Quest:The Siege of Gondamon

The Siege of Gondamon
Level	Scaling
Type	Skirmish
Repeatable	Yes
Quest Group	Skirmish

Walkthrough & Notes

Defend against three waves of mobs that attack the north, south, and west gates of the fortress. Each wave consists of six sets of two to four mobs, randomly including a lieutenant. Broadcast messages will tell you from which direction the enemy is attacking. The order is random. After each wave, there will be a brief pause. There are NPCs defending each gate. You should be able to keep them alive if you are at the gate when the enemy begins their attack. There is no bonus for keeping any or all of the NPCs alive throughout the skirmish. However if you are not at the gate and there is nobody remaining to defend it, the enemy will enter the fortress and begin to attack Mathi. After defending against the first three waves, there will be a brief pause, and then the final assault will begin. For this assault, you will fall back to Mathi's position and assist him in defending against the attack. The final assault consists of four additional attacks and then a final attack by the dourmaster general, Ingithor Blackhand, and his pet dragon, Nethgarch. There are two sets of three or four enemies in each of the first four attacks. Both sets will assault at once. One will appear on radar and begin advancing toward your position, but do not target them. Soon after, the second will spawn just to the left of where Mathi stands (facing out). Defeat these enemies first, then switch to the next one. Once the fourth attack has been defeated, Nethgarch will fly in, followed shortly by Ingithor. Nethgarch cannot be targeted until after you defeat Ingithor. There will be at least one encounter per skirmish. It will spawn at a random time during the first three waves. A named boss will attack one of the gates. Once you defeat the boss, it will drop a flag. You need to pick up the flag and raise it on the flag pole near the gate. Upon doing so, another named boss will assault the gate. Defeat the second boss to complete the encounter. If the boss appears during another attack, the NPC defending the gate can hold the boss off for a short time.

Rewards
Depending on the level, Group size or Tier rewards:   Mark   Medallion   Seal Increased Reputation with Thorin's Hall ( 700 )

Quest Text

The Siege of Gondamon "The Dourhands have forged an alliance with the Blue Crag goblins and have laid siege to Gondamon for nearly two weeks. The final assault will be launched soon...." Background Gondamon is one of the strongest fortresses of the Longbeards in the Blue Mountains. The Dourhands and their goblin-allies seek to overthrow the stronghold and claim it for themselves. Objective 1 Report to Mathi, commander of Gondamon Mathi has been leading the defence of Gondamon for the duration of the siege. It is crucial for you to report in to him and find out where you can help. Mathi: 'This is all I get for reinforcements? I suppose you will have to do. We've defended this keep for as long as we could, but I fear the next push might be our last. 'Head to the walls and let them come to you. Perhaps there is hope yet that Gondamon will still stand free at the end of this day.' Objective 2 Mathi must survive the assault Mathi says, "Gondamon has been a free city so long as I have ever known." Mathi says, "The Dourhand wish to take that from you. To take your homes, and slaughter your families!" Mathi says, "But I say not today. I say we stand. I say we fight!" Mathi says, "Now to the walls! We defend Gondamon to our last breath!" Objective 3 Push back the first assault Mathi must survive the assault The first assault of the final attack has begun. The Enemy must not breach the walls. The first assault has been broken. There are a few short moments to rest before the assault continues Objective 4 Push back the second assault Mathi must survive the assault The second assault of the final attack has begun. The Enemy is attempting to force their way in through a different gate. You have defended against the second assault. There are a few short moments to gather your breath before the next arrives Objective 5 Push back the third assault Mathi must survive the assault The third assault of the final attack has begun. They are attempting to come through the last gate. They have tried all three gates. The next assault will surely be the final, yet most brutal one Objective 5 Fend off the final assault Mathi must survive the assault The final assault has begun. Their numbers are waning, but their ferocity increasing. Withstand this storm, defeat their leader, and Gondamon will continue to stand free. Haflith says, "You fall back and regroup at the Keep. We'll push forward!" Dagfinn says, "Fall back and defend the Keep!" Haflith has gone to secure the Enemy's western camp Dagfinn has gone to secure the Enemy's southern camp Mergeth has gone to secure the Enemy's northern camp Enemies are on the move from all sides. The final assault has begun Ingithor Blackhand says, "Mathi, today is the day you and Gondamon fall to the Dourhands! Drake! Come to me!" Ingithor Blackhand says, "Gondamon will be mine! To battle!" Mathi says, "The Dourhands will never rule Gondamon!" Ingithor Blackhand says, "You have fought well, but in the end, the Dourhand will be triumphant!" Defenders surviving the skirmish have earned you bonus Skirmish Marks. The siege on Gondamon has been broken. The city and Mathi, their leader, are safe. Mathi says, "Gondamon owes you a great debt. I shall not soon forget it." Mergeth says, "Gondamon is saved!" Dagfinn says, "I shall sleep easier tonight knowing the threat has passed." Haflith says, "Today will be remembered as a great victory!" Optional Encounter 1: Defeat Thrastar Encounter: A battle-horn sounds from the south Encounter Update: Encounter Update: The horn of Thrastar sounds from the south camp. The leader of the southern asault is coming to reclaim the planted flag of Gondamon Encounter Complete: Thrastar falls to your mighty blow Optional Encounter 2: Defeat Hergill Encounter: A flag of Gondamon drops from Ernir's outstretched hand. It should be hung at the north gate once more Encounter: Hergill's horn sounds across the battlefield. The Dourhand will not allow the north flag to fly Encounter Complete: Hergill falls to your mighty blow Optional Encounter 3: Defeat Agi Gatebreaker Encounter: As Jóstein falls, the west flag of Gondamon drops from his lifeless hand. It should hung at the west gate once more Your West Gate Flag fits the lock. Encounter: The horn of Agi Gatebreaker echoes through Gondamon's courtyard! The west gate flag shall not stand for long Encounter Complete: Agi Gatebreaker falls to your mighty blow Optional Encounter 4: Defeat Ghashnâkh Encounter: A cackling laughter comes from beyond the North Gate. 'Gondamon's walls will soon be nothing but small pieces!' Encounter Complete: Ghashnâkh has fallen to your mighty blow Optional Encounter 5: Defeat Sigurmar Encounter Update: A deep voice roars from outside the South Gate. "I will dance as Gondamon burns!"' Encounter Complete: Sigurmar has fallen to your mighty blow