'I think our next destination should be the town of Cliving, in the Norcrofts to the south-west. I will concentrate on staying a-saddle, if you can fight any foes that cross our path, Player! Let us defeat enemies in the Wold and in the Norcrofts as we journey, and in that way our presence will be a boon for the good folk of Rohan!'1/1
1.2) KillEnemies of Rohan in the Wold (x/6)6/6
1.3) KillEnemies of Rohan in the Norcrofts (x/6)6/6
2 Speak toBingo Boffin (Show dialog)
'What a lovely ride! Nice work, Tanglemane! I think there is little question that you are truly the finest steed in all of Rohan! What do you say, Player? Do you think Tanglemane and I look quite at home galloping on the fields of Rohan?
'But what is wrong with Willem? He does not seem to be his usual self. Is everything all right, W.W.?'1/1
3 Speak toWillem Whisker (Show dialog)
You do not speak the language of lynxes, but even without that skill it is easy to understand what is wrong with Willem Whisker: he is jealous of Bingo's new friend, Tanglemane!1/1
4 Speak toBingo Boffin (Show dialog)
'Jealous? Willem, there is no reason for that! I have never had such a wonderful lynx-friend before, and ever since you joined our little band of companions I have never forgotten how lucky I am to have you by my side on this adventure!'
Bingo grimaces.
'Well, I might have forgotten it once, but in my defence I forgot a lot of things when I fell into the caverns beneath the Misty Mountains. But it won't happen again, Willem! Tanglemane is a new friend, it's true, but you're the only W.W. in this group! I think you two should get along, or it will just break my heart in two. Say something, Player!
'Well, for now we should go up to the Mead Hall in Cliving and see what there is to learn about this town. But I want you two to get along! This adventure will not be as fun if everyone has hurt feelings!'1/1
5 Enter areaWalk to the entrance of the Mead Hall in Cliving1/1
6 Speak toEgwylf (Show dialog)
'I did not expect to see the two of you again so soon, but the trail I followed has returned to Cliving. My errand in Stangard was brief; the men there will remain alert for my prey, but there are so few good men in Stangard I do not know if I should trust any net they might weave.
'There are forces at work in Rohan that seek to bring the kingdom low. It is with greatest shame that I tell you that not all of these evils come from without the borders. Some of the greatest evil is worked by men and women of Rohan! A cult calling itself the Blood Eye has allied itself with Orcs of the Black Land. I believe there are three agents of the Blood Eye active in Rohan; I have tracked two of them here to Cliving.
'Will you help me find them? You will know them by the brooches or necklaces they wear: each one bears a red gem, prominently displayed. They are certain to be hidden in out-of-the-way corners of the city, away from prying eyes. If this is too dangerous for your friend Bingo, I will understand. But I would welcome your aid.'1/1
7 Speak toBingo Boffin (Show dialog)
'The Blood Eye? It sounds dangerous!'
Bingo shivers, and then clenches his fists together.
'I am not afraid, Player! If we can help Egwylf apprehend these villains, we should do what we can! I will keep an eye out for them here in Cliving, and you should do the same!'1/1
8 Enter areaFind some sign that the agents of the Blood Eye are in Cliving1/1
9 Use spawned itemPick up the Blood Eye brooch from behind the tents1/1
10 ObjectiveWTF1/1
11 Speak toBingo Boffin (Show dialog)
'I do not like the sound of this Blood Eye group, especially if its members are in league with Orcs! Who would wish to ally themselves with such terrible creatures? I know that I would not, not for anything!
'I do not know if I can be much help to Egwylf in this. After all, she is a skilled tracker and has followed these agents of the Blood Eye for what sounds like a long time. But we are adventurers, and if we can help her with her task, we definitely should do so! It is a pity that the trail has gone cold. Do you think she will be able to pick it up again? If so, it may make for an exciting chapter in my account of our journey!'
Next week: 'A Cold Trail' (Recommended Level: 85)1/1
Bingo Badge (5)