Villains in the Vale

General Quest

Grimkell (19.3s 100.5w in Noglond) has become aware that goblins have occupied the old ruins west of the outpost. He is loathe to have to send a message to summon help from Thorin's Hall or Gondamon for help, and therefore asks you to take care of the matter.

The Dwarf recommends that you take some friends along. I concur, take at least one; I completed the quest at level 10 with a partner. The sheer number of goblins you will encounter will make the quest a trial else.

Grimkell wants you to rid the ruins of at least a dozen goblins and their Cheiftain.

1. Defeat goblins (12)
2. Defeat the Blue-crag Chieftain

Head west out of Noglond and make your way up the long stairs to the ruins of Orodost. it is likely that you will pick off your dozen Blue-crag goblins long before you get to the Chieftain!

Once you have ascended the steps and enter the ruins, keep to the left as much as possible. This will lead you along the shortest route to the Chieftain.

Making your way to the top of the ruins, you will eventually reach a rough courtyard with a fire in the middle, a red gateway to the left and the large alcove with the Dourhand Burglar on the right. No sense in looking for extra trouble, so stay well away from the Dourhand and his buddies.

You will want to go in through the red gateway to the left. Proceed with caution and clear all the mobs slowly. Move deliberately though, so that you do not risk respawn catching you from behind.

If you follow the wooden trackway through the area, you will come to the Blue-crag Cheiftain and his guards, who are looking out over a sheer dropoff over the valley below. Kill them off and then you are ready to scamper back the way you came. Some of the more foolhardy among you may decide to jump down off the overlook, but you will just find yourself at a revive ring.

3. Return to Grimkell

Head back to Noglond and report the good news of your success. Grimkell has one more task for you... "Goblins in the South".



Special thanks go out to Brasse for providing this quest writeup!
Brasse has entered 66 LOTRO quests.