Quest:Chapter 4: First Offensives

Chapter 4: First Offensives
Level	62
Type	Solo
Starts with	Cúcheron
Starts at	The Haunted Inn
Start Region	Mirkwood
Map Ref	[13.3S, 56.0W]
Quest Group	Vol. II. Book 9

Quest Chain

Previous: Volume II, Book 8 Volume II, Book 9: Fortress of the Nazgûl [61] Foreword: The Dark Shore [61] Chapter 1: Plans of the Golden Host - Solo only [61] Instance: Plans of the Golden Host - Solo only [61] Chapter 2: Rumour of Mazog [61] Chapter 3: Midnight in the Drownholt - Solo only [61] Instance: Midnight in the Drownholt - Solo only [62] Chapter 4: First Offensives Skirmish: Strike Against Dannenglor - Skirmish [62] Chapter 5: Treacherous Lights [63] Chapter 6: The Choice of Ways [63] Chapter 6: Scouting Emyn Lûm [63] Chapter 6: Scouting the Scuttledells [63] Chapter 6: Scouting Taur Morvith [63] Chapter 7: On Edge [63] Chapter 8: Mazog in the Web - Solo only [63] Instance: Mazog in the Web - Solo only [63] Chapter 9: Coursing Venom [64] Chapter 10: The Exchange - Solo only [64] Instance: The Exchange - Solo only [64] Chapter 11: The Approach to Dol Guldur [64] Chapter 12: The Armies of Gathbúrz [64] Chapter 13: Students of Gorothúl [64] Chapter 14: Thangúlhad Endangered [64] Protectors of Thangúlhad - Skirmish [65] Chapter 15: Assault on Dol Guldur [65] Breaching the Necromancer's Gate - Skirmish [65] Assault on the Ringwraiths' Lair - Skirmish [65] Chapter 16: The Dungeons of Dol Guldur - Solo only [65] Instance: Dungeons of Dol Guldur - Solo only [65] Chapter 17: Memories of Mithrandir [65] Instance: Memories of Mithrandir - Solo only [65] Chapter 18: The Battle in the Tower [65] The Battle in the Tower - Skirmish Epilogues Note: The following quests are no longer part of the Epic story-line but still appear in that section of the Quest Log. The starting locations for these quests vary widely and they have been noted on the list below to preserve your sanity. They are part of the deed Epilogue: Of Elves and Dwarves. [65] Epilogue: Zigilburk Returned - Solo only - Starts with Goldagnir at Thangúlhad [65] Instance: Zigilburk Returned - Solo only [65] Epilogue: Ningloril - Small Fellowship - Starts with Ningloril at Thangúlhad (you need to visit the same cavern as for Barvessains quest) [65] Epilogue: Sigileth's Knives - Starts with Ellunen at Thangúlhad [65] Epilogue: Laeglang - Starts with Laeglang in Gathbúrz [65] Epilogue: Achardor's Fate - Starts with Gruingalas at Ost Galadh [65] Epilogue: Barvessain - Small Fellowship - Starts with Barvessain at Minas Celebolf (which is actually the highest platform above Ost Galadh) (you need to visit the same caverns as for Ninglorils and Alfirimbes quests) [65] Epilogue: Cúcheron's Bow - Starts with Cúcheron at The Haunted Inn [65] Epilogue: Greyhammers - Starts with Lúth at Echad Sirion - To reduce travelling time, you can do the Eriador parts of this quest simultaneously with the following epic questline: Volume III, Book 1. [65] Epilogue: Alfirimbes - Starts with Alfirimbes at Echad Sirion (you need to visit the same cavern as for Barvessains quest) [65] Epilogue: Braiglinn - Small Fellowship - Starts with Braiglinn in Imlad Lalaith [65] Epilogue: Issuriel's Flower - Starts with Issuriel at Cerin Amroth [65] Epilogue: Gorothúl of Dol Guldur - Fellowship - Starts with Bori upon completion of Epilogue: Zigilburk Returned Next: Volume III, Book 1

