Quest:Instance: A Theft of Freedom

Instance: A Theft of Freedom
Level	138
Type	Solo
Starts with	Glúrkub
Starts at	Máttugard
Start Region	Welkin-lofts
Map Ref	[42.7N, 71.8W]
Ends with	Glóin
End Region	Elderslade
Map Ref	[38.3N, 67.1W]
Quest Group	The Legacy of Durin and the Trials of the Dwarves: Chapter 9
Reflecting Pool	Gundabad Reflecting Pool

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A Theft of Freedom "I do not know if we can trust him. If we cannot, there are none better than you to endure the possibility of betrayal, and triumph." Background You have come with Glúrkub to the Welkin-lofts to steal the mithril hammer wielded by Gorgar the Ruthless, and perhaps earn the goblin captive his freedom. Objective 1 Talk to Glúrkub in the Welkin-lofts Glúrkub stands among the trees not far from the hiding place you scouted. Glúrkub: 'We almost there, <name>. You will see how helpful Glúrkub can be, and then your prince will let him go. 'How funny: Glúrkub must steal a thing to earn his freedom!' Objective 2 Follow Glúrkub to the hiding spot Glúrkub says, "This way, this way!" Glúrkub says, "Here it is: the hidey spot!" Objective 3 Talk to Glúrkub in the hiding spot Do not leave the hiding spot too early! Glúrkub stands in the hiding spot near the path to the mountain's summit. Glúrkub: 'This is where we wait. Gorgar will be along soon, and after he leaves the shiny hammer behind, that is when Glúrkub earns his keep, and won't be kept any longer!' Listen to Glúrkub explain the plan Do not leave the hiding spot too early! Glúrkub says, "Okay, friend." Glúrkub says, "Glúrkub needs to go over the plan." Glúrkub says, "It simple, really." Glúrkub says, "Gorgar come to meet with Dragon pretty soon." Glúrkub says, "You stay here, and hide like timid mouse." Glúrkub says, "Glúrkub go and be big important hero!" Glúrkub says, "Still some time to wait." Glúrkub says, "Do you think dwarf-prince really let Glúrkub go after this?" Objective 4 Answer Glúrkub's question: can the goblin trust Prince Durin? Do not leave the hiding spot too early! Glúrkub has asked you if he can trust Prince Durin, and if you think the prince will let him go. Glúrkub: 'What you think?' You can trust Prince Durin. Glúrkub eyes you warily. Understand? Glúrkub says, "You think he can be trusted?" Glúrkub says, "That very different from Orc-kind." Glúrkub says, "He not seem that different to me." I do not know. Glúrkub eyes you warily. Understand? Glúrkub says, "That's what I afraid of." Glúrkub says, "Dwarf not really different from Orc, if you look close." Glúrkub says, "Glúrkub want nothing to do with war: neither for Orc nor dwarf." Glúrkub says, "But here he is anyway." Glúrkub says, "I guess we'll see after this." Objective 5 Listen to Glúrkub Do not leave the hiding spot too early! Glúrkub is in the hiding spot in the Welkin-lofts. Glúrkub says, "So here the plan." Glúrkub says, "After Gorgar goes to see Dragon, Glúrkub will go talk to guards." Glúrkub says, "If anything go wrong, Glúrkub will shout password." Glúrkub says, "Then you run out of hiding spot and save Glúrkub!" Glúrkub says, "What should be password?" Objective 6 Answer Glúrkub's question: what password should he use to call you from hiding if he gets into trouble? Do not leave the hiding spot too early! Glúrkub has asked you what password he should use to call you forth from hiding if he gets into trouble. Glúrkub: 'What you think?' Caves Deep and Dark Glúrkub thinks about it. All right? Glúrkub says, "Hmmm..." Glúrkub says, "Caves Deep and Dark? That easy, <name>." Glúrkub says, "Glúrkub spend much time in caves." Glúrkub says, "Sssh! Here come Gorgar!" Chill North Wind Glúrkub thinks about it. All right? Glúrkub says, "Hmmm..." Glúrkub says, "Chill North Wind? If you say so, <name>." Glúrkub says, "Glúrkub not like breezes. Too cold." Glúrkub says, "Sssh! Here come Gorgar!" Strong Fortress Walls Glúrkub thinks about it. All right? Glúrkub says, "Hmmm..." Glúrkub says, "Strong Fortress Walls? I guess so, <name>." Glúrkub says, "No fortress strong enough to keep out goblins, if you ask Glúrkub!" Glúrkub says, "Sssh! Here come Gorgar!" The Red Axe Drinks Deep Glúrkub thinks about it. All right? Glúrkub says, "Hmmm..." Glúrkub says, "The Red Axe Drinks Deep? Bah. Bad password, <name>!" Glúrkub says, "Glúrkub not like axes or dwarves." Glúrkub says, "Too late! It'll have to do... here come Gorgar!" Objective 7 Listen to Glúrkub and wait for Gorgar to climb the peak Do not leave the hiding spot too early! Glúrkub is in the hiding spot in the Welkin-lofts. Hobgoblin Sentry says, "Back again, Orc?" Gorgar's Orc says, "You will speak to the son of Bolg with respect, Hobgoblin!" Hobgoblin Sentry says, "Who is Bolg or his son to us?" Hobgoblin Sentry says, "We serve Hrímil, Mother of the Frost-horde." Gorgar the Ruthless says, "For now." Hobgoblin Sentry says, "Ha! Ha ha ha!" Hobgoblin Sentry says, "Leave the hammer, Orc. This is Hrímil's command." Gorgar the Ruthless says, "I need it not. My strength is my own." Gorgar the Ruthless says, "My guards will ensure you dare not touch it." Hobgoblin Sentry says, "What is so special about this weapon, anyway?" Objective 8 Talk to Glúrkub Do not leave the hiding spot too early! Glúrkub is in the hiding spot in the Welkin-lofts. Glúrkub: 'Now is my turn, <name>. 