The portcullis for one of the passages through the upper gate-house has been damaged and refuses to lower. Rohirrim workers will work to repair the control mechanism and attempt to close the portcullis, but will be vulnerable to enemy assault while they concentrate on their repairs. They will need to receive the proper tools and supplies if they are to fix the portcullis securely.
Merit Rating
This quest starts with Partial Merit Rating.
Major Merit Gain:
* Supplies delivered to the labourers
Major Merit Loss:
* Rohirrim labourer is defeated
* Rohirrim guard is defeated
The broken portcullis mechanism must be repaired so that the passageway can be sealed off and the intruders denied passage. The men working to repair the portcullis will require protection from serious harm if they are to succeed in their task.