Walkthrough & Notes

The sub-quest is a Skirmish that can be completed at Solo, Duo, Small Fellowship, Fellowship, or Raid group sizes by using the Skirmish Join Panel. This Skirmish has a minimum level of 60. Before launching the Skirmish, you should visit one of the Skirmish Camps found throughout Middle-earth and speak with a Skirmish Captain to properly train. Skirmish Camps can be found in the following regions: Ered Luin, Bree-land, the Shire, the Lone-lands, the North Downs, the Trollshaws, Evendim, Forochel, Angmar, Eregion, Moria, and Lothlórien. WALK-THROUGH PENDING

Rewards
29  5   Increased Reputation with Malledhrim ( 900 ) Legendary Item Experience (12,951) 100 Marks

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'We must persevere, <name>, though we grieve for Raddir. The road he planned to take is unknown to us, but his mind is not: I know he would be wroth if we were to abandon hope. 'But we need time to decide what to do. Instead of dwelling upon our losses, I want you to offer your strength to Dúndurion here in Audaghaim. He has planned a number of strikes against important locations in Mirkwood, and the Golden Host could use your honed skills as a <class>. 'Aid Dúndurion with whatever skirmish he has planned, then return to me. By the Lord and Lady, I hope we will have decided what next to do with Mazog. We cannot stay here long without the Enemy learning of the Orc-leader's presence.' Background The Hidden Guard is in disarray following the death of Raddir, and Cúcheron has decided that you should aid the Golden Host while they decide what to do next. Objective 1 Talk to Dúndurion at Audaghaim Dúndurion is at Audaghaim, outside the Haunted Inn, overlooking the view from the cliffs. Cúcheron has decided to send you to Dúndurion to aid the Golden Host with their military matters while the Hidden Guard decides on a course of action. Cúcheron: 'The Hidden Guard needs to decide upon a course of action. While we try and recover from the loss of Raddir, I believe the Golden Host will best be served by your abilities. 'Speak with Dúndurion here in Audaghaim. He is planning a strike against some location here in Mirkwood, and you will be of the greatest value fighting alongside the Golden Host instead of waiting here while the Hidden Guard decides what to do.' Dúndurion: 'Mae govannen, <name>. I have been charged by the Lord and Lady with maintaining control over locations in the western areas of this region. We have had nothing but success thus far...By Elbereth, may it continue! 'My Elves prepare for another skirmish: a strike against the ruins of Dannenglor, populated by filthy merrevail. If you are as skilled a <class> as Cúcheron has led me to believe, you will be most welcome to join us in this skirmish. Doubly so if you command the loyalty of a skilled soldier!' Objective 2 Complete Skirmish: Strike Against Dannenglor The ruins of Dannenglor are the location for a planned strike by Dúndurion. Dúndurion has asked you to participate in the strike against the merrevail-occupied ruins of Dannenglor. Dúndurion: 'My Elves prepare for another skirmish: a strike against the ruins of Dannenglor, populated by filty merrevail. If you are as skilled a <class> as Cúcheron has led me to believe, you will be most welcome to join us in this skirmish. Doubly so if you command the loyalty of a skilled soldier! 'Return to me in victory, <name>, after participating in the strike against Dannenglor.' Objective 3 Talk to Dúndurion at Audaghaim Dúndurion is at Audaghaim, outside the Haunted Inn, overlooking the view from the cliffs. You have participated in the successful strike against Dannenglor and should return now to Dúndurion. Dúndurion: 'Well done, <name>. Dannenglor is ours, and it is to be hoped the merrevail will not return. 'Go now to Cúcheron on the porch of the Haunted Inn here at Audaghaim and give him my thanks. I am pleased that he sent such a skilled <class> to us, and Dannenglor is proof of your worth to the Golden Host.' Objective 4 Talk to Cúcheron in the Haunted Inn Cúcheron is on the front porch of the Haunted Inn, at Audaghaim. Dúndurion has sent you back to Cúcheron. Perhaps the Hidden Guard have decided what course to take on the next leg of their journey. Cúcheron: 'I have heard already of your victory at Dannenglor, <name>. Would that I could give you such pleasing news of the Hidden Guard, but our situation is little changed. Issuriel has spent the hours poring over what few maps we possess of this region of Mirkwood, but still she has not decided on a safe and secret route to Dol Guldur. 'We have another concern now, as well. A Greyhammer concern.'