Quest:Implements of Knowledge

Articles of Mystery
Level	50
Type	Solo
Starts with	Isdi
Starts at	Edhelion Watch
Start Region	Ered Luin
Map Ref	[14.3S, 101.6W]
Class	Lore-master
Quest Chain	The Wisest Way

Quest Chain
The Wisest Way [50] The Wisest Way is Contemplation [50] Articles of Mystery [50] Implements of Knowledge [50] A Lesson from Lord Elrond

Walkthrough & Notes

Isdi's Notes are in your inventory for a guide for the needed items and their locations. The following can be gathered at any time once you accept the quest: 8 Frosted Corcur-staves The Corcur of The Misty Mountains. (The Bitter Stair, north end of Bruinen Source North.) Driftclaw's Rending-tooth Driftclaw is roaming west of The Giant's Needle in the Giant Halls in The Misty Mountains. [30.3S, 2.7E] The following can be gathered at any time: 20 Hateful Worm-eyes Any worm in The Misty Mountains (including High Pass). 10 Putrid Fingernails Crawling arms of fell wights in Imlad Balchorth, Nan Gurth, and Carn Dûm. (Easiest from the wights in Imlad Balchorth. There is a path behind Mor Maudhúl [3.1N, 27.7W] or continue north and take the left path after the bridge.) 1 Emblem of Ritual Morthrâng in Urugarth 1 Rune of Evil Presence Sálvakh in Carn Dûm You can also get the items for the second and third sets of components as skirmish rewards from any Skirmish Camp, from the Curiosities barterer. See also Class Quest Drops.

Rewards
49  70   5 Distilled Celebrant Salve Selectable Rewards:  Staff of Knowledge  Sword of Knowledge

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'I can make you a weapon befitting the wisdom of an accomplished lore-master such as yourself, <name>. I surely need not tell you that the road to its completion will not be easy -- you are wise enough to know that will be the case. 'However, I must ask you to bring me the components that I will need for its making. Do not fear the difficult road, for that way lies satisfaction. 'First, I will need the staves of the Corcur, who are encamped near Helegrod in the Misty Mountains, and the rending-claw of the great bear Driftclaw who roams the land of the giants in the Misty Mountains. Background Isdi has agreed to help you fashion a weapon that befits the wisdom of an accomplished lore-master. Objective 1 Collect frosted Corcur-staves (0/8) Collect Driftclaw's Rending-tooth Corcur may be found near Helegrod in the Misty Mountains. Driftclaw may be found in the land of the giants in the Misty Mountains. Isdi has asked you to bring her frosted Corcur-staves and Driftclaw's rending-tooth. Objective 2 Bring first set of components to Isdi Isdi is at the ruins of Edhelion, near Thorin's Hall. Isdi is waiting for you to return with the first set of components. Isdi: 'I thank you for these components, <name>, and am sure you will have little difficulty returning with the second set. 'Next, I will need the eyes of such worms as may be found in Forochel, Eregion, and the Misty Mountains. I will also need the putrid fingernails of the wights which roam Imlad Balchorth in Angmar.' Objective 3 Collect hateful worm-eyes (0/20) Collect putrid fingernails (0/10) Wights may be found at Imlad Balchorth in Angmar. Worms can be found in Forochel, Eregion, and The Misty Mountains. Isdi has asked you to bring her putrid fingernails and hateful worm-eyes. Objective 4 Bring second set of components to Isdi Isdi is at the ruins of Edhelion, near Thorin's Hall. Isdi is waiting for you to return with the second set of components. Isdi: 'These will do nicely, <name>, and will improve the bite of the weapon I am making for you. 'One set of components remains, and these will be found within the very heart of the land of Angmar. Keep your wits about you, as I am sure you will, and you will have victory. 'I need you to seek out the uruk Morthrâng of Carn Dûm and obtain from him an Emblem of Ritual. Also at Carn Dûm, you should seek out the Man of Angmar knows as Sálvakh and wrest from him his Rune of Evil Presence.' Objective 5 Collect an Emblem of Ritual (0/1) Collect a Rune of Evil Presence (0/1) Morthrâng and Sálvakh may both be found at Carn Dûm. Isdi has asked you to bring her an Emblem of Ritual and a Rune of Evil Presence. Objective 6 Bring the last set of components to Isdi Isdi is at the ruins of Edhelion, near Thorin's Hall. Isdi is waiting for you to return with the last set of components. Isdi: 'I am not surprised that you have returned victorious, <name>, for I know you to be a lore-master of unsurpassed skill and knowledge. 'I bow to your wisdom and give you this weapon. May it serve you well!'