Quest:Chapter 9: Seeds of Treachery

Chapter 9: Seeds of Treachery
Level	86
Type	Solo
Starts with	Éowyn
Starts at	Edoras
Start Region	Edoras
Map Ref	[61.8S, 72.8W]
Ends with	Éowyn
Ends at	Edoras
End Region	Edoras
Map Ref	[61.8S, 72.8W]
Quest Group	Vol. III. Book 11

Walkthrough & Notes

An Event Quickslot Item:Gríma's Writings appears on screen when you accept this quest. Clicking on it at any time will display Gríma's Writings. Gríma's Writings: 'None of us are doing this for free, Worm. Remember that we expect to be paid well for our services. If you think we're common brigands, you aren't as sharp as that blade you carry around. If you aren't careful you'll find it in your back next, and maybe the old man will find another to do his bidding. Maybe that's one of us. You say you can't grant me the 'burg, but I'm not dealing with the sword of jewels on my own. If the old man values you as you say he does, why is he not giving you the run of the place once it's all done? -L' (on another parchment, in the same hand) 'F says he'll bring the weapons out of the guard-house on the morrow, and leave them by the side wall. And you are certain the king will stay inside? We have not seen him in weeks, but he does still command the loyalty of the people. Only he can stop this, now that E is imprisoned. F assures me that E will not be a problem; he spends day and night poring over that map, raging against his confines, but will not disobey the king. -L' (on a scrap of parchment, in a different hand) 'The blood eye thinks we should act quickly. He says Gandalf is coming back. How could he know this? -H' (This page is almost illegible, written in a hasty hand) 'Which tower? There are several along the north-east wall of the city! I do not know if L is going to put the wood at the proper tower! You need to talk to him before we act. H wanted me to ask about the contents of the chest, as well. You say it will burn, but it is very sturdy and may not spread to the south-east gate. If the chest burns but the fire does not spread, H says it'll be your head. -F' Léofing and a Scorched Strongbox are near the East Gate of Edoras. [62.0S, 71.4W] Hebeca and a Timber Pile are near a tower to the north-east of the East Gate. [60.6S, 71.7W] Misplaced Weapons can be found on the back porch of the Guard-house [59.9S, 72.9W] If you approach Léofing she will attack immediately; and respawn quickly. When you examine the scorched strongbox Léofing will spawn and attack... both are bug conditions still existent in update 12.1. The quest as shown in your Quest Log, nor in the Quest History, does NOT advance - i.e. no change in objective. However, the "Quest Guide Focus" switches locations, and the two rings on the main map at the East Gate "go out." Each time you examine the Timber Pile, Hebeca will respawn and attack. !! If you are high enough level the two enemies will not attack you. You must target and attack them to advance the quest. Otherwise you can click on the items all day and nothing will happen.

Rewards
36  55   Legendary Item Experience (9,277) 2 Westemnet Iron Coins Selectable Rewards:  Bracelet of Operation  Bracelet of Conspiracy  Bracelet of Scheming

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'There are still so many tasks we must see to completion before the people are ready to leave Edoras, but something worries at the back of my mind and divides my attention. When you searched Gríma's chambers with Háma, you told my uncle that the room was already in disarray, as if it had been searched before you arrived. Why would Gríma leave his chamber in such a state? If he was seeking something specific, surely he would know where to find it. No, I think his room was searched by someone entangled deeply within his schemes. 'Gríma has fled the city, but it is my belief that this ally, at least, remains. Among the papers you collected was the cryptic phrase 'No Mere Wit, He' and a number of other writings. I do not know what they mean, but mention is made of a number of locations throughout Edoras. Go to some of these and see if you can find sign of Gríma's friends or allies.' Background Éowyn has uncovered some evidence that allies of Gríma Wormtongue seek to undermine her efforts to bring the people of Edoras to safety. Objective 1 Search locations mentioned in Gríma's writings Éowyn has given you some writings from the search of Gríma's chambers, and wants you to find out where in the city these clues might refer. Éowyn: 'We have enough tasks before us without having to worry about the interference of Gríma Wormtongue, <name>. His allies lurk still within Edoras, I am sure of it.' This strongbox is scorched, as if it was set on fire, but the blaze did not spread. Léofing was an ally of Wormtongue. But are there others? Did someone put this pile of timber here with plans to set it ablaze? Hebeca was an ally of Wormtongue. But are there others? These weapons are out of place. Why were they moved here? Objective 2 Talk to Éowyn outside Meduseld Éowyn is outside Meduseld, in Edoras. You discovered several allies of Wormtongue working to hinder Éowyn's efforts in Edoras, and should report back to her that they will no longer be a problem. Éowyn: 'You found some of Gríma's allies, and defeated them? Good. Those snakes would have caused trouble for us, especially once my uncle rides to Isengard.' 'I hope that was all of them, <name>. I still do not understand all of the mysteries you uncovered in Gríma's chambers, but perhaps we have ended the schemes that were plotted there. 'My uncle and his riders are ready to depart.'