Quest:The Moving Hills

The Moving Hills
Level	120
Type	Small Fellowship
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

The northern shore of the Gladdenmere is populated entirely with Signature, Elite and Elite Master difficulty creatures. Caution is advised if you are solo. There is swift boat travel between the southern shore [0.5N, 65.2W] (at the docks near Varthmath) and the northern shore, [3.1N, 65.8W] but you must discover both Dock-keepers (or pay Mithril Coins) to unlock it. You must visit the following locations on the northern shore: the worm-hold at [2.3N, 67.8W] the stone-giant fort at [3.7N, 68.4W] the Gladdenmere isle at [2.7N, 66.1W] You must also complete the following quests: 'Trophies of the Mountain' from any stone-giant 'Trophies of Stone' from any worm 'Giants of the Gladdenmere' (repeatable) from any giant 'Beasts of the Mountain' (repeatable) from any worm 'Unfortunate Orcs' from any Orc Corpse

Rewards
43  35   Increased Reputation with Wilderfolk ( 700 ) Legendary Item Experience Steed Experience 3 Gúlmarks  Enhancement Runes, Lvl 116 Incomparable  Enhancement Runes, Lvl 116 Incomparable

Quest Text

Bestowal Dialogue 'Look upon the hills across the Gladdenmere. I swear to you: I saw them move! Do you suppose it was the stone-giants who dwell there? Could it be they blocked the path to the Gladdenmere? Perhaps it was an errant rock-toss that cleared the path they once impeded! We should investigate the other side of the Gladdenmere and learn more. I have no quarrels with stone-giants but they are not known to be friendly. The Elves have provided a boat when you are ready to cross the water.' Background Varthmath wishes to explore the wilds of the Gladdenmere and learn what lurks in this formerly-inaccessible valley. Objective 1 Explore the worm-hold of Kidzul-kâlah Explore the stone-giant fort Explore Gladdenmere isle Complete 'Trophies of the Mountain' Complete 'Trophies of Stone' Complete 'Giants of the Gladdenmere' Complete 'Beasts of the Mountain' Complete 'Unfortunate Orcs' The wilds of the Gladdenmere rest on the northern edge of the River Gladden. You should explore the wilds of Gladdenmere for Varthmath. On this side of the falls, the stone-giants remain in control of Kidzul-kâlah This is the main hold of the stone-giants within the Gladdenmere The dead roam upon the lone isle in the Gladdenmere Objective 2 Talk to Varthmath in the Gladdenmere Varthmath can be found in the Gladdenmere. You should talk to Varthmath. Varthmath: 'Then I was right when I guessed the stone-giant presence on the far side of the Gladdenmere! It appears the spirits of the dead intruded upon the domain of the stone-giants, and in turn the giants destroyed the bridge in order to keep them away. No wonder the stone-giants that you encountered were so frenzied! I shall return to Grimbeorn at once and relay to him what we learned here. Thank you for your assistance, <name>.'