Gondor
Gondor is a land in the south of Middle-Earth. There are two regions in this land, which are described below. Gondor reaches from the cape of Andrast in the west to the mountains of Mordor in the east.
Players must pass through the Paths of the Dead to access Gondor.
For a summary of levels, see Regional Quests, a page which also indicates the main level of creatures and mobs.
Turbine Roadmap
- On April 14, 2014, Lotro's Excecutive Producer Aaron Campbell announced a roadmap of Gondorian regions to be released in 2014 and 2015:[1][2].
- A second live chat with Arron Campbell took place on 16 July 2014 after the release of Update 14, covered 2014, 2015, 2016.
- Update 14 (Released 14 July 2014) - Blackroot Vale, Belfalas, Lamedon and Dol Amroth, connected to West Rohan via the Paths of the Dead (Level Cap is raised to 100)
- No increase of level cap to 105 in U15.
- The Dead Marshes - mini update - between U14 and U15. Stretch Goal, include first view of the Dawnless Day.
- Central Gondor - Update 15 (End of 2014) - Pelargir, Lower Lebennin, Linhir and the areas in between Pelargir and Dol Amroth
- U15 Epic Battle: Offensive Battle - Pelargir - as Aragorn's Special Ops force to open the gates for Aragorn and the Army of the Dead. You retake the city of Pelagir in stages.
- Beornings coming in Update 15.
- Epic Story, Epic Battles in Update 15 is free to all.
- May 4, 2015 - Osgiliath and the areas between Osgiliath and Pelargir
- Update 16 - Ashes of Osgiliath - May 4, 2015 - Osgiliath, Upper Lebennin, Lossarnach and South Ithilien
- New instance cluster in Osgiliath
- Legendary Imbuement System
- Eastern Gondor (2015) - Minas Tirith, the Siege of Gondor and the Battle on Pelennor Fields
Central Gondor
- See Central Gondor for more details
Central Gondor is a region in Gondor. It is adjacent to Western Gondor and Eastern Gondor.
- Level: 100
- Factions: Men of Ringló Vale • Men of Dor-en-Ernil • Men of Lebennin • Pelargir
- Crafting: Westemnet (T9)
- Introduced: Update 15 - Gondor Aflame - November 5, 2014
- Free to VIP
- Quest Pack: Quest Pack: Central Gondor
The Dead Marshes
The Dead Marshes | |
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Region: | Western Gondor |
Landmark(s): | Artamir's Camp Haudh Aîr Marshland Outpost The Lake of Dead Faces The Nerbyg Nests |
Connecting Area(s): |
Havens of Belfalas The Noman-lands |
Levels: | Mainly 100 |
Location
The Dead Marshes is an area located west of the Wastes but attached to the Western Gondor region.
The Marshes are a desolate swampland located between the Emyn Muil and the Wastes, enclosed and made maze-like by giant impassable reeds. They are haunted by Fell Spirits, and recently Orcs have come here as well. For gameplay purposes, the Marshes are considered part of Western Gondor because they are first accessed by taking a swift horse from the Cave of the Avorrim in the Havens of Belfalas. [74.3S, 68.0W]
To use the swift horse, one must speak to the Master of Horses. The horse goes to Artamir's Camp.[30.3S, 11.5W] Near Artamir's Camp, the Dead Marshes are also connected to the western border of the Noman-lands through a gap in the reeds.[30.2S, 11.3W][36.9S, 15.7W]
NOTES:
- Before Update 20.1.1 - April 25, 2017, one needed to accept the level 100 quest Far From Home from Dorthaneth before speaking to the Master of Horses.
- Mounts are not allowed within the Dead Marshes.
