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Starting as Man: Bree (Part 1)

Last Updated:Jul 07, 2007
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Starting as Man: Bree-Town (Part 1)
 
Head north from Staddle, but instead of heading into Combe, head west into Bree. On your way talk to Lolo Wendingway (Into Bree), Clayton Cole (Knowledge is the Best Defense) and Bruner Stoutthrush (Pipe-Weed Delivery).
 
Welcome to Bree, the largest town you've seen yet! Bree is home to many new quests as well as new NPCs and services: in town you can find an auctioneer to buy and sell goods, a Fell Scrying Pool for monster play, Apprentice crafter quest NPCs, and more. This guide will deal with quest progression.
 
To start, talk to Second-Watcher Heathstraw to finish up:
 
Report from Staddle
  1. Talk to Watcher Redweed.
  2. Head north out of Staddle, then west into Bree-town.
  3. Talk to Second-Watcher Heathstraw.
  4. Rewards: 90 copper, XP, 3 Lesser Celebrant Salve
  5. Into Bree
  6. Talk to Lolo Wendingway.
  7. Head west into Bree-town.
  8. Talk to Second-Watcher Heathstraw.
Rewards: XP
 
Head south through town and talk to Mayor Graeme Tenderlarch (Haunted Alley) and Chief Watcher Grimbriar (Calming the Wake and Sharkey's Men) in the Bree Town Hall. [[IMAGE: ScreenShot00012.jpg here]]
 
Haunted Alley
  1. Talk to Mayor Graeme Tenderlarch.
  2. Exit the Town Hall and head south to find a Lost Shade. Note that he only spawns at night.
  3. Talk to the Lost Shade.
  4. Head to the southwest of Bree-town, the Begger's Alley.
  5. Right click the glowing Black Rock. [[IMAGE ScreenShot00011.jpg here]]
  6. Return to the shade, but first talk to nearby Lofar Ironband (A Dwarf Made Blade) and Addie Wheatley (Addie's Missing Sons).
Rewards: XP
 
The Lost Shade will give you a new quest, Shield Brother. Head back west, but watch your right hand for a large staircase called High Stair; take this staircase and follow the upper path to Newbold Leafcutter for the quest Foray into the Barrow-downs. Hop off the high path and head back to the western road through town; follow it north to find Thomas Thistlewool (Thistlewool's Sullied Name). Continue along the path to find Kenton Thistleway:
 
A Dwarf Made Blade
  1. Talk to Lofar Ironband.
  2. Follow the road northwest.
  3. Talk to Kenton Thistleway.
Rewards: 42 copper, XP
 
Once you complete A Dwarf Made Blade, Kenton will give you a new quest, Getting the Blade Back. Nearby (just northeast of Kenton) you can talk to Lily Sandheaver for Candac's Delay.
 
At the crossroads, take the east road through the Inn Gate to find more quests at The Prancing Pony. Talk to Naerandir (An Ancient Story of Evil), Seward Proudfoot (Seward Proudfoot's First Breakfast) and Dob Sandheaver (Big Problems), then head inside the Inn.
 
To a Ranger's Aid (Cont'd)
  1. Head north from Staddle, then west into Bree-Town.
  2. Head north in Bree-Town and find the Prancing Pony Inn, in the northeast corner of town.
  3. Enter the Inn and talk to Barliman Butterbur.
Rewards: 90 copper, XP, Celegryn (Wrist, Bind on Acquire, +6 Agility), choice of:
  • Butterbur's Longsword (One-handed Sword, Bind on Acquire, 5.7 DPS, +3 Fate)
  • Manadranc (Light Shoulder Armor, Bind on Acquire, 9 Armor, +3 Fate)
 
Barliman will offer you two new quests: Foreword: An Unwanted Guest is the next step in your epic line, and Trouble in Buckland is a normal quest. Head down the southeast hall to find the hobbit Bob (The Search of Lalia). Continue exploring this area to find Strider and work on the first Book of your Epic Quest.
 
