Quest:Frodo's Burden

Frodo's Burden
Level	39
Type	Solo
Starts with	Gandalf
Starts at	Bilbo's Room
Start Region	Rivendell
Map Ref	[29.6S, 3.3W]
Ends with	Gandalf
Ends at	Bilbo's Room
End Region	Rivendell
Map Ref	[29.6S, 3.3W]
Quest Group	Trollshaws

Quest Chain

Prerequisite: completed the quest Return to Thorenhad

[39] House of the Master
[39] A Place of Rest
- "The Riddle-game" arc:
1. [39] The Riddle-game
2. [39] The Riddle-maker
3. [39] The Riddle-finder
4. [39] The Riddle-seeker
5. [39] The Riddle-master
- [39] Frodo's Burden
  - [39] Instance:Frodo's Burden
[39] Laying to Rest the Evil Dead
- [39] Instance:Laying to Rest the Evil Dead

Walkthrough & Notes
Take a walk around Rivendell with Frodo: Complete the Instance: Frodo's Burden If you're here for the Scavenger Hunt, see Frodo's Burden - Full Sequence (English, Deutsch)

Rewards
21 Increased Reputation with The Mathom Society ( 300 ) Gandalf's Thanks

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue

'I have need of an adventurer, <name>, and it may be that you will serve nicely. My friend Frodo here will soon be leaving on an errand both urgent and secret.

'Hobbits are remarkable creatures, and Frodo is more remarkable than most -- he has stepped forward to accept a charge that would daunt even those counted most brave in all the annals of the world.

'Do not ask me about his task! And do not ask Frodo, either. He may wish to speak of it, but it is better that he not do so. I do ask you this: speak with him and gauge his feelings. Much depends upon his courage and good hobbit-sense, but I am loath to send him into danger if he is not prepared for what he may face.'

Background

Gandalf the Grey is concerned for his hobbit-friend Frodo Baggins, who has agreed to undertake a dangerous task of great secrecy.

Objective 1

Talk to Frodo in Rivendell

Frodo Baggins is in Bilbo's room on the first floor of the Last Homely House, in Rivendell.

Gandalf the Grey has asked you to speak with Frodo Baggins and gauge his state-of-mind.

Frodo: 'I am pleased to meet you, <name>. You are a friend of Gandalf? Indeed, he is very mysterious.

'I am sorry, I'm not entirely myself today. There are a lot of things on my mind, you might say. This is a place of rest, and I know that Bilbo is very happy spending his days riddling and singing in the Hall of Fire, but...it just feels like I am so far from home.

'Would you take a walk with me? The cool air will do me good, and I would very much like to hear about your adventures.'

Objective 2

Talk to Frodo in Rivendell and take a walk with him

Frodo Baggins is in Bilbo's room on the first floor of the Last Homely House, in Rivendell.

Frodo is waiting to take a walk with you in the cool air.

Frodo: 'A walk will do me good, I think. Are you ready to go? Rivendell is a beautiful place, and I have very much enjoyed strolling along its paths.'

Objective 3

Talk to Gandalf in Rivendell

Gandalf the Grey is in Bilbo's room on the first floor of the Last Homely House, in Rivendell.

You and Frodo walked the grounds of Rivendell, and he expressed his concerns to you. Gandalf is waiting to hear your opinion of the hobbit's state-of-mind.

Frodo: 'Thank you for the walk, <name>. I am sorry that I gave you no peace! You can tell me about your adventures another time... and perhaps then I can tell you about mine.'

Gandalf: 'Frodo remains as high in my esteem as ever he did, <name>, and I thank you for accompanying him. He is made of stern stuff, our Frodo, and his worries are natural. They will give him strength in hard times, rather than bring him to weakness. Frodo will be fine.

'I thank you, <name>. May your travels bring you out of danger quickly if they chance to bring you into it!'