Quest:A Lost Hunter

A Lost Hunter
Level	96
Type	Solo
Starts with	Sarnir
Starts at	Alagrant
Start Region	Blackroot Vale
Map Ref	[58.7S, 68.6W]
Ends with	Sarnir
Ends at	Alagrant
End Region	Blackroot Vale
Map Ref	[58.7S, 68.6W]
Quest Group	Western Gondor: Blackroot Vale

Quest Chain
[96] Ghost Stories [97] Bounty: Tarlang's Fang [97] Bounty: The White Stag [96] Circling the Prey - Landscape [96] Against Their Nature [96] Unseen Terror [96] A Lost Hunter [97] As the River Runs - vector to Sardol [96] Nowhere to Run

Walkthrough & Notes
Several Restless Oathbreakers will show up and you must help the dog fight them. Be aware that other animals in the area may join in the fight, making it more difficult. It is best to fight the Dead when mounted on your War Steed (should you have one).

Rewards
38  55   Increased Reputation with Dol Amroth ( 500 ) Legendary Item Experience (49,300) Steed Experience (41,200) 3 Amroth Silver Pieces  Enhancement Runes, Lvl 86 Incomparable Choose one:  Polished Earrings of the White Mountains  Sturdy Earrings of the White Mountains  Gleaming Earrings of the White Mountains

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'Dírion would not have me tell you this, for he is a prideful man, but I must. 'Dírion's hunting dog was not here when he awoke this morn, and I fear some ill fate has befallen it. Dírion does not have family in the vale, so his dog is the only true companion he has. 'I cannot help but wonder if it has gone east towards the Hill, though I hope it untrue. I pray you can bring his dog home, <name>...' Background Dírion's hunting dog has gone missing amidst the troubles plaguing the vale, and Dírion now fears for his beloved pet's well-being. Objective 1 Search for Dírion's dog near the Hill of Erech Dírion's dog can be found somewhere east of Alagrant on the fields of Blackroot Vale. Sarnir has informed you that Dírion's hunting dog has gone missing, and has asked you to aid in its safe return Dírion's dog: You have found Dírion's dog wandering the fields of Blackroot Vale alone. The air has chilled since your arrival, and the dog looks visibly distressed, gnashing his teeth and growling. Before you can even begin to discover what has disturbed him, the Dead rush forth! Objective 2 Defend Dírion's dog from the dead Sarnir has informed you that Dírion's hunting dog has gone missing, and has asked you to aid in its safe return You have defended Dírion's dog, who now seems anxious to return home Objective 3 Talk to Dírion Dírion can be found in Alagrant in western Blackroot Vale. You have rescued Dírion's dog from the Dead near the Hill of Erech and should now deliver the good news to him. Dírion: 'The Dead tried to take him from me? 'I am sorry for how I treated you earlier, my friend. It gladdens my heart that my companion can join me on many more hunts, but I hop to keep him from wandering off again. 'You have my truest thanks, <name>.' Objective 4 Talk to Sarnir Sarnir can be found in Alagrant in western Blackroot Vale. You have delivered Dírion's dog back into his care, and should now speak to Sarnir. Sarnir: 'I am thankful that Dírion's dog is safe, but these tiding trouble me greatly. 'Your aid has been invaluable, <name>, but I fear you have done all you can for us here.'