a neutral colony, a great tent city they named Aughaire, the Meeting-place. Here, the clans trade in furs, meats and produce, medicines, and slaves. A clan judge also resides here, an elder who mediates peaceful resolutions to disputes between rival clans."

In Lotro, Aughaire figures prominently as the forces rising within the Witch-king's ancient stronghold of Carn Dûm once again try to dominate the spirits of the nomads, while the Dúnedain of the North seek to stem the evil tide from the North. — lorebook