Landmarks
These landmarks are located within the Dead Marshes:
- Artamir's Camp [30.2S, 11.4W]
- Haudh Aîr [29.0S, 16.5W]
- Marshland Outpost [30.3S, 13.7W]
- The Lake of Dead Faces [28.3S, 14.0W]
- The Nerbyg Nests [30.4S, 18.2W]
NPCs
See "list of NPCs" within The Dead Marshes
Quests
- [100] Far From Home
- [100] The Orcs Have Orders
- [100] Danger in the Marshes
- [100] Fruits of Their Labour
- [100] Missing in the Marshes
- [100] Interlude: Passage of the Marshes
The following quests can be completed independently from the above quest chain:
- [100] A Buzzing in the Reeds - Landscape
- [100] The Dead of Dagorlad - Landscape
- [100] Flowers of Respite - Landscape
- [100] Marsh Spirits - Landscape
- [100] Orcs in the Mire - Landscape
Warband Quests:
- [100] Warband: The Lone Hunter - Solo
- [100] Warband: The Taskmaster - Small Fellowship
Creatures
The following creatures are found within this area:
Connected Locations
- Emyn Muil (not yet in-game)
- The Wastes (through a gap in the reeds behind the southeasternmost camp
- Western Gondor (by use of the horse)
Maps
Lore
- Denethor, Steward]] of Gondor has sent Artamir, son of Ilcamir, to the Dead Marshes on a mysterious errand. Unfriendly eyes have tracked him to that vile swamp, and Lady Galadriel has sent messages to the Avorrim indicating this Man of Gondor must not draw the attention of the Orcs to that place. Someone must hurry him on before his presence causes great mischief to another important mission.[3][4]
- Fumes rise above Mordor to the south-east, and will soon spread over Gondor and Rohan, obscuring the sun in what will be known as the Dawnless Day.[5][6][7]
- Frodo and Sam did in fact travel through the marshes about a week before, guided by Gollum. However, it is impossible to find any certain proof of their passage.[8][9][7]
References
- ↑ https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?546305-A-letter-From-Executive-Producer-Aaron-Campbell-April-2014
- ↑ https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?539143-Hobbits-to-Isengard-Q-A-with-Sapience-notes-on-what-was-said&p=7168642#post7168642
- ↑ Far From Home
- ↑ The Orcs Have Orders
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Siege of Gondor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Muster of Rohan"
- ↑ a b J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Great Years"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Passage of the Marshes"
- ↑ Interlude: Passage of the Marshes
Settlements and Landmarks of The Dead Marshes
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Settlements: | none | |
Landmarks: | Artamir's Camp • Marshland Outpost • The Nerbyg Nests • The Lake of Dead Faces • Haudh Aîr |
Eastern Gondor
Eastern Gondor is a region in the east of Gondor. It is adjacent to Central Gondor and Old Anórien.
- Level: 100
- Factions: Rangers of Ithilien and Pelargir (in Lossarnach and Upper Lebennin)
- Crafting: Anórien (T10)
- Introduced: Update 16 - Ashes of Osgiliath - May 4, 2015
- Free to VIP
- Quest Pack: Quest Pack: East Gondor
- See Eastern Gondor for more details
Old Anórien
- See Old Anórien for more details
Old Anórien is a region within the land of Gondor. It is connected to Eastern Gondor, Anórien (After Battle), North Ithilien and Far Anórien.
- Level: 100
- Factions: Defenders of Minas Tirith
- Introduced: Update 17 - The Siege of Minas Tirith - October 27, 2015
- Crafting: Anórien (T10)
- Free to VIP
- Quest Pack: Quest Pack: Old Anórien
Far Anórien
- See Far Anórien for more details
Far Anórien is a region in the east of Middle-earth. It is adjacent to Old Anórien, as well as East and West Rohan.
It contains the areas of the Beacon Hills and Taur Drúadan.
- Level: 100-105
- Factions: Riders of Rohan
- Introduced: Update 18 - The Battle of Pelennor Fields - April 12, 2016
- Free to VIP
- Quest Pack: Quest Pack: Far Anórien or Region Pack: Far Anórien
Settlements, Areas and Landmarks of Far Anórien
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Areas: | Taur Drúadan • The Beacon Hills • Battle of Pelennor Fields | |
Settlements: | Drû Bhûta • Ost Rimmon • War-stead of the Rohirrim | |
Landmarks: | Taur Drúadan: Amon Dîn • Eilenach • Nardol • Nardol Quarry • Luk Khakát • The Grey Wood War-stead of the Eorlingas • War-stead of the Helmingas • War-stead of the King's Men • Théoden's War-stead • Eastern Blockade • Maudhúl Grak |
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Interiors: | Ost Rimmon Stores | |
Dungeons: | Great Hall of Garth Dîn | |
Instances: | Blood of the Black Serpent • The Quays of the Harlond • Throne of the Dread Terror |
Western Gondor
- See Western Gondor for more details
Western Gondor is a region within the land of Gondor. It lies along the coasts of the the Bay of Belfalas.
- Level: 95-100
- Factions:
- Dol Amroth (Faction) Regional
- Dol Amroth City Watch Reputation (City Watch, Armoury, Bank, Docks, Hall, Library, Mason, Swan-knights, Warehouse)
- Crafting: Westemnet (T9)
- Introduced: Update 14 - 14 July, 2014
- Free to VIP
- Quest Pack: Quest Pack: West Gondor
References
Lands of Middle-earth
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Eriador • Gondor • Haradwaith • Mordor • Rhovanion • Rohan |
Regions within the Land of Gondor
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Before Battle: Central Gondor • Eastern Gondor • Far Anórien • Old Anórien • Western Gondor After Battle: Anfalas • Anórien • North Ithilien • King's Gondor • Pinnath Gelin • The Wastes |