Quest:Instance: Into the Silver Deep

Into the Silver Deep
"Thorin Oakenshield prepares to depart for the Lonely Mountain, and an assembly is called to bid his Company good fortune...."

Gandalf says, "I will go ahead to the Shire to find a burglar...."

Thorin Oakenshield says, "The Shire? A provisioner perhaps, but a burglar?"

Gandalf says, "Do you want a burglar or not?"

Thorin Oakenshield says, "But the Shire? There's nothing there but turnip-growers and cooks!"

Gandalf says, "If there is one thing I know, Thorin Oakenshield, it is my hobbits!"

Thorin Oakenshield says, "I do not doubt you, Gandalf, but one must question the wisdom...."

Gandalf says, "Question what you will, I have given my answer!"

Thorin Oakenshield says, "Of course, of course! I meant no offence."

Thorin Oakenshield says, "What about the dragon? Shall our burglar be a champion as well?"

Gandalf says, "Smaug is your affair. I am sure you will devise a suitable end for him."

Background

Thorin and Company are preparing to leave from the Blue Mountains for the ancestral home of Durin's folk, the Lonely Mountain. Thorin has called together all the dwarves of the Blue Mountains for a final assembly.

Objective 1

Glóin will tell you what you can do to help prepare for the assembly.

• Talk to Glóin

'Ah, you're here. Took you long enough!

'It's about time for us to set off to reclaim the Lonely Mountain's treasures. Thorin wants to make a bit of a show of it, so he wants everyone gathered to usher him off. Just about everyone is over in front of the halls, west of here, but there are a few stragglers at work in the halls of Silver Deep.

'I've already sent my Gimli on ahead to gather them, but he'll need your help. Go on in and give him a hand.'

Glóin says, "Come on, this way."

Glóin says, "You'll find the entrance up around that bend."

Objective 2

Glóin asked you to enter the Silver Deep, a new hall under construction, and meet with Gimli, his son. Once there, both you and Gimli will gather the workers for the assembly.

• Talk to Gimli

'Ah, between you and me, I'm glad for your help. The sooner we get done, the sooner we can see my father and the rest of the Company off!

'Here, you take this passage straight ahead, and I'll go off into the side passage.

'And don't take no for an answer... Thorin wants everyone there!'

Gimli says, "You gather those down this passage, I'll go down the one to the left."

Objective 3

While Gimli gathers the workers from another passage in the Deep, you must speak to the miners in this passage.

• Speak to the miners

Kapall says, "Place is shaking like there were a troll about!"

Kapall says, "What? That ceremony is now? Hmmph, guess I'm off then."

Vitnir says, "Aye, thanks for letting me know. I'm off."

Monsi says, "Be glad to get out of here, this place isn't safe!"

Otur says, "Cursed thing!"

Otur says, "This way."

'Cave-claws are such a nuisance! They burrow all over the place and weaken the walls. Oh well, they're better than the trolls that were here before!

'So Thorin's finally setting off, is he? Well, it's about time, if you ask me! Fortunately, there's only one more dwarf to call. His name's Tvistur...you can find him deeper in the mine.

'You had best carry arms while you search for him, just in case you run into a cave-claw. You don't want to be caught unawares and defenceless.'

Objective 4

Otur suggested you find a weapon before continuing on your search for Tvistur.

Otur says, "Here, you should find something in my pack there you can use."

Otur says, "When you've got what you need, let me know."

• After arming yourself, speak to Otur

'Did you find a weapon? Or at least something that will make do as one? Good!

'Now, let's go get Tvistur. I'll warn you that he won't come easily. He's a stubborn one...keeps to himself. That's why he's digging so far down the Silver Deep.

'Well, we should move on. No sense standing here with our jaws flapping when there's work to be done. Let's go!'

Objective 5

Follow Otur to get help for Gimli.

While you were trying to call Tvistur to Thorin's ceremony, he broke through a wall, unleashing a troll. The troll slew him and then chased after Gimli. You should follow Otur and see how you can get help for Gimli.

Otur says, "Tvistur should be just up ahead."

Otur says, "I'll warn you though, Tvistur won't come easily."

• Follow Otur

Otur says, "Bah! He's locked it."

Otur says, "This way. He's coming whether he likes it or not!"

Otur says, "Seems Gimli made it here first!"

Gimli says, "Ah, [your name]! Maybe you'll have better luck with this one!"

Gimli says, "He won't listen to a word I say!"

Tvistur says, "I heard you already! I am just not going! I'm nearly through here!"

Gimli says, "And I told you that you shouldn't be digging near those ruins!"

Gimli says, "Thorin said to leave them be."

Tvistur says, "Bah! I'll never pay heed to the words of a Longbeard!"

Tvistur says, "There! That's got it!"

Tvistur says, "Wait...what's that sound?"

Tvistur says, "It's a troll!"

Tvistur says, "Roar all you like! You face your death troll!"

Tvistur says, "For the Dourhands!"

Gimli says, "Tvistur! Run!"

Tvistur says, "Ugh...."

Otur says, "Run, Gimli!"

Gimli says, "Come here, you oversized sack of stone!"

Otur says, "We've got to help Gimli!"

• Speak to Otur

'We must be quick. I don't know how long Gimli can keep that troll busy before the beast overpowers him.

'Follow me!'

• Follow Otur

Otur says, "Come on, [your name], this way!"

Otur says, "Wait! The lock on the door looks damaged!"

Otur says, "Just a moment...."

Otur says, "There...that got it!"

Otur says, "You, go help Gimli."

Otur says, "Be careful though, you'll surely run into some cave-claws there!"

Otur says, "I'll go get help!"

Otur says, "Be quick, go help Gimli!"

Objective 6

Fight your way deeper into the Silver Deep to help Gimli.

As you followed Otur, he discovered that the door that led to the bridge had been damaged by the troll's attacks. He asked you to go and help Gimli while he went off to get more help.

• Defeat cave-claws (0/5)

Objective 7

You have made your way to Gimli. Help him, if you can.

• Search for Gimli

Gimli says, "Ugh...."

Gandalf says, "Stay your hand, beast!"

Gandalf says, "You shall trouble us no more!"

Gimli says, "My thanks to you, Master Gandalf!"

Gandalf says, "You are most welcome, Master Dwarf."

Gandalf says, "I am glad I arrived when I did. This fellow seemed intent on slaying the both of you."

Gimli says, "We've had no end to the beasts here, especially around the Elf-ruins."

Gimli says, "That's why Thorin forbade us to dig around them."

Gimli says, "Not that Tvistur paid Thorin's command any mind. Fool Dourhands!"

Gandalf says, "An interesting tale, Master Dwarf...most interesting..."

Gandalf says, "[your name], come here! I wish to hear your tale as well."

Objective 8

Gandalf the Grey, a wizard accompanying Thorin's Company, saved Gimli from the troll.

• Talk to Gandalf

'Tvistur spoke of the Dourhands, did he? There is a long story with those particular dwarves and these halls.

'You see these halls were once a part of an Elf refuge. Elves seeking to leave Middle-earth would meditate here before their long trip to the west. These halls also contained many relics -- relics that were much desired by Skorgrím, a lord of the Dourhands in elder days. He assaulted Edhelion, but was slain when the Elves brought the stone crashing down upon him.

'I will take this matter up with Thorin. For now, let us go to the assembly. Time is wasting!'