Bestowal Dialogue
'Balakhôr need not have survived to inspire those who believed in his purpose. Is it not possible he might have become, in death, more of a symbol to his people than he could have remained in life? A man can be slain; it is more difficult to fully destroy that for which he stood.
'What if someone has taken his place, <name>? What if someone has adopted his name and his appearance in an attempt to rally the Heirs of Castamir? We should tell Baranor of this possibility, so he can keep watch and guard against it.'
Background
Legolas is concerned that the legacy of Balakhôr the Scourge may still threaten King's Gondor.
Objective 1
Baranor is the Captain of the Guardsmen of Arnach, north of the abandoned camp-site in King's Gondor.
- Legolas: 'What if someone has taken Balakhôr's place, adopting his name and appearance in an attempt to rally the Heirs of Castamir? We should tell Baranor of this possibility, so he can keep watch and guard against it.'
- Baranor: 'What have you discovered, <name>? Was there any truth to the rumours spoken among the people of Arnach? Did Balakhôr survive the war?'
- You recount to Baranor what you discovered, and what Legolas had to say about the fallen leader of the Heirs of Castamir. The guardsman nods grimly.
- 'Aye, an imposter could cause trouble for King Elessar and for Gondor just as easily as Balakhôr himself might have done. We will remain alert for any who appear, and I trust you will do the same as you continue south and westward, to the Crossings of Erui. There are several small villages beyond the Erui that may foster similar sentiments as those here in Arnach. Good fortune go with you.'
Objective 2
The Crossings of Erui are located to the south-west of the village of Arnach, in King's Gondor.
- Baranor: 'We will remain alert for any supporters of the Heirs who appear, and I trust you will do the same as you continue south and westward, to the Crossings of Erui. There are several small villages beyond the Erui that may foster similar sentiments as those here in Arnach. Good fortune go with you.'
Objective 3
- Talk to Glassiel at the Crossings of Erui, in King's Gondor
At the Crossings of Erui you encountered the woman Glassiel, floating baskets on the river.
- Glassiel: 'These are the Crossings of Erui, where Castamir the Usurper perished long ago during the Kin-strife of Gondor, when his rebellion was at last ended, and the rule of the kingdom was restored. But Kings and Stewards rule from distant castles and towers, and our people need the blessing of nearer protectors.
- 'And so I and other good people of Lebennin float baskets on the river in memory of the Five Sisters, who protected this land in days gone. Some folk believed they were only a myth, but it is not so!'
Objective 4
- Listen to Glassiel speak of the Five Sisters
Glassiel speaks to you of the Five Sisters of Lebennin.
- The Five Sisters have always protected us, though we did not always remember it.
- Glassiel: 'I speak of the Five Sisters of Lebennin, who protect these lands even now.'
- (The Lone Lady): "River-maidens they were, caring and understanding. But one was changed by an evil in the waters."
- (Armour of the Usurper): "Castamir the Usurper perished here, long ago, but his rage remained.""
- As the long years passed, the Lady of Erui was infected by that anger.
Objective 5
- Talk to Glassiel at the Crossings of Erui, in King's Gondor
Glassiel speaks to you of the Five Sisters of Lebennin.
- Glassiel: 'The blood spilt in these waters during the Kin-strife of Gondor so changed the Lady of Erui that she became estranged from her sisters, and turned her anger upon the folk who dwelt nearby. Not long ago she raised the Armour of the Usurper from these waters and did battle against her sisters, but at last they were able to soothe her rage and she was healed of her hurts.
- 'So I float these baskets upon her waters as tokens of both forgiveness and love, and I hope that she takes notice of them.'
Objective 6
- Talk to Gimli at the Crossings of Erui, in King's Gondor
Gimli stands at the Crossings of Erui, in King's Gondor.
- Glassiel: 'I hope the Lone Lady of Erui knows she now has the love and belief of all of Lebennin.'
- Gimli: 'It is a good story, so far as it goes. A little unbelievable, I think.'
- Gimli stares at you with amazement when you tell him it is true, and you witnessed the end of the tale as you passed through Lebennin during the war.
- 'Really? I missed more than I thought when I agreed to take the ship from Pelargir with Legolas! What happened to the Armour of the Usurper after the River-maidens calmed their sister of her anger?'
Objective 7
- Talk to Legolas at the Crossings of Erui, in King's Gondor
Legolas stands at the Crossings of Erui, in King's Gondor.
- Gimli: 'I hope I did not miss many other such adventures while I was aboard the ship!'
- Legolas: 'You say Angbor, the Lord of Lamedon, directed that the armour of the Usurper be sent to Pelargir for safekeeping? That was a wise decision, for Castamir's armour has already proven unable to remain lost. Better to keep it under the watchful eye of Sirgon, Lord of Lebennin.
- 'But a thought occurs to me. If someone were trying to convince others that he was Castamir's successor, or pretending to be Balakhôr himself, he might make use of artifacts such as armour or weapons that once belonged to the Usurper. We should make sure the armour came to Sirgon as Angbor intended.
