Lord Of The Rings, The: The Third Age - Strategy Guide (Page 01)
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= Lord of The Rings: The Third Age =
= by Sarah Lam =
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= Copyright 2004 Sarah Lam =
= Submitted: 7 November 2004 =
= Mail me at: sarahlsy@gmail.com =
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Table of Contents
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[UPD] Updates
[BAS] Game Basics
[CHA] Characters
[WAL] Walkthrough
- Eregion
: [E1] Journey to the Elf Outpost
: [E2] Collect Elf Artifact
: [E3] Defend the Elf Caravan
: [E4] Rescue at Caradhras Pass
: [E5] Hunt the Wild Men
: [E6] Hunt all Warg Packs in the area
: [E7] Find an Elf Healing Altar
: [E8] Follow Fellowship to Moria
: [E9] Defend Elf Healing Altars
: [E10] Reclaim Elrond's Map
: [E11] Find Hadhod the Dwarf
: [E12] Find Moria's West Gate
- West Moria
: [WM1] Confront the Watcher in the Water
: [WM2] Find Seven Dwarf Runes
: [WM3] Locate Moria's Great Pit
: [WM4] Find the Book of Secrets
: [WM5] Find the Chamber of Records
- East Moria
: [EM1] Reach the Bridge of Khazad-dum
: [EM2] Find Balin's War Axe
: [EM3] Find the Dwarf Lord Statue
: [EM4] Kill Nine Trolls of Moria
: [EM5] Find Dwarven Dragon Armor
: [EM6] Slay Goblin Spirit Wielder
: [EM7] Stop the Goblin Drummer
: [EM8] Kill the Goblin Chieftain
: [EM9] Find the Goblin bow
: [EM10] Find Lorien's Golden helm
- East Emnet Gullies
: [EEG1] Everybody's Grudge
: [EEG2] Find 2 Elves in the Cave
: [EEG3] Find an Elf in the Gullies
: [EEG4] Find an Elf Near the Cave
: [EEG5] Find an Elf Near the River
: [EEG6] Locate the Rohan Outpost
: [EEG7] Break out to Rohan's Plain
: [EEG8] Save the Rohan Soldier
: [EEG9] Liberate the Stockade
- Plains of Rohan
: [PR1] Riders in the village
: [PR2] Riders on the West side of the Warg hive
: [PR3] Riders on the East side of the Warg hive
: [PR4] Save the Warrior
: [PR5] Morwen's Family
: [PR6] Riders near Edge of Fangorn
: [PR7] Liberate Snowbourne
: [PR8] Reach the Great Hall
- Helm's Deep
: [HD1] Defend Helm's Deep
: [HD2] Speak with Gamling
: [HD3] Speak with Theoden
: [HD4] Retrieve Helm's Hammer
: [HD5] Speak with Legolas
: [HD6] Speak with Gimli
: [HD7] Speak with Aragorn
: [HD8] Return to Gamling
: [HD9] Aid Aragorn at the Gate
- Osgiliath
: [OS1] Save the Defenders
: [OS2] To the Bridge!
