Quest:Steps of the Grand Stair

Steps of the Grand Stair
Level	58
Type	Fellowship
Starts with	Avar
Starts at	The Orc-watch
Start Region	The Redhorn Lodes
Map Ref	[11.0S, 106.8W]
Quest Group	Moria: Redhorn Lodes
Quest Chain	War Against Lothórien

Quest Chain

[60] Enemies of Lothlórien -- Fellowship Forges of Khazad-dûm [59] Claiming the Past -- Fellowship [59] Remnants of the Ruins -- Fellowship [58] The Black Uruk of Moria [59] The Black Uruk of the Forge -- Fellowship [59] Tools from the Past -- Fellowship General's Command [60] Thwarting the Moria Orcs -- Fellowship [60] Defeat the Lieutenants -- Fellowship [60] Disabling Alarms -- Fellowship [60] Gathering Plans -- Fellowship [60] Off with the Right Hand -- Fellowship The Grand Stair [58] Steps of the Grand Stair -- Fellowship [58] Mazog's Minions -- Fellowship The Masters of Moria [58] The Fanatic and his Devoted -- Fellowship [58] War Host Assembled -- Fellowship [58] The Deep Drums -- Fellowship Drummers of the Deep [58] Beast No More -- Fellowship [58] Troll-handlers -- Fellowship [58] The Fire-dwellers -- Fellowship The Host of Flame [58] Master of Flame -- Fellowship [58] The Flaming Depths -- Fellowship [58] The Warg-riders -- Fellowship Riders of the North [58] Stalkers and Trainers of the Highpeak -- Fellowship [58] The Rider and his Mount -- Fellowship [58] Thwarting the White Hand -- Fellowship Traitors in the Midst [58] Forces of the South -- Fellowship [58] Traitors in the Midst -- Fellowship

Walkthrough & Notes
Ossur, Avar, and Thithrand are at the Orc-watch [11.1S, 106.9W]

Rewards
55  30   Legendary Item Experience  Enhancement Runes, Lvl 50 Incomparable

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'Narfi was wise to send us help. We have been watching the Grand Stair for some time, and I fear that we are woefully outnumbered. I have split our number: myself, Ossur, and Thithrand have placed our focus on different forces arrayed within the Grand Stair. When all our tasks are complete, I will vouch for you with Narfi, and we will lay claim to this area once again. Until that time, however, there is much to explain. 'Within the Grand Stair, are five tribes of Orcs and trolls. There are those from beyond Khazad-dûm: the White Hand and the Warg-riders. I have set Thithrand to the task of tracking their movements. The second are the deep-swelling forces of trolls and Orcs of fire. Ossur watches over this host. Lastly, there are the Moria Orcs, flocking to Igash the Fanatic, a lieutenant to Mazog. Igash has collected wealth untold at his throne at the crest of the Grand Stair. I know not what he will do with this treasure, but I know there must be a way to lay claim to it all. 'When we are satisfied that the tasks set before you here at the Grand Stair are complete, I will send you back to Narfi at the Twenty-first Hall.' Background The Grand Stair once stood at the foot of a great crossroads within Moria. At the height of the great city, it led to all areas of the halls and was a majestic wonder to behold. Now it has fallen to the care of Igash, a lieutenant of the Moria Orc-leader Mazog. Igash assembled the forces of Orcs and trolls within Moria in one place and has collected tribute from each to one day bring to the leader of the Orcs. For now, each tribe vies for favour from the lieutenant, a fanatical follower of Mazog. Objective 1 Assist Ossur with the trolls in the Grand Stair Assist Ossur with the Fire-orcs in the Grand Stair Assist Avar with the Moria Orcs in the Grand Stair Assist Thithrand with the Warg-riders in the Grand Stair Assist Thithrand with the White Hand Orcs in the Grand Stair Avar, Ossur, and Thithrand are at the Orc-watch. Avar has asked you to complete the several tasks needed to reclaim the Grand Stair before he sends you back to Narfi at the Twenty-first Hall. Objective 2 Talk to Avar at the Orc-watch Avar is at the Orc-watch. The dwarves of the Orc-watch are satisfied that the forces of the Orcs within the Grand Stair no longer pose a threat to Lothlórien. Avar: 'Though the Grand Stair still remains a pale reflection of its former glory, the threat posed by the Enemy here is diminished greatly. I do not think that they can effectively mount an offensive from this location. 'I will send word to Narfi that you have assisted us most well, <name>. This duty will not go unrecognized.'