An Unwanted Guest
  1. Talk to Barliman Butterbur.
  2. Explore the southeast corridors of the Prancing Pony to find Strider.
  3. Talk to Strider.
Rewards: 42 copper, XP
 
Strider will give you the next quest, Chapter 1: Unraveling the Thread.
 
Unraveling the Thread
  1. Talk to Strider.
  2. Talk to Strider again to begin the instance.
  3. Once you are in the instance...talk to Strider!
  4. Once Strider and Lenglinn have left, talk to Torthann.
  5. Follow and protect Torthann as he leads you into Ost Baranor; you will fight Blackwolds in groups of three, ranging from level 7 to level 11.
  6. Talk to Torthann at the gate.
  7. Watch the small scene unfold; Torthann will then be attacked by two Thrashing Barrow-rats and a Barrow-Wight (level 11). Defend Torthann and defeat these foes.
  8. Talk to Torthann to continue.
  9. Watch the scene unfold again; Eogan (level 12 signature) will attack you. Defeat Eogan.
  10. Your next fight is the hardest of this instance, and if you came alone, you will have to be crafty. Amdir (level 12, elite) has over 1.2k morale, and hits fairly hard - make sure to use your morale potions, any morale regen skills, and if you're low health kite him in circles while Torthann finishes him off.
  11. Talk to Torthann.
  12. Talk to Torthann again to exit the instance.
  13. Talk to Torthann...again!
  14. Return to Strider at the Prancing Pony. Note that you exited the instance on the far side of Chetwood south, and will have to run back to Bree-town or use your Map Home.
Rewards: 1 silver, 5 copper, XP, choice of:
  • Hengaim (Light Hands Armor, Bind on Acquire, 19 Armor, +4 Will)
  • Menedgaim (Medium Hands Armor, Bind on Acquire, 27 Armor, +4 Fate)
  • Cloak of Cardolan (Cloak, 22 Armor, +11 to Max Morale)
 
Strider will give you another quest, To a Constable's Aid; accepting this quest will transport you back to Combe. Find and speak to your old friend, Constable Underhill.
 
To a Constable's Aid
  1. Talk to Strider.
  2. Talk to Constable Underhill outside of the Comb and Wattle Inn.
Rewards: XP
 
Blackwolds Broken
  1. Talk to Constable Underhill.
  2. Talk to Constable Underhill again to enter an instance.
  3. Inside the instance, talk to Constable Underhill.
  4. Follow and protect Constable Underhill; you will face groups of 2 to 3 Neekerbreekers (level 11/12).
  5. At the end of the tunnel watch the scene unfold, then defeat the three Dourhand Sentries/Turncoats (level 12). If your health is low, kite them for a while while Underhill finishes them off.
  6. Talk to the Blackwold Leader.
  7. Head north along the path and talk to Constable Underhill.
  8. Talk to Constable Underhill to leave the instance.
  9. Talk to Constable Underhill outside of the Comb and Wattle Inn.
Rewards: 1 silver, 5 copper, XP, choice of:
  • Constable's Jacket (Medium Chest Armor, Bind on Acquire, 52 Armor, +4 Will)
  • Constable's Hammer (One-handed Hammer, Bind on Acquire, 6.6 DPS)
 
Constable Underhill will give you a new quest:
 
Dark Designs
  1. Talk to Constable Underhill.
  2. Head southwest out of Combe, then west into Bree-town.
  3. Head north through Bree to the Prancing Pony Inn.
  4. Find Strider in his room, and talk to him.
Rewards: XP
 
Time to take a break from your epic quests- head out of the Inn and west through the West Gate into the Southern Bree-Fields. Head northwest to the forested area, where you will find a fort of Southern Bandits.
 
Sharkey's Men
  1. Talk to Chief Watcher Grinbriar.
  2. Head west out of Bree-town, then northwest to Brigand's Watch. [[IMAGE ScreenShot00013.jpg here]]
  3. Kill Southern Brigands (level 12-14) until you receive a Brigand Medallion.
  4. Return to Chief Watcher Grinbriar.
Rewards: 1 silver, 5 copper, XP
 
Chief Water Grinbriar will give you a new quest, Rangers and Rogues. Head north out of Bree, again, and follow the road north from town.
 
