Quest:The Hidden Vale

The Hidden Vale
Level	120
Type	Solo
Starts with	Varthmath
Starts at	Gladdenmere
Start Region	Vales of Anduin
Map Ref	[0.5N, 65.2W]
Quest Group	Vales of Anduin: Gladdenmere

Quest Chain

Vales of Anduin: Gladdenmere [120] Into the Gladdenmere [120] The Hidden Vale [120] Shade Over Kidzul-kâlah [120] The Chambers of Kidzul-kâlah [120] The Moving Hills - small fellowship [120] Beasts of the Mountain - small fellowship, repeatable [120] Giants of the Gladdenmere - small fellowship, repeatable [120] Trophies of Stone - small fellowship [120] Trophies of the Mountain - small fellowship [120] Unfortunate Orcs - small fellowship Landscape [120] Gloom over the Gladden [120] Light of the Lost [120] Lost in the Swamp [120] Strange Waters The Depths of Kidzul-kâlah These quests are related to the World Instance: The Depths of Kidzul-kâlah. [120] The Depths of Kidzul-kâlah [120] The Depths of Kidzul-kâlah -- Solo/Duo [120] The Depths of Kidzul-kâlah -- Tier 1 [120] The Depths of Kidzul-kâlah -- Tier 2 [120] The Depths of Kidzul-kâlah -- Tier 3

Walkthrough & Notes

Kidzul-kâlah is divided into roughly two parts: a lower part by the shore of the Gladdenmere, and a higher part against the mountains. The lower part is down the right-hand branch of the fork in the road as you approach Kidzul-kâlah, while the higher part is down the left-hand branch. The two parts are also connected by a stairway. Visit the following locations in any order: the mine entrance at [1.0N, 67.7W] in the lower part the lower aqueducts at [0.4N, 66.6W] in the lower part the upper aqueducts at [0.1N, 66.8W] in the upper part the water-house courtyard at [0.7N, 67.7W] in the upper part the water-house overlook at [1.2N, 67.9W] in the upper part (entrance to the interior is here) the mountain pass at [0.6N, 69.2W] behind the upper part the interior of Kidzul-kâlah (entrance at the water-house overlook) You must also complete the following two quests: 'Shade Over Kidzul-kâlah', automatically offered on entering Kidzul-kâlah 'The Chambers of Kidzul-kâlah', automatically offered on entering the interior of Kidzul-kâlah (Note: the quest tracker incorrectly labels this quest 'The Depths of Kidzul-kâlah', which is an unrelated quest.)

Rewards
43  35   Increased Reputation with Wilderfolk ( 700 ) Legendary Item Experience Steed Experience 3 Gúlmarks  Tracery, Lvl 116 Rare

Quest Text

Bestowal Dialogue 'It is kind of the Elves to assist us in learning more about the troubles that plague the Gladdenmere. I have conversed with our new companions and they agree we should investigate the ruins of Kidzul-kâlah. We will explore and observe the old dwarf mine, and return in safety. Do you agree?' Background Varthmath wishes to explore the ruins of Kidzul-kâlah and learn more about the strange shadows stalking the Gladdenmere. Objective 1 Explore the mine entrance of Kidzul-kâlah Explore the lower aqueducts of Kidzul-kâlah Explore the upper aqueducts of Kidzul-kâlah Explore the water-house courtyard of Kidzul-kâlah Explore the water-house overlook of Kidzul-kâlah Explore the mountain pass in the Gladdenmere Explore the insides of Kidzul-kâlah's ruins Complete 'Shade Over Kidzul-kâlah' Complete 'The Chambers of Kidzul-kâlah' The dwarf mine of Kidzul-kâlah can be found along the southern edge of the Gladdenmere. You should investigate the old ruins for Varthmath. Perhaps now is not the time to explore; something watches you from within the mine! Something about the waters pouring into the Gladdenmere makes you uneasy The air is still, but the shadows seem to move unpleasantly Spirits of the dead roam listlessly, as if lost in unfamiliar lands The bridge across the falls is recently broken You feel uneasy as you contemplate the mountain pass The waters within the ruins move with strange currents Objective 2 Talk to Varthmath in the Gladdenmere Varthmath can be found at the old dock in the south-east side of the Gladdenmere. You should talk to Varthmath in the Gladdenmere. Varthmath: 'What have you to report, <name>? I see, this is all very strange. The waters flow with curious currents, and the dead keep close to those waters? I have not encountered anything like that before! Kidzul-kâlah was once part of Moria, yes? I believe it, for walking in that place caused me no end of unease, and so it is here! The bridge was destroyed recently, you say? Hmm. 'We will need to stay here longer if we are to learn more. Perhaps the Elves will lend us a boat with which we can cross the Gladdenmere.'