Quest:Chapter 8: Before the Doors of Durin

Chapter 8: Before the Doors of Durin
Level	50
Type	Solo only
Starts with	Bósi
Starts at	The Walls of Moria
Start Region	The Walls of Moria
Map Ref	[51.4S, 5.9W]
Ends with	Ráthwald
Ends at	Sirannon Gate
End Region	Eregion
Map Ref	[50.6S, 7.6W]
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
WARNING: See red text in the Bestowal Dialogue as well as the explanation about Expedition Quests in the Quest Chain box. Talk to Bósi to begin the quest Instance: Before the Doors of Durin. Completing the instance tele-ports the character to Ráthwald at the Sirannon Gate.

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'Let me know when you are ready, <name>, and we will walk together to the Doors of Durin. With these newly-repaired pickaxes, our dwarves will soon clear the way into Moria.' WARNING: Once you complete this chapter, the Expedition will move into Moria, and any Expedition quests that remain in your quest log will be cancelled. If you have any Expedition quests underway you should complete them now, as those quests will no longer be available after this chapter is completed. This is a Solo quest, and cannot be completed with a Fellowship. Background The dwarves of Bósi and Brogur's expedition await the opening of the Doors of Durin. Objective 1 Talk to Bósi and travel to the Doors of Durin Bósi is waiting at his small camp to travel with you to the Doors of Durin. Bósi's dwarves have repaired the pickaxes, and now he wants you to bring them to the workers with him. Bósi: 'Are you ready to leave? Let me know, and we shall walk together to the Doors of Durin.' Complete the Instance: Before the Doors of Durin Objective 2 Talk to Ráthwald Ráthwald is outside the arch near the camp of Echad Dúnan, in Eregion. The dwarves have retreated in disarray from the Doors of Durin, and must now plan for the uncertain future. Ráthwald: 'We are in full retreat, <name> -- the beast of the pool is too much for our meagre weapons! 'If only we had some relic of the old days, we might stand a chance against the creature. The weapons of our Fathers were of a stronger and keener make, their craft forgotten; today's forge-skill is lesser. 'A cache of weapons was discovered in one of the caves near here shortly after we arrived. Perhaps one of those will stand worthy as a bane to this monster.'