Quest:Foreword: The Troubles of Rivendell

Foreword: The Troubles of Rivendell
Level	37
Type	Solo
Starts with	Aragorn or Heithur Ironfist
Starts at	The Guest Rooms or Barachen's Camp
Start Region	Rivendell
Map Ref	[30.7S, 6.2W]
Ends with	Elrond
Ends at	Elrond's Library
End Region	Rivendell
Map Ref	[29.6S, 3.3W]
Quest Group	Vol. I. Book 4

Quest Chain

Previous: Volume I, Book 3 Previous: Before the Shadow, Book 3 Volume I, Book 4: Chasing Shadows [37] Foreword: The Troubles of Rivendell [37] Chapter 1: Where is the Horse and the Rider? [38] Chapter 2: The Missing Rider - Solo-only or Fellowship [37] Chapter 3: The Wisdom of Lord Glorfindel [37] Chapter 4: Regaining the Trail [38] Chapter 5: Hiding in the Dark - Solo-only or Fellowship [39] Chapter 6: The Knowledge of the Onodrim [40] Chapter 7: The Aid of Mirkwood [40] Chapter 8: The Unmarked Trail - Solo-only or Fellowship [40] Instance: The Unmarked Trail - Solo-only or Fellowship [40] Chapter 9: Hasten Their Departure Next: Volume I, Book 5

Walkthrough & Notes

Head from Aragorn toward the Last Homely House to Elrond who is at the lower level of his library, at the second floor of the halls, in the southern wing Many players have encountered a bug where, after completion of Book 3 Chapter 7 in Rivendell, Aragorn does not happen to carry this quest. If you have encountered this bug, travel to Elrond and you will be given Vol. I. Book 4 Chapter 1. If Elrond doesn't carry the quest, travel to Thorenhad and you will instead be given Vol. I. Book 4 Chapter 2 from Elladan. The bug could cause you to skip the Foreword and Chapter 1 of Volume 1 Vol. I. Book 4. Neither does it work to travel to Heithur Ironfist at Barachen's Camp, who is a secondary giver of this quest. When you receive the quest from Heithur Ironfist, the bestowal dialog is the same as when it is bestowed by Aragon.

Rewards
8  12   Increased Reputation with Elves of Rivendell ( 500 )

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue '[non-High Elf: Welcome to Rivendell, where you will find the Last Homely House east of the Sea, <name>. The road to Imladris is not as forgiving as once it was, and I commend you for your efforts.] [ High Elf: I understand you have returned to Rivendell, where you spent so much time recovering from wounds suffered long ago! For you this truly must be the Last Homely House east of the Sea, <name>.] 'I hope the waters of the Ford have calmed since our passage; we left them in turmoil. I fear the cause of these troubles is not yet concluded. '[non-High Elf: Lord Elrond is the master of this house; he should be given news of your arrival] [High Elf: Lord Elrond should be given news of your return]. You will find him in his library on the upper floor of the Last Homely House, to the northeast.' Background Aragorn has asked that you speak with Elrond concerning a matter of gravest import for Rivendell. Objective 1 Talk to Elrond Elrond waits in the library on the upper floor of his house. Aragorn asked that you present yourself to Elrond, the master of the Last Homely House. Elrond: '[non-High Elf: The path you took to my doorstep has been perilous, <name>, and its dangers all too common in these dark days. If you will consent to lend us your aid, it will not be the least of your challenges.]' Elrond: '[High Elf: The path you took to my doorstep is perilous, <name>, though not more perilous than the road that brought you here at the end of the Second Age! 'Danger is all too common even in these later days. If you will consent to lend us your aid once more, it will not be the least of your challenges.]'