Getting the Blade Back
  1. Talk to Kenton Thistleway.
  2. Head north out of Bree-Town and follow the path until you come to a crossroads. Follow the east road.
  3. The road will split again into a high and low path; take the low path into a valley full of Splintertusks.
  4. Right click on Nate's body.
  5. Return to Kenton Thistleway.
  6. Return to Lofar Ironband.
Rewards: 1 silver, 5 copper, XP
 
Lofar will give you a new quest; stop and talk to Kenton Thistleway on your way out of town. Head north again, past the turn-off for the graveyard, to Thornley's Work Site; find Rose Thornley in front of the house, and get the quest Thornley's Farm. Head east from Thornley's to find Saeradan's Cabin.
 
Rangers and Rogues
  1. Talk to Chief Watcher Grinbriar.
  2. Head north out of Bree-town, and follow the road; on your right hand side you will find Saeradan's Cabin.
  3. Talk to Saeradan. While here, also pick up the quest Sharkey's Plan.
  4. Head southwest to Brigand's Watch and enter the central area, guarded by one Southern Ruffian/Warrior/Burglar (level 12-14) and one Southern Lieutenant (level 14).
  5. Kill the Lieutenant and retrieve the Brigand's Note. While here, also right click the Chest in the tent for Sharkey's Plan.
  6. Return to Saeradan; swing south of Everclear Lakes to Dogwood's Farm to complete Thornley's Farm on your way back.
Rewards: 1 silver, 5 copper, XP
 
Sharkey's Plan
  1. Talk to Saeradan.
  2. Head southwest to Brigand's Watch and enter the central area, guarded by one Southern Ruffian/Warrior/Burglar (level 12-14) and one Southern Lieutenant (level 14).
  3. Kill the guards and right click the Chest in the tent for a Stained Letter.
  4. Return to Saeradan; swing south of Everclear Lakes to Dogwood's Farm to complete Thornley's Farm on your way back.
Rewards: 1 silver, 50 copper, XP, Saeradan's Shoulder Guards (Medium Shoulder Armor, Bind on Acquire, 14 Armor)
 
Thornley's Farm
  1. Talk to Rose Thornley.
  2. Head south to Dogwood's Farm.
  3. Kill 8 Southern bandits (10-12) at Dogwood's Farm.
  4. Return to Rose Thornley.
Rewards: 1 silver, 50 copper, XP, Thornley's Bow (Bow, Bind on Acquire, 8.5 DPS)
 
Saeradan will give you two new quests: Shadow of the White Hand and Orc-Slayer. Shadow of the White Hand must be completed during the night - if it is not nighttime, skip ahead to Orc-Slayer and return to Shadow of the White Hand later.
 
Shadow of the White-Hand
  1. Talk to Saeradan.
  2. Wait until nightfall, then head south toward Windview Estate and Bree-town. Just east off the road you will see a square grey walk on a hill. [[IMAGE ScreenShot00018.jpg here]]
  3. Talk to the Spy; this will trigger the attack of three Southern bandits (level 12/13) from the east. Kill the bandits.
  4. Return to Saeradan.
Rewards: 1 silver, 25 copper, XP, choice of:
  • Saeradan's Bow (Bow, Bind on Acquire, 80. DPS)
  • Saeradan's Trousers (Light Legs Armor, Bind on Acquire, 33 Armor, +4 Fate)
  • Saeradan's Iron Bracelet (Wrist, Bind on Acquire, +4 Fate)
Orc-Slayer
  1. Talk to Saeradan.
  2. Head north through the Northern Bree-Fields, following the road. You will pass the Cirith Nur Encampment on your right, set back from the road; continue north to find a small encampment to your left. [[IMAGE ScreenShot00015.jpg here]]
  3. Kill 5 Tarakrip Grunts (level 14), 5 Tarakrip Prowlers (level 14/15), and 1 Tarakrip Killer (level 15). The Grunts and Prowlers are melee, the Killers will use a bow. While here, talk to Robb Thornley for Thornley's Rescue.
  4. Return to Saeradan, but complete Thornley's Rescue first.
  5. Rewards: 1 silver, 50 copper, XP, Dagoron (Two-handed Club, Bind on Acquire, 8.5 DPS, +2 Damage to Orc-kind)
  6. Thornley's Rescue
  7. Talk to Robb Thornley.
  8. Escort Robb Thornley out of the orc encampment, killing any Tarakrip orcs in your way. Note that Thornley will fight with you, and is very good at drawing agro; don't let him die!
  9. Head south to Thornley's Worksite, and talk to Rose Thornley.
Rewards: 1 silver, 80 copper, XP
 
