The Ford of Bruinen  

The Ford of Bruinen
"The forces of evil have marched up to the bank of the Bruinen and waited for the sign to attack. Dark clouds roll in as a great storm approaches. If the Ford falls, Rivendell shall not be far behind it. The battle is nearly upon you...."

The Ford of Bruinen is the last bulmark leading into the hidden vale of Rivendell. Orcs in the service of Angmar lay siege at the Ford, seeking to break through the defences of Imladris.

Objective 1
Talk to Elrohir at the Ford of Bruinen
Elladan must survive
Elrohir must survive
Elrohir and Elladan, sons of Elrond, are prepared to stand against the army of the Enemy attempting to cross the Bruinen. Elrohir is awaiting your arrival.


The first assault begins. Prepare yourself

Objective 2
Push back the first assault
Elladan must survive
Elrohir must survive
The first assault has been launched. The Ford and the sons of Elrond must be defended.

The first assault has been broken. There are a few short moments of rest before the next comes
You have acquired [17 Skirmish Marks]


The second assault is beginning. The battle is rejoined.

Objective 3
Push back the second assault
Elladan must survive
Elrohir must survive
The second assault has been launched. The Enemy shows no signs of slowing.

You have defended against the second assault. There are a few short moments to gather your breath before the next arrives
You have acquired [17 Skirmish Marks]


The third assault begins. The Enemy is still hungry for battle.

Objective 4
Push back the third assault
Elladan must survive
Elrohir must survive
The third assault has been launched. The Enemy appears to be wavering in morale and decreasing number.

Encounter: A banner of Rivendell drops from Kolluth's outstretched arm. It should be planted in the middle of the Ford.
After placing the flag in the dirt pile.
Encounter: Zanurz cackles, 'Rivendell, Lorien, and all things Elvish will burn!

Encounter: Zanurz has fallen to your mighty blow
You have acquired [8 Skirmish Marks]

The third assault has been repelled. The tide of the battle beginning to shift to your favour
You have acquired [17 Skirmish Marks]


The fourth assault begins. Their ranks are thinning

Objective 4
Push back the fourth assault
Elladan must survive
Elrohir must survive
The fourth assault has been launched. The Enemy's forces are dwindling quickly and are nearly at their end.

Encounter: A keg of black powder falls softly next to Morghash. The base of the North tower appears vulnerable.

The fourth assault has been pushed back. The final battle begins now
You have acquired [17 Skirmish Marks]


The final assault begins.

Objective 5
Fend off the final assault
Elladan must survive
Elrohir must survive
The final assault begins as the leader of Enemy's forces enters the battle. Defeat him, and the invasion will be thwarted

First Assault:
1st wave:
2 Weak Shakatrog Warrior
1 Hale Druolog Warrior

2nd wave:
1 Weak Shakatrog Warrior
1 Hale Druolog Warrior
1 Weak Gorge-worm

3rd wave:
1 Shepherd of Filth
1 Hale Shakatrog Reaver
1 Filth Crawler (Summoned by the Shepherd of Filth)
2 Hale Druolog Warrior

4th wave:
1 Weak Shakatrog Defiler
1 Weak Shakatrog Warrior
1 Hale Shakatrog Warrior


Second Assault:
1st wave:
1 Hale Gorge-worm
2 Weak Gorge-worm

2nd wave:
1 Forest-born Reaver
2 Hale Shakatrog Reaver

3rd wave:
2 Weak Shakatrog Warrior
1 Hale Shakatrog Defiler

4th wave:
1 Echo of Death
1 Hale Druolog Warrior
1 Hale Druolog Captain

5th wave:
1 Echo of Death
1 Hale Druolog Warrior
1 Weak Druolog Warrior
1 Weak Gorge-worm


Third Assault:
1st wave:
1 Hale Druolog Warrior
2 Weak Druolog Warrior

2nd wave:
2 Hale Gorge-worm

3rd wave:
1 Kolluth
1 Hale Shakatrog Warrior
2 Hale Gorge-worm
1 Death-monger
1 Vengeful Spirit (Summoned by Death-monger)

4th wave:
1 Zanurz
1 Hale Gorge-worm
2 Weak Gorge-worm
1 Hale Druolog Warrior


Fourth Assault:
1st wave:
1 Weak Shakatrog Warrior
1 Hale Shakatrog Warrior
1 Weak Gorge-worm

2nd wave:
1 Hale Shakatrog Warrior
1 Hale Druolog Warrior

3rd wave:
2 Hale Shakatrog Reaver

4th wave:
1 Forest-born Reaver
1 Hale Gorge-worm
2 Weak Gorge-worm
1 Weak Shakatrog Warrior

5th wave:
1 Morghash
2 Weak Shakatrog Warrior
1 Hale Shakatrog Warrior


Final Assault:
1st & Last wave:
1 Gorurz
1 Ningrat