: [OS3] Rescue Idrial
: [OS4] Spoils of War
: [OS5] Hands of Healing
- Minas Tirith
: [MT1] Defend the Courtyard
: [MT2] Stay the Rampaging Troll
: [MT3] Defeat an Outer Wall Troll
: [MT4] Save Troops from a Troll
: [MT5] Defend the Third Gate
: [MT6] Stop Nazgul and Fell Beast
: [MT7] Aid Gandalf vs. Witch-king
: [MT8] Recover Banner of Elendil
- Pelennor Fields
: [PF1] Ride to Ruin
: [PF2] Fight for the King
[SKI] Skills
[ELF] Elfstones
[EQU] Equipment
[ITE] Items
[SCE] Scenes
[ENE] Enemies
[CRE] Credits & Others
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[UPD] Updates
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Version 1.01 (November 6, 2004)
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- Completed First Chapter (Eregion)
- Added game basics
- Added character skeleton
Version 1.02 (November 7, 2004)
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- Completed Second Chapter (West Moria)
- Added details to characters
- Added Items Section
Version 1.03 (November 8, 2004)
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- Started Third Chapter (East Moria)
Version 1.04 (November 9, 2004)
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- Completed East Moria Chapter
- Started East Emnet Gullies Chapter
Version 1.05 (November 10, 2004)
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- Completed Plains of Rohan Chapter
- Added more items to Items Section
- Started compiling Berethor's Equipment Section
Version 1.06 (November 11, 2004)
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- Completed Helm's Deep Chapter
- Completed Berethor's skeleton Equipment List
- Added some items to Item List
Version 1.07 (November 12, 2004)
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- Completed Osgiliath Chapter
- Completed Idrial's skeleton Equipment List
Version 1.08 (November 13, 2004)
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- Completed Minas Tirith Chapter
- Added Morwen to Characters section
- Started Pelennor Fields Chapter
- Completed Elegost's skeleton Equipment List
- Added more items to Item List
Version 1.09 (November 16, 2004)
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- Added basic Skills section for Berethor and Idrial
- Added Scenes section
Version 1.10 (November 17, 2004)
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- Added basic Skills section for Elegost and Hadhod
- Added Scene 1 to Scene 13
- Added Hadhod's skeleton Equipment List
- Added Enemies section for Eregion
Version 1.11 (November 18, 2004)
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- Added Scene 14 to Scene 28
- Added Enemies section for West Moria
Version 1.12 (November 18, 2004)
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- Added new scenes up to Scene 71
- Added Enemies section for East Moria, East Emnet Gullies & Plains of Rohan
- Added Morwen & Eaoden's skills
Version 1.12 (November 18, 2004)
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- Added new scenes up to Scene 84
- Added Enemies section for Helm's Deep
Version 1.13 (November 29, 2004)
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- Completed Scenes section
- Added descriptions for all character's Skills
- Added Elfstones section
Version 1.13 (December 02, 2004)
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- Added some tips in [SKI] sections
- Added strategy to defeat Balrog (compliments of Matt McCrady)
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[BAS] Game Basics
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|Map |
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The map is always located on the upper right hand side of the screen. It is
very useful, especially when you do not know where to go. There will usually be
an orange flashing dot that shows you the next place you should go to. You can
toggle the size of the map by pressing the Square button on your controller.
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|Levelling Up |
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When a character has accumulated enough Experience Points after battle, they
will level up, and will gain Stat Points which allow you to increase your
character's stats. Press Triangle to access the menu. Select Stats, and then
the player which has the Level Up symbol next to his/her name. You can then
choose the Stats that you wish to level up.
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|Skills |
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Each character can gain skill points when they use their skills. Each time
they use a skill, they gain skill points. If they miss the enemy, they will
NOT gain a skill point. After they gain enough skill points, they will
learn the new skill that has been set under the menu page.
For example, if you set Berethor to learn Orc Bane under his Sword Craft
(skills menu), each time he uses his Guardian Strike, he will gain 1 Skill
Point that will go towards the total needed to learn Orc Bane.
However, it differs for Passive Skills. You get 1 point towards the Passive
Mode skills each time you level up. It works the same way for Perfect Mode.
View [SKI] Skills section for some tips on how to gain skills quickly as well
as a more in-depth look at each character's skills.
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|Restoring AP and HP |
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Each time you save your game, your AP and HP is restored. Every time your
character levels up, the AP and HP for that character is also restored.
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|Treasure |
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You can find treasure in chests or after defeating enemies in battle.
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|Switching Characters |
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If you have more than 3 characters in your party, press L1 during battle to
switch characters. Try and use all the characters during battle, otherwise
the character that is not used will only get half the Experience Points.
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|General Tips |
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Each chapter is divided into many different smaller quests. Some are optional,
others are compulsory. It is my advice to complete all of them, as the
character that is currently walking around will gain Experience Points.
