Bluecrow

Level 85 High Elf Hunter on Mordor -- completed 6400 quests and 1461 deeds. Total of 7861 quests/deeds.

Quest: Book 11, Chapter 1: Too Great a Need

Danger threatens the kingdom of Rohan on all sides, and if nothing is done the land will be overrun by the forces of Saruman. Has the time come to defy the word of the King in order to save his people?

Quest giver: Galadriel

Quest level: 86

Category: Epic - Vol. III, Book 11: The Golden Hall

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Quest dialogGaladriel (Show dialog)

'I have seen fires burning in the fields of Rohan. Your friends are needed there, as are you. Return now to the cave in the High Knolls of Wildermore where last you saw them, and discover your next course.'0/1

1 Speak toHorn (Show dialog)

'Thank you for coming to listen, my friend. I have put some thought into what we encountered in Wildermore, and I must confess it troubles me. The folk here are on the road to recovery, as are the survivors Nona rescued from Byre Tor, but the forces of Saruman attacked this land with much greater strength than I expected they could muster. How much might could Saruman raise to strike at the heart of Rohan if he spared a creature such as Núrzum to deal with Wildermore? Imagine what evils he might unleash upon Edoras!

'I have decided what I must do, Player. My King commanded me not to cross the Entwash, and I am honour-bound to obey him. And yet I cannot remain silent. I must convince Théoden King to march against Saruman before the Wizard's plans bear fruit. If it costs me my honour as a man of Rohan, so be it. I will defy the word of my King if doing so will save even one innocent. I will accept whatever justice the King deems appropriate, but he must be told of what we witnessed in Wildermore. He must be warned, even if it means my life.

'I have told Nona my decision, and she sees the need of it. She will go to Forlaw with the survivors of Byre Tor, and we will meet again once this is through. Speak now to Corudan and Gléowine and see what they think of my plan.'0/1

2.1) Speak toCorudan (Show dialog)

'Horn plans to defy the word of his King? That cannot have been an easy decision for him to make, but I understand what has driven our friend to make it. Horn may be imprisoned, or worse, but if his tidings can break the King's reverie it might be the only action that can save the people of Rohan from their enemies.

'The survivors of Byre Tor are now well enough to travel. Nona and I will bring them to the city of Forlaw while Horn brings his message to the King, and we will rejoin him when we can. I think it would be... unwise... to enter the court of Théoden in the company of a Dunlending girl, even one proven so true as Nona. And it is not she alone who would raise the hackles of the Rohirrim. An Elf of Lórien would be as unwelcome. Am I mistaken?'0/1

2.2) Speak toGléowine (Show dialog)

Gléowine listens to your account of Horn's decision to defy the word of the King, and smiles.

'Horn can count me with him, Player. I will return to Edoras in defiance of Théoden King, whom I serve without question in all things save this, for I believe it is right. I am not afraid of death. If the King orders it, I will be the first to praise his justice, and will surrender to his headsman without complaint.

'The King must hear of what has happened in Wildermore. I am certain he will listen when he hears what Horn has to say.'0/1

3 Speak toHorn (Show dialog)

'I know now what the rest of us will do, but one path remains a mystery to me. On what path will you walk, Player? Will you come with me to Edoras? I do not ask you to defy Théoden King, my friend. I will understand if our paths must now separate. I would not blame you! That is, most like, the way of wisdom. It is with my heart I make this choice for myself, but I would not presume to make it for you, by head or by heart.'

His voice is casual, but you can tell from his eyes that worry lurks just beneath the surface. With a comforting smile, you tell him that you will accompany him to Edoras, for the good of Rohan's people, though it be against the command of their King. Horn's relief is tangible and sudden.

'Player, you are as great a fool as I am! I am overjoyed to say it! Three Men and an Elf, all returning to Edoras against the command of the King, and in the company of a Dunlending girl, would be too great an insult. We defy the King, but still seek to be polite. Is this madness, Player?

'The two of us, and Gléowine, should now travel to Hunbald at the Entwade crossing, and tell him we will not be turned away.'0/1

4 Speak toHunbald (Show dialog)

'Nothing has changed. I have not received word from Edoras that you may pass.'

Hunbald's scowl deepens when you declare your intention to pass anyway.

'Still you defy my charge and that of my King! This cannot be. I cannot allow you across the Entwash. It is a command of Théoden King, and I will not betray my duty! The two of you have seen battle, I am certain of it, but this white-haired fellow has seen none that I can tell! Would you have me raise my sword against an old man?'0/1

Rewards

Money: 36 silver, 55 copper
Exp: +30300
Legendary item exp: +30300
Items:
- Westemnet Iron Coin (4)

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