Quest:Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Mariner)

Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer
Level	2
Type	Solo
Starts with	Tegwyn
Starts at	Mossward
Start Region	Swanfleet
Map Ref	[60.7S, 34.6W]
Ends with	Meneldir
Ends at	Mossward
End Region	Swanfleet
Map Ref	[60.7S, 34.2W]
Quest Group	Before the Shadow, Prologue
Class	Mariner

Quest Chain

Before the Shadow, Prologue

[1] Instance: Mossward the Border Village / Instance:Humble Beginnings

[1] A Larger World / A Larger World (River Hobbit)

[2] Prologue, Chapter 1: Something Different

[2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (All Classes)

[2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Beorning)

[2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Brawler)

[2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Burglar)

[2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Captain)

[2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Champion)

[2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Guardian)

[2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Hunter)

[2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Lore-master)

[2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Mariner)

[2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Minstrel)

[2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Rune-keeper)

[2] Prologue, Chapter 2: Skills of an Adventurer (Warden)

[4] Prologue, Chapter 3: On the Old South Road

[6] Prologue, Chapter 4: A Hardy People

[7] Prologue, Chapter 5: Mark of the White Hand

[7] Instance: Mark of the White Hand

[7] Prologue, Chapter 6:Worrisome Tidings

Next: Book 1, Chapter 1: In The Wizard's Employ -- Before the Shadow, Book 1

Walkthrough & Notes
Strike the Training-Dummy with Thrust Use the skill En Garde Use Dramatic Flourish, Feint, or Thrum of the Sea on the training dummy.

Rewards

Tarnished Dagger

Selectable Rewards:

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue

Well? I'm ready for you to show off your combat skills.. and if you impress me, I'll give up this Uruk sword. it had better be a good demonstration, or the bargain is done!

You explain that a Mariner leans on basic attacks like Thrust.

Interesting. Well, let's see it! That's what this training dummy is for, after all!

Background

Tegwyn agreed to relinquish the Uruk sword if you are able to impress him with a demonstration of your combat ability.

Objective 1

Use Thrust while fighting the training dummy (0/3)

Tegwyn is waiting for you to demonstrate your combat ability by using Thrust on the training dummy.

Used Thrust while fighting the training dummy

Objective 2

Talk to Tegwyn by the training dummy

You have demonstrated a basic burglar attack to Tegwyn. Will Tegwyn relinquish the Uruk's blade to you, as he agreed?

Tegwyn: 'That was alright, I guess. But surely you have more powerful attacks at your disposal?

You explain that a Mariner can first use En Garde to increase the power of Thrust. When you use a Swordplay skill like En Garde, you gain a bonus to a small number of other skills, so you should use them carefully in order to maximize their effectiveness. On its own, En Garde will simply refresh your Steady buff, but it will improve Thrust, if Thrust is the next Swordplay skill you use.

'Wow I want to see that!'

Objective 3

Use En Garde on the training dummy

Tegwyn asked you to use En Garde on the training dummy.

Used En Garde on the training dummy

Objective 4

Talk to Tegwyn by the training dummy

You have demonstrated how to use En Garde. Will Tegwyn relinquish the Uruk's blade to you, as he agreed?

Tegwyn: 'That was a decent show, I suppose.'

Tegwyn struggles to suppress any show of excitement.

'One more! Show me one more skill of yours, and make it incredible!'

You consider what you should demonstrate to Tegwyn. Dramatic Flourish is a Finisher Swordplay skill which gives a potent Critical Hit buff. T his damaging Swordplay finisher requires you to be in a fore-ward state of Balance, which you can achieve by using offensive skills. Or perhaps you could demonstrate Feint, which is a quick reaction that provides unique Swordplay bonuses. Or you might show off Thrum of the Sea, which dazes your target, preventing them from moving or using skills, as long as they are not awoken by taking damage.

Hint: Press the J key to open the traits panel. Choose a 'specialization' for your class to gain new skills and abilities. Don't worry, you can always change your mind later!

After you choose a specialization, use Dramatic Flourish, Feint, or Thrum of the Sea on the training dummy.

Objective 5

Use Dramatic Flourish, Feint, or Thrum of the Sea while fighting the Training Dummy

Demonstrated an impressive skill against the Training Dummy

Objective 6

Talk to Tegwyn by the training dummy

You have fulfilled your end of the bargain. Will Tegwyn relinquish the Uruk's blade to you, as he agreed?

Tegwyn: 'That was pretty good, I suppose.'

'Fine! You've upheld your side of our bargain, <name>, and I will do the same. Here's Madthrug's weapon, as I promised. You'll bring it back to that Ranger for me, I expect? Mother and father will be pleased, but I still say I could have handled such a weapon!

Tegwyn reluctantly hands you the Uruk's blade.

Objective 7

Bring the Uruk blade to Meneldir by the east gate of Mossward.

Meneldir is by the east gate of Mossward.

Now that you have recovered the Uruk blade you should bring it to Meneldir.

Meneldir: 'You recovered the Uruk blade from Tegwyn before he hurt himself with it?

'Very well done, <name>.'

Meneldir gets a faraway look in his eye, and gazes over the surrounding wall of Mossward.

'I remember being that age, and dreaming only of adventure, of excitement. I was not so very different from young Tegwyn when I was a boy growing up in the Angle of Mitheithel, where my people dwell. I do not judge him harshly for taking the sword, and I hope you will not either. His parents busy themselves with the work of fortifying Mossward's defences, and I daresay they remain unaware of the boy's mischief. i will not tell them if you do not, <name>.