Book 9, Foreword: The Dark Shore  

Series Name: Epic - Vol. II, Book 9: Fortress of the Nazgul
Leads To: Book 9, Chapter 1: Plans of the Golden Host
Leads To: Foreword: Assault the Gates
Leads To: Foreword: Barring the Gate
Leads To: Foreword: Engines of War
Leads To: Foreword: Feral Flankers
Leads To: Foreword: Hilltop Assault
Leads To: Foreword: Leaderless, They Fall
Leads To: Foreword: Out of Supply
Start Zone: Lothlorien
Start Area: Egladil
Start Mob: Calengoth
Flags: Epic
Reputation Increased: 500 Malledhrim
Cash Granted: 28s 35c
Exp Granted: 7664
Item Exp Granted: 1
Quest Level: 61
Min Level: 56
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    Braiglinn
    Calengoth
    Egladil
    Imlad Lalaith
    Boat to Mirkwood

Bestowal

'At last, the preparations are complete. The Malledhrim, the Golden Host of Lothlorien, are now ready to cross the river Anduin and assail the forces of Dol Guldur.

'The Golden Host is to have two objectives: to bring the battle to the Enemy in Dol Guldur at a time of our choosing, before he can attack the woods of Lothlorien in force, and to exchange Mazog, the prisoner of the Iron Garrison, for the captives in the dungeouns of Dol Guldur.

'Your aid had been requested for both of these aims. Speak with Braiglinn, by the hythe up the slope from the docks of Lothlorien. He will recount to you details of each plan."

Background

The time has come for the Mallendhim, the Golden Host to cross the river Anduin and assail the forces of the Enemy in Dol Guldur.

Objectives

Objective 1
Talk to Braiglinn at Imlad Lalaith
Braiglinn is at Imlad Lalaith, on the shores of the Anduin, in Lothlorien

You have been told to speak with Braiglinn about the crossing of the Golden Host of Mirkwood.

Objective 2
Board Calengoth's boat and assist Fuirgam with his tasks among the Mirk-eaves.
Calengoth is at the docks near Imlad Lalaith, on the shores of Anduin, in Lothlorien. Once you have made a crossing, you will find Fuirgam working to secure a foothold in Mirkwood.

Calengoth, the launch officer, is waiting to see you to one of the boats that will carry you acrossAnduin with the first crossing. Once you have done so, seek out Fuirgam, the Elf in charge of securing a foothold for the Elves.

Objective 3
Talk to Alfirimbes at Echad Sirion

Alfirimbes is waiting to speak with you in Echad Sirion.

The Elves have established their foothold on the dark shores of Mirkwood and are ready to begin their push into the forest.

Notes

This quest can be started with either Calengoth (Mirk-eaves) or Calengoth.



You complete this series of quests:
Foreword: Assault the Gates
Foreword: Leaderless, They Fall
Foreword: Out of Supply

And then you do this series of quests:
Foreword: Barring the Gate
Foreword: Engine of War
Foreword: Feral Flankers

After finally completing all the other quests, you will do one final quest to complete this quest:
Foreword: Hilltop Assault
Instance: Hilltop Assault

After completing all these quests, you will complete this quest, and finally start Volume II Book 9.
Book 9, Chapter 1: Plans of the Golden Host