Quest:Beneath the Fold

Beneath the Fold
Level	120
Type	Solo
Starts with	Náin the Slakeless
Starts at	Járnfast
Ends with	Náin the Slakeless
Ends at	Járnfast
End Region	Iron Hills
Map Ref	[25.3N, 14.2W]
Quest Group	Beneath the Fold

Quest Chain

[120] Beneath the Fold

[120] Below the Dáinlik
[120] Rumblings at Hammerstead

[120] Grár's Seal
[120] The Howling Pit - repeatable

[120] Challenge: The Howling Pit - repeatable

[115] The Lost Pendant

Walkthrough & Notes
encounter a Howling Dark-maw

Rewards
43 55 Increased Reputation with Dwarves of Erebor ( 700 ) Legendary Item Experience Steed Experience 3 Marks of the Longbeards

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue

'<name>, I must speak with you. Ever since the Iron Hills shook and caused damage to Járnfast, I have heard strange stories. Aye, I have not paid mind to these tales of rumblings from beneath the ground and strange shadows lurking just out of sight. It would seem that I can not ignore these stories any longer.

'On this day I have received similar notes of concern from both Hammerstead and the Dáinlik. I hope it is nothing more than a coincidence, <name>. Please speak with Rísti Graver at the Dáinlik and Aflur Smokebeard at Hammerstead. Find out what it is they are concerned over and report back to me. I do not have time to dwell on with further but I can not ignore these trusted dwarves.'

Background

Whispers through the Ironfold speak of rumblings beneath the ground and strange shadows lurking just out of sight.

Objective 1

Talk to Rísti Graver
Talk to Aflur Smokebeard
Complete Below the Dáinlik
Complete Rumblings at Hammerstead

Rísti Graver can be found at the Dáinlik in the Ironfold, while Aflur Smokebeard can be found at Hammerstead in the Ironfold.

You should talk to Rísti Graver and Aflur Smokebeard.

Rísti Graver: Oh, Náin finally sent someone! It has been difficult to stay on schedule here. You would not believe what I and my workers have seen!'

Completed: Below the Dáinlik

Aflur Smokebeard: 'Náin sent you? My friend, Easterlings are the least of our worries at Hammerstead. If only I knew what exactly it is that we should be worried about!'

Completed: Rumblings at Hammerstead

Objective 2

'Talk to Náin

Náin can be found in Járnfast.

You should return to Náin.

Náin the Slakeless: 'You have returned, and I see the look upon your face is one that carries dire news. Shadowy nameless things, lurking in the Iron Hills?! What could have caused this?!

'We must scout the mining entrances in Járnfast immediately!'

Objective 3

Investigate the southern mine entrance
Investigate the eastern mine entrance

Investigate the entrances to the mine within Járnfast.

Nothing seems amiss as workers continue their efforts to clear debris

PALISADE "A palisade blocking entrance to a collapsed section of the mines."

Examining ...

Shrieking sounds surround you as a nameless beast leaps over the palisade

Your mighty blow defeated the Howling Dark-maw.

The shrieking ceases

Objective 4

Talk to Náin

Náin can be found in Járnfast.

You should return to Náin.

Náin the Slakeless: 'It would seem the mines are no longer safe. I will call back all Dwarves at once.

'I knew this day would come, though a part of me did not want to believe it. Rukhûsh-minam!'