- 'But Elessar also wanted us to help the people. Will you see Glassiel safely back to her home? Gimli and I will meet you at Glaniath when you return, and we will proceed together on to Pelargir.'
Objective 8
- Talk to Glassiel at the Crossings of Erui, in King's Gondor
Glassiel is at the Crossings of Erui, in King's Gondor.
- Legolas: 'Will you see Glassiel safely back to her home? Gimli and I will meet you at Glaniath when you return, and we will proceed together on to Pelargir.'
- Glassiel: 'It is good of you to offer to bring me to my home, but I can find my own way.
- 'Still, if you wish to be of use to the folk of Lebennin, you can oppose some of the dangers to be found between here and my home of Halach. Wild creatures and the occasional hold-out from the war are still to be found prowling the lands between Erui and Halach.
- 'Meet me at my home when I have safely arrived and I can put you further to work. I understand you have been given a duty to help us by the King himself?'
Objective 9
- Defeat foes on the way to Halach, in King's Gondor (0/6)
You agreed to aid the folk of Lebennin by defeating foes between the Crossings of Erui and Halach.
- Glassiel: 'If you wish to be of use to the folk of Lebennin, you can oppose some of the dangers to be found between here and my home of Halach. Wild creatures and the occasional hold-out from the war are still to be found prowling the lands between Erui and Halach.
- 'Meet me at my home when I have safely arrived and I can put you further to work. I understand you have been given a duty to help us by the King himself?'
Objective 10
- Travel to the town of Halach in King's Gondor
You agreed to make safe the lands between the Crossings of Erui and Glassiel's home of Halach, in King's Gondor. Now you should ensure she arrived safely.
Objective 11
- Talk to Glassiel in her home-town of Halach
Glassiel stands inside the entrance to Halach.
- Glassiel: 'You helped make the lands between the Crossings and Halach more safe? I thank you for it! I was not in any danger, for the blessings of the Five Sisters are upon me, and their influence extends into the lands washed by their rivers. Still, it is a welcome deed.
- 'King Elessar was good to send you to us.'
Objective 12
Breglang, a sailor at Halach, has called for your attention.
- Glassiel: 'The King will be pleased to hear how you helped the people of Halach, if such is your intent.'
- Breglang: 'Mercy upon me for listening, stranger, but I understand you're here on the King's business? That is a joy to me and mine, for certain, but you might want to know that some of the folk hereabout aren't as true as my family. I've a-heard some talk that the Heirs of Castamir never surrendered, but lie in wait, fostering their strength.
- 'Seems to me a good way to fight some of these rumours might be to show the King is nearer to us than distance would indicate. Maybe you're here to do just that? If'n you bring in some fishing nets down by the piers, and gather up a couple crates of building materials around town, you might fill the King's sails with wind, and leave the Heirs of Castamir without? Do these tasks for me and I'll share what else I know, and that would be a help to the King.'
Objective 13
- Retrieve fishing nets from near the docks of Halach (0/4)
- Collect building supply crates within Halach (0/2)
Fishing nets can be drawn in along the docks of Halach.
- Breglang: 'Bring in some fishing nets down by the piers, and gather up a couple crates of building materials around town, and you might fill the King's sails with wind, and leave the Heirs of Castamir without. Do these tasks for me and I'll share what else I know, and that would be a help to the King.'
Objective 14
- Return to Breglang in the town of Halach, in King's Gondor
Breglang is in the town of Halach, waiting for you to return from your errands.
- Breglang: 'I thank you for doing the tasks I had set before me, friend! Do not be cross with me, for I put the time you spared me to good use!
- 'My loyalty is to the King, but some of the men I work beside are not as true to Gondor as I am. I have learned from their speech that the Heirs of Castamir have taken to lighting the beacons of Gondor when they find them unguarded, as a sign to their supporters. I do not know if it is true, but that is what I heard. Look for lit beacons and there will be serpents nearby, snakes who endanger the King and his kingdom.
- 'At least, that is what I was told. Go from Halach with my thanks, and with the warning I give you!'
Objective 15
- Travel to the town of Glaniath, north-west of Halach in King's Gondor
It is time for you to meet up with Legolas and Gimli in the town of Glaniath, to the north-west.
- Breglang: 'They say the Heirs of Castamir are still around. If you are loyal to the King, as I am, you will remain on your guard in these lands.'
Objective 16
- Talk to Legolas by the entrance to Glaniath, in King's Gondor
Legolas sits on a bench by the entrance to Glaniath, in King's Gondor.
- Legolas: 'How went your visit to Halach, <name>? 'The Heirs of Castamir may never truly disappear, but I think it is becoming clear that their power wanes. An imposter is not as great a threat to Gondor as Balakhôr himself would have been.
- 'The time approaches when we can return to King Elessar and tell him his tour can proceed.'
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