Quest:Into the Abyss

Into the Abyss
Level	109
Type	Solo
Starts with	Spakorth
Starts at	Lûghash (Zôreth's Chamber)
Ends with	Gimli
Ends at	Ruins of Dingarth
End Region	Dor Amarth
Map Ref	[48.0S, 8.6E]
Quest Group	Mordor: Dor Amarth

Quest Chain

[109] Lost Lore of Gorgoroth: Dor Amarth -  Shadowed Page - Landscape Ruins of Dingarth [107] The Burning Plains of Dor Amarth - vector quest from Udûn Foothold The Treasures of Barad-Dur quest arc Ingold [108] The Reluctant Captive Lômazar [108] The Legacy of Barad-dûr [108] Treasures Forgotten [108] The Search for Sapakár [108] Edge of the Abyss [108] The Shadow of Narchraw [108] The Wrath of Glúrugoth - Landscape [109] The Ithil-stone [109] Instance: The Ithil-stone [109] The Lhingris Threat - unlocks In Search of the Spider-queen [109] The Raiding Parties [109] Welcomed Provisions [109] The Lost Spear [109] Disorder of the Eye [109] Aiglos [109] Beyond the Burning Plain - vector to Talath Úrui The Stout-axes and Firehorns quest arc Legolas [108] A Land of Ash and Shadow Gimli [108] The Dwarves of Mordor Spakorth [108] Emissary of the Stout-axes [108] At the Mistress's Bidding [108] Blinding the Watching-stones [108] The Path to the Flaming Spire [108] The Dominion of Zôreth [108] Secrets of the Order [108] Worked to the Bone [108] Those We Have Lost [108] Forged by the Master [108] Within the Bones of Barad-dûr [108] Under the Order - Landscape [108] Prisoners of the Dark Lord - Landscape [109] A House Forged Anew [109] Instance: A House Forged Anew [109] Of Pride, Greed, and Loss [109] The Fates of the Damned [109] A Final Plea [109] Breaking the Oath-taker’s Horn [109] A House Divided [109] Mastering the Forges [109] Under a Wicked Crown [109] The Wisdom of Zôreth [109] Into the Abyss [109] Instance: Into the Abyss [108] A Camp in Ruin - Landscape [108] Hidden Amongst the Ruin - Landscape Ered Lithui [108] Whispers of Ered Lithui - Landscape Watching Stone at [43.6S, 20.2E] [109] The Watcher of Ered Lithui [109] The Lost Towers [109] A Dreadful Treachery Barad-dûr [108] The Guards of Barad-dûr - Landscape

Walkthrough & Notes
Zôreth's Chamber in Lûghash can only be accessed during the quest Quest:Breaking the Oath-taker’s Horn

Rewards
65  26   Increased Reputation with Conquest of Gorgoroth ( 700 ) Legendary Item Experience Steed Experience  Tracery, Lvl 106 Rare 3 Silver Signets of the Thandrim Selectable Reward  Invader's Reinforced Chestplate  Invader's Heavy Hauberk  Invader's Heavy Hauberk  Invader's Padded Waistcoat