Accept new quests from Saeradan (The Vale of Andrath) and Rose Thornley (Thornley's Revenge). Head north along the road again and find the Cirith Nur Encampment, a wooden fort west of the road.
 
Thornley's Revenge
  1. Talk to Rose Thornley.
  2. Head north through the Northern Bree-Fields, following the road. On the right you will find the Cirith Nur Encampment.
  3. Fight into the Cirith Nur Encampment, defeating Tarkrip orcs (level 14-16) to find Red Reaver, a level 16 signiture with around 750 Morale.
  4. Kill Red Reaver.
  5. Return to Rose Thornley.
Rewards: 3 silver, 44 copper, XP, choice of:
  • Red Reaver's Doom (Heavy Head Armor, Bind on Acquire, 26 Armor, +4 Will)
  • Thornley's Revenge (Ear, Bind on Acquire, +2.0% to Disease Resistance)
 
It's time for a new location - instead of exploring the area north of Bree, it's time to seek adventure to the southwest, in the Barrow-Downs.
 
Forging a New Blade
  1. Talk to Lofar Ironband.
  2. Talk to Kenton Thistleway.
  3. Head north through Bree-town and talk to Flint Oakhewer at the forge.
  4. Kill Splintertusks in the Bree-town area; they are easily found north or west of Bree, and range from level 12 to 14. Loot 3 Flawless Boar-Hides.
  5. Head out of the west Bree-town gate and then southwest into the Barrow-Downs.
  6. In the east area of the Northern Barrow-Downs, find a depression with a half dozen barrows tucked up against the east cliff wall; there you can find the debris to search for trinkets. [[IMAGE ScreenShot00021.jpg here]]
  7. Fight your way past Barrow-Wight Archers (level 15/16), and note that as you approach the front of each Barrow, a Barrow-Wight Warrior (level 15) will attack you. Right click on 3 piles of debris.
  8. Return to Kenton Thistleway, but first, complete the following quests. Make sure to pick up Kenton's new quest A Blade for Life.
Rewards: 1 silver, 50 copper, XP, Thistleway's Shirt (Medium Chest Armor, Bind on Acquire, 61 Armor, +4 Agility)
 
Calming the Wake
  1. Talk to Chief Watcher Grimbriar.
  2. Head out of the west Bree-town gate and then southwest into the Barrow-Downs.
  3. Kill 12 Barrow-Wights (level 14-17) in the Barrow-downs.
  4. Return to Chief Watcher Grimbriar, but first, complete the following quests.
Rewards: 2 silver, 55 copper, XP, Grimbriar's Bracelet (Wrist, Bind on Acquire, +15.0 Max Morale)
 
Shield-Brother
  1. Talk to the Lost Shade; note that he will only appear during the night.
  2. Head out of the west Bree-town gate and then southwest into the Barrow-Downs.
  3. Explore the Northern Barrow-downs, following the guidance of the ring. You will eventually find a glowing slab of stone blocking a Barrow entrance. [[IMAGE ScreenShot00020.jpg here]]
  4. Clicking on the stone slab will spawn a Barrow-Wight Slave (level 15) signature creature. Kill it.
  5. Return to the Lost Shade, but first, complete the following quests.
Rewards: XP
 
