Ost Crithlanc

Ost Crithlanc
Type:	Ruined Fortress
Region:	North Downs
Area:	Nan Amlug East
Location:	[8.0S, 35.0W]

Ost Crithlanc is a landmark within Nan Amlug East, in North Downs. ^{[8.0S, 35.0W]}

This large Hill-men camp is located athwart the road into the area of Ram Dúath. To the north of the road lies the upper levels of the camp and recently large groups of Hill-men have set up camp and storage among the old fortress ruins, fiercely protecting the stock and themselves. At the lower levels the Hill-men have camps and there the poisonous plague-bearer stays.

Travelling this road to Angmar is unwise, unless with a Fellowship; the area around the gates applies +4 Dread.

Quests

The Angmarim Statues

Hillman camp among the ruins

One of several command tents

Starting:

• [29] War and Famine
• [29] Plague-bearer of the North
• [29] Staunching the Flow

Involving:

• [29] Hillmen of the North
• [50] Volume I, Book 9, Chapter 3: Journey to Esteldín

Deeds

These deeds can be advanced by exploring Ost Crithlanc:

• The Eastern Ruins

Creatures

These creatures are encountered at this location:

• Hillmen Armourer
• Hillmen Bondsman
• Hillmen Chieftain
• Hillmen Plague-bearer
• Hillmen Skirmisher
• Siridean

Lore

Ost Crithlanc had been one of the forwardmost outposts of the kingdom of Arthedain. Now it lies in ruins, home to evil Men out of Angmar. — Deed

"In the northeastern reaches of North Downs, near the pass of Ram Dúath, lie the ruins of Ost Crithlanc, a fortress destroyed during the wars with Angmar and Rhudaur. Long these ruins lay undisturbed, but now Hillmen out of Angmar in service to the Iron Crown have begun to move the through Ram Dúath and encamp at there, mustering for Angmar’s assault against the Free Peoples of the North.

"The once-empty ruins are now dotted with pavilions and campfires, and patrolled by enslaved servants and deadly archers. A great store of provisions, armour, and weapons is stockpiled there, overseen by skillful armourers. Unchecked, this army will march down upon the unsuspecting peoples of the North with a terrible fury." — lotro.com

Gallery

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  The hillman guarded passage into Angmar

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  Forge used by hillman armourers to craft equipment for their war effort

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  The hill up to the main ruins of Ost Crithlanc