Esteldín
 Esteldín
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| Region: | The North Downs |
| Location: | [9.6S, 41.5W] |
Location
Esteldín is a settlement and an area located in The North Downs. [9.6S, 41.4W]
This torn and worn fortress is built upon the town of Dolindîr in ages past and the Founding Stone still stands proud in the west-most courtyard. Esteldín is hidden within a great rift in the Kingsfell mountains, at the centre of North Downs. It is reached through only two narrow trails to the west and the east, both yet undiscovered by the Enemy. Now Esteldín is the unofficial capital of the North Downs. Here would-be defenders of the realm train for daring missions, refugees from near and far seek shelter, and the Rangers make plans for the seemingly inevitable war against Angmar.
Esteldín provides excellent services surpassing many settlements of the Middle-earth. Notable are the complete crafting facilities sugared with Superior Workbenches and some expert trainers, and also the Jeweller's, Tailor's, and Woodworker's Guild-halls. Here are a Bard, class trainers, Healer, Mailboxes, Milestone, Reflecting Pool, and Stable-master. Vendors are selling armaments for levels 25 to 40, which also matches the general quest levels. Outside the western wall is a Skirmish Camp. Esteldín is also the headquarters for the Rangers of Esteldín faction.
Notice: The settlement is basically split up by three courtyards and several interiors. This page provides a summary but details are listed at the individual pages of these smaller sections.
Services
- Bard of Esteldín - Garchadron [9.5S, 43.0W]
- North Downs Reflecting Pool [9.4S, 41.2W]
- Skirmish Camp [9.5S, 43.0W]
- Task-master Ferrif [9.7S, 42.1W]
- Vault-keeper - (Craft-hall of Esteldín) [9.7S, 40.5W]
Mailboxes
Crafting
- Campfires - Several
- Craft-hall of Esteldín [9.7S, 40.5W]
Reputation
Travelling
| Destination | Region | Cost | Prerequisites | |
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| Angmar | ||||
| Aughaire | Angmar | 25  |
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| Bail Avarc | (Swift) | Angmar | 35 |
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| Gath Forthnír | (Swift) | Angmar | 35 |
Min. Level: 40 and Acq. with Council of the North and completed Book 6, Chapter 6 |
| Bree-land | ||||
| West Bree | (Swift) | Bree-land | 35 |
Min. Level: 30 |
| Evendim | ||||
| Tinnudir | Evendim | 15 |
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| Tinnudir | (Swift) | Evendim | 35 |
Min. Level: 30 |
| North Downs | ||||
| Amon Raith | North Downs | 15 |
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| Meluinen | North Downs | 15 |
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| Othrikar | North Downs | 15 |
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| Trestlebridge | North Downs | 15 |
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| Trollshaws | ||||
| Rivendell Stables | (Swift) | Trollshaws | 20 |
Min. Level: 40 |
Quests
See "starting quests" as well as individual courtyards and interiors for all quests
NPCs
See "list of all NPCs" within Esteldín
| NPC | Function | Coords |
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 Mithlas |
Explorer of Eregion | Roaming |
 Rangers |
Supplies & Services
Equipment
- All armament vendors are found at Esteldín Forecourt, selling for levels 25 to 40.
Crafting
- Crafting NPCs are found inside the Craft-hall of Esteldín, see also crafting guilds.
Class Trainers
- All Class trainers are found at Esteldín Central Courtyard.
Civic Structures and Facilities
Notice: The different locations within this section, "civic structures and facilities," individually list quests, NPCs of different types, and more, which pertain to each of them.
Esteldín Forecourt
- See Esteldín Forecourt for more details.
Esteldín Forecourt is the west-most courtyard. [9.6S, 42.1W]
Inside the main entrance this courtyard proudly presents the Foundation Stone of Dolindîr, the former name of Esteldín. This is now a marketplace with several armament vendors selling gears for levels 25 to 40. Here is also a Milestone, Stable-master, Tasks Bulletin Board, and several quest givers.
