Merenost

Merenost
Type:	Fortress Ruins
Region:	North Downs
Area:	Meluinen
Location:	[15.2S, 43.2W]

Merenost is a landmark within Meluinen, in the North Downs. ^{[15.2S, 43.2W]}

In the southern reaches of Meluinen, at the shore of lake Nen Harn, this once was a thriving town known as Ost Ardúlin. Commerce with Bree-folk and even the Lone-lands possibly took place here using boats; and yet today it is possible to travel by the eastern shore of Nen Harn to reach the Far Chetwood or even the Weather Hills beyond. Additionally one of the Founding Stones of Arthedain's Five Towns located.

Following the fall of Dol Nendír, the town of Merenost was defenceless against the Witch King. The town was sacked fairly quickly before reinforcements from Nan Wathren could arrive. Currently, it is occupied by a group of Ongbúrz who are corrupting and twisting the glade of Meluinen.

Quests

The Founding Stone of Ost Ardúlin

Involving:

• [28] Ruins of Arthedain
• [28] Touch of Corruption

Deeds

These deeds can be advanced by exploring this location:

• The Eastern Ruins

Creatures

These creatures are encountered around this location:

• Binding Marsh-strider
• Fearsome Marsh-strider
• Hateful Ongbúrz
• Ongbúrz Defiler
• Ongbúrz Tracker
• Revolting Silt-toad
• Skulkmire
• Stinging Sickle-fly

Lore

Merenost was once a small, walled town of the North-realm of Arnor long before the marshes of Meluinen swallowed the land. — Deed

Though most of the writing has been destroyed, you can discern the words 'Ost Ardúlin' at the top of the monument, and at the bottom the phrase, 'that we might retreat from our cares, and take solace in such beauty.' — Quest

Gallery

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  The closest thing Merenost has to an entrance
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  The small orc encampment inside the ruins
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  Much of Merenost is submerged
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  The southeastern ruins have become overgrown
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  A ruined watch-tower of the old town