Category: Epic - Vol. III, Book 8: Into the Riddermark
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Quest dialogCuthred (Show dialog)
'Return to Reeve Athelward in the Mead Hall here in Cliving. He wanted to speak with you before you left Cliving.'1/1
1 Speak toAthelward (Show dialog)
'I have been speaking with your companions while you aided my captain of the guard, Player. I am inspired by their example! A man of Rohan, a girl of Dunland, and even an Elf! How is it that folk of such different backgrounds can work together?
'It pains me to see you leave. Can you not stay and help with the maintenance of Cliving? I could use each of your talents to better the state of my people! Discuss among yourselves, if you must, but do not decide to leave so quickly! A strong Cliving makes for a strong Rohan, and these are troublesome times.'1/1
2.1) Speak toNona (Show dialog)
'I think it is time to go. The Uruks we follow did not come this close to Cliving, either because it was not on their road or they were afraid of the town's defenders.'1/1
2.2) Speak toHorn (Show dialog)
'We need not stay here any longer. Cliving has strong walls, and its defensive position is better than the other towns we have seen. Athelward has little cause to fear Orcs from this fastness. He does not need our help any longer, and we should be off.'1/1
2.3) Speak toCorudan (Show dialog)
'I have seen more secure homes, but they were in the mallorns of Lórien. This city has little to fear of Orcs, if you ask for the opinion of an Elf. Athelward should see what he can do to protect the people who live elsewhere in the Norcrofts, but he can do that without our presence.'1/1
3 Speak toAthelward (Show dialog)
'Ah, I understand that you need to be off. You cannot blame me for wanting to keep skilful folk at the disposal of my people. If you have business back at Elthengels, can I ask you to deliver a message for me?'
You murmur your assent, and Athelward rumbles pleasantly.
'Good, good. This may surprise you, Player, but I have no male heir to carry on my line. I love my daughters more than my own life, but a son would release me from the worry that my line will end with me. My wife has been dead this past year, and it is time I began thinking of the future.
'Thane Mildrith of Elthengels has had more than her share of grief these past few months. If it is in my power to heal the sorrow I have caused her, I would do so. I desire her hand in marriage. I will respect her decision in this, but please express to her how strong a union between our families and our cities would be. The Norcrofts could only benefit from such a union.
'It is, ah, not the first time I have asked for her hand. But it will be the last, no matter her decision.'1/1
4 Speak toMildrith (Show dialog)
Thane Mildrith listens to your message from Reeve Athelward with growing horror and disgust.
'You cannot be serious! That scoundrel! That braggart! His inaction doomed my husband Pendrad to death by the Orcs, and he personally gave my son the wound that killed him! He has the gall to ask for my hand not once, but twice! And to use friends to do it!'
Mildrith brings herself under control, and continues in a quiet, deadly voice.
'I sent you to learn if my daughter Siflád was being treated well by the murderer of her father and brother. Is she?'1/1
Rohirric Athelas Essence (5)
Rohirric Celebrant Salve (5)