Note: You can change the character that is travelling around by pressing L1.
Thus you can spread out the Experience Points gained from quests between
different characters.
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[CHA] Characters
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|Berethor |
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You begin the game with this player. He is a Gondor Scout when you first begin
the game.
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|Idrial |
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She joins your party almost at the very beginning. She is an elf. She's a
Lothlorien Scout when she first joins your party.
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|Elegost |
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Elegost is a Ranger Scout. Joins your party in the Eregion chapter.
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|Hadhod |
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A dwarf. Joins your party towards the end of the Eregion chapter. He is an
Erebor Warrior.
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|Morwen |
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She joins your party in the Plains of Rohan chapter. She is the Royal Guard
Captain.
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|Eadoen |
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He is the Royal Guard Captain. He joins your team towards the end of the
Plains of Rohan Chapter.
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[WAL] Walkthrough
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|Eregion |
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'This largely uninhabited land lies south of Rivendell, and passage to the east
is blocked by the towering Misty Mountains.'
This game begins with Gandalf telling the story that has become so familiar to
us all, the start of The Lord of the Rings movie; how the ring was created as
well as the wars fought to obtain the ring.
You start the game as a player named Berethor, fighting two Nazghul. It does
not matter whether you choose to attack, taunt or skip your turn, as the two
enemies are invincible. You are saved by an elf lady named Idrial, who joins
your party. This will begin your first quest.
[E1] Journey to the Elf Outpost
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'Follow the female Elf to an outpost defended by Rivendell Elves. Here you
should find equipment and potions to heal your wounds.'
You will receive notification that you have received an Epic Scene. You can
view these scenes by going to the menu bar, and selecting the Scenes option.
Here, you can view the different scenes you have found.
When you regain control of Berethor, follow the path until you come to a
chest which contains a 3rd Age Gondorian Scouting Shield (Berethor's shield).
Equip the shield, and move on. In the large area slightly further on, there is
a chest containing a 1st Age Galadhrim Spirit Warding Pendant for Idrial.
As you walk, Berethor will tell Idrial that he is looking for Boromir of
Gondor. She will reply, and then your party will be attacked by Orcs. After
the battle, follow the path until you come to a save point. There is a
chest to the left of the save point.
Enter the door to the right of the save point. After you enter the door,
you get a notification that you have completed the quest "Journey to the Elf
Outpost".
[E2] Collect Elf Artifacts
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'Galadriel's people crafted many great artifacts and weapons containing
ancient powers. Collect these to keep them from Orc hands'
There are several chests in the room, one of which contains Gondorian Steel
Citadel Guard Pauldrons (Berethor). Equip it and move out of the room.
View the cut scene and move on. This will begin yet another quest.
[E3] Defend the Elf Caravan
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'Isengard Orcs have been sent by Saruman to slaughter Elves who travel
these roads. Save at least one Elf from these creatures.'
You will receive a new Epic Scene - Betrayal. There is a room to the left
containing a 2nd Age Elven Silver Tiara of Eriador for Idrial.
As you follow the path, you will meet a group of Orcs. After defeating them,
you will receive a 3rd Age Elven Gold Plated Fauld (Idrial) and a 3rd Age
Steel Ithillien Long Sword (Berethor). This will also complete the 'Defend
the Elf Caravan quest'. There is a new Epic Scene - The Power of Galadriel.
There are two new quests now.
[E4] Rescue at Caradhras Pass
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'Find your way to the Pass of Caradhras and search for survivors of
recent attacks. Rescue anyone you find still alive.'
[E5] Hunt the Wild Men
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'Help the Dunedain Rangers by hunting down raiding bands of Wild Men
from Dunland. Shatter three war bands to drive them back.'
There are 3 Warbands that you have to defeat before you can complete this
quest.
Go to the left area, where you will find two chests. A party of wild men
will attack, after defeating them you will have defeated the 1st group
of Warbands. Now go to the right area. Both of the dead ends have chests,
and you will have to fight the remaining two groups of Warbands. This will
complete the 'Hunt the Wild Men' quest.
