Quest:Intro: Thigh to Neck

This page is about the Hobbit/Man quest. For a similar Elf quest, see Quest:Training: A Warden's Deft Strike. 

Intro: Thigh to Neck
Level	2
Type	Solo
Starts with	Roscoe Standish
Starts at	Archet
Start Region	Archet Dale
Map Ref	[25.2S, 48.7W]
Quest Group	Introduction (Hobbit/Man)
Class	Warden
Race(s)	Hobbit, Man

Quest Chain

Introduction - Hobbit/Man [1] Intro (Hobbit), Instance: A Road through the Dark [1] Intro (Man), Instance: Jail Break [1] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Strider's Charge [1] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Captain Brackenbrook [2] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Honing Your Skills [2] Training (Brawler): The Thrill of the Fight [2] Training (Burglar): Disarming the Competition [2] Training (Captain): A Captain's Charge [2] Training (Champion): The Thrill of the Fight [2] Training (Guardian): A Strong Shield [2] Training (Hunter): A Hunter's Penetrating Shot (Archet) [2] Training (Lore-master): A Lore-master's Companion [2] Training (Mariner): Keeping Your Balance [2] Training (Minstrel): A Strong Voice [2] Training (Rune-keeper): A Rune-keeper's Fiery Words (Archet) [2] Training (Warden): Thigh to Neck [3] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Remedy of the Old Kings [3] Intro (Hobbit/Man): The Wolves of the Ruins [3] Intro (Hobbit/Man): The Interrogation [3] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Siege to the South [4] Intro (Hobbit/Man): A Very Empty Belly [4] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Sweet Bilberry Tea [4] Intro (Hobbit/Man): A Gift for Amdir [4] Intro (Hobbit/Man): A Plea for Aid [4] Intro (Hobbit/Man): The Courageous Farmhands [4] Intro (Hobbit/Man): The Exiled Hunter [5] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Into the Shadow [5] Intro (Hobbit/Man): A Slender Hope [5] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Signs and Portents (Archet) [5] Intro (Hobbit/Man): The Storm is Upon Us [5] Intro (Hobbit/Man), Instance: The Assault on Archet Continue with: Hobbit:   Prologue (Hobbit): Mundo's Complaint Man: Prologue: Burying the Dead

Walkthrough & Notes
Talk to the Warden trainer Roscoe Standish in Archet Strike the Training-Dummy twice with Shield-bash Strike the Training-Dummy with Defensive Strike Talk to the Warden trainer

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'Ah, I am glad to see you, friend! I chose the path of the Warden long ago, and perhaps -- if you are willing to listen -- I can help a young one like yourself. 'A Warden is a master of sword, spear, shield, and javelin. He is also an excellent study of his enemies and will learn how an enemy can be toppled with the right combination of blows or how to strengthen his own heart for the battles to come. And battles will be plentiful, for a Warden seeks to defend those who cannot defend themselves by drawing the enemy's eye. 'Use the skill Defensive Strike on the training-dummy nearby.' HINT: Wardens use combinations of their basic skills such as Quick Thrust and Shield-bash to build more powerful Gambit attacks. To use your Defensive Strike skill, attack a Training-Dummy with your Shield-bash ability twice. This should cause your Gambit Default skill to change into your Defensive Strike skill. Use your Defensive Strike ability to strike a Training-Dummy. Background Your trainer wants you to use your new skills to prove that you are ready to face the many dangers that exist in the world. Objective 1 Strike the training-dummy with Defensive Strike Use Defensive Strike on the training-dummy nearby. HINT: Wardens use combinations of their basic skills such as Quick Thrust and Shield-bash to build more powerful Gambit attacks. To use your Deft Strike skill, attack a Training-Dummy with your Quick Thrust ability twice. This should cause your Gambit Default skill to change into your Deft Strike skill. Use your Deft Strike ability to strike a Training-Dummy. You have struck the training-dummy with Defensive Strike Objective 2 Talk to the Warden Trainer in Archet The Warden Trainer is in Archet, in the training grounds. Now that you have successfully used Defensive Strike, you should return to your trainer and tell him of your success. Roscoe Standish: 'Well done, <name>! Make sure you visit a trainer as you advance in your role as a Warden. As you grow, you will find that trainers such as myself have tasks for you, as well as the occasional bit of wisdom. Good luck!'