Gathbúrz

Gathbúrz
Region:	Mirkwood
Dungeon(s):	Protectors of Thangúlhad
Landmark(s):	Bûrzkala Hongoi Kúfuzg Lugdúmp Fennas Guldur Gath Ulunn Lagúrz Lug Nothgar Nothgar Cellar Pêl Úmarth Sâd Gúlnir The Tree of Suffering
Settlement(s):	Thangúlhad
Connecting Area(s):	Emyn Lum Ashenslades Dol Guldur
Levels:	Mainly 65
Resource tier:	Supreme

Description

Gathbúrz (Black Speech for Dark-leaf), a disputed territory outside Dol Guldur, is an area located in eastern Mirkwood. It is the site of the Free Peoples' fortress at Thangúlhad and the Orc camps at Bûrzkala, Hongoi, Kúfuzg and Lugdúmp.

Settlements

The following settlements are found within this area:

• Thangúlhad

Landmarks

These landmarks are located within Gathbúrz:

Category Gathbúrz Locations not found

Instances (Dungeons)

• Instance: Death From Below occurs in Nothgar Cellar 1-man instance
• Instance: The Exchange occurs at the gate Fennas Guldur 1-man instance
• Protectors of Thangúlhad - skirmishs can be found in the Instance Finder

Quest Involvement

Gathbúrz

Related quests that involve this area:

• [64] The Battle for Dol Guldur
• [64] Vol. 2, Book 9 -- Chapter 10: The Exchange
• [65] Volume II, Epilogue: Laeglang
• [68] Second Breakfast - Episodic Content

Related quests that start or are found in this area include:

• [65] An Ally in Need (repeatable)

Thangúlhad

Related quests that involve this area:

• [64] Vol. 2, Book 9 -- Chapter 11: The Approach to Dol Guldur
• [65] An Ally in Need (repeatable)

Related quests that start or are found in this area include:

Rodelleth:

1. [65] War of Attrition
2. [65] Badges of Dishonour (repeatable)

1. [65] Commander Fikthrug
2. • [65] Commander Athdurub
     • [65] General Tímurzgrat Small Fellowship
       • [65] Crushing Force Small Fellowship
     • [65] The Black Drivers
       • [65] Sign of the Malledhrim (repeatable) (quest given by Handelen, turn in quest to Rodelleth)
   • [65] The Howling Regiment
     • [65] Symbols of Conquest (repeatable)

Handelen:

1. [65] Dark Idols
2. [65] Sentries of Dol Guldur
3. • [65] An Eye on the Enemy (repeatable)
   • [65] Scouting in Force (repeatable)

Vatnar & Thyrnir:

1. • [65] Black Bolts
   • [65] Shattered Engines
2. [65] Infernal Stores
3. [65] Death from Below (repeatable)
   • [65] Instance: Death from Below

Book Quests:

• [64] Vol. 2, Book 9 -- Chapter 12: The Armies of Gathbúrz
• [64] Vol. 2, Book 9 -- Chapter 13: Students of Gorothúl
• [64] Vol. 2, Book 9 -- Chapter 14: Thangúlhad Endangered
• [65] Vol. 2, Book 9 -- Chapter 15: Assault on Dol Guldur
• [65] Vol. 2, Book 9 -- Chapter 16: The Dungeons of Dol Guldur
• [65] Vol. 2, Book 9 -- Chapter 17: Memories of Mithrandir
• [65] Vol. 2, Book 9 -- Chapter 18: The Battle in the Tower
• [65] Vol. 2 -- Epilogue: Zigilburk Returned
• [65] Vol. 2 -- Epilogue: Sigileth's Knives
• [65] Vol. 2 -- Epilogue: Ningloril

Creatures

The following creatures are found within these borders:

Category Gathbúrz Creatures not found

• [65] Athdurub
• [65] Bûrzthrâng Marauder
• [65] Bûrzthrâng Poisoner
• [65] Bûrzthrâng Scout
• [65] Bûrzthrâng Skirmisher
• [65] Bûrzthrâng Warrior
• [65] Brutal War-troll
• [65] Cargûl Sentry
• [65] Durflágit - Monster Troll
• [65] Folkar - Monster Troll
• [65] Fikthrug
• [65] General Tímurzgrat - Monster Orc
• [65] Guldur Digger
• [65] Guldur Sapper
• [65] Goblin Driver
• [65] Gorothúl
• [65] Keeper of the Gate
• [65] The Black Blade of Lebennin
• [65] The Gloom of Nurn
• [65] The Lieutenant of Dol Guldur
• [65] Trínash - Monster Troll
• [65] Uruk Commander