- Stable-master, Milestone, Mailbox
- Armament vendors, quest givers
- Mailbox
- Milestone
- Stable-master
- Armament vendors, quest givers
Esteldín Central Courtyard
- See Esteldín Central Courtyard for more details.
Esteldín Central Courtyard is the middle section of Esteldín. [9.6S, 41.4W]
At the heart of Esteldín lies this large square with Halbarad's Study and the Library. Here are also a Bard, Reflecting Pool, Roving Threat Quartermaster, class trainers, and several quest givers.
- Bard, Reflecting Pool, Camp-fires
- Roving Threat Quartermaster, Ráthulf the Trader, class trainers, and quest givers
- Bard
- Campfires
- Reflecting Pool
- Class trainers, quest givers
Esteldín Library
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- See Esteldín Library for more details.
Esteldín Library December 8th is found at Esteldín Central Courtyard. [9.6S, 41.1W]
The library functions both as Esteldín's library of sorts, and as a planning room. Each side of the library is filled with books and tomes, dear to the Rangers. A long table is setup with several chairs to be used as a planning board when the need arises.
- Legendary persons - quest givers: Dori, Gildor Inglorion, Halbarad
Legendary persons - quest givers:
Halbarad's Study
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- See Halbarad's Study December 8th for more details.
Halbarad's Study December 8th is located at Esteldín Central Courtyard. [9.4S, 41.2W]
The study is found at the northern side of the courtyard, near the library. Here the legendary Halbarad is studying the lore he has brought in and here he receives reports from Rangers of North Downs and beyond, as well as planning and negotiating with allies. Hence the epic story-line is bound to this location at many times.
Esteldín Crafters' Courtyard
- See Esteldín Crafters' Courtyard for more details.
Esteldín Crafters' Courtyard is the east-most section. [9.7S, 41.7W]
In the east of Esteldín lies this courtyard with all crafting premises of the settlement: the Craft-hall of Esteldín with its crafting facilities, Vault-keeper, and crafting guilds. Here are also found the officials for the reputation faction Rangers of Esteldín
- Healer, Camp-fire
- Rangers of Esteldín faction NPCs
- Campfires
- Healer
- Rangers of Esteldín faction NPCs
Craft-hall of Esteldín
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- See Craft-hall of Esteldín for more details.
Craft-hall of Esteldín is located east-most of Esteldín Crafters' Courtyard. [9.7S, 40.5W]
This great craft centre provides crafting facilities and trainers for most professions, as well as expert trainers. Inside the craft-hall are some crafting guilds located.
- Vault-keeper, Supplier, Rangers of Esteldín Vendor, Mailbox
- Forge, Oven, Workbench, Expert trainers for Jeweller, Tailor, and Woodworker, and crafting NPCs
- Crafting Guilds: Jeweller, Tailor, and Woodworker
Jeweller's Guild-hall
- See Jeweller's Guild-hall for more details.
Jeweller's Guild-hall is found inside the Craft-hall of Esteldín.
This is the home for the Jeweller's Guild where it is possible for Jewellers to gain reputation and obtain exclusive recipes and items not possible to obtain by other means. Guild representatives are also found at other locations, see below.
- Crafting Guild NPCs
- Crafting Guild NPCs
Tailor's Guild-hall
- See Tailor's Guild-hall for more details.
Tailor's Guild-hall is found inside the Craft-hall of Esteldín.
This is the home for the Tailor's Guild where it is possible for Tailors to gain reputation and obtain exclusive recipes and items not possible to obtain by other means. Guild representatives are also found at other locations, see below.
- Crafting Guild NPCs
- Crafting Guild NPCs
Woodworker's Guild-hall
- See Woodworker's Guild-hall for more details.
Woodworker's Guild-hall is found inside the Craft-hall of Esteldín.
This is the home for the Woodworker's Guild where it is possible for Woodworkers to gain reputation and obtain exclusive recipes and items not possible to obtain by other means. Guild representatives are also found at other locations, see below.
- Crafting Guild NPCs
- Crafting Guild NPCs
Lore
- Esteldin means "Hidden Hope" in Sindarin, and indeed the city is hidden from the eyes of the Enemy.
- 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. — 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." — Hero's Guide
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