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The Battle of the Deep-way
"Bori's failed raid upon Zabadgathol has brought the wrath of the Orcs down upon the dwarves. The encampment at the Deep-way faces a terrible onslaught from Mazog's horde. Are the Longbeards strong enough to face the challenge?"
Background
The Deep-way, a passage connecting the Great Delving to the Water-works, must be defended against the Orc onslaught.
Objective 1
- Talk to Brogur in the Deep-way
- Brogur must survive the assault
Brogur is leadin the defence of the Deep-way against the forces of Mazog. You should report to him to receive your assignment
- Brogur: 'The barricades are set and my dwarves stand ready. All that must be done now is wait for the Orcs to come.
- 'I would ask that you follow the ebb and flow of the battle and aid where you are needed most. Also, do not forget to unfurl the banners of Khazad-dûm. They can help stir the hearts of all Free Peoples to great deeds and may even help to turn the tide of battle. However, do not use them lightly, as once unfurled, a banner's strength is spent.
- 'Prepare yourself, as I fear it won't be long now...'
Objective 2
- Push back the first assault
- Brogur must survive the assault
The first assault on the Deep-way has begun. Protect the barricades!
- Brogur says, "I would ask that you follow the ebb and flow of the battle and aid where you are needed most."
- Brogur says, "Also, do not forget to unfrul the banners of Khazad-dûm."
- Brogur says, "They can help stir the hearts of all Free Peoples to great deeds and may even help turn the tide of battle."
- Brogur says, "However, do not use them lightly, as once unfurled, a banner's strength is spent."
- Brogur says, "Now dwarves of Moria, we make our stand!"
- You have defended against the first assault. There are a few short moments to gather your breath before the next arrives.
Objective 3
- Push back the second assault
- Brogur must survive the assault
The second assault on the Deep-way has begun. Protect the barricades!
- You have defended against the second assault. There are a few short moments to gather your breath before the next arrives.
Objective 4
- Push back the third assault
- Brogur must survive the assault
The third assault on the Deep-way has begun. Protect the barricades!
- You have defended against the third assault. There are a few short moments to gather your breath before the next arrives.
Objective 5
The final assault on the Deep-way has begun. The enemy numbers are waning, but their ferocity increases. Withstand this assault, defeat their leader, and maintain control of the Deep-way.
- You have defended against the fourth assault. There are a few short moments to gather your breath before the next arrives.
- Brogur says, "Be wary! I sense that we have not yet won the battle...."
- The chambers shudders as goblin-sappers blast through the walls of the cavern!
- Brogur says, "Halt, Orc! Your forces have been destroyed, and victory is ours! Begone while you may, else you will face the same destruction!"
- Gukhmûl says, "Do you think you have defeated the Orcs of Moria? The line of Azog is strong...Moria shall not fall to the likes of you, Dwarf!"
- Gukhmûl says, "Prepare yourself, for your end is nigh...long live Mazog, son of Bolg!"
- Brogur says, "Enough of this, Gokhmûl...it is time to end this foolishness!"
- Gukhmûl says, "Mazog!"
- Gukhmûl says, "I will leave your head for your friends to see!"
- Gukhmûl says, "The dwarves will fall once more!"
- Gukhmûl says, "I will not be finished this easily!"
- Gukhmûl says, "I will strip your skill bare!"
- Gukhmûl says, "I will crush you!"
- Gukhmûl says, "I am not yet finished!"
Objective 6
Brogur is in the Deep-way.
You have repulsed the attack on the Deep-way by the Orc hordes, and should speak now to Brogur about the victory.
- Brogur: 'It was a glorious battle, <name>. One that shall be long remembered! The Orcs thought they could use trickery to gain the upper hand, but they could not stand in the face of our combined might.
- 'Now, let us finish our business here and see what else we can do to push back these foul Orcs!'
Optional Encounter 1: Defeat Forktongue
- Encounter: A hissing near the south barricade indicates the presence of refugees from the Water-works....
- Encounter Update: Angered by the defeat of its brood-mates, the flood-lizard Forktongue attacks
Optional Encounter 2: Defeat Lhenathronil
- Encounter: A cluster of spider-eggs in the tunnel leading to the south barricade is almost ready to hatch...it must be destroyed
- Encounter Update: The glass-spider Lhenathronil, enraged by the destruction of her eggs, descends for the kill....
Optional Encounter 3: Defeat Foulscum
- Encounter: A sickly light and foul odour emanate from the south-west corner of the Central Camp....
- Encounter Update: Amid dripping luminescent ooze, the glow-worm Foulscum decends
Optional Encounter 4: Defeat Gâmûrz-ash
- Encounter: Slurred mutterings in the Black Speech sound down the tunnel beyond the north barricade....
Optional Encounter 5: Defeat Gorged Queen
- Encounter: A horrible chittering echoes from the north-west corner of the Central Camp
- Encounter Update: Angered by the destruction of her workers, a gorged grodbog-queen erupts to the surface, seeking revenge
Optional Encounter 6: Defeat Earthbreaker
- Encounter: A rumbling from beyond the north barricade heralds a breach in the cavern wall....
Optional Encounter 7: Defeat Burntail
- Encounter: The temperature begins to rise beyond the south barricade as Burntail wanders in from the Water-works....
Optional Encounter 8: Defeat the Mad Croaker
- Encounter: A bass croak echoes from beyond the south barricade, announcing the approach of the Mad Croaker....
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