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Herbalism is part of the [[Host of the West]] Reputation Faction and provides access to some of the best level 100 equipment and essence in [[North Ithilien]] and [[the Wastes]]. 
Herbalists:
* collect '''Phials of Extract''' from [[Herbalism Flora|Flora]] and completing quests that reward {{Reward|Forager's Basket||plural=}} containing loads of Phials, which are bartered for:
** [[Herbalist (Host of the West)| Level 100 Incomparable and Legendary Armor and Gear]] 
** Updates your [[Herb-master (Host of the West)|Dread Terror Armour]]
** Barter for [[Herb-master (Host of the West)|Ithilien Essence, Ithilien-infused Essence and Legendary Ithilien-infused Essence Box]]
** Barter for [[Item: Set of Brittle Lock-picks|Set of Brittle Lock-picks]] used to access the final loot chest of the [[Skoironk]] and the [[Towers of the Teeth]] Resource Instances
** Barter for [[Herbalist (Host of the West)|Rangers' Journal of Dagorlad]] used to improve success when crafting [[Master-armourer (Host_of_the_West)| Master-Armourer]] [[Master-provisioner (Host_of_the_West)| Master-Provisions]] and [[Master-weaponist (Host_of_the_West)| Master-Weaponist ]] reputation items

== Phials of Extract ==
'''Phials of Extract''' collected from various [[Herbalism Flora|Flora]]:
:* {{Item: Phial of Umber Extract|mode=imlink_plain}} - A common drop in The North Ithilien.
:* {{Item: Phial of Verdant Extract|mode=imlink_plain}} - A common drop in The North Ithilien.
:* {{Item: Phial of Crimson Extract|mode=imlink_plain}} -A common drop in The North Ithilien.
:* {{Item: Phial of Sapphire Extract|mode=imlink_plain}} - A Random Rare drop or can be received in exchange barter
:* {{Item: Phial of Amber Extract|mode=imlink_plain}} - A Random Rare drop or can be received in exchange barter
:* {{Item: Phial of Violet Extract|mode=imlink_plain}} - A common drop in The Wastes.
:* {{Item: Phial of Golden Extract|mode=imlink_plain}} - A common drop in The Wastes.
:* {{Item: Forager's Basket|mode=imlink_plain}} A basket may contain multiple items and is a reward from quests.

== Herbalism Quests ==
{{:Category: Herbalism Quests}}

== The Wastes Resource Instances ==
: There are two so-called "Resource Instances." These are different from previous "Crafting Instances."
::* [[Skoironk]] and the [[Towers of the Teeth]]
: These each have two versions -- one Solo and one Fellowship, for a total of four (4) "dailies."

: In these instances you may encounter resource nodes and mob drops.
::* Skoironk provides Prospector Nodes
::* Towers of the teeth (Charchost) provides Scholar nodes
::* There are also random ground spawn of various [[Herbalism Flora|Flora]] in both
::* Mobs may drop random Resources and Single-use Recipes in both
::: '''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' The final boss (in both) has a chest. To open that chest requires that you purchase {{Reward|Set of Brittle Lock-picks}} from the [[Herbalist (Host of the West)]] '''BEFORE''' you enter the instance!!! Cost: {{Reward|Phial of Violet Extract|amount=20}} {{Reward|Phial of Golden Extract|amount=20}} 
: These instances require quests to enter. Those quests provide selectable resources.

== Ithilien Essence Box ==
{{:Item:North Ithilien Essence Box|mode=imlink_plain}} can be obtained by completing quests that reward the box outright or collect [[Item:Ithilien Essence Fragment|Ithilien Essence Fragment]]s (you will need 4) which you then barter with the [[Herb-master (Host of the West - Camp of the Host)|Herb-master]] for the box.

[[Item:North Ithilien Essence Box|North Ithilien Essence Box]] is an outright reward for the following quest(s):
* [105] [[Quest:Book 7, Chapter 2: The Council of the Captains|Book 7, Chapter 2: The Council of the Captains]]
* [105] [[Quest:Mourning the Dead (Pelennor)|Mourning the Dead]]
* [105] [[Quest:Fire Beneath the Shadow|Fire Beneath the Shadow]]
* [105] [[Quest:A Just Reward|A Just Reward]]
* [105] [[Quest:Book 7, Chapter 7: The Ambush|Book 7, Chapter 7: The Ambush]]
* [105] [[Quest:Book 7, Chapter 9: By Secret Steps|Book 7, Chapter 9: By Secret Steps]]
* [105] [[Quest:A Troubling Path|A Troubling Path]]
* [105] [[Quest:The Retaking of Cair Andros|The Retaking of Cair Andros]]

<br>Quests that reward {{Reward|Ithilien Essence Fragment}}s that can be bartered with the [[Herb-master (Host of the West - Camp of the Host)|Herb-master]]:
* [[Quest:Assisting the Herbalists: North Ithilien|Assisting the Herbalists: North Ithilien]] - Repeatable Daily
* [[Quest: In the Spirit of Yule]] - [[Mara Sandydowns]] - Repeatable Daily
::* Rewards a {{Reward|Pouch of Ithilien Essence Fragments}} that might contain upto 3x {{Reward|Ithilien Essence Fragment}}

