Quest:The Fourth Stone

The Fourth Stone
Level	120
Type	Solo
Starts with	Illusion of the Fourth Stone
Starts at	The Crown Chamber
Start Region	Foundations of Stone
Map Ref	[14.1S, 95.6W]
Ends with	Socketed Pedestal
Ends at	The Crown Chamber
Quest Group	The Secret Stone Returns

Quest Chain
The Secret Stone Returns [120] An Unexpected Request [125] Instance: A Secret Meeting [120] A Search for Answers [120] Instance: A Secret Chamber [120] The Five Stones [120] The First Stone [120] The Second Stone [125] Instance: Say the Words [120] The Third Stone [120] The Fourth Stone [125] Instance: The Stone Returned [120] The Shadowed King - Small fellowship

Walkthrough & Notes

Use the Illusion of a Stone, then travel to the southern entrance to the Paths of the Dead in Blackroot Vale. [52.9S, 66.6W] Enter the cave and find the Hidden Switch a short distance inside, just off the main path, behind a rock formation. [45.8S, 74.0W] (You can get behind the rocks by going around the north side of the formation.) On using the switch, a Hidden Door will appear deeper in the cave. [43.6S, 73.9W] Go inside and investigate the Ancient Key. Márus can help you remove the rune-stone trap. He can be found at the Shadowed Refuge in the Foundations of Stone. [13.1S, 101.2W] Locate the  Ancient Chisel at the base of a statue in the northern passage out of the Twenty-first Hall, just south of Jazârgund. [4.7S, 106.0W] You will also need to obtain the following:  Ironfold Chisel of Fire, crafted by Ironfold metalsmiths  Khazâd-copper Obsidian Rune-stone, crafted by supreme jewellers  Polished Dwarrowgleam, crafted by Ironfold jewellers Note these must be the standard recipe outputs, not the critical success outputs. On bringing these items to Márus, he will give you a rune-stone of protection (not represented in-game). Now you can return to the hidden chamber at the Paths of the Dead and use the Rune-stone to remove it. Use the Keyhole (not the door itself) to open the door. The stone awaits you inside.

Rewards
43  35   Increased Reputation with Dwarves of Erebor ( 500 ) Legendary Item Experience

Quest Text

Bestowal Dialogue The vision shows you an oval stone on this pedestal. This fourth stone must be out there somewhere, waiting for you to find it. You swear you can hear faint whispers, bidding you to look closer at the illusion. Background The stones must be returned to their rightful places in the Crown Chamber. Objective 1 Inspect the illusion of the fourth stone The missing stone is out there somewhere, waiting to be found. Objective 2 Find the fourth stone The missing stone is out there somewhere, waiting to be found. Hidden Switch: You hear the echo of stones shifting somewhere in the cavern Objective 3 Find the fourth stone The missing stone is out there somewhere, waiting to be found. Objective 4 Investigate the chamber You have found a hidden chamber in the Paths of the Dead. You should investigate the chamber. Objective 5 Investigate the chamber You have found a hidden chamber in the White Mountains. You should investigate the chamber. Ancient Key: You have found the key to this chamber's lock, but judging by the charred bones and blast marks, you should not attempt to use it right away. Below the lock, a rune-stone adorns the door, its carvings glowing an ominous red. If you are going to safely open the door, you will need to find some way to remove the rune-stone. Objective 6 Find someone to help you remove the rune-stone A rune-stone trap stands in your way of the fourth stone. You should find someone who may be able to help. Márus: 'Hello, <name>. What brings you all the way down here?' You ask Márus if he knows anything about removing rune-stones set up as traps on doors and describe the state of the chamber you found. 'Oh ho, that's quite clever! You know, I have heard of some of our forefathers using rune-stones to protect their vaults from intruders. Aye, let me try to remember the specifics.' He spends a few minutes mumbling to himself, lost in thought. 'Right! I remember now! I should be able to help you, but it will be tricky! To dismantle the trap, you will need a powerful rune-stone of your own to protect yourself from the searing flames. I can craft that for you with the right reagents, but, you will also need to track down the original chisel used to carve the rune-stone! Aye, the ancient dwarf-craft is not easily undone. Here, let me write this down for you. Good luck in your search. I fear a chisel that old may be gone forever!' He quickly jots down a list on a piece of paper and hands it to you: To Make Rune-stone: - Powerful fire-enchanted chisel - Copper and obsidian rune-stone base - Polished dwarrowgleam - Don't forget the original chisel! Objective 7 Find the original chisel Márus has told you that you must find the original chisel to have any hopes of dismantling the rune-stone trap. You should find the original chisel. Ancient Chisel: An ancient chisel was left on a monument here. Could it be the chisel you are looking for? Objective 8 Give Márus the required items Márus has asked you for several ingredients to make a protective rune-stone. His list included these items: powerful fire-enchanted chisel, copper and obsidian rune-stone base, polished dwarrowgleam. Márus: 'Did you find the chisel?' You show him the ancient chisel and hand over the rest of the items on his list. His eyes light up. 'By Durin's Beard! This truly is a chisel of the First Age! Just look at the craftsmanship! If nothing else, thank you for sharing this with me, <name>. Ah, if only it were not so urgently needed. I will get started on your rune-stone now.' He gets to work on the rune-stone. A short time later, it is complete. 'Here you are. This will protect you, and allow you to dismantle the rune-stone. Ah, to do that, all you need to do is hold the chisel directly in the middle of the stone, and hit it with something. A hammer, the base of a sword, anything heavy will do. It should be that simple!' Márus hands you the completed rune-stone Objective 9 Remove the rune-stone trap With the protection rune-stone and the original chisel, you can now dismantle the trap. You should return the chamber in the Paths of the Dead and remove the rune-stone trap. The chisel pierces the rune-stone. It clatters to the floor in pieces Objective 10 Open the door With the rune-stone removed, you can now safely open the door. You should open the door in the chamber. Objective 11 Take the fourth stone The fourth stone is yours for the taking! You should take the fourth stone. Mysterious Stone: The fourth stone is yours! Objective 12 Return the stone to its pedestal The fourth stone is yours! You should return it to its rightful place in the Crown Chamber.