Quest:Chapter 10: Forgotten Lineage

Chapter 10: Forgotten Lineage
Level	50
Type	Solo
Starts with	Hundi
Starts at	Echad Dúnann
Start Region	Eregion
Map Ref	[50.5S, 8.1W]
Ends with	Dithalion or Wafi
Ends at	The Forges of Rivendell or Thorin's Hall - The Forging Hall
Quest Group	Vol. II. Book 1

Quest Chain

Previous: Volume II, Prologue Volume II, Book 1: The Walls of Moria [50] Chapter 1: Strangers in Hollin [50] Chapter 2: Along the Sirannon [50] Chapter 3: Bósi the Dwarf [50] Chapter 4: Outside the Gate [50] Chapter 5: Handling the Situation [50] Chapter 5: Keeping Sharp [50] Chapter 6: Cousin Brogur [50] Chapter 7: Wolf-voices on the Wind [50] Chapter 7: The Glorious Tale of Bróin the Mighty See notes below before continuing further through the Epic quest-line! [50] Chapter 8: Before the Doors of Durin - Solo-only [50] Instance: Before the Doors of Durin - Solo-only [50] Chapter 9: A Weapon of the Elder Days [50] Chapter 10: Forgotten Lineage [50] Chapter 11: Forged Anew [50] Chapter 12: The Watcher in the Water - Solo-only [50] Instance: The Watcher in the Water - Solo-only [50] Chapter 13: Khazad-dûm at Last! Expedition Quests [50] Expedition: The Common Thread [50] Expedition: Danger Beneath the Surface [50] Expedition: Four Dwarves [50] Expedition: Orders for Half-orcs [50] Expedition: The Top of the Waterfall [50] Expedition: Unpleasant Business [50] Expedition: Unwelcome in Hollin [50] The Fall of Moria [50] Instance: The Fall of Moria - Session Next: Volume II, Book 2

Walkthrough & Notes

This quest is basically an introduction to the Legendary Items system: Hundi will send you to Wafi or to Dithalion, depending on your race. Elf or Man: Sent to Dithalion by The Forges of Rivendell. [28.5S, 6.2W] Dwarf or Hobbit: Sent to Wafi at Thorin's Hall - The Forging Hall There are dwarf Forge-masters at their sides. Notice: You cannot use the Forge-master, Relic-master or Legendary Item panel until you complete Volume 2, Book 1, Chapter 10, except as instructed by this quest. However, after you complete this quests, you can slot one of the traceries you receive as a quest reward in your weapon.

Rewards

9  94   3 Distilled Celebrant Salves Item:Enhancement Runes Level 50 Selectable rewards: == Description == Heraldry of the Lion is a Heraldric Tracery that increases Might, Vitality, and Physical Mastery Rating. == Description == Heraldry of the Serpent is a Heraldric Tracery that increases Agility, Vitality, and Physical Mastery Rating. == Description == Heraldry of the Eagle is a Heraldric Tracery that increases Will, Vitality, and Tactical Mastery Rating. == Description == Heraldry of the Ox is a Heraldric Tracery that increases Might, Vitality, and Physical Mastery Rating. == Description == Heraldry of the Sparrow is a Heraldric Tracery that increases Agility, Vitality, and Physical Mastery Rating. == Description == Heraldry of the Bear is a Heraldric Tracery that increases Might, Vitality, and Outgoing Healing Rating. == Description == Heraldry of the Owl is a Heraldric Tracery that increases Will, Vitality, and Outgoing Healing Rating.

