Faeron has been charged with recovering a number of Ranger caches in preparation for the next mission of the Dúnedain, but he insists upon making a game of it.
'You shall go to the location of each cache, and if I can reach it before you do, or open the cache without you detecting my presence, I shall win! This will allow me to practice my skill at the art of stealth, Mithrendan will receive the supplies he needs, and you will test your perceptive ability. There are only winners here, Player. The first cache is north-east of Tornhad, beyond a still pond, nestled among the rocks west of the base of a swiftly-flowing waterfall. I look forward to besting you at this game!'1/1
1 Enter areaReach the Ranger cache before Faeron1/1
2 Speak toFaeron (Show dialog)
'Looks like I win this round, Player. You will need to be quicker if you are to beat me to the next cache, or to see through my stealth!
'The next cache is just to the north, across the river, nestled in a ditch near the western cliff's edge. I wish you good fortune... you will need it!'1/1
3 Enter areaReach the Ranger cache before Faeron1/1
timeExpiredRemain alert for Faeron's approach, and catch him in the act!1/1
5 Speak toHiding Ranger (Show dialog)
'I am sorry for this deception, Player, but Faeron insisted that I help him in this.'
This is not Faeron at all but Helchon, young Ranger of Tornhad!1/1
6 Speak toFaeron (Show dialog)
'Young Helchon has not the years to deny his elders anything, which makes him a useful ally when I have need of outwitting one such as you at a friendly contest, Player.
'Ah, do not frown so! It is only a game, after all! How about we call off the contest, my good ${RACE}, in the interest of preserving our young friendship? You can find the last cache and bring it back to Mithrendan, and I will carry the first two back to him, heavy though they are. It is only fair, and I will not embarrass you further!
'The last cache is on an island in the stream a short distance to the north-east.'1/1
7 Enter areaCollect the third Ranger cache on an island in the stream to the north-east1/1
8 Speak toFaeron (Show dialog)
'Wha-?'
Faeron jumps, startled at your approach, and when he sees it is you his face falls.
'Ah, you got me, Player. Yes, I told you I was not going to try to reach this cache, but I thought I might surprise you and win all three rounds. Very well, very well. But now you get to pick up this cache and bring it all the way back to Mithrendan. Enjoy your victory and your aching arms, then!'
Faeron smirks at you.
'Perhaps I am more skilled at stealth than I am at losing with grace, Player, but that is not a requirement of my duty. I thank you for the game.'1/1
Mark of the Angle (3)
