Goblin-town

Goblin-town
Region:	Misty Mountains
Dungeon(s):	Goblin-town Throne Room
Landmark(s):	The Deep-fires Den of the Northern Army Eglanúr Gollum's Cave Slave Pens Thundergrot War Steadings
Connecting Area(s):	Northern High Pass
Levels:	Mainly 45

Description

Goblin-town or Orchost (Sindarin for Orc-fort) is an area within the Misty Mountains, in the northeastern region.

This underground "kingdom of the goblins" is a sprawling labyrinth of caverns, tunnels, and deep pits which ultimately lead to the throne room of the latest goblin-king. Tales tell of a mysterious cave that even goblins avoid. Remnants of dwarven work reminds of ancient times when this was the High Hold of Zudrâligal. Booming drums rallying goblins for upcoming raids mingle with and faint cries from unfortunate prisoners and the constant chatter of upbeat goblins. Though recently Orcs set up camp, charged by Angmar to negotiate an alliance against the Free Peoples.

Throughout the caverns a plentiful mix of goblins, wargs, cave-trolls, and Orcs fiercely defends their "kingdom". At every level of this three-dimensional maze, and behind every corner new threats await the brave adventurers who dare explore their home. Topping that are stealth goblin soldiers attacking from behind.

There are two entrances into the caverns: the "main gate" at the Mountain's Throat, and the "secret entrance" at the Black Crack. The "main gate" is very near Glóin's small camp with its Camp Site Fire and Mustering Horn. There Glóin and his two friends provide visitors with many quests and minor services. Nearest Stable-masters are found at Hrimbarg and Vindurhal which also has a Milestone. Useful information:

• Annotated Map of Goblintown
• Goblin-town Quests in Order
• Detailed Directions

Locations

Goblin-town Throne Room

Thundergrot

Slave Pens

Gollum's Cave

War Steadings

Landmarks

• The Deep-fires
• Den of the Northern Army
• Eglanúr
• Gollum's Cave
• Slave Pens
• Thundergrot
• War Steadings
• The Black Crack - entrance ^{[20.4S, 5.4E]}
• The Mountain's Throat - entrance ^{[21.0S, 6.1E]}

Instances

• Goblin-town Throne Room
• Seat of the Great Goblin

NPCs

Aeglas - Quest

Glorwen - Quest

Combat & quests

Bauglám Fork-tongue

Guardian of the Jails

Oghûk the Hooligan

Quests

See "starting quests" and the landmarks for more quests
See also Goblin-town Quests in Order
Starting at Slave Pens:

• [45] Other Prisoners
• [45] Keepers and the Kept
• [45] Stirring Up Trouble
• [45] Plan in Motion
• [45] Drummers in the Deep
• [45] Matuga and the Jailor's Key
• [45] The Great Escape

Involving:

• [45] Passage to Darkness
• [45] Goblins at the Gate
• [45] Order from the Darkness
• [45] Memory of the Wargs
• [45] Rumours of the North
• [45] Leaders of the Deep
• [46] An Author Absent
• [50] Vol. I, Book 11, Chapter 10: A Pouch of Gems for a Box of Keys - Small Fellowship

Missions:

• [...] Mission: The Goblin-town Gauntlet
• [...] Mission: The Great Goblin's Treasure
• [...] Mission: The Assassination of Gorgar
• [...] Mission: The Further Adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Chapter 8
• [...] Mission: The Further Adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Chapter 9
• [...] Mission: The Further Adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Chapter 10

Deeds

These deeds can be advanced by exploring Goblin-town:

• Bilbo's Buttons
• Goblin-town

Creatures

The following creatures are found within the area:

Goblin-town Creatures

Mission:

• Attacking Goblin Skirmisher
• Attacking Goblin Spearman
• Bauglám Fork-tongue
• Brogasht, the Great Goblin
• Goblin-town Resident
• Goblin-town Sapper (Mission)
• Goblin-town Sentry (Mission)
• Goblin-town Skirmisher
• Goblin-town Soldier (Mission)
• Goblin-town Warrior (Mission)
• Guardian of the Jails
• Hukmún
• Rukzot the Vicious
• Thukafak the Strong

Lore

Few know the full extent of the depths of Goblin-town, and those who have experienced them most likely died therein as slaves to cruel goblin-overseers. The goblins themselves may not know all the ways, for the deepest passages extend far into the heart of the Misty Mountains where dark and unseen terrors lie, and the goblins will not brave these passages unless driven or enraged. — Deed

Something stirs beneath the Northern High Pass. In grim tunnels deep beneath the snow, goblins toil and fires glow. The pits of Goblin-town teem once more with living foes.

