Quest:Instance: Jail Break

Background

While travelling through the Chetwood, you were waylaid by brigands and taken captive. You now find yourself in a cell, searching for a means of escape.

Objective 1

You awake in a holding pen in a brigand camp. A strange man stands before you, beckoning to you.

Amdir says, 'Good, you're awake. Come here!'

• Speak to Amdir

'Good, you are awake. The Blackwolds gave you quite a knock on the head, and I feared you would not awaken soon enough. There is little time to talk, but I will tell you what I may.

'I am what some in Bree call a Ranger. I have come here to learn what connexion these men have with a Black Rider I was tracking from the Shire. However, the situation has worsened. I learned from Jon Brackenbrook, a hunter in Archet, that a guard from his father's garrison -- Calder Cob by name -- is working for the Blackwolds and captured two visiting hobbits. Indeed, I have seen them here. I will need your help if I am to free the hobbits.

'First, I must free you from this pen. When you are free, search the crate just outside the fence for a weapon. Speak with me again when you are armed. Quietly now! We must await the right moment...'

Objective 2

The crate containing the Blackwolds' gear rests just outside the gate of the enclosure.

Amdir told you to gather weapons from among the brigands' gear, then speak with him again when you are armed.

Amdir says, 'Quiet! Someone is coming!'

Éogan says, 'Wake up, you fool!'

Éogan says, 'The Nazgúl is coming for the Baggins Cob brought us.'

Éogan says, 'Before he arrives, we must dispose of [your name] and that hobbit-girl.'

Éogan says, 'The others are dealing with the hobbit. You take care of [your name].'

Blackwold Lackey says, 'Yes, sir!'

Blackwold Lackey says, 'Guess your time ran out, [your name].'

Amdir says, 'Now!'

Blackwold Lackey says, 'Uhhh....'

• Follow Amdir

Amdir says, 'Here, search this crate for a weapon!'

Amdir says, 'Be quick now!'

• After arming yourself, speak to Amdir

'I hope you found a weapon you can use, for now our paths must part for a time. While you see about freeing the hobbits, Celandine Brandybuck and Mundo Sackville-Baggins, I will follow that Éogan fellow and see what I can learn of his plans with the Black Rider.

'Free Celandine first, for Éogan's words tell me that she is in the greatest danger. It is Mundo they want alive. When you have both hobbits safe, seek me near the main gate. We will return the hobbits to Archet and expose Calder Cob's treachery to Jon's father.

'Now, do you have everything you need before you go on? I would not recommend venturing forth without a weapon!'

Objective 3

Celandine Brandybuck is being held elsewhere in the brigand camp.

After you armed yourself, Amdir told you to rescue the hobbits, starting with Celandine, while he followed Éogan. You will need to dispatch any brigands you come upon while searching for the hobbits.

Amdir says, 'This way!'

Amdir says, 'You should find Celandine that way.'

Amdir says, 'Find me after you have saved her!'

Blackwold Ruffian says, 'Look! A rat escaped its cage.'

Blackwold Ruffian says, 'You will not get past me!'

• Defeat Celandine's captors (0/4)

Objective 4

Celandine is being held in a cage against the wall of the enclosure.

You have defeated Celandine's captors, but your task is not yet fulfilled. Celandine may be able to tell you where Mundo is being held.

Celandine Brandybuck says, 'You don't scare me!'

Blackwold Ruffian says, 'Look! A rat escaped its cage.'

Celandine Brandybuck says, 'Take that, you villain!'

Celandine Brandybuck says, 'Oh my!'

Celandine Brandybuck says, 'Take that, stinking thief!'

• Talk to Celandine Brandybuck

'Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was hoping that hooded fellow -- you said his name was Amdir? -- I was hoping he was here to rescue me. When I didn't see him return, I feared these men caught him! But it seems he was only getting help!

'My friend Mundo is nearby, I think. We must save him as well! These brigands have been saying terrible things!

'We'll need a distraction... and I know just what to do!'

Celandine Brandybuck says, 'Just need a bit of flame...'

Celandine Brandybuck says, 'and a place to put it...'

Celandine Brandybuck says, 'That should get their attention!'

Celandine Brandybuck says, 'Follow me!'

Objective 5

Mundo Sackville-Baggins is being held in the courtyard beyond the gate of Celandine's holding pen.

Celandine's distraction was a success. Only one brigand remains behind to guard Mundo. You should dispatch him quickly.

Edric says, 'Don't you move one curled hair, Hobbit!'

Celandine Brandybuck says, 'There he is!'

Brigand says, 'Fire!'

Blackwold Ruffian says, 'Fetch water, quickly!'

Edric says, 'You will not take the Baggins!'

Edric says, 'There's worse than me. You'll see!'

• Defeat Mundo's captor

Objective 6

Mundo is tied to a post in the courtyard.

Despite the defeat of his captor, Mundo Sackville-Baggins appears particularly displeased. You should encourage him to join you.

Mundo Sackville-Baggins says, 'It's about time you got here!'

• Talk to Mundo Sackville-Baggings

'It's about time! Was I expected to... to rescue myself?

'Come on, you big clodpole! Get me out of here before those ruffians return. They want to sell me off like a sack of potatoes!'

Objective 7

Amdir awaits you and the hobbits at the main gate.

You have freed both of the missing hobbits, but you have not yet escaped the camp.

• Find Amdir

Amdir says, 'Back! Go back to the shadow, fallen King!'

Black Rider says, 'Fool! Your kingdom is dead!'

Black Rider says, 'You have no power over me!'

Black Rider says, 'But soon, I shall have power over you!'

Amdir says, 'Aaaah!'

Celandine Brandybuck says, 'Amdir!'

Black Rider says, 'Ah, the halflings....'

Black Rider says, 'Which is the 'Baggins' promised me?'

Mundo Sackville-Baggins says, 'Misery me!'

Black Rider says, 'Accursed flames!'

Black Rider says, 'This Dúnadan will suffice for my night's work!'

Black Rider says, 'May you all burn...'

Black Rider says, 'Either now or in Mordor on the morrow!'

Objective 8

Amdir lay just beyond the main gate.

The Ranger Amdir was struck down by the Black Rider. You should tend to his wound. Celandine Brandybuck says, '[your name], come quick!'

• Talk to Amdir

'You... you found them. You rescued the hobbits.

'Do not... concern yourself with me. The greatest danger... has passed. The Nazgûl fear those who wield fire...'

Amdir says, 'Ugh...'

Objective 9

Celandine waits near the main gate.

Amdir is dying, and you do not have the skill to heal him. Celandine may know where he may receive help.

Celandine Brandybuck says, 'Oh no! Poor Amdir!'

• Talk to Celandine Brandybuck

'Poor Amdir is hurt! We need to take him to Archet... it's not far! Someone there will know what to do!'