Epic Quests

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As you journey through Middle-earth, your character will have the opportunity to become a hero of Middle-earth as you aid both the Fellowship and the Free Peoples with what is called the "Epic" quest line. This story is interwoven with J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy, both working alongside it - in a story created specifically for The Lord of the Rings Online - and crossing-over into it at important or interesting moments.


Volume I - The Legacy of Angmar

Depending on the choosen starter area you get a different starter experience. The choice can be made when you create your character. This can either be Before the Shadow or The Shadows of Angmar.

Epic Introduction

Learn whether you have what it takes to become a hero of your race.

The Lost Kingdom of Arnor

Prologue

Assist your homeland as dark forces threaten.

Before the Shadow

This book guides you from Swanfleet towards Rivendell through Cardolan and the Lone-lands.

Book I - The Doom of the Fallen City

Help Meneldir with investigating the Uruk pressence in Swanfleet.

Book II - The Dread of Herne

Protect the folk of Herne against the terror that crossed the town lately.

Book III - The Crossing of Sarn Ford

Find out what transpired at Sarn Ford and search for the fallen ranger's instructions.

Shadows of Angmar

This book guides you from Bree-land towards Rivendell through the Lone-lands and the North Downs.

Book I - Stirrings in the Darkness

Help the Rangers protect Bree-land, as one of their own is turned against them.

Book II - The Red Maid

Assist Radagast the Brown in the Lone-lands.

Book III - The Council of the North

Aid Men, Elves and Dwarves in the North Downs so they can gather for a council.

Evils of the North

From here the two starter experiences tie into eachother.

Book IV - Chasing Shadows

Search for the missing Black Rider in the Trollshaws with the help of the sons of Elrond, then assist Legolas in finding the source of the uncovered evil.

Book V - The Last Refuge

Venture into the Misty Mountains and search for Skorgrím and the Black Rider with the assistance of Gloin and Gimli.

Book VI - The Fires in the North

Uncover the secrets of Angmar's dreaded Watching Stones with the help of a Ranger in Aughaire.
Note: Completing this book will allow you to pass through Rammas Deluon [0.6S, 29.8W] without being instantly defeated.

Book VII - The Hidden Hope

Find the hidden Ranger refuge in northern Angmar and assist them in rescuing Golodir.
Note: Completing this book will get you the key to the gates of Carn Dûm (Instance).

Book VIII - The Scourge of the North

Rekindle Golodir's hope and help him in an attempt to defeat Mordirith, the steward of Angmar in Carn Dûm.

Book IX - The Shores of Evendim

Uncover more about the mysterious Sara Oakheart while venturing to Barad Gúlaran.

Book X - The City of the Kings

Help the Dunedain in the battle for Annúminas against the Angmarim.

Book XI - Prisoner of the Free Peoples

Explore Tâl Bruinen in the Trollshaws while searching for Narchuil, the ring of Amarthiel.

Book XII - The Ashen Wastes

Rescue Laerdan and continue the search for Narchuil.

Book XIII - Doom of the Last-king

Attempt to locate the missing half of Narchuil in the frozen wastes of Forochel.

Book XIV - The Ring-forges of Eregion

Assist and then pursue Laerdan as he tries to rescue his daughter.

Book XV - Daughter of Strife

Help Narmeleth to prove her purification and to defeat Mordirith and Mordrambor once and for all.

Volume II - Mines of Moria

Prologue

Assist the Fellowship as they prepare to leave Rivendell in their quest to destroy the One Ring.

Book I - The Walls of Moria

Assist Bósi's dwarvish expedition to clear the Hollin Gate and gain access to Moria.

Book II - Echoes in the Dark

Help the Iron Garrison expedition establish a first foothold within Moria.

Book III - The Lord of Moria

The dwarves are determined to retake their halls, perhaps too eagerly. They need your assistance.

Book IV - Fire and Water

The orcs strike back.

Book V - Drums in the Deep

Some force has allied itself with the orcs of Moria. Discover who/what it is.

Book VI - The Shadowy Abyss

You have made your way through Moria. The dwarves seek aid from Lothlórien and Galadriel.

Book VII - The Leaves of Lórien

Reunite with the Fellowship of the Ring and help forge an alliance between the Dwarves of Khâzad-dûm and the Elves of Lothlórien.

Book VIII - Scourge of Khazad-dûm

Return to Moria to thwart the evil influence of Dol Guldur.

Book IX - Fortress of the Nazgul

Join the Malledhrim as they prepare to assault Dol Guldur, the fortress of the Nazgul.

Epilogue - Of Elves and Dwarves

Many loose ends remain after the assault on the tower of Dol Guldur.

Volume III - Allies of the King

Prologue

Answer the call of Elrond Halfelven.

Book I - Oath of the Rangers

Travel throughout Eriador to gather the Grey Company.

Book II - Ride of the Grey Company

Assist the Rangers on the first leg of their journey south.

Book III - Echoes of the Dead

Discover more about the mysterious dwarf Nár.