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'Have you read what I have, <name>?! "Devoured"? What sort of creatures could have devoured four of the Dwarf-rings? Surely Sauron would have slain them at once for such an offence!' Spakorth reads over Zôreth's notes again. 'Ah, yes, the key around the King's neck.... Sauron gave Váskmun the key, and deceived him into believing that the mithril lockbox was all that stood between him and reclaiming Manthríf for his folk. It was likely never within...and who can say where it might be now? 'As Zôreth has written, the Order of the Eye has learned much of the Mordath through their expeditions in the deep dungeons of Barad-dûr. I thought they toiled for the return of the Dark Lord, but this vault She has written of...this is what must have drawn them into Barad-dûr! None but the None but the Gúrzyul -- the Deathless -- may have ever known of such a vault, and what would be kept guarded and hidden so far beneath the earth? 'A great abyss has sunken into the Mordath to the north of Barad-dûr...and the Order thinks it an omen that Sauron's secrets are to be laid bare for the most loyal of his servants. If there remains any chance of finding Manthríf, Váskmun shall lead the Firehorns into the abyss. 'Patrol the mouth of the abyss and see if Váskmun and the Firehorns have left any sign of their descent. For my part, I shall study more of Zôreth's research -- with Gimli's protection, of course! 'Once we depart the spire, I shall send him to meet you at the abyss -- and I shall travel far away from this place!' Background Deep in the depths of Barad-dûr, there lies a passage into the Mordath, the Black Pits of Mordor, through which Váskmun Greytooth intends to lead the Firehorns in his quest to reclaim the Dwarf-ring Manthríf. Objective 1 Travel to the mouth of the Abyss of Mordath in Dor Amarth The abyss of Mordath can be found to the south-east of the Oath-taker's Horn in Dor Amarth. Spakorth has asked you to patrol the mouth of the abyss amidst the ruins of Barad-dûr, and search for any sign of King Váskmun Greytooth and the Firehorns. You have come to the abyss of Mordath... You have strayed too far from the abyss! You peer into the distance. You find no evidence that the Firehorns travelled this way, but you suddenly hear a familiar voice nearby... Objective 2 Talk to Gimli at the abyss of Mordath Gimli is standing near the mouth of the abyss of Mordath. You searched the mouth of the abyss, finding no sign of King Váskmun Greytooth or the Firehorns, but Gimli has now arrived at the Mordath. You should speak to him, and learn what he and Spakorth discovered. Gimli: 'This is a mighty big chasm, <name>! Sauron's sorcery must have been holding more than his tower together! 'So they have not come this way then? Good! After studying more of Zôreth's notes, Spakorth has learned of a new passage into the dungeons of Barad-dûr. And even better, it is not one of much use to those cultists in the tower!' Gimli draws a coil of rope from his belt. 'Aye, that's right. We're going down right here! 'If Zôreth's notes were correct, there should be a rocky landing about twenty yards down. If they weren't, well ... at least we'll find out just how deep this abyss is!' Gimli ties the rope around a nearby boulder and tests its strength. 'Well, are you coming, <name>? I would hate to go on such an adventure by myself!' Objective 3 Talk to Gimli at the abyss of Mordath Gimli is standing near the mouth of the abyss of Mordath. You have learned that King Greytooth and the Firehorns have descended into the Abyss of Mordath. You should speak to Gimli and pursue them. Gimli: 'I brought enough rope for the both of us, <name>. Let's get down there!' Travel: Complete the Instance: Into the Abyss Objective 4 Talk to Spaknorth at the ruins of Dingarth Spakorth can be found at the ruins of Díngarth in Dor Amarth. You have Gimli have escaped the ruins of Barad-dûr after confronting a glamour, and have returned to the ruins of Díngarth to tell Spakorth of what you discovered. You should speak to Spakorth. Spakorth: 'So, Váskmun has lead them into Mordath... and into a trap laid by Sauron himself? 'The Order of the Eye has sent many of its number into the Black Pits in search of the hidden vault, and now, Váskmun and the Firehorns have travelled there. 'Is this the making of a new war for Mordor? Or had Sauron worked to ensure that he did not fall alone? Perhaps it is neither... 'Whether it is this day or another, Váskmun and the Firehorns must be freed from their delusions! He leads them down a treacherous path, and I do not think whatever is in that vault shall set all to rights. 'But in the meantime, my folk will keep a close watch on the abyss. When the time comes, we hope that you and Gimli will stand with us against whatever evil lurks in the Mordath!' Objective 5 Talk to Gimli in the ruins of Dingarth. Gimli can be found at the ruins of Díngarth. You have returned to the ruins of Díngarth from the dungeons of Barad-dûr after learning that King Váskmun Greytooth and the Firehorns have descended into the Mordath. Spakorth and his folk are free at long last, but the fate of Firehorns is still unwritten. You should speak to Gimli. Gimli: 'We have done a good thing for these dwarves, <name>. 'If they had rescued Váskmun themselves as Zôreth had hoped, I do not believe it would be any different. Perhaps worse, but certainly not better! 'It is a sorry fate that Sauron devised for Váskmun, and I refuse to abandon hope that he still might be freed from the Ring's influence. If that day should come, we must honour the dwarves who fell in service to their King. We must honour those whose blood was spilled to ensure the freedom of the Dwarves of Mordor! 'Spakoth and those who still call themselves Stout-axes have sworn oaths to keep watch on the lands of Dor Amarth while our friends and allies remain here, and once that is done, I shall escort them to Erebor myself!' Gimli bows deeply before you. 'You have done me and the dwarves of Mordor a great honour.'