Return to the junctions and go straight. Follow the path until the next
save point and save your game. You will view another cut scene. A new
player, Elegost, will join your team. You have to fight a wolf now, but it
should be fairly easy to defeat. After you defeat it, the quest 'Rescue at
Caradhras Pass' will be completed. You will receive an Epic Scene - The
Dunedain.
A new quest will begin.
[E6] Hunt all Warg Packs in the area
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'Help the Dunedain Rangers by scouring these roads of marauding bands of
Isengard Wargs. Kill all packs of these creatures.'
There are 3 Warg Packs you have to hunt for and kill. Take the junction to
the left. At the dead end area, there is a chest and the first Warg Pack. Turn
around and go the other way. Follow the path from there and you will meet the
2nd Warg Pack. After killing the 2nd Warg Pack, I obtained a 3rd Age Havens
Steel Long Sword (Idriel). The path will split into two. Take the left path and
you will do battle with the last Warg Park. This will complete the 'Hunt all
Warg Packs in the area' quest. Go straight around the path, don't take any
junctions to the left or right until you come to the end of the path. Now, go to
the right. View a short cut scene, and that will bring you to the next quest.
[E7] Find an Elf Healing Altar
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'Many ancient ruins contain remnants of Elven Power from earlier ages. Go to
one of these Altars so the Ranger may be healed.'
[E8] Follow Fellowship to Moria
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'Search for signs Gandalf's fellowship traveled throughout Moria. Evidence of
their passage means they will reach Moria.'
Follow the path until you come to a loop. Take the closer path, it will lead
you to a dead end containing a chest with a 3rd Age Lothlorien Ring of Spirit
Warding for Berethor. Around the loop, you will view a cut scene and this will
complete the 'Follow Fellowship to Moria' quest, as well as receive Scene 8 -
The Fellowship's Camp. Return to the loop and take the other path. Follow the
path until you reach a save point in the middle of a circle. Go up the stairs
to find a chest. Go back down to the save point, and go down the staircase on
the left. There is a room on the right with a staircase leading upwards. Go up
the stairs and eventually, down the stairs. You will have to battle a party of
Orcs. After defeating them, I received a Dunedain Tan Leather Underbraces
(Elegost). This will complete the 'Find an Elf Healing Altar' quest. You also
receive a new Epic Scene - Spirit Powers.
You now have a new quest.
[E9] Defend Elf Healing Altars
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'Help the Elves defend their Healing Altars. Journey to three different ruins
and defend any Elves who seek respite there.'
Ahead of you, there is an Elfstone. That is the 1st of 4 Artifacts for the
'Collect Elf Artifacts' quest. Continue down the path and view the next cut
scene. You get an Epic Scene as well - Moria's Past. The next quest wil be...
[E10] Reclaim Elrond's Map
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'Find a Healing Altar that has been deflied by the forces of Shadow. Kill
any Orcs and recapture Elrond's Map to Moria.'
After you reach the grassy area, there is a small path on the right that leads
to a dead-end. Here, there is a chest containing a Battered Steel Helm
(Berethor).
Go up the stairs in the circular area. Defeat the party of enemies (I received
a Gondorian Steel Greaves for Berethor) and you will clear 1 of 2 Light Altars
from Enemies. Examine the statue to find the 2nd Artifact - Cracked Elfstone
of Health Enhancement.
Continue along the path until you reach another save point. There is a chest
containing a 3rd Age Dunedain Brooch of Armor (Elegost) beside it. Go a bit
further, and you'll have to fight another party of Orcs (I got a 3rd Age Elven
Gold Plated Chestplate for Idrial after defeating them). The defeat of this
party results in the completion of the 'Defend Elf Healing Altars' quest.
Examine the statue in front to find the 3rd artifact - Cracked Elfstone of
Water Protection.
Go further until you reach another save point. The junction on the right
contains chests with healing items and a 3rd Age Lothlorien Spirit Calling
Pendant for Idrial as well as a Dunedain Wool Ranger Cloak for Elegost.
