Quest:Instance: Closing the Book

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Instance: Closing the Book
Level 128
Type Solo
Starts with Flat Stone
Starts at The Old Ford
Start Region Vales of Anduin
Map Ref [8.1N, 56.4W]
Ends with Auto
Quest Chain The Black Book of Mordor: Epilogue
Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue

Closing the Book
"I leave the final disposition of the Black Book up to you, my friend."

Background

You have decided to deliver the Black Book of Mordor to Karazgar, as he requested.

Objective 1

  • Wait by the flat stone for Karazgar to arrive and claim his prize

You have chosen to deliver the Black Book of Mordor to Karazgar, and should wait by the flat stone in the Old Ford until he arrives to claim his prize.

The Weeping Warrior has arrived at last

Objective 2

  • Remain on your guard

Karazgar has come to meet with you at the Old Ford.

Karazgar says, "My spies tell me you have something for me, <name>."
Karazgar says, "Doubt not that I have eyes everywhere."
Karazgar says, "Why, even dragon-flies serve me, and bring me news from afar."

Objective 3

Karazgar has come to meet with you at the Old Ford.

Karazgar: 'I see you have brought the tome with you, <name>. Do you intend to honour our agreement?'
You tell Karazgar that you will give him the Black Book of Mordor, and he smiles.
'I am pleased you were willing to listen to reason, <race>.'


Karazgar says, "I have only one question, <name>."
Karazgar says, "Why have you decided to aid me?"

Objective 4

  • Answer Karazgar

Karazgar has asked you a question, and awaits your response.

Karazgar: 'Well?'
Because there is wisdom in it.
Karazgar stares at you, appraising you silently.
...
Karazgar says, "Wisdom, you say? Hmm..."
Karazgar says, "You are wise indeed not to risk my further wrath."
Because I respect power.
Karazgar stares at you, appraising you silently.
...
Karazgar says, "Do you now? You are right to see it."
Karazgar says, "Am I not Karazgar, mightiest of the Gúrzyul?"
Because it amuses me.
Karazgar stares at you, appraising you silently.
...
Karazgar says, "Is that so?"
Karazgar says, "Your reasons are your own, and I will not judge them."

Objective 5

  • Talk to Karazgar at the Old Ford

Karazgar has come to meet with you at the Old Ford.

Karazgar: 'Give to me this artifact and I will leave you be.'
Karazgar holds out his hand, and when you do not immediately give him the Black Book he scowls.
'Why do you hesitate? You risk the wrath of Karazgar, <name>.'
You tell him the Book is not without cost, and there are conditions attached to this gift.


Karazgar says, "What are these conditions?"

Objective 6

  • Give Karazgar your conditions

Karazgar waits to hear your conditions.

Karazgar: 'Well?'
Never again endanger these lands.
Karazgar stares at you, appraising you silently.
Understand?
Karazgar says, "That seems fair. I will bring fear to these lands no longer."
Karazgar says, "Is that all?"
Give up your claim to the North.
Karazgar stares at you, appraising you silently.
Understand?
Karazgar says, "That land is mine!"
Karazgar says, "Fine. Let the dwarves keep it. I care not."
Karazgar says, "Is that all?"
Never again seek out dragons.
Karazgar stares at you, appraising you silently.
Understand?
Karazgar says, "Bah! You ask too much!"
Karazgar says, "Hmmph. Hrimil can rot, for all I care. I am done with dragons."
Karazgar says, "Is that all?"
That is all.
Karazgar stares at you, appraising you silently.
...


Karazgar says, "I know your demands. You think I will not agree."
Karazgar says, "But you are wrong. I accept."
Karazgar says, "Set the book down on that flat stone."

Objective 7

  • Place the Black Book of Mordor on the flat stone

Karazgar has agreed to your conditions, and waits for you to set the Black Book on the flat stone.

Objective 8

  • Remain on your guard

Karazgar has taken the Black Book of Mordor.

Karazgar says, "You have my thanks for this, <name>."
Karazgar says, "Until we meet again."
Karazgar says, "Far from here... of course."
Completed: Instance: Closing the Book