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue Elf or Man: 'Weapons of this make may have a long and storied history, <name>. Its tale grows ever with the felling of evil foes -- the more servants of evil this weapon cuts down, the more deadly it becomes. 'Only a skilful few can read the tale of a weapon from its craftsmanship. I refer you to one who can further aid you: the Elf Dithalion by the forges in Rivendell. He is wise and learned in many things, including the study of ancient weapons. 'If Dithalion cannot help you, he will surely know another who can descry the lineage and powers in a weapon of this artistry.' OR Dwarf or Hobbit: 'Weapons of this make may have a long and storied history, <name>. Its tale grows ever with the felling of evil foes -- the more servants of evil this weapon cuts down, the more deadly it becomes. 'Only a skilful few can read the tale of a weapon from its craftsmanship. I send you to the one who can further aid you: the dwarf Wafi, in Thorin's Hall in the distant land of Ered Luin. 'Seek out Wafi by the great fires of the Forging Hall in Thorin's Hall. He can assist you in reading the lineage and power of a weapon such as this.' Background You have received a weapon from the Elder Days, discovered by the dwarves in a hidden cache, and you must now delve for its secrets. Objective 1 Talk to Dithalion Dithalion is by the forges in Rivendell. Hundi bade you to show your new weapon to Dithalion, an Elf of Rivendell who will be able to help determine the intrinsic strengths of the weapon. Hundi: 'Dithalion will be by the forges in Rivendell, <name>. It is a long way, but he may be able to glean some knowledge from your new weapon that will be use to us.' Dithalion: 'You have come a long way to be here, <name>. What business could bring a valiant <class> such as yourself here to the Forges of Rivendell?' Dithalion looks at the weapon and grows still, his eyes wide in wonderment. 'This is a relic of the Elder Days, my friend! Such a weapon has an unmatched potential to grow in power, its storied legend growing with your own!' Legendary Items can be enhanced in a number of different ways as you adventure in Middle-earth Their base stats can increase along with yours as you level. They can be slotted with a wide assortment of Traceries These traceries can be further enhanced by runes. OR Talk to Wafi Wafi is in the Forging Hall of Thorin's Hall in Ered Luin. Hundi has told you to show your new weapon to Wafi in Thorin's Hall. Wafi will be able to help determine the intrinsic characteristics of the weapon. Hundi: 'Wafi is in the Forging Hall of Thorin's Hall itself, in Ered Luin. It is a long way from here, but there are very few who can read the strengths of a weapons from its make, and Wafi is one.' Wafi: 'You have come a long way to be here, <name>. What business could bring a valiant <class> such as yourself all the way from Hollin to Thorin's Hall?' Wafi looks at the weapon and grows still and whistles his astonishment. 'However, my kinsman Rósar, the Forge-master, will surely have more to say than I, for his knowledge is vast and exceeds my own. Show him this weapon, and he will give you an assessment of its strengths and potential.'[confirmation needed] Legendary Items can be enhanced in a number of different ways as you adventure in Middle-earth Their base stats can increase along with yours as you level. They can be slotted with a wide assortment of Traceries These traceries can be further enhanced by runes. Objective 2 Talk to Dithalion Dithalion: 'I see that you have been given some Traceries. You should apply one of them to your weapon to further customize its abilities'. Once you have done so, speak to me again. There are a variety of traceries that can be added to your legendary item. Among them are Heraldries, Words of Power, Words of Mastery, and Words of Craft. They are slotted onto your items in much the same ways as Essences. OR [confirmation needed] Talk to Wafi Wafi: 'I see that you have been given some Traceries. You should apply one of them to your weapon to further customize its abilities'. Once you have done so, speak to me again. There are a variety of traceries that can be added to your legendary item. Among them are Heraldries, Words of Power, Words of Mastery, and Words of Craft. They are slotted onto your items in much the same ways as Essences. Objective 3 Talk to Dithalion Dithalion: 'A good choice, <name>!. Inscribing Traceries onto your weapon will enhance your skills, and will often help turn the tide of battle.' Dithalion: This weapon is still not strong enough to defeat the Watcher in the Water, friend <class>, but it might become so. I will tell you how this may come to pass.' OR [confirmation needed] Talk to Wafi Wafi: 'A good choice, <name>!. Inscribing Traceries onto your weapon will enhance your skills, and will often help turn the tide of battle.' Wafi: This weapon is still not strong enough to defeat the Watcher in the Water, friend <class>, but it might become so. I will tell you how this may come to pass.'