The Search for Lalia
  1. Talk to Bob.
  2. Exit the Inn and head out of the west Bree-town gate and then southwest into the Barrow-Downs.
  3. Southwest of the Barrow-Downs entrance, find Lalia cowering by a large stone.
  4. Talk to Lalia.
Rewards: XP
 
Lalia's Safe Passage
  1. Talk to Lalia. Note that you might want to have an ally or two with you when you start this task.
  2. Follow Lalia as she explores several ruins; defend her from the creatures that attack.
  3. Stay close to Lalia; as she progresses, groups of 3 to 4 Barrow-wights (level 14-16) will spawn and attack. Lalia will lead you in search of her cloak, then to the Northern Barrow-Downs entrance.
  4. Return to Bob in the Prancing Pony, but first, complete the following quests.
Rewards: 2 silver, 15 copper, XP, choice of:
  • Guardian of Lalia (Heavy Shield, Bind on Acquire, 170 Armor, -2% Evade, -10% Ranged Vulnerability, +5 Might)
  • Defender of Lalia (Shield, Bind on Acquire, 53 Armor, +5 Fate)
  • Lalia's Champion (Cloak, 29 Armor, +15 Morale)
Foray into the Barrow-downs
  1. Talk to Newbold Leafcutter.
  2. Head out of the west Bree-town gate and then southwest into the Barrow-Downs.
  3. Find Dead Spire, the largest spire in the Northern Barrow-Downs area.
  4. Right Click 3 Carved Stones around the Spire's base. Note that Barrow-wight Warriors and Archers (level 14-16) will attack you as you collect the Carved Stones. [[IMAGE ScreenShot00019.jpg here]]
  5. Return to Newbold Leafcutter, but first, complete the following quest.
Rewards: 2 silver, 15 copper, XP
  1. Addie's Missing Sons
  2. Talk to Addie Wheatley.
  3. Head out of the west Bree-town gate and then southwest into the Barrow-Downs.
  4. Follow the east cliff wall of the Barrow-Downs until you come to the Dead Man's Perch.
  5. Right click Amlach Weatley's body.
  6. Return to Addie Wheatley. Pick her new quest, Find Malin.
Rewards: 2 silver, 15 copper, XP
 
Return now to town and turn your quests in; you will receive several new quests, including Bone Man, Find Malin, and Return to the Barrow-Downs. Return to the Northern Barrow-Downs area to complete Return to the Barrow-Downs.
 
Return to the Barrow-Down
  1. Talk to Newbold Leafcutter.
  2. Head out of the west Bree-town gate and then southwest into the Barrow-Downs.
  3. Approach the first Barrow near the entrance to the Northern Barrow-Downs - you will get a location update when you stand in front of the Barrow of Taradan. Beware the Barrow-Wight Warrior (level 14/15) that will spawn when you approach the Barrow.
  4. Open your inventory and right click the Blunted Pick-axe to dig in front of the Barrow.
  5. Follow the eastern cliff wall to find the Barrow of Ringdor; dig again here. [[IMAGE ScreenShot00023.jpg here]]
  6. Head south a bit more to the sunken area with several Barrows. Dig again at the northwestern Burrow.
  7. Return to Newbold Leafcutter.
Rewards: 2 silver, 15 copper, XP
 
Note that the following quests will require at least 2 or 3 partners. Head back to the Barrow-Downs, but this time head to the Southern Barrow-Downs area.
 