'Remember! Do not leave hiding spot until you hear me say password!' Objective 9 Watch Glúrkub carry out the plan Do not leave the hiding spot until Glúrkub shouts the password! Glúrkub has gone to execute his part of the plan: stealing the mithril hammer from the guards Gorgar left behind. You should remain in the hiding spot and not emerge unless Glúrkub gets into trouble and shouts the password. Hobgoblin Sentry says, "Hey! Who are you?" Gorgar's Orc says, "Glúrkub? What are... what are you doing here?" Glúrkub says, "I've got orders from Gorgar, youworm!" Glúrkub says, "He wants you in Durshulot, on the double!" Gorgar's Orc says, "But he... he just left to see the Dragon." Gorgar's Orc says, "He didn't say anything about new orders!" Glúrkub says, "Want to ask him when he comes back?" Glúrkub says, "Maybe I tell him your refused his command?" Gorgar's Orc says, "No! No!" Gorgar's Orc says, "Let's go." Glúrkub says, "You too, hobgoblins!" Hobgoblin Sentry says, "We don't take orders from Gorgar or from filthy goblins." Hobgoblin Sentry says, "Now you get out of here or we'll smash you into paste." Glúrkub says, "Uh..." Glúrkub says, "There's a cool breeze in the mountains?" Hobgoblin Sentry says, "What? What re you talking about?" Glúrkub says, "It is dark in the caves around here!" Hobgoblin Sentry says, "What is wrong with this goblin?" Glúrkub says, "The castle has sturdy walls?" Hobgoblin Sentry says, "Does it? Who cares?" Glúrkub says, "There's a really dangerous axe!" Hobgoblin Sentry says, "Not to us, I wager." Glúrkub says, "Password, <name>! Password!" Hobgoblin Sentry says, "Who are you talking to? Someone else is here!" Objective 10 Talk to Glúrkub Glúrkub has seized the mithril hammer and raced back to the hiding spot, where he waits to speak with you. Glúrkub: 'I am sorry about that, <name>... I forgot the password! 'But all is well now.' Wait for Glúrkub to retrieve the mithril hammer Glúrkub says, "Now for reason we come here!" Glúrkub says, "Now let's get out of here before Gorgar comes back!" Objective 11 Return to Prince Durin with Glúrkub and the mithril hammer You and Glúrkub successfully carried out the plan to steal the mithril hammer and should now return to Prince Durin. Prince Durin says, "Magnificent." Objective 12 Talk to Prince Durin Glúrkub has delivered the mithril hammer to Prince Durin as he promised to do. How will the prince now respond? Durin: 'You have done well, <name>... you and the goblin both.' Durin studies the clean, angular lines worked in the mithril of the hammer, marvelling at the ease with which he hefts the weapon. 'Remarkable, my friend, truly remarkable. Gorgar will not be pleased to lose this! Let him howl his anger to the skies, while he can, for with this he will be undone, and every dwarf that suffered at his hands will be avenged!' Durin looks up from his study of the mithril hammer and considers the goblin standing before him. 'Now to the matter of the goblin. Your kind are enemies of me and mine, Glúrkub, and you served out hated foe; you would have seen us all slain, if you could. 'But you did not, and through your efforts you have aided the cause of the Gabil'akkâ. So too have you performed a great service to me personally, for the delivery of this mithril hammer has lifted my spirit and given to me a weapon unrivalled. For your service on my behalf I will grant you what you have said you sought: safe passage through the lines of war, and the freedom to establish your own dwelling far from Gorgar and his people, somewhere beyond the lands of my folk. '<name> will see you brought through the lines, and where you go afterward is up to you. These are my thanks, and they are all you will receive, for I am unaccustomed to speaking words such as these to goblins.' Objective 13 Talk to Glúrkub Glúrkub has delivered the mithril hammer to Prince Durin, as he promised. The goblin now waits to speak with you. Glúrkub: 'I do not know what to say, <name>. I did not think dwarf-prince would honour agreement. Glúrkub happy to be wrong! 'Lead the way, friend <race>. Sooner Glúrkub far from here, the better!' Objective 14 Talk to Glúrkub outside Gundbad You have safely escorted Glúrkub past the dwarf-lines and out of Gundabad. Glúrkub: 'Thank you for bringing me this far, <name>. I will go rest of the way from here. 'Glúrkub look forward to life far from Gorgar, Hrímil, and Gundabad!' Watch Glúrkub's departure Glúrkub says, "Glúrkub not mean to offend..." Glúrkub says, "...but he hope he never see you or dwarf-prince ever again!" Glúrkub says, "Good-bye, <name>." Just as you did in Câr Bronach, you feel a watchful presence observing you from afar As before, the watchful presence departs Glóin: 'I will not lie to you, <name>: I am glad to see him go. Glúrkub was of some help to the Gabil'akkâ, but it could very easily have gone otherwise.' You ask Glóin if he feels eyes upon the two of you, and he shakes his head. 'I cannot say I do, my friend, but that means little. As the years pass I find more and more things similarly passing my notice! It would not surprise me to learn that Dwarves of the Gabil'akkâ watch us from afar, pondering our escort of Glúrkub to safety.' You give Glóin a nod but keep your silence; the watchful presence has already departed, and you do not wish to worry the old dwarf unnecessarily.