Quest:Instance: The Refuge of Edhelion

The Refuge of Edhelion
"The refuge of Edhelion has come under attack by dwarves and goblins led by the cruel Skorgrím Dourhand...."

Background

While visiting the refuge of Edhelion on a sojourn from your woodland home, the refuge was attacked by a clan of dwarves called the Dourhands. These dwarves are led by Skorgrím, a vicious dwarf intent on taking the treasures of Edhelion for himself.

In the initial attack, the dwarves broke through the refuge's defences, but the elves rallied and pushed the dwarves back.

Objective 1

Speak to Talagan, the Master of the Refuge.

In the lull in the battle, Talagan Silvertongue, master of the refuge, has called for your aid.

Talagan Silvertongue says, '[your name], hurry, we have little time!'

• Talk to Talagan Silvertongue

'You have hidden the relics? Good! Fortunately, we have been able to push the Dourhand dwarves and their goblin allies back. However, the battle is not yet won.

'I have received news from a lookout in our eastern pass. He has caught sight of Skorgrím, the Dourhands' lord, and another war party coming towards the refuge. What is worse is that he has a snow troll in his company. I did not think Skorgrím would sink so low! His greed for Edhelion's relics knows no bounds.

'Skorgrím will be on us any moment. We must brace ourselves for the attack. What I would ask of you is to help defend the courtyard. However, to do this, you must have a better weapon. Sadly, Haerandir has succumbed to his wounds, but I know he would wish for you to take up his weapons.'

Talagan Silvertongue says, 'Here, take Haerandir's weapon.'

Talagan Silvertongue says, 'Did you hear that? It is the horn call of Elrond!'

Talagan Silvertongue says, 'There is hope yet!'

• After arming yourself, speak to Talagan Silvertongue

'Elrond has answered my summons from those long months ago! I had sent him word of our troubles with Skorgrím and his dwarves, and it seems he has come to help us. We may yet win this day!

'Quick, now that you are armed, go to the courtyard of Edhelion. Edhelben below will direct you there. Dorongúr Whitethorn and other survivors of the attack are entrenched there, holding out against the attack. Make your way to the courtyard and help them defend it. We need hold on only for a little while longer, then Elrond and his Elves shall be here!

'Be careful though, there may be a few invaders still lurking behind Edhelion's walls. You may need to fight your way to the courtyard.'

Objective 2

Once you have gathered Haerandir's weapon, speak to Talagan Silvertongue.

Talagan Silvertongue has told you that he would like you to make your way to the courtyard of Edhelion and help defend it from further attack.

Talagan Silvertongue says, 'Come now, this way.'

• Follow Talagan Silvertongue

Objective 3

Follow Edhelben as he directs you to the courtyard of Edhelion.

Talagan Silvertongue has told you that he would like you to make your way to the courtyard of Edhelion and help defend it from further attack.

Talagan Silvertongue says, 'Go now! Edhelben shall open the gate for you!'

• Follow Edhelben

Edhelben says, 'Come, [your name], quickly!'

Edhelben says, 'The east gate!'

Edhelben says, 'Skorgrím's forces have arrived!'

Edhelben says, 'That gate will not hold long....'

Edhelben says, '[your name], do not tarry here!'

Edhelben says, 'You must get into the courtyard and bolster our defences there!'

Edhelben says, 'Come! This way!'

Objective 4

Fight your way to the courtyard of Edhelion.

Edhelben says, 'You should continue west, up the stairs.'

Edhelben says, 'Eventually you will make your way to the courtyard's west gate.'

Edhelben says, 'Be careful though, there are likely some invaders lurking along the way!'

Edhelben says, 'Hurry now!'

• Defeat invaders (0/5)

Objective 5

Now that you've reached the courtyard of Edhelion, follow Dorongúr Whitethorn into it.

• Follow Dorongúr Whitethorn

Objective 6

Speak with Dorongúr Whitethorn.

Dorongúr Whitethorn says, '[your name]! I will open the gate!'

Dorongúr Whitethorn says, 'Quick, come in!'

Dorongúr Whitethorn says, 'Hurry! I dare not leave the gate open long!'

Dorongúr Whitethorn says, 'Good. This way!'

Dorongúr Whitethorn says, 'I am glad to have another to help in the defence!'

Dorongúr Whitethorn says, 'We have suffered greatly in the battle.'

Dorongúr Whitethorn says, 'Tell me though, what news do you bring?'

• Speak with Dorongúr

'On hearing the horn-call of Elrond, I thought the battle was over, yet you have brought dire news, that the worst may be yet to come! Let us just hope Elrond comes in time.'

• Aid in the defence of the courtyard

Guard says, 'Dorongúr!'

Guard says, 'Dorongúr! They have broken through!'

Dorongúr Whitethorn says, 'Come, [your name]. The final battle is at hand!'

Skorgrím says, 'This way! The relics are ours!'

Dorongúr Whitethorn says, 'Prepare yourself, the gate will not hold long!'

Elrond says, 'An Elbereth! Edhellen crist!'

Elrond says, 'Fall, beast!'

Objective 7

Follow Elrond and Dorongúr Whitethorn to the entrance to the halls of Edhelion.

Soon after you entered the courtyard of Edhelion, the Dourhands broke down the gate. Skorgrím and a party of dwarves ran towards the entrance to Edhelion's halls.

• Follow Elrond and Dorongúr Whitethorn

Elrond says, 'Dorongúr, come quickly! Talagan has need of us!'

Dorongúr Whitethorn says, '[your name], come as well!'

Elrond says, 'Talagan!'

Skorgrím says, 'Come now, stand aside, Elf.'

Skorgrím says, 'The relics are mine!'

Talagan Silvertongue says, 'Never!'

Elrond says, 'Talagan! No!'

Skorgrím says, 'What? Stop him!'

Dorongúr Whitethorn says, 'Master Talagan! No!'

Objective 8

Speak with Elrond and tell him what you know about Edhelion's relics.

Talagan has sacrificed himself to ensure that the relics of Edhelion did not fall into the hands of Skorgrím.

Elrond says, 'Be at peace, Talagan Silvertongue.'

Elrond says, 'This is a sad day. I wish I arrived but a few moments earlier.'

Elrond says, 'What though of the Edhelion's relics? What has become of them?'

Dorongúr Whitethorn says, '[your name] was last to see them. She would be able to tell you.'

• Talk to Elrond

'So the relics of Edhelion where hidden inside the halls? I am glad to hear that, as that means Talagan's sacrifice was not in vain. The death of Skorgrím and the ruin caused by Talagan should be enough to keep the relics safe. If for at least a little while...

'I fear though that Edhelion will no longer offer respite for our kind. We were too few in number to keep Edhelion safe. Rebuilding here would be folly.

'No, Edhelion will fade... yet I feel that you shall return here again someday.'