Quest:The Council of Stoke

The Council of Stoke
Level	91
Type	Solo
Starts with	Fríthild
Starts at	Mead Hall of Stoke
Start Region	Broadacres
Map Ref	[49.6S, 70.4W]
Quest Group	Stoke

Quest Chain

[91] To the Broadacres - vector to Stoke [90] Securing Stoke [90] Serving the Summons, Part I - to Oserley Continued after Tordag's Camp quests: [91] The Acres Aflame [91] Fires of Isengard - Landscape [91] Wild Men of the West - Landscape [91] War is Coming [91] Preparing for the Worst [91] Stocking for the Siege [91] Tracking the Invaders [91] Wolves of Isengard [91] Ordlac's Advice [91] The Council of Stoke [91] Instance: The Council of Stoke [91] Bringing Comfort [91] Gifts for the Children [91] Ride Against the Goblins [91] Instance: Ride Against the Goblins [91] Brigands in the Wild [91] The Wild Captain [91] Assault on Bardh-dorám [91] Instance: Assault on Bardh-dorám NOTE: Due to phasing conditions, to continue the Broadacres storyline, you must have completed Epic Volume III, Book 12, Chapter 8. [91] Celebration of Victory [91] Instance: Celebration of Victory [91] Shield-maiden of Rohan [91] Instance: Shield-maiden of Rohan [91] Wards of Oserley [91] A Spy Among Us [91] Ride for Vengeance [91] A Riding in Need [91] The Broadacres Betrayed [91] Instance: The Broadacres Betrayed [91] To the Stonedeans - vector to the Stonedeans [91] Aid the Stonedeans - vector to the Stonedeans

Walkthrough & Notes
Baldmund is in the Stoke Inn, Thane Ordlac and Grimmar are in the Mead Hall of Stoke near Fríthild, and Dudsig is near the north gate of Stoke. Alfbert is outside Fríthild's House at [49.5S, 69.9W]

Rewards
37  55   Increased Reputation with The Eorlingas ( 500 ) Legendary Item Experience Steed Experience 2 Westemnet Iron Coins

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue '<name>, I believe the time has come to summon my advisors to council. Return to Grimmar, Ordlac, Baldmund, and Dudsig and inform them of my decision. We must decide what action to take and how best to fulfil it. The leaders of Stoke and Oserley each have their own opinions, and they are at odds. We must come to a compromise and work together, or we shall fall to the White Hand. 'As well, bring this letter to Alfbert, the guard at my house. Return to me when your messages have been delivered.' Background The leaders of Stoke are at odds as to the best course of action to be taken to protect the town and drive the enemy from the Broadacres. Objective 1 Talk to Baldmund Talk to Grimmar Talk to Dudsig Talk to Thane Ordlac Deliver Reeve Fríthild's letter to Alfbert Ordlac and Grimmar are in the Mead Hall of Stoke. Baldmund is at the inn in Stoke. Dudsig is at the Oserley encampment outside the north-east gate of Stoke. Alfbert stands outside Reeve Fríthild's House. Fríthild has asked you to summon the leaders of Stoke to council and deliver a letter to Alfbert at her house. Baldmund: 'I am honoured that Reeve Fríthild values my opinion. I have never heard of a lord or lady of Rohan calling upon the common folk for counsel. 'I will come at once.' Grimmar: 'Good! It is of utmost import that we convince the Reeve to bolster our defences!' Dudsig: 'I do not know why I should waste my time sitting in council. There are too many preparations to be made. Nevertheless, I will come.' Ordlac: 'Ah! This is welcome news, my friend! At last, we will join a battle worth a song or two! Let us join the council!' Alfbert: 'What is this? Orders from the Reeve? If this is what she truly desires.... 'Let the Reeve know that I will do as she commands.' Objective 2 Talk to Reeve Fríthild to join the Council of Stoke Reeve Fríthild is in the Mead Hall of Stoke. You should return to Reeve Fríthild and let her know that all is ready for the council. Fríthild: 'You have my thanks. 'Let the Council of Stoke begin!' Complete the instance The Council of Stoke. The Council of Stoke has ended Objective 3 Talk to Reeve Fríthild Reeve Fríthild is in the Mead Hall of Stoke. You should speak with Reeve Fríthild regarding the course she has chosen. Fríthild: 'Ah, <name>! It has been long since a shield-maiden of Rohan has actually taken to the field. This is a glorious day. 'All that remains to be decided is which front to assail, for we are surrounded.'