Quest:Instance: Taking a Stand

Instance: Taking a Stand
Level	72
Type	Solo
Starts with	Léofward
Starts at	Rohirrim Scout-camp
Start Region	Dunland
Map Ref	[81.0S, 10.6W]
Quest Group	Dunland: South Gravenwood

Quest Chain

IMPORTANT: A Dark and Lonely Forest is a "wrapper quest"; in other words, beginning the quest A Dark and Lonely Quest will enable you to receive the other six quests for the Tracking an Old Goat deed. ****WARNING! Read the notes on the A Dark and Lonely Forest page carefully! You can miss out on quests, and end up with a deed that can't be completed! *** [72] A Dark and Lonely Forest [72] Evil Things - Quest starter: Evil Object, dropped by Drugrir at [81.7S, 10.8W] [72] Eyes in the Forest [72] A Grave Corruption - This quest is part of the Tracking an Old Goat deed [72] Hunting the Pack - This quest is part of the Tracking an Old Goat deed [72] Lost Caws - This quest is part of the Tracking an Old Goat deed [72] Orc-mischief - This quest is part of the Tracking an Old Goat deed [72] Cruel Traps - This quest is part of the Tracking an Old Goat deed [72] A Peace-shattering Silence (after completing A Dark and Lonely Forest) [72] A Shameful Loss (Optional) [72] A Shameful Loss (Optional) [72] Seeking a Solution [72] Evil in the Wood [72] Joining the Hunt [72] In the Shadow of the Mountain [72] Mystery of the Trees [72] Baa, Baa, Black Sheep [72] Dimming the Lights [72] Spirits of Dunland [72] Tribunal of Shadows [72] Instance: Tribunal of Shadows [72] Eyes of the Riders [72] Silent Riders [72] Clear-cutting Orcs [72] Trophies of the Enemy [72] Wanton Destruction [72] Taking a Stand [72] Instance:Taking a Stand [72] Coming to a Conclusion [72] Bringer of Ill News - vector to Forthbrond

Walkthrough & Notes

This instance can only be run solo. The instance requires survival for seven minutes. Tips on completing this instance: This instance is almost impossible to complete without dying for non-heal classes, if you die, just stay dead without reviving until the timer ends, and you will still be able to turn in the quest as success. A second tactic is to go a bit north up a hill from Longstride near a tree at 79.9S, 11.8W. From this spot you can finish whatever enemies followed you and then wait out the timer. No enemies should find you here and you will automatically be transported back to camp when timer expires. It's okay for your allies to die, because when you turn in the quest, you will find that the death of your allies is scripted in the quest. If you use Longstride before talking to Léofward, just talk to him at the Rohirrim Scout-camp to return to the instance. You have strong allies, assist them, who are Signature level: Cuthric, Elfrith, Léofward and Thurbald You will encounter a constant stream of normal and signature level mobs from several directions. See The Mustering Tree for details.

Rewards
None, but the main quest has.

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue Taking a Stand "Théodred's scouts are a brave lot, but I am uncertain that facing the combined might of the Ox-clan and the Dragon-clan is the wisest course of action. Perhaps with a hero's aid, they may indeed stave off the storm blowing south to Rohan...." Background You have travelled with Léofward to the Mustering Tree, where Thurbald, Elfrith, and Cuthric have joined you to defend against the combined forces of the Dragon and Ox-clans. Objective 1 Talk to Léofward to learn his plan Léofward is at the Mustering Tree. You should speak with Léofward to learn his plan before the battle begins. Léofward: 'Plan, <name>? We are few against two companies of Dunlending warriors. I plan only to take as many of them as I can with me to the grave and hope that my sacrifice is not in vain. 'I cannot fault you for preserving your own life, so if the battle goes ill, you may take Longstride and escape the battle. 'To arms, brothers! For Eorl! For Helm! To arms!' Objective 2 Defend the Mustering Tree from the Dunlending forces Defend the Mustering Tree from the Dunlending forces. Help defend the Mustering Tree for 8 minutes Ox-clan Shieldbearer says, "Your kind is not welcome here, Duvodiad!" Draig-lûth Captain says, "For Saruman!" Ox-clan Shieldbearer says, "I shall not die at your hands, <race>!" Draig-lûth Captain says, "Darkness...take... you!" Draig-lûth Rider says, "Ack...." Ox-clan Rider says, "I shall not die at your hands, <race>!" Ox-clan Captain says, "Darkness...take... you!" Draig-lûth Captain says, "For Saruman!" Draig-lûth Captain says, "Darkness...take... you!" Draig-lûth Captain says, "For Saruman!" Draig-lûth Captain says, "Darkness...take... you!" Ox-clan Rider says, "No! Stop! Argh...." Draig-lûth Rider says, "I shall not die at your hands, <race>!" Ox-clan Captain says, "For Saruman!" Draig-lûth Rider says, "Curse you, <race>!" Draig-lûth Rider says, "No! Stop! Argh...." Ox-clan Captain says, "Darkness...take...you!" Draig-lûth Captain says, "For Saruman!" Draig-lûth Captain says, "Darkness...take... you!" Draig-lûth Archer says, "Ack...." Draig-lûth Rider says, "No! Stop! Argh...." Ox-clan Captain says, "For Saruman!" Ox-clan Captain says, "Darkness...take... you!" Ox-clan Captain says, "Darkness...take... you!" Ox-clan Captain says, "For Saruman!" Ox-clan Captain says, "Darkness...take... you!" Ox-clan Archer says, "I shall not die at your hands, <race>!" Draig-lûth Archer says, "Your kind is not welcome here, Duvodiad!" Draig-lûth Shieldbearer says, "Ack...." Ox-clan Rider says, "Your kind is not welcome here, Duvodiad!" Ox-clan Captain says, "Darkness...take... you!" Draig-lûth Captain says, "For Saruman!" Draig-lûth Captain says, "Darkness...take...you!" Draig-lûth Shieldbearer says, "Curse you, <race>!" Ox-clan Captain says, "For Saruman!" Draig-lûth Captain says, "For Saruman!" Ox-clan Captain says, "Darkness...take... you!" Ox-clan Captain says, "For Saruman!" Use Longstride to escape the battle