Quest:The Defence of Hammerstead

The Defence of Hammerstead
Level	116
Type	Solo
Starts with	Lóssi
Starts at	Hammerstead
Start Region	Iron Hills
Map Ref	[30.7N, 12.6W]
Ends with	Tuhâl
Ends at	Járnfast
Quest Group	The Defence of Hammerstead

Walkthrough & Notes
Grámi Hornhelm can be found inside Olin's Forge [31.2N, 11.3W] on the right as you enter, toward the back The Easterling prisoner can be found in the rear corner of Olin's Forge, on the same side as Grámi Hornhelm Lord Náin can be found in the throne room of Járnfast Use the whistle to summon Tuhâl if you become separated

Rewards
42  55   Increased Reputation with Dwarves of Erebor ( 500 ) Legendary Item Experience Steed Experience 3 Marks of the Longbeards Selectable Rewards:  Sabatons of the Dwarf-holds  Swift Boots of the Dwarf-holds  Boots of the Dwarf-holds  Shoes of the Dwarf-holds

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue You tell Lóssi that the convoy was destroyed and the weapons stolen, only Vílur Strayfoot survived. 'Curse these Easterlings! There is not time to grieve. Go up the road to Olin's Forge and speak with the Master Smith, Grámi Hornhelm. We can hold them off for now.' Background Hammerstead, a small community of miners and smiths in the Ironfold, is under attack. Help the dwarves defend it from the Jangovar! Objective 1 Talk to Grámi Hornhelm Grámi Hornhelm can be found in Olin's Forge, in Hammerstead. You should talk to Grámi Hornhelm. Grámi Hornhelm: 'I am Grámi Hornhelm, son of Grárin, Master smith of Hammerstead. Are you here to help?' You tell Grámi about the request from Lord Náin, and the destroyed convoy. 'Aye, we knew it was only a matter of time before the Easterlings made their move. We did not expect these tactics, however. They are almost certainly after the weapons we craft here, so that they may arm the refugees coming in from the Stair. Ha! But they will not have them so easily! There is work to do, <class>. I will not allow this rabble to hobble our production. Report back to Lóssi, and help him however you can.' Objective 2 Help Lóssi with 'Withstanding the Marauders' Help Lóssi with 'The Head of the Snake' Help Lóssi with 'Relieving the Guard' Help Grámi Hornhelm with 'Weapon Repossession' There is work to do in defence of Hammerstead. You should complete quests in Hammerstead. Completed: Withstanding the Marauders Completed: The Head of the Snake Completed: Relieving the Guard Completed: Weapon Repossession Objective 3 Talk to Grámi Hornhelm Grámi Hornhelm can be found in Hammerstead. You should talk to Grámi Hornhelm. Grámi Hornhelm: 'Thanks to your aid, we should be able to repel the rest of these Easterlings. Before you return to Járnfast, you should see this.' He points at the bound Easterling in the corner. He does not look like a Jangovar. 'This one actually surrendered! He has been blabbering on about being forced into this and wanting to speak to someone of authority. I have no time for such things, so I give you, <class>, that authority! Go learn what he is going on about!' Objective 4 Talk to the Easterling prisoner An Easterling is being held prisoner in Hammerstead. You should talk to the Easterling prisoner. Tuhâl: 'I never wanted any of this; you must believe me! The Jangovar: they have my family!' You ask the man to calm down and explain himself. 'I am Tuhâl, of the Chayasír. My family and I came from the east. We are refugees, fleeing for our lives! The devastation... It was horrible... 'We came up the stair, following word that there was safe haven among the vales. A man with a kind face told us that we could have a new life in Er Shamol, which you call Utterby. There was plenty of food, and good shelter, he said, but it was a lie. The Jangovar are luring refugees in, and then forcing the strong to fight, under threat to their families! The ones who cannot fight are chained and made to work. The convoy-raid and these small strikes are only the beginning. They are planning to attack Dale again when they can!' You tell Tuhâl that Lord Náin is considering collapsing the stair to prevent the Easterlings from entering the Ironfold. 'He cannot! My people will have nowhere to go! More are coming. Does no one know what took place in Rhûn?' Objective 5 Talk to Grámi Hornhelm You should talk to Grámi Hornhelm, who can be found in Hammerstead. Grámi Hornhelm: You tell Grámi all that the Easterling has said. 'Just as I thought; they are arming themselves for another attack. Return to Járnfast with haste and inform Lord Náin! And take that prisoner with you. The last thing I need is some useless oaf taking up space!' Objective 6 Return to Járnfast with Tuhâl Lord Náin needs to know about the Jangovar threat. You should return to Járnfast with Tuhâl. Tuhâl says, "You are bringing me to Náin the Slakeless? Oh... I have heard he fights with the ferocity of a wild boar, and slew so many Men, the corpses piled into hills!" Tuhâl looks wonderstruck at the sight of Járnfast  Objective 7 Bring Tuhâl before Lord Náin Lord Náin needs to know about the Jangovar threat. You should bring Tuhâl before Lord Náin in Járnfast. The sight of Náin the Slakeless shakes Tuhâl to his core Objective 8 Talk to Tuhâl Tuhâl is preparing to stand before Lord Náin and speak his piece. You should talk to Tuhâl. Tuhâl: 'Lord Náin's reputation precedes him, but he is even more intimidating in person! Despite my fears, I must find the words to convince him, for the welfare of my people.'