Guarding the Watch-towers

The watch-towers west of the gate are besieged by enemies crossing the trench to scale the dike. The scouts above the watch-towers are in grave danger. Should the towers become razed by the enemy, a great asset in defending the dike will be lost.

Merit Rating

This quest starts with Partial Merit Rating.

Minor Point Gain
* Every scout remaining in the watch-tower upon defeating each wave

Major Point Loss
* A watch-tower becomes structurally damaged
* A Rohirrim scout becomes defeated

Description
Stage 1

The watch-towers upon Helm's Dike grant a favourable position for the Rohirrim. Scouts will mark the numbers of the coming force and fire their arrows upon them as they approach. The enemy will make every effort to take away the advantage the towers provide, you must protect the towers and the archers who fight to defend them.