Quest:Hewing a New Stone

Hewing a New Stone
Level	50
Type	Solo
Starts with	Dardúr
Starts at	Gondamon
Start Region	Ered Luin
Map Ref	[20.1S, 96.8W]
Quest Group	Rune-keeper
Class	Rune-keeper
Quest Chain	Learned in Letters

Quest Chain
Learned in Letters [50] Meaning upon Meaning [50] Deep Secrets of Rune-craft [50] A Worthy Garment [50] Hewing a New Stone

Walkthrough & Notes

Dardûr's Instructions The lineage of an item holds great power, and it is with this knowledge that I set before you a series of difficult tasks. The article I make for you will draw its strength from the tale of its making, and if it were easy, the resulting piece would suffer for it. The following notes will provide guidance on the tasks I would have you complete, and the order in which I would have you return the items to me. It will take time for me to fashion this piece, and te sequence of your deeds is important. 12 Corroded Neekerbreeker Horns The goblins of Goblin-town have made many tunnels and passages in the Misty Mountains, some extending down to the roots of the mountain. There there goblins find smooth stones that interest them and carry them about, almost as a charm. These stones will furnish the basis for the item I will make you.  Archivist Ánraig's Runes The runes the foul Ánraig stole were not of a dark origin, but instead were taken from Fornost when Angmar reclaimed those ruins. I would ask that you find him within Annúminas and reclaim these runes from him. I shall use them as a template for the runes I will carve into your reward. Once you have obtained thse items, return to me and I will begin work on your reward. 10 Corroded Neekerbreeker Horns The horns of the nerbyg that plague the great swamp of Malenhad are corroded by the noxious fumes of that stinking fen. Bring caution with you to Malenhad, for the creatures that live within are both fierce and venomous. 20 Hooked Warg Claw The Wargs of Angmar are a cruel breed, merciless and bloodthirsty. I have encountered them on several occasions, and came away with more than one scar thanks to their curved claws. Look for Wargs among the foothills of Fasach-falroid or on the plains of Gorothlad, and bring back some of their claws! Bring these items to me once you have obtained them and then continue about the task I have sent you on.  Sigil of War A Sigil of War is in the possession of Gruglok, a commander of the Uruk-fortress of Urugarth. He holds court over a great arena in the fortress-city, and if you wish to wrest the Sigil of War from his clutches, you will likely need to do so on his own terms.  Rune of Winged Dominance We come now to matters of which I know little, and to villains that are enshrouded in mystery, though with the aid of a hunter I have pieced together what I set down here. Somewhere within the fortress that lies at the heart of Carn Dûm, filthy merrevail are commanded by two of their number. I know only their names: Mormoz and Azgoth. This of itself is peculiar, for a morroval that fancies itself a queen will not tolerate the presence of those who threaten their leadership. One of the two must possess a Rune of Winged Dominance, a rune of immense import to the merrevail but worthless to all others. And yet, here I call it valuable for the damage that might be caused by depriving the merrevail of it. Defeat these terrible queens and return to me with the Rune of Winged Dominance one of them surely possesses, and I will finish my task and give you your reward. Additional Notes The Rune of Winged Dominance is in fact in the possession of Mormoz in the tower in Carn Dûm. See also Class Quest Drops

Rewards
49  70   Legendary Item Experience Selectable Rewards:  Warm Touch-stone  Cold Touch-stone

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'The time has come for you to delve into the deeper secrets of rune-craft, <name>. As with the runes themselves, the stones upon which they are graven are key to their power. 'Just as a warrior needs a sword of fine steel, so too do we need rune-stones to accompany our gifts. It is in the shaping of your stone that you will achieve wisdom. 'Here is my counsel on what materials will aid you for shaping your stone. First, bring me stone from the Misty Mountains, oft carried by the goblins there, and runes from the foul sorcerer Ánraig at Annúminas. Make haste, <name>, if you wish to bear your weapon soon!' Background Dardúr will aid you in hewing a rune-stone of great cunning. Objective 1 Collect Misty-mountain Stones (0/12) Collect Archivist Ánraig's Runes The stones can be found among the goblins of Goblin-town. The runic inscription is held by Ánraig, east of Gwaelband in the ruins of Annúminas. Dardúr wishes you to bring the stones from the roots of the Misty Mountains and a runic inscription held by an Angmarim archivist named Ánraig. Dardúr: 'I am still waiting for the first set of items, <name>.' Objective 2 Bring the collected items to Dardúr at Gondamon in Ered Luin The stones can be found among the goblins of Goblin-town. The runic inscription is held by Ánraig, east of Gwaelband in the ruins of Annúminas. Dardúr wishes you to bring the stones from the roots of the Misty Mountains and a runic inscription held by an Angmarim archivist named Ánraig. Dardúr: 'I will prepare the stone while you go forth and seek the second set of items. Among them are the horns of the nerbeglir of Angmar and claws from the Wargs which can be found in Angmar, Forochel, and the Misty Mountains.' Objective 3 Collect corroded neekerbreeker-horns (0/10) Collect hooked Warg-claws (0/20) Nerbeglir can be found in Malenhad in Angmar. Wargs can be found in Angmar, the Misty Mountains, and Forochel. Dardúr now requires Neekerbreeker-horns and hooked Warg-claws. Dardúr: 'Your rune-stone will not be complete unless you bring me the proper components, <name>.' Objective 4 Bring the collected items to Dardúr at Gondamon in Ered Luin Nerbeglir can be found in Malenhad in Angmar. Wargs can be found in Angmar, the Misty Mountains, and Forochel. Dardúr now requires Neekerbreeker-horns and hooked Warg-claws. Dardúr: 'Well done, <name>. You prove your worth again and again. 'One set of components remains before your stone is complete. Follow the counsel I gave you, and though the path you walk may be dire, the reward at its end shall be great. 'Find for me a Sigil of War, borne by Gruglok in Urugarth, and a Rune of Winged Dominance from Mormoz and Azgoth in Carn Dûm.' Objective 5 Collect a Sigil of War Collect a Rune of Winged Dominance Gruglok may be found at Urugarth in Angmar. Azgoth and Mormoz may be found at Carn Dûm in Angmar. Dardúr now needs Gruglok's Sigil of War and a Rune of Winged Dominance. Objective 6 Bring the collected items to Dardúr at Gondamon in Ered Luin Gruglok may be found at Urugarth in Angmar. Azgoth and Mormoz may be found at Carn Dûm in Angmar. Dardúr now needs Gruglok's Sigil of War and a Rune of Winged Dominance. Dardúr: 'Most impressive, <name>. Your rune-stone is nearly complete. These item will seal its power just so. 'There. All is well. Accept this rune-stone, <name>, and use its secrets well. The greatest craft of the Rune-keepers of old rests in your hands.'