Quest:One Massive Problem

One Massive Problem
Level	105
Type	Solo
Starts with	Thai-chât
Starts at	Aelin Veren
Start Region	North Ithilien
Map Ref	[53.0S, 6.9W]
Quest Group	North Ithilien
Quest Chain	Aelin Veren

Quest Chain

[105] Snakes in the Trap - Landscape
[105] Prisoners of War - Maendal
- [105] Aid for the Enemy - Maendal
- [105] Fangs Bared - Daugha-tûm
- [105] Easing Tensions - Maendal
- [105] One Massive Problem - Thai-chât
- [105] Tales of Harad - Jubuya
- [105] A Necessary Compromise - Chan-két Doloi
[105] A Moment of Peace - Maendal

[105] The Window of the Sunset - Dornach

Walkthrough & Notes

Marrow-root locations:

^{[52.9S, 6.9W]}

^{[53.0S, 7.3W]}

^{[52.5S, 6.5W]}

^{[52.6S, 6.8W]}

^{[52.6S, 7.6W]}

^{[52.0S, 6.7W]}

^{[52.2S, 6.3W]}

^{[52.4S, 6.1W]}

^{[52.6S, 5.9W]}

^{[52.8S, 5.6W]}

^{[52.6S, 6.5W]}

^{[53.2S, 5.9W]}

^{[53.4S, 5.9W]}

^{[53.7S, 5.7W]}

^{[53.9S, 5.5W]}

Lokhu-achi can be found Southeast of the Field of Cormallen, around ^{[49.5S, 10.5W]}

Mossy Stone 1 ^{[48.5S, 10.5W]}

Mossy Stone 2 ^{[47.0S, 10.7W]}

Mossy Stone 3 ^{[46.0S, 12.2W]}

Mossy Stone 4 ^{[45.9S, 13.7W]}

Mossy Stone 5 ^{[46.4S, 14.7W]}

Rewards
40 35 Increased Reputation with Host of the West ( 700 ) Legendary Item Experience Steed Experience 3 Host of the West Silver Pieces

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue

'Come close, <race>, for I do not wish to alarm the Rangers with what I must tell you. You see... I neglected to tell our captors of my companion and dear friend, Lokhu-achi.'

Thai-chât's voice shrinks to a whisper.

'Lokhu-achi is a Mûmak of sixteen years, and I cared for him after his mother was felled by disease in his earliest months. Lokhu-achi endured and grew mighty, weathering illness and battles alike, and he was to be brought into the war at long last. It was an honour to see him bear the brilliant armouring of my people, but those who rode him into battle did not make it far into these lands...

'Their company was ambushed at Cirith Negen, and there they were slain to the last... save for Lokhu-achi. He cast off his armouring, wild in anger and confusion, and trampled all beneath him as he fled the mountain pass.

'I believe he lives still, <class>, but there remains no way for him to escape the lands of the Rangers alive - not without aid. The Rangers will not trust our bond, and they will slay him unless he departs from here.

'There is a pale root that grows among the foot-hills of the black mountains, and it is known to my people as marrow-root. When cracked, it gives off a strong, sweet odour to which the Mûmakil are drawn. I have seen it among the ruins here, and in the foot-hills to the east. He fled far to the south-west of Cirith Negen, but I know no more of his flight. Once you have gathered the roots and discovered his whereabouts, crack the roots on moss-laden stones and lead him into the marshlands far to the north-west.

'I know not if he shall be left in peace there, but anywhere is safer for a Mûmak than the lands of the Rangers.'

Background

Thai-chât, an archer of Harad, has pivotal information regarding the fate of a Mûmak that disappeared into the wilds of Ithilien after an ill-fated attack at Cirith Negen.

Objective 1

Collect marrow-root in North Ithilien (0/10)

Marrow-root can be found within Aelin Veren and among the stony foot-hills of the Ephel Dúath.

Thai-chât has asked you to seek marrow-root in the ruins of Aelin Veren as well as along the Ephel Dúath, as he hopes it can be used to lure his Mûmak out of the lands of North Ithilien.

Objective 2

Find Lokhu-achi in the wilds of North Ithilien

Lokhu-achi can be found somewhere among the wilds of North Ithilien far to the south-west of Cirith Negen.

Thai-chât has asked you to discover the location of his pet Mûmak, Lokhu-achi, before luring him from the lands of Ithilien.

You have found Lokhu-achi, but keep your distance!