'That is the tale of my journey to the north, such as it has been to this day.'1/1
1 Speak toMeneldir (Show dialog)
'Could I speak with you alone for a moment, Player?
'Let us just walk to the north-east, right over there.'1/1
2 Enter areaJoin Meneldir a short distance away from the others, to the north-east1/1
3 Speak toMeneldir (Show dialog)
'I do not know if we can trust this Captain of Gondor, Player. Remember the words of Bregoleth! She told us to guard our trust with care, for even seeming allies could harbour treachery in their hearts. Neither do I exclude Egfrith from this warning! But Boromir rode right by Isengard on his way north, and even admitted that he spoke with Saruman! How can we trust his conversation with the White Wizard was as he described? We cannot.
'I think we should keep what we know of the White Hand to ourselves, for now, just in case Boromir has fallen under the sway of the traitor wizard. We can travel together, at least until we reach Bree-land and the Dúnedain, but we should keep an eye on both of our companions. Bregoleth believed we stood on the very precipice of danger, and I think she spoke true.
'Here, take this map of Cardolan. Show it to the others and see what they recommend for our course.'1/1
4 Speak toBoromir (Show dialog)
'You have decided we should travel together? I believed your friend would suggest we should not, but I find the idea agreeable, for now. Should my own course not align with yours, I will depart, and without hard feeling.'
Boromir unfolds the map of Old Cardolan and studies it briefly before handing it back to you.
'My own journey's end lies in a hidden dale, Player, further north than this map tells. Perhaps Meneldir will unveil a second map when we draw nearer to the Bree-land, and that one will mark my destination. But perhaps not: my father said the dale was hidden.'1/1
5 Speak toEgfrith (Show dialog)
'It pleases me to hear that Meneldir will not turn away the Captain of Gondor, for the Men of that land are warriors strong and true, and in past days they have been hardy friends of Rohan, and we of them.'
Egfrith unfolds the map of Cardolan and wrinkles her nose.
'These names are unfamiliar to me, Player, so different from those of my own land. I cannot begin to understand how to speak some of these places aloud. Boromir is not the only one of us who is far from their homeland.
'I will follow Meneldir until we find the Rangers of the North, for Rohan lies withering while I am away, and if I cannot return with the thing I seek I fear the kingdom will die.'1/1
6 Hand inMap of Old Cardolan to Meneldir1/1
7 KillFoes within Tharbad (x/12)12/12
7.2) ObjectiveWTF1/1
7.3) ObjectiveWTF1/1
8 Speak toMeneldir (Show dialog)
'And that is Tharbad behind us, Player. If the crossing of the Greyflood proves the worst experience of our journey, I will count us fortunate. I fear it will not be so, though it is likely to be the wettest. Did Tegwyn dislike the damp and cold of the Wadewater? He is fortunate he had no need to cross the Greyflood, and under the watchful eye of his parents it will be many years before he might.
'But now we must turn our eyes to our own road. Cardolan awaits, and within its bounds we will find my friend Narndir, who will know the location of the chieftain of the Dúnedain. Then will Egfrith's purpose be attained, and our own as well. Perhaps then Boromir can be set on the proper course, and you and I will dine at the Prancing Pony before we part.
'But we are not there yet. We must take one step at a time, lest we trip upon our own feet.'1/1
Iron Coin of Cardolan (2)