Return to the save point and take the other path. Follow the path and you will
enter a fight with some Orcs (I received a 2nd Age Elven Golden Tiara of
Earendil for Idrial). You receive an Epic Scene - Saruman's Trap.
This will complete the 'Reclaim Elrond's Map' quest as well as begin a new
quest.
[E11] Find Hadhod the Dwarf
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'Follow Elrond's map toward Moria Lake and search until you find Elegost's
Dwarven friend, provided he survived the earlier battle'.
Examine the statue in front and you will find the 4th Elven Artifact - Cracked
Elfstone of Armor Enhancement, and complete the 'Collect Elf Artifacts' quest.
Return to the save point and save your game. From here, go to the other
junction. Save your game at the next save point. Follow the direction of the
orange dot, and view the next cut scene. You will automatically enter a battle
with a Cave Troll. For the first time, you will have more than three characters
to use during battle. Press L1 (for PS2) to switch characters. I received a
Dwarven Boiled Leather Pauldrons as well as a Dwarven Black Iron Helm for
Hadhod. This completed the 'Find Hadhod the Dwarf' quest. You receive a new
Epic Scene - The Dwarf. Equip the new equipment and open the chests in front of
you.
A new quest has begun.
[E12] Find Moria's West Gate
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'Use your map to search near the lake. It might reveal a hidden doorway, the
only way to enter these ancient ruins.'
Return to the save point and take the other junction (follow the orange dot).
You will go up a windy path until the next save point. Walk past the save
point, and you will have completed the 'Find Moria's West Gate' quest.
Walk just a bit further, and you will be attacked by a creature in the water.
It is too far away to attack normally, so use Elegost to shoot arrows as
well as the Spirit Powers of Idrial and Hadhod.
After you defeat the creature, you will enter the mines of West Moria. You
also receive an Elfstone of Nimble Crafting which will allow the character
you equip it to, to be able to create items during battle.
Congratulations! You have just completed 100% of Eregion's Chapter.
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|West Moria |
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'Behind a hidden gateway ancient, abandoned mines and galleries are rumored
to still hold many lost treasures of the Dwarves.
You will receive a new Epic Scene - Runes of the Seven Kings at the beginning
of this chapter. There are two new quests available.
[WM1] Confront the Watcher in the Water
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'Find the Watcher's underground lair and drive the evil creature out of his
sanctuary beneath the mountain.'
[WM2] Find Seven Dwarf Runes
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'THere are statues of seven great Dwarf Lords placed throughout Moria.
Find all of them and collect the runes found in chests nearby.'
Save your game at the save point. You will then be notified that you have
unlocked Evil Mode. Fight as Sauron's minions to unlock unique weapons
and items for your party. Select 'More' on the Title Screen, and then
select 'Evil Mode' to access this feature.
From now on, you can also travel back to places you have previously visited
through the save points. You will be given an option to Travel each time
you save your game.
Go up the staircase. In a dead-end on the right, there is a chest containing
Dwarven Boiled Leather Vambraces (Hadhod). You will also receive a new Epic
Scene - Moria Today.
Continue along the path until you come to a watery area. You will be attacked
by the Watcher here. After defeating it, I received Dunedain Layered Leather
Overbraces and 1st Age Erigion Brooch of Weapon Warding for Elegost. You also
receive a new Epic Scene - THe Watcher's Lair. This will complete the
'Confront the Watcher in the Water' quest.
Make your way out of the watery area, and go up the stairs. There is an
orange dot where you will enter a battle with two Cave Wargs. You receive a
new Epic Scene - Moria Wargs. Open the chest to receive the 1st rune out of 7.
Follow the path until you reach a save point. Take the dead-end junction to the
left first, it will lead you to a chest which contains Battered Steel Vambraces
(Berethor).
The junction in front leads you to a battle, after you win it, there is a
new quest. You will receive an Epic Scene - Mithril, Weapons and Warfare.
