Quest:Warding Runes

Warding Runes
Level	59
Type	Solo
Starts with	Wéorn
Starts at	The Shadowed Refuge
Start Region	Foundations of Stone
Map Ref	[13.0S, 101.7W]
Quest Group	Moria: Foundations of Stone
Quest Chain	Rune Rocks

Quest Chain
Rune Rocks [59] Words of Light [59] Warding Runes

Walkthrough & Notes

Rune-rock that summons the Rock-warden The Rune-rock is found in the Foundations of Stone at [15.2S, 96.2W]. It is situated at a hill that can only be ascended from a crossroad[15.4S, 96.9W] and going south-east until another crossroads [15.4S, 96.6W] then climbing up the slope on your left until you reach the platform where it is located. Around it are multiple enemies present. It is advised to clear these enemies before right-clicking the rock and summoning The Rock-warden. The Rock-warden is susceptible to Beleriand and Common damage.

Rewards
27  65   Increased Reputation with Iron Garrison Miners ( 500 ) Legendary Item Experience (10,385) Selectable Rewards:  Wéorn's Leggings  Runic Wristband

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'I have further examined some relevant records, <name>, and I think I may have some new information...these rune-rocks were used to ward off evil creatures in the deepest delvings during Durin's day. But I wager they had never seen the nameless horrors we have uncovered! 'And yet...I have a feeling that the rune-rocks may prove crucial, somehow. You may laugh, but when I follow my feelings, good things tend to happen. Let us follow this one, shall we? 'I think that if you press the runes on one of these rocks in the right order -- don't worry, I will teach it to you -- they make a strange sort of writing. More of an idea, really; an idea of light, and civilization, and truth, and honour, and courage. Will you try it?' Background Wéorn thinks that the rune-rocks can be used to ward off an ancient evil, or at least mitigate its powers. Objective 1 Use the rune-rock and defeat the Rock-warden The rune-rock lies near Mazam-dûm, on the eastern shore of the lake in the Foundations of Stone. Wéorn would like you to press upon certain runes on a rune-rock in order and see what happens. Wéorn: 'Bless me, did I forget to tell you where that rock was? Look for it at Mazam-dûm, on the eastern shore of the lake in the Foundations of Stone.' Objective 2 Talk to Wéorn at the Shadowed Refuge Wéorn is at the Shadowed Refuge in the Foundations of Stone. You should return to Wéorn and relate how the rune-rock irritated a Nameless creature enough to draw it out of hiding. Wéorn: 'What did you see? 'And you say it was discomfited by the rune-rock's glow? Interesting. I wonder.... 'It's not that simple, is it? Can these nameless things be fought through words, language, speech...names?'