== Ithilien-infused Essence Box ==
{{:Item:Ithilien-infused Essence Box |mode=imlink_plain}} can be obtained by crafting or by completing the following deeds:
* [[Respected by the Host of the West]]
* [[Esteemed in the Host of the West]]
* [[Celebrated by the Host of the West]]
* [[Host of the West - Armourer (Intermediate)]]
* [[Host of the West - Armourer (Advanced)]]
* [[Host of the West - Armourer (Final)]]
* [[Host of the West - Weaponist (Intermediate)]]
* [[Host of the West - Weaponist (Advanced)]]
* [[Host of the West - Weaponist (Final)]]
* [[Host of the West - Provisioner (Intermediate)]]
* [[Host of the West - Provisioner (Advanced)]]
* [[Host of the West - Provisioner (Final)]]

<br>To craft a single {{Reward|Wild Essence of Ithilien}} to barter to the [[Herb-master (Host of the West - Camp of the Host)|Herb-master]] for the box:
* must have an '''Ithilien Essence''' found in a {{Reward|North Ithilien Essence Box}} and  {{Reward|Universal Solvent}}
* complete various festival wrapper quests that allow a selectable ''unique'' ingredient reward: 
** Yule Festival [[Quest: A Festive Flurry (Intro)]], Intermediate, Advanced and Final quests - Repeatable Every 5 days
** Anniversary Event [[Quest:A Yearly Yield (Intro)]], Intermediate, Advanced and Final quests - Repeatable Every 5 days
** [[Featured Instance|Featured Instance]]s also has a small chance to drop one 
* Each crafting profession will need a different ''unique'' ingredient to craft the Wild Essence:
::* {{Reward|Pouch of Ithilien Spice}} used by [[Cook Anórien Recipe Index|Anórien Cooks]] 
::* {{Reward|Ithilien-wax Candle}} used by [[Scholar Anórien Recipe Index|Anórien Scholar]] 
::* {{Reward|Bolt of Ithilien Cloth}} used by [[Tailor Anórien Recipe Index|Anórien Tailor]] 
::* {{Reward|Old Ithilien Plate}} used by [[Metalsmith Anórien Recipe Index|Anórien Metalsmith ]] 
::* {{Reward|Old Ithilien Blade}}  used by [[Weaponsmith Anórien Recipe Index|Anórien Weaponsmith]] 
::* {{Reward|Bundle of Ithilien-treated Wood}}  used by [[Woodworker Anórien Recipe Index|Anórien Woodworker]] 
::* {{Reward|Handful of Ithilien Gems}} used by [[Jeweller Anórien Recipe Index|Anórien Jeweller]]

== Legendary Ithilien-infused Essence Box ==
{{:Item:Legendary Ithilien-infused Essence Box |mode=imlink_plain}} can only be obtained by collecting 3x [[Item:Wisp of a Legendary Ithilien Essence|Wisp of a Legendary Ithilien Essence]].  
*To gain 3x {{:Item:Wisp of a Legendary Ithilien Essence|mode=imlink_plain}} you must barter away 3x '''Ithilien-infused Essences''' found in a {{:Item:Ithilien-infused Essence Box |mode=imlink_plain}} to the [[Herb-master (Host of the West - Camp of the Host)|Herb-master]].

== Rangers' Journal of Dagorlad ==
[[Herbalist (Host of the West)|Rangers' Journals of Dagorlad]] are used as components in crafting [[Master-armourer (Host_of_the_West)| Master-Armourer]], [[Master-provisioner (Host_of_the_West)| Master-Provisions]], and [[Master-weaponist (Host_of_the_West)| Master-Weaponist ]] reputation barter items.<br>
They can be obtained three ways:
* Bartered for at the [[Herbalist (Host of the West)]] in exchange for {{Reward|Phial of Violet Extract|amount=25}} and {{Reward|Phial of Golden Extract|amount=25}};
* Rarely found in [[Dagorlad Scrap Deposit|Dagorlad Scrap Deposits]]; and
* Even more rarely found as drops from various mobs in [[The Wastes]].

== Barterers ==
These barterers offer tons of trades 
* [[Herbalist (Host of the West)]] - ''Armor, Pets, Rangers' Journals.''
* [[Herb-master (Host of the West)]] - ''Essences, Legendary Rings and Dread Terror Armour Upgrade''
These require different specific sub-reputations:
* [[Master-provisioner (Host of the West)]] - ''sub-reputation for Earrings, Pets, some Dread Terror Armour Upgrade''
* [[Master-weaponist (Host of the West)]] - ''sub-reputation for Necklace and some Dread Terror Armour Upgrade''
* [[Master-armourer (Host of the West)]] - ''sub-reputation for Pocket and some Dread Terror Armour Upgrade''

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