Book IV - Rise of Isengard

Travel to Dunland, and uncover the influence of Saruman the Many-Coloured there. Aid the Grey Company in halting Saruman's advances, ally or do battle with the tribal Dunlendings, and tread the valley of Nan Curunír; where the enemy fortress of Isengard looms.

Book V - The Prince of Rohan

The time has come to part ways with the Grey Company, who must soon begin the next leg of their journey. Your aid, however, is required at the Fords of the Isen: where Prince Théodred of the Mark is preparing to do battle against Saruman's forces to secure the Gap of Rohan.

Book VI - Mists of Anduin

Seek the wisdom of the Lady Galadriel after experiencing troubling dreams, witness the return of Gandalf, now the White, and ride South past the Great River... towards Rohan.

Book VII - A Fellowship Endangered

The Fellowship of the Ring is in peril. At Galadriel's behest, you must lead a fellowship of your own to discover their fate.

Book VIII - Into the Riddermark

You must pursue the Uruk-hai (and the Fellowship they endanger) across the plains of Rohan. To do that, you're going to need a better horse...

Book IX - The Third Marshal

Ride with Éomer, the Third Marshal, to learn what became of the Uruk-hai, and what is to come for Rohan.

Book X - Snows of Wildermore

Investigate why contact has been lost with the region of Wildermore.

Book XI - The Golden Hall*

Witness the return of Théoden King and help prepare his people for war against the White Hand.

Book XII - War in the Westemnet

Aid the people of West Rohan as the forces of Saruman ravage the land and treachery is found in unlikely places.

Book XIII - Helm's Deep

Join the Rohirrim for their final stand at the fortress of the Hornburg, where the fate of Rohan will be decided.

Book XIV - The Waters of Isengard

Journey with Aragorn, Gandalf and Theoden as they go to confront Saruman in Isengard.

Volume IV - The Strength of Sauron

Book I - The Road to Gondor

Travel south into the kingdom of Gondor and to the great city of Dol Amroth.

Book II - The Dawnless Day

Travel into Central Gondor and aid Aragorn in the retaking of Pelargir.

Book III - Voices of the Past

Aid Aragorn and the people of Eastern Gondor in preparation for the battle in Osgiliath.

Book IV - Siege of the White City

Defend the city of Minas Tirith against the besieging armies of Mordor.

Book V - The Ride of the Rohirrim

Aid the armies of Rohan and help them find a safe road to Minas Tirith in time to defend their allies against the ravening hordes of Mordor.

Book VI - The Battle of the Pelennor Fields

Take part in the final defence of Minas Tirith as the Witch-king of Angmar descends upon the field and many fates are decided.

Book VII - The March of the King

Escort Aragorn and the Host of the West into North Ithilien beneath the ever-watchful Eye of Sauron as you march toward the Black Land of Mordor, where the shadows lie.

Book VIII - The Black Gate

Experience the Host of the West’s climactic confrontation with Sauron’s forces at the Battle of the Black Gate, as Aragorn seeks to draw Sauron’s Eye away from his true peril.

Book IX - The Ring Of Power

Witness the fate of the One Ring and Sauron! The Epic quest line reaches a major milestone, and remains free to all players.

Volume V - The Peace of Middle-earth

Book I - A Time of Celebration

Join the wedding between Aragorn and Arwen.

The Black Book of Mordor

Chapter 1 - Where the Shadows Lie

Sauron may be defeated, but much of his malice still remains in Mordor.

Chapter 2 - The Light of Eärendil

Uncover the mystery of a tainted artifact stolen from the dungeons of Durthang.

Chapter 3 - The Gúrzyul

In Sauron's wake, his lieutenants vie for power over the Plateau of Gorgoroth.

Chapter 4 - Union of Evil

Stop Lhaereth the Stained from uniting the forces of Darkness in Mordor.

Chapter 5 - Legacy of the Necromancer

Aid the Elves of Lothlórien and Mirkwood in their assault on Dol Guldur.

Chapter 6 - Wood, Lake, Mountain, and Stone

Chase the Weeping Warrior as he makes his way to the Strongholds of the North.

Chapter 7 - The Tales of Khîl

Aid the Erebor and Ironhill dwarves against foes of the east and make a suprising discovery.

Chapter 8 - A Land of Dragons

Aid Durin, son of Thorin III, in his quest for glory in the Grey Mountains.

Chapter 9 - Challenging the Zhélruka

Aid the Zhélruka in their battle against Karazgar.

Chapter 10 - Aiding the Wilderfolk

Aid the Beornings and the Wilderfolk in the Vales of Anduin.

Interlude: Shades in the Swamp - The Maiden's Trial

Investigate the darkness disturbing the sleep of the shades in the Gladden fields.

Chapter 11 - A Window on the Past

Listen to the tales of Mordor and the Siege of Barad-dûr during the War of the Last Alliance.

Chapter 12 - The Siege of Barad-dûr

Learn of the breaking of the Siege of Barad-dûr and the downfall of Sauron at the end of the Second Age.

Chapter 13 - Imlad Morgul

Join Faramir, Prince of Ithilien, and his Rangers as they move into the Morgul Vale, still occupied by the remnants of Sauron's armies.

