Quest:Chapter 2: Laerdan's Trail

Chapter 2: Laerdan's Trail
Level	50
Type	Solo
Starts with	Elrond
Starts at	Elrond's Library
Start Region	Rivendell
Map Ref	[29.6S, 3.3W]
Quest Group	Vol. I. Book 14

Quest Chain

Previous: Volume I, Book 13 Volume I, Book 14: The Ring-forges of Eregion [50] Chapter 1: The Long Road South [50] Chapter 1: Many Provisions [50] Chapter 1: The Steed Arel [50] Chapter 1: The Heraldry of Lindon - Solo-only or Fellowship [50] Instance: The Heraldry of Lindon - Solo-only or Fellowship [50] Chapter 2: Laerdan's Trail [50] Chapter 3: Shedding Light [50] Chapter 4: The Prisoner of Sammath Baul - Solo-only [50] Instance: The Prisoner of Sammath Baul - Session Play [50] Chapter 5: Laerdan's Fall [50] Chapter 6: The Fate of Laerdan - Solo-only [50] Instance: The Fate of Laerdan - Session Play [50] Chapter 7: The Ravages of Time [50] Chapter 8: An Elf-friend of Eregion [50] Chapter 9: The Barrows of Haudh Iarchith [50] Chapter 10: Trailing Angmar [50] Chapter 11: The Great Bellows of Mirobel [50] Chapter 12: Skin of Bregmor - Solo-only or Fellowship [50] Instance: Skin of Bregmor - Solo-only or Fellowship [50] Chapter 13: Frustrated Hopes [50] Chapter 14: The Heavy Burden [50] Chapter 15: The Doom of the North - Solo-only or Fellowship [50] Instance: The Doom of the North - Solo-only or Fellowship Next: Volume I, Book 15 Once Chapter 8 and beyond required server-wide acquisition of 70,000 Ring-lore.

Walkthrough & Notes
Talk to Ladrochan, the Stable-master at Elrond's Stables, then go back to Elrond.

Rewards
24  85

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue '<name>, it seems that Amarthiel's tormentors succeeded in breaking Laerdan's mind. He has left Rivendell and seeks to bring the shards of Narchuil to Amarthiel in the vain hope of restoring her mind to Narmeleth. 'Time is of the essence! We must learn quickly how far ahead Laerdan has gone. We must try to overtake him before he can complete his purpose. 'Speak with Ladrochan, the stable-master, at the stables to the west of here. He will surely have seen Laerdan.' Background You found a note left by Laerdan indicating that he has left Rivendell with the intent of bringing the shards of Narchuil to Amarthiel. Objective 1 Talk to Ladrochan at the stable in Rivendell Ladrochan, the Stable-master, can be found in the stables of Rivendell, west of the Last Homely House. Elrond has told you to speak with Ladrochan and learn how long ago Laerdan left Rivendell. Elrond: 'Hurry to Ladrochan and learn what you may of Laerdan's departure.' Ladrochan: 'You seek news of Laerdan? He came to me two days ago seeking the use of a horse... he said that Master Elrond had given him leave to seek the traitorous Amarthiel.... 'This was not the case? Please tell Lord Elrond immediately!' Objective 2 Talk to Elrond in Rivendell Elrond is in his library in the Last Homely House of Rivendell, to the east of the stable. Ladrochan told you that Laerdan had left Rivendell two days ago. You should return to Elrond with this news at once. Ladrochan: 'It appears I was remiss in giving Laerdan a mount...you should speak at once with Elrond!' Elrond: 'The news becomes more dire with each passing moment. Alas for Laerdan. 'There is no time left to lose...we must act at once!'