Depopulated following the goblins’ defeat at the Battle of Five Armies – in which the hordes of Goblin-town sought vengeance for the death of their leader, the Great Goblin – the foul warrens beneath the High Pass did not remain empty for long. Goblins from throughout the mountains reclaimed Goblin-town and a new Great Goblin rose up to lead them. Rumour has it that the Great Goblin courts an allegiance with Angmar, which would give the Witch-king a deep and dangerous new stronghold within striking distance of Rivendell. In the dark tunnels of Goblin-town, where hostile creatures blinded by malice and fear follow the whims of the cruellest masters, a one-eyed goblin is king.

Ashûrz the Great Goblin rules Goblin-town in late 3018 T.A.. He is followed in rapid succession by Uloga, Mârubh, Brosh, Marbrog, Warlord Shárnakh (a hobgoblin from the north, and one who did not hold the title of Great Goblin), and Brogasht.

Directions

Area / (Quests)	From Main Entrance	From Black Crack
Opposite the entrance	1. Path to left before going down 2nd ramp. 2. West (left) into tunnel and continue due west.	1. East to end of tunnel. 2. South (right) then up a ramp and through a room.
Slave Pens (A Missing Scout)	1. Path to left before going down 2nd ramp. 2. Cross bridge east (right). 3. Follow path east into tunnel, turn right (east) at 3-way intersection. 4. Make the first right (east) into another tunnel, then right (east) again to the entrance to the Slave Pens.	1. East to end of tunnel. 2. Quick turn north (left) then east (right) across bridge.
War Steadings (Rumours of the North, Dagal for Leaders of the Deep, Farmak for Leaders of the Deep on the way)	1. Path to left before going down 2nd ramp. 2. Cross bridge east (right) and into tunnel. 3. At T, turn west (left), cross bridge northwest over room, into tunnel. 4. Take first turn west (right). Either way after this point will lead to the Warsteads.	1. East to end of tunnel. 2. Quick turn north (left) then east (right) across bridge.
The Deep-fires (Pike for Stirring Up Trouble, Farmak for Leaders of the Deep on the way)	1. Down three ramps, north and slightly west through large room, cross zone line. 2. Up stairs on west (left) then east across bridge and into tunnel. 3. East (right) at T.	1. East to end of tunnel and drop or go around and head north (left) down the ramp. 2. Down one more ramp, north and slightly west through large room, cross zone line. 3. Up stairs on west (left) then east across bridge and into tunnel. 4. East (right) at T.
Thundergrot (Drum-keepers, Farmak for Leaders of the Deep on the way)	1. Down three ramps, north and slightly west through two rooms separated by a short tunnel, cross zone line on west (left) side of second room. 2. North and slightly west through room and down stairs. 3. Through tunnel north and take first tunnel west (left). 4. Follow tunnel and take first branch west. 5. Take first right (west) then right again to enter Thundergrot.	1. East to end of tunnel and drop or go around and head north (left) down the ramp. 2. Down one more ramp, north and slightly west through large room, cross zone line. 3. North and slightly west through room and down stairs. 4. Through tunnel north and take first tunnel west (left). 5. Follow tunnel and take first branch west.
Goblin-town Throne Room (Zagh for Leaders of the Deep on the way)	1. Down three ramps, north and slightly west through large room, cross zone line. 2. North and slightly west through room and down stairs. 3. Through tunnel north, straight through room, cross zone line. 4. North through room and down stairs. Matuga for Matuga and the Jailor's Key is here. Zagh also wanders nearby 5. North through two rooms to Den entrance.	1. East to end of tunnel and drop or go around and head north (left) down the ramp. 2. Down one more ramp, north and slightly west through large room, cross zone line. 3. North and slightly west through room and down stairs. 4. Through tunnel north, straight through room, cross zone line. 5. North through room and down stairs. 6. North through two rooms to Den entrance.
Gollum's Cave (The Undiscovered Path)	1. Down three ramps, north and slightly west through large room, cross zone line. 2. North and slightly west through room and down stairs. 3. Through tunnel north, straight through room, cross zone line. 4. North through room, then take tunnel in northeast corner of second room. 5. Turn south (right) at 4-way intersection.	1. East to end of tunnel and drop or go around and head north (left) down the ramp. 2. Down one more ramp, north and slightly west through large room, cross zone line. 3. North and slightly west through room and down stairs. 4. Through tunnel north, straight through room, cross zone line. 5. North through room, then take tunnel in northeast corner of second room. 6. Turn south (right) at 4-way intersection.

Maps

Annotated Map of Goblin-town

Detailed Maps

Map of Gollum's Cave

Gallery

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  One of many altars for dark rituals

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  The cooks' camp right inside the Black Crack

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  Bridge across a canyon dividing one of the chambers

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  A cave painting deep within Goblin-town

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  The door mechanism by the main entrance

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  Dwarven ruins lining the walls of the tunnels

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  The chamber right inside the main entrance

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  A gate separating outer and inner Goblin-town

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  One of the many tunnels connecting the chambers

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  Makeshift stairs and scaffolding