Chapter 14 - Minas Morgul

Enter the once-beautiful city of Minas Morgul and confront an old enemy at last.

Epilogue

There are a few last secrets to be dug from shades and the Black Book of Mordor...

The Legacy of Durin and the Trials of the Dwarves

Chapter 1 - An Echo in the Mountains

Try to keep the peace in Skarháld, where the Longbeards, Zhélruka, and Stout-axes are living in close quarters.

Chapter 2 - Inspecting the Wells

Travel south into the Wells of Langflood to take a measure of the orkish presence near Skarháld.

Chapter 3 - Closing in on Gundabad

March with the Gabil'akkâ, the Unified Army of Dwarves, into Elderslade and gather the strength to assault Gundabad.

Chapter 4 - A First Confrontation

The War of Three Peaks begins. Assault the gates of Gundabad and challenge Gorgar the Ruthless.

Interlude: Blood of Azog - Assaulting Khazad-Dûm

Study the history of the last great war between dwarves and orcs as recorded by Hermáth Stormhammer.

Chapter 5 - The Mighty Court of Máttugard

Enter Gundabad and seize control of the court of Máttugard.

Chapter 6 - The Sculptors Apprentice

Look after Eskil Bloodthumb, apprentice of sculptor Stáli the Hewer.

Chapter 7 - Into the North

Journey into the Pit of Stonejaws and Câr Bronach to deal with the Angmarim presence.

Chapter 8 - The Secrets of Durthuzâram

Discover the birthplace of the dwarves and the beautiful valley of Clovengap.

Chapter 9 - A Traitors Deal

Help Durin get the information he needs.

Chapter 10 - Rebelling Dwarves

Learn of the presence that has been watching you in Gundabad.

Chapter 11 - The Last Dwarrowmoot

Ready yourself for the final confrontation of Gundabad.

Epilogue

Lore

The overall plan for the Epic Story in LOTRO reads a bit like a “Most Exciting Places to Visit!” travelogue for Middle-earth. Consider:
  • Volume I (Levels 5 till 50) lets you explore the town of Bree, the fallen city of Tharbad, the Last Homely House in Rivendell, the evil city of Carn Dûm in Angmar, the ruins of Annúminas on Lake Evendim, the ring-forges of Eregion. Help the Rangers of the North deal with the evils of Angmar so that the Fellowship can set out on their journey without having a dangerous enemy at their back.
  • Volume II (Levels 50 till 65) continues to the dwarf-kingdom of Moria; the golden city of Caras Galadhon in Lothlórien; Sauron’s fortress of Dol Guldur in Mirkwood. See to it that the dwarves can safely recover Khazad-dûm and that the evil of Dol Guldur is contained within its walls.
  • Volume III (Levels 65 till 95) makes you explore Isengard, see the rolling plains of Rohan, and marvel at one of the greatest man-made (as opposed to dwarf-, hobbit- or elf-made) fortresses ever built, Helm's Deep! Help free the king and find the Fellowship while they make their way south.
  • Volume IV (Levels 95 till 105) begins your journey through many places within Western Gondor to get to Dol Amroth. You will aid the people of Central Gondor and find the grand city of Osgiliath in ruins. Help Eastern Gondor against the forces of Minas Morgul and see the city of Minas Tirith. March towards the Black Gate and towards Mordor to witness the end of the Third Age.
  • Volume V (Levels 20+) sets up the wedding of Aragorn and Arwen. Discover how Minas Tirith fairs under a new king and queen.
  • The Black Book of Mordor (Levels 105 till 130) is the storyline which narrates the way through the unexplored territory of Mordor, while the Epic Quest line continues to trace the activities of the Fellowship of the Ring. Something as evil as Sauron doesn’t just go away and everything is fine. Mordor is a tremendous pit of evil and players are going to have to deal with the things that remain. The Fellowship is no longer the focus, "The Black Book of Mordor" deals with what happens AFTER the Ring is gone. Who/what are left after Sauron and the Nazgûl are gone? A number of Dark Personages are now rising in power. What is driving the Darkness? Players must determine who/what is filling that vacuum and prevent it from seeping out into the rest of Middle-earth.
  • The Legacy of Durin and the Trials of the Dwarves (Levels 130 till 140) further explores events after the War of the Ring. Durin, son of King Thorin III Stonehelm of the Longbeards, has set his sights on the reclamation of Mount Gundabad, occupied by the orkish forces of Gorgar the Ruthless. Help the young prince in his trials to conquer Gundabad from the orcs and dragons and learn of the ancient history of the Dwarves.
And that is not all! There will be more places to see in the future!

Deed Involvement

After completing book 1 to book 8 of Volume I: A Light from the Shadow
After completing book 9 to book 15 of Volume I: Bearer of Hope
After completing book 1 to book 6 of Volume II: Avenger of Khazad-dûm
After completing book 7 to book 9 of Volume II: Stalwart against the Shadow
After completing book 1 to book 14 of Volume III: Friend to the Heir of Isildur

Credits

Volume III Book 4 Quest Notes By: Jeff ‘MadeOfLions’ Libby.