Join the Bounders  

'I don't know you, though I've heard your name. If you're interested in helping out around here, you should talk to Second Shirriff Bodo Bunce in Michel Delving. He can normally be found near the Town Hole.'

In order for you to help the Hobbits of the Shire, you will need to join the Bounders of the Watch.

Objective 1

Second Shirriff Bunce can be found outside the Town Hole in Michel Delving. Town Hole is in a walled enclosure on the north side of town.

You should speak to the Second Shirriff of the Shire Watch, Bodo Bunce, in Michel Delving, if you wish to join the Bounders.

'So you were sent my way, were you? Of course, we usually only accept hobbits -- Shire-folk, you understand -- but these are not usual times, I'm afraid, and we can use any hob...er any person of good will we can find.

'Help out as many Shire-folk as you can, and you'll rise through the ranks. all who would protect the people of the Shire are welcome! We hobbits are a peaceful folk, and our cares may seem of small importance to others -- the delivery of the mail, the tasting of fine foods, the lighting of fireworks -- but do not be misled. Our peaceful ways are threatened, and danger can be found in the unlikliest places.

'Aid the Shire-folk with their daily concerns, bu if you travel to more distant villages, such as Needlehole, Overhill, or Brockenborings...bring a weapon with you, Bounder. Life is dangerous on the borders of the Shire, and the further you get from Michel Delving and Hobbiton, the more likely you are to see trouble,'