Prologue: The Old Dourhand City  

Prerequisite: Prologue: The Wisdom of the Thrushes
Series Name: Vol. 1, Prologue - Ered Luin Epic Prologue (Dwarf Path)
Leads To: Prologue: Gondamon in the Low-Lands
Start Zone: Ered Luin
Start Area: Vale of Thrain
Start Location: Noglond
Start Mob: Rothgar
Flags: Fellowship, Epic
Items Needed:Items Rewarded:Cash Granted: 90c
Quest Level: 9
Min Level: 5
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    Blue-crag Chieftan
    Blue-crag Piercer
    Dourhand Burglar
    Rothgar
    Wild Blue-crag
    Vale of Thrain

Bestowal

'The thrushes saw the Dourhands carrying this stolen gold into the old Dourhand city to the west? That is very peculiar. You see, it has been infested with goblins for the past two years!

'I don't know why the Dourhands would bring the gold into a goblin-held city, even if they once called it home. Most peculiar. It reminds me of the tale of....

'I am sorry. You want to head west to the old Dourhand city and search it for the stolen Longbeard gold, I expect. It won't be easy, but I'll be waiting to hear of your exploits! Head west of Noglond and look for the stairs carved into the mountainside...and watch out for the goblins!'

Background

Rothgar has confirmed the existence of an old stronghold of the Dourhands, now goblin-infested, near Noglond. If the thrushes are correct, the Dourhands brought the stolen gold into the city. Rothgar suggested you take allies with you.

Objectives

Objective 1

  • Find Stolen Longbeard Gold
  • The old Dourhand city lies to the west of Noglond, up a flight of steps carved into the mountains.

    Rothgar has confirmed the existence of an old stronghold of the Dourhands, now goblin-infested, near Noglond. If the thrushes are correct, the Dourhands brought the stolen gold into the city.

    Objective 2

  • Bring Stolen Longbeard Gold to Rothgar
  • Rothgar is at Noglond, east of the old Dourhand city, along the road that runs through the Vale of Thrain.

    You have recovered the stolen gold and should return it to Rothgar for delivery, as Dwalin instructed.