Bone Man
  1. Talk to the Lost Shade; note, he only appears at night. Also note that you will probably need 2 to 3 companions for this quest.
  2. Head out of the west Bree-town gate and then southwest into the Barrow-Downs.
  3. Head south through the Barrow-Downs into Southern Barrow-Downs, and find the ruins of Ost Gorthad in the east.
  4. Near the front of Ost Gorthad you will find the Bone Ban, a level 18 elite with 2k Morale. Kill him.
  5. Return to the Lost Shade, but first, finish the following quests.
Rewards: XP, Codhringor (Ring, Bind on Acquire, +5 Fate, +2.0% Poison Resist), choice of:
  • The Bone Man's Guards (Heavy Shoulder Armor, Bind on Acquire, 31 Armor, +5 Will)
  • Bone Man's Band (Wrist, Bind on Acquire, +5 Agility)
Ruins of Cardolan
  1. Talk to Newbold Leafcutter.
  2. Head out of the west Bree-town gate and then southwest into the Barrow-Downs.
  3. Head south through the Barrow-Downs into Southern Barrow-Downs, and find the ruins of Ost Gorthad in the east.
  4. In the far southeast corner of the ruins you will find the Ancient Chest, guarded by numerous Barrow-Wights (level 14-18) and Noxious Barrow-Wights (level 18). Right click the Ancient Chest and loot the journal.
  5. Return to Newbold Leafcutter but first, finish the following quests.
Rewards: 3 silver, 20 copper, XP, choice of:
  • Skunkwood's Shield (Heavy Shield, Bind on Acquire, 192 Armor, -2% Evade, -10% Ranged Vulnerablilty, +5 Agility)
  • Dagorcham (Light Chest Armor, Bind on Acquire, 56 Armor, +5 Might)
Find Malin
  1. Talk to Addie Wheatley.
  2. Head out of the west Bree-town gate and then southwest into the Barrow-Downs.
  3. Head south through the Barrow-Downs into Southern Barrow-Downs.
  4. Head to the southwest corner of the Southern-Barrow-Downs, to a large barrow overlooking a mire. Fight your way up to the Barrow; it is guarded by many Barrow-Wights and Noxious Barrow-Wights.
  5. Talk to Malin. This will make him attack you. [[IMAGE ScreenShot00026.jpg here]]
  6. Kill Malin; he is a level 18 Elite with about 2k Morale.
  7. Return to Addie Wheatley.
Rewards: 2 silver, 15 copper, XP, choice of:
  • Wheatley's Swords (One-handed Sword, Bind on Acquire, 8.3 DPS)
  • Wheatley's Shoulder Pads (Light Shoulder Armor, Bind on Acquire, 12 Armor)
  • Terthail (Medium Feet Armor, Bind on Acquire, 27 Armor, +5 Might)
 
Head back out of the Barrow-Downs, then north to the Brigand's Watch.
 
A Blade for Life
  1. Talk to Kenton Thistleway.
  2. Talk to Lofar Ironblade.
  3. Head west out of Bree-town, and north to Brigand's Watch.
  4. In the northwest corner of the watch, open the small building to find Maribell Thistleway. [[IMAGE ScreenShot00024.jpg here]]
  5. Talk to Maribell Thistleway; this will start several waves of attackers from the north. Note that Maribell has very low health - only about 300 - and will die very easily.
  6. In the last wave you will fight Blake, a level 14 signiture bandit. Once Blake is dead, follow Maribell and escort her out the west entrance. Note that she will be attacked, still, by any bandit she passes.
  7. Return to Kenton Thistleway.
Rewards: 1 silver, 50 copper, XP, choice of:
  • Maribell's Defender (One-handed Sword, Bind on Acquire, 7.4 DPS, +4 Will)
  • Talloch (Ear, Bind on Acquire, +4 Vitality)
  • Thistleway's Trousers (Light Legs Armor, Bind on Acquire, 36 Armor, +4 Fate)
 
Finally, take your group south of Bree-town to the Andrath South-Guard Ruins.
 
The Vale of Andrath
  1. Talk to Saeradan.
  2. Head south through Bree-town to the Andrath.
  3. Enter the South-Guard Ruins.
  4. Kill 20 Southern Bandits (level 15-17).
  5. Fight your way up the staircases of the ruins; at the top of the staircases you will find Sharkey's Lieutenant, a level 18 elite with about 2k health. Kill him.
  6. Return to Saeradan.

Look for more guides to Bree-town quests in Starting as Man: Bree-Town (Part 2)

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