In Their Absence, Chapter 4  

Prerequisite: In Their Absence, Chapter 3
Series Name: In Their Absence
Leads To: In Their Absence, Chapter 5
Start Zone: Evendim
Start Area: The Northcotton Farm
Start Mob: Bounder Boffin
Flags: Solo
Cash Granted: 11s 34c
Quest Level: 65
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    Bounder Boffin
    Ronald Dwale
    Glass-blower's Camp
    The Northcotton Farm

Bestowal

'I get the impression that this Thadur was an ancient fellow, which means that the mystery of his final words may be ancient as well. It could be that Tirith dan Forduath is an old name for a place that goes now by a new name! In fact, I am almost certain this is the case!

'If so, then you're not very far from solving this mystery, because a hobbit lives nearby who just loves the history and makeup of old words. If anyone knows what "Tirith dan Forduath" describes, it'll be Ronald Dwale. He is an expert at languages and words.

'Ronald lives north-east of Oatbarton, just outside the village of Dwaling. If you would solve this mystery of words, you should talk to him at once!'

Background

Before his defeat, Thadur the Ravager spoke some mysterious words. You must get to the bottom of them before great evil comes to pass.

Objectives

Objective 1

  • Talk to Ronald Dwale about Thadur's final words
  • Ronald Dwale lives north-east of Oatbarton, just outside the village of Dwaling.

    Bounder Boffin has sent you to speak with Ronald Dwale about Thadur's final words. If anyone knows what Tirith dan Forduath is, he will.

    Objective 2

  • Talk to Benedric Jacklin in the town of Stoneheight
  • Stoneheight is located on the North Downs, north-east of Amon Raith. The town of Stoneheight is located atop a sloping rise north of a deserted farm-house.

    Ronald Dwale has teased apart the meaning of Thadur's final words and has told you that Tirith dan Forduath was the ancient name for a place now called Stoneheight, on the North Downs.