Ered Luin

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Ered Luin is a region of middle-earth on the western part of Eriador. It is the Starter Area for dwarves and elves during the Introduction Quests. After completion of these quests Ered Luin contains quests and monsters designed for characters between levels 4 and 15. The dwarf and elf Prologue Quests are included as part of these quests. Lower-level quests are available in Thorin's Hall and Celondim. The level of quests increases towards the center of the region near the city of Gondamon. Beasts in Ered Luin include wolves, boars, lynx, hendrovals, bears, cave-claws and spiders. Monsters in the region include Dourhand Dwarves, goblins and wights. Ered Luin also contains the higher level dungeon of Sarnúr, recommended for players between levels 40 and 50, in western Ered Luin.

Ered Luin contains dwarven housing in Thorin's Hall Homesteads and elven housing in Falathlorn Homesteads. The southeastern corner of the region, across the river Lhûn, connects to The Shire. Players can complete deeds and earn titles within Ered Luin for slaying creatures, completing quests and exploring the region.

Areas

Map of Ered Luin.

The areas of Ered Luin are:

• Falathlorn
• Falathlorn Homesteads
• Haudh Lin
• Kheledûl
• Limael's Vineyard
• Low Lands
• Rath Teraig
• Refuge of Edhelion
• Sarnúr
• Thorin's Gate
• Thorin's Hall Homesteads
• Vale of Thrain

Also see Category:Ered Luin Areas.

Creatures

The creatures in most of Ered Luin range between level 5 and 12. The area of Sarnúr contains creatures between about levels 40 and 50.

Also see Category:Ered Luin creatures for a complete list of creatures.

Deeds

The deeds in Ered Luin are summarized in Ered Luin Deeds.

Also see Category:Ered Luin Deeds.

Doors and Portals

Most doors and portals in Ered Luin lead to interiors and dungeons. The three areas of Falathlorn Homesteads, Thorin's Hall Homesteads and Sarnúr are connected to Ered Luin by portals. The Shire is also connected to Ered Luin with a portal.

Also see Category:Ered Luin Interiors for a complete list of interiors.

Also see Category:Ered Luin Dungeons for a complete list of dungeons.

Landmarks

Once discovered, the following landmarks will appear as flags on the players map of Ered Luin. Most of the landmarks are part of exploration deeds.

Also see Category:Ered Luin Landmarks.

NPCs

Nearly all NPCs are located within one of the settlements listed below.

• Celondim (also see Category:Celondim)
• Duillond (also see Category:Duillond)
• Gondamon (also see Category:Gondamon)
• Noglond (also see Category:Noglond)
• Thorin's Gate including Thorin's Hall (also see Category:Thorin's Gate)

Also see Category:Ered Luin NPCs for a complete list of NPCs.

Quests

The quests in Ered Luin are summarized in Ered Luin Quests.

Also see Category:Ered Luin Quests.

Resources

Ered Luin is rich in Tier 1 resources and also contains some Tier 2 resources.

Also see Category:Ered Luin Resources for a complete list of resources.

Settlements

Ered Luin contains two elf settlements and three dwarf settlements. The capitol of the dwarves in Ered Luin is the city of Thorin's Gate and the large interior area of Thorin's Hall. The primary elf city is Celondim. The region also contains two villages Duillond and Gondamon as well as the camp of Noglond.

Also see Category:Ered Luin Settlements.

Titles

The titles in Ered Luin are summarized in Ered Luin Titles.

Also see Category:Ered Luin Titles.

Lore

Ered Luin, or the Blue Mountains as they are known in Westron, are dominated by the realm established by the exile Dwarf-lord Thráin and passed on to his son, the great hero Thorin Oakenshield. Thorin's Hall was never particulary prosperous, for only iron could be mined there, but in recent years strife has nearly broken the realm.

At the foot of the Mountains lies the Elf-refuge of Duillond, established after the fall of Edhelion. It is here that the timber used to build the White Ships of Mithlond is gathered. Elves and Dwarves alike must now contend with Dwarves of the Dourhand clan, who have become little more than well-organised brigands, and with Goblins that have passed into Ered Luin from Sarnûr. (Source: http://www.lotro.com/)