Quest:The Search for Erchar

The Search for Erchar
Level	100
Type	Solo
Starts with	Garvir
Starts at	Linhir
Start Region	Dor-en-Ernil
Map Ref	[80.6S, 44.9W]
Ends with	Erchar
Ends at	Erchar's Camp
End Region	Dor-en-Ernil
Map Ref	[79.1S, 52.5W]
Quest Group	Dor-en-Ernil

Quest Chain

After completing Conflict in Dor-en-Ernil: [100] Rallying a Defence [100] Pursuing the Fearful [100] Cowards and Thieves -- Landscape [100] The Search for Erchar [100] Bounty: Half-trolls -- repeatable 3 times [100] Bounty: Refugees -- repeatable 3 times After completing [100] Pursuing the Fearful: [100] Renewing the Attack [100] Fear of Death [100] Until the Time Comes [100] The Flow of Battle [100] A Plea for Aid [100] The Wounded Glade [100] Ruinous Men [100] Sister of the Gilrain [100] Instance: Sister of the Gilrain After completing [100] The Search for Erchar: [100] A Plan for Rescue [100] Weapons for the Return [100] All Locked Up [100] A Brother's Word [100] Bounty: Haradrim -- at Linhir -- repeatable 3 times [100] An Eye for an Eye [100] A Need for Interrogation [100] Looking for Pebble [100] The Wine Cellar [100] Retribution at the Lighthouse [100] A Just Burial [100] Instance: A Just Burial Requires completion of Rallying a Defence, Sister of the Gilrain, and A Just Burial [100] Blood for Blood [100] Instance: Blood for Blood [100] The Gloom in the East -- vector to Sarnhad Herion and Erchar (requires Blood for Blood): If you have Acquaintance standing with Men of Dor-en-Ernil or higher: [100] A Halted March -- repeatable [100] Blinding the Enemy -- repeatable [100] Guarding the Crossing -- repeatable [100] Mired in Filth -- repeatable [100] Roving Threat: Anbúrz, Wielder of Men -- repeatable [100] Roving Threat: Keterang, Master of Spirits -- repeatable [100] Roving Threat: Ripper, Bane of the Prince's Lands -- repeatable [100] Splintered Light -- repeatable If you have Friend standing with Men of Dor-en-Ernil or higher: [100] Epilogue: The Waters of the Gilrain

Walkthrough & Notes
The burnt camp (called Battleground) is around [80.3S, 51.2W], the footprints are a bit to the west and the trail of footprints continue west and then north-west at [79.1S, 52.5W]. The 3 soldiers to challenge include Glírdor.

Rewards
39  35   Increased Reputation with Men of Dor-en-Ernil ( 700 ) Legendary Item Experience Steed Experience 2 Central Gondor Silver Pieces

Quest Text

Bestowal Dialogue 'My brothers Erchar and Herion are fine warriors, though a bit rash in their decisions. 'We defended Linhir valiantly but the constant watch left us tired. Like brothers often do, we fall to quarreling. I was convinced by Aragorn's word that defending Linhir would be the best use of our skills. Erchar disagreed and convinced Herion that staying in Linhir was a fool's errand. He wanted to take the enemy by surprise. In an instant of protest, both Erchar and Herion took their forces into the field. 'I am afraid they may have met with slaughter. <name>, would you ride out to the west and look for any signs of them? They may still be alive. Search for Erchar first. You will need to convince him to return before Herion will follow.' Background Garvir is concerned for his brothers Erchar and Herion. He sends you west to track down Erchar, the oldest of the three. Objective 1 Search for signs of a conflict in western Dor-en-Ernil Erchar and Herion were last seen riding out to the fields in the western part of Dor-en-Ernil. You should search for signs of a conflict. There was indeed a battle here and many Gondorian warriors were slain, but it appears some escaped death Objective 2 Examine the set of footprints The ground shows signs of a conflict between Gondorians and Corsairs. You should examine the prints at the edge of the battleground. These prints were made by horses and men fleeing in a western direction Objective 3 Find and examine the next set of prints You should examine any prints you find in the dirt. These prints show the men fleeing in a north-western direction Objective 4 Find and examine the next set of prints You should examine any prints you find in the dirt. These prints show the men continuing in a north-western direction Objective 5 Seek out Erchar and his men Erchar and his men must be hiding somewhere north-west of here in Dor-en-Ernil. You should search for Erchar's camp. Erchar tells his men to stand down upon noticing you Erchar says, "It is good to see a friendly face in these dark times." Objective 6 Speak with Erchar at his encampment Erchar can be found in his encampment in the western end of Dor-en-Ernil. Talk to Erchar and bring news of his brother's plea for return. Erchar: 'I am thankful for your timing traveller, as our numbers are few.' You explain that Garvir sent you and that Linhir needs the strength of all three brothers to protect the city. 'I may have made a mistake taking Herion and myself out to this slaughter. The Corsair numbers are much greater than I anticipated. We were quickly ambushed and those of us who survived fled into the wilds. My men's spirits are quite low. Perhaps you would be able to lift them?' Objective 7 Challenge Gondorian soldiers to defend their homeland (0/3) Erchar's men can be found in Erchar's encampment. Challenge Gondorian soldiers to defend their homeland. You challenge Gondorian Soldier to personal battle! The soldier is convinced by your commanding tone Objective 8 Talk to Erchar at his encampment Erchar can be found at his encampment in the western end of Dor-en-Ernil. Speak with Erchar. Erchar: 'My men are indeed in higher spirits now. Thank you <name>. 'We shall return to Linhir. Though before we make our return, I must call upon you to help us.'