Quest:An Audience with the Hall-father

An Audience with the Hall-father
Level	150
Type	Solo
Starts with	Khôltekh the Cunning
Starts at	Dâr Laja
Start Region	Umbar Baharbêl
Map Ref	[18.7S, 97.5W]
Quest Group	Tales of the Kindred

Walkthrough & Notes
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Rewards
See The Light and the Shadow Part 2: An Audience with the Hall-father

Quest Text

Bestowal Dialogue An Audience with the Hall-father "Khôltekh has taken you into his trust, for now. He's asked you to accompany him to his house to speak more about his plans for Umbar." Background Khôltekh has taken you into his trust, for now. He's asked you to accompany him to his house to speak more about his plans for Umbar. Objective 1 Listen to the conversation between Khôltekh and Inîk Jewel-brow Listen to the conversation between Khôltekh and Inîk Jewel-brow. Inîk Jewel-brow says, "Khôltekh!" Khôltekh the Cunning says, "Inîk Jewel-brow, Hall-father of Thargushakâl, the Shoreward Stone..." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "...has graced my humble manor with his presence." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "To what do I owe this illustrious honour?" Inîk Jewel-brow says, "Khôltekh! You know full well why I am here." Inîk Jewel-brow says, "Where are my fighting guards?" Inîk Jewel-brow says, "Where is the force that is supposed to be protecting Thargushakâl?" Khôltekh the Cunning says, "What are they defending exactly, Hall-father?" Khôltekh the Cunning says, "Thanks to my relations with the Men, we control our own fate in Umbar." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "We have nothing to fear in Umbar." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "We are Umbar." Inîk Jewel-brow says, "I am still Hall-father." Inîk Jewel-brow says, "I still command the Dwarves of the Shoreward Stone." Inîk Jewel-brow says, "Do not get that twisted, just because you are on some council of Men." Inîk Jewel-brow says, "It is my word that binds." Inîk Jewel-brow says, "Your tongue may be silver, but mine is iron." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "I understand, Hall-father." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "However, I need those guards where they are, in the Umbar-môkh." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "It is very important for our relations with the Men." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "My relations have been very good for our coffers. I think you'd agree." Inîk Jewel-brow says, "I know, because you won't let me forget it." Inîk Jewel-brow says, "Very well - they stay there for now." Inîk Jewel-brow says, "But any other changes come through me, Khôltekh." Inîk Jewel-brow says, "I'm not a dwarf you want to anger." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "Of course, Hall-father." Inîk Jewel-brow says, "When we appointed you our representative..." Inîk Jewel-brow says, "...it was because you deal well with the Men around these walls." Inîk Jewel-brow says, "Do not forget - you aren't one." Objective 2 Speak with Khôltekh about Inîk Jewel-brow Speak with Khôltekh about Inîk Jewel-brow. Khôltekh the Cunning: 'That went well. I expected much worse. Come with me.' Objective 3 Listen to Khôltekh explain his plans for the Umbar-môkh Listen to Khôltekh explain his plans for the Umbar-môkh. Khôltekh the Cunning says, "If we are to remake this city..." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "...brighter and better than ever before..." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "...we must start with one of its darkest places." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "The Umbar-môkh, the Undercity." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "As you heard, I have recently brought much of our fighting force below ground..." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "...much to the consternation of some. Why? Khôltekh the Cunning says, "Because I believe we need to bring the peace and prosperity you see above ground to our counterparts below." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "The Umbar-môkh is a troubled place, filled with dangers both unseen and seen." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "We Temámir need to be a light in that shadow, bringing order and law to this lawless place." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "There is much that moves in that shadow, <name>." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "I have been tracking the movements of the Umbar-môkh..." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "...since before I became a Kindred of the Coins." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "Bandits are more prevalent on the roads," Khôltekh the Cunning says, "attacks on citizens more frequent..." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "...and ships both Corsair and merchant are being waylaid..." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "...their treasure and cargo seized." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "There are many shadows in the Umbar-môkh." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "But there is one shadow darker than the rest." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "One name that seems to control much of the banditry..." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "...thievery and murder, both below and above in Umbar Baharbêl." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "I have met many who only whisper his name." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "He is simply called Sêkhta. It means 'blight'." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "And that is exactly what he is." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "A blight upon my city." Khôltekh the Cunning says, "I intend to purge Umbar Baharbêl of its shadows, wherever they may hide." Objective 4 Speak with Khôltekh about his plans for the Umbar-môkh Speak with Khôltekh about his plans for the Umbar-môkh. Khôltekh the Cunning: 'I intend to purge Umbar Baharbêl of its shadows, wherever they may hide. Will you help me, <name>?'