[WM3] Locate Moria's Great Pit
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'This ancient Dwarf map reveals that the path around the Great Pit of
Moria may be the only way out of the underground mazes.'
Continue along the path, until you face another battle. I received a 3rd Age
Iron Cutlass of Isengard (Berethor) after winning this battle. There is a
chest on the right. After you open it, you receive an Epic Scene - The White
and Grey Wizards. Walk further until you come to a large area. Examine all
the little nooks and crannies, I found a Elven Steel Scouting Vambraces
(Idrial), a Cracked Elfstone of Fire Protection, the 2nd Rune, a Gondorian
Steel Citadel Guard Helm (Berethor) and the 3rd Rune. When you open the chest
containing the 3rd Rune, you will also receive an Epic Scene - The Moria Horde.
As you make your way forward, you receive an Epic Scene - Camping at the
Crossroads. Now you are at a three way junction. The path on the left
leads you to a chest containing the 4th Rune. After defeating a pack
of Wargs further in, I received a Dunedain Suede Leather Jerkin for
Elegost. There is a chest in the middle of the room that can only be opened
when you have found all 7 Runes. On the far right corner, there is a chest
containing a 3rd Age Steel Long Sword of Arnor.
Return to the place with all the junctions and take the middle path.
Along the straight and narrow path, do battle with a goblin and receive a
3rd Age Dwarf Belt Buckle of Moria Iron for Hadhod as well as an Epic Scene -
Cleaning West Moria. Move further on till you come to a junction with chests on
the left and right. The right contains a Cracked Elfstone of Armor Enhancement.
After defeating a group of enemies on the left, receive a 3rd Age Ithilien Ash
Longbow (Elegost). The chest contains a 2nd Age Dwarven Shield of the Lords
for Berethor. You also receive an Epic Scene - Elf-Dwarf Animosity.
Continue along the path till you reach the second small room. Fight with a
party of goblins to receive a new Epic Scene - Water Mirrors. Open the chest
to find the 5th Rune. The other chest contains a Cracked Elfstone of Water
Protection.
In the next room, battle a party of goblins to get a 3rd Age Elven Silver
Greaves for Idrial. Examine a nearby chest to find a 3rd Age Elven Silver
Pauldrons (Idrial) and an Epic Scene - Goblin Hatred, and another chest in
the same room to get a Dwarven Steel Helm for Hadhod.
In the final room, there is a cutscene, you will find a 3rd Age Dwarven Steel
Walking Axe for Hadhod and an Epic Scene - Weapons of Forgotten Ancestors.
There is a chest containing Rune 6.
Return back to the place with all the junctions and take the final windy path.
You will find the 7th Rune on the right of the save point which will complete
the 'Find Seven Dwarf Runes' quest. You also receive an Epic Scene -
Inhabitants of the Mountain. Move forward until you view the next cut scene,
in which you will find a key, and then face a party of goblins. In this battle,
you will lose one member of your party. This depends on who you did not use in
the last battle. Use Idrial's Haste of Elves skill to hasten your
strongest player, and then attack! You gain a 3rd Age Dwarven Steel Battle Axe
for Hadhod and a Gondorian Steel Citadel Guard Chestplate for Berethor after
the battle. You have now completed the 'Locate Moria's Great Pit' quest and
are given a new quest.
[WM4] Find the Book of Secrets
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'Now only the lost Book of Secrets can reveal a way out of Moria. Search
for the Throne Room to see if it holds a clue.'
Look for a small narrow path, leading downwards to find a chest containing
Dwarven Black Iron Greaves for Hadhod. At the circular-ish area near the save
point, look for a chest under some wooden construction. You will receive an
Epic Scene - Key to the Book of Secrets.
Return to the junctions, and make your way to the Throne Room (the junction
leading to the straight path and many small rooms). View another cut scene,
and this will complete the 'Find the Book of Secrets' quest as well as begin
a new quest. You also receive an Epic Scene - Berethor Flashback.
[WM5] Find the Chamber of Records
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