Archives of the Shire
Storied Tale: The Hornburg
In the hours before dawn, the forces of Saruman show no sign of relenting. The defenders have retreated into the Hornburg, uncertain of their ability to long survive against the forces of Isengard.
Háma, the door-ward of Théoden, stands before the Hornburg. He braces himself for news of the battle.
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Théoden stands atop the fortress, surveying his seemingly insurmountable foes.
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Aragorn refuses to give in to despair. He intends to defend the Hornburg even as the Orcs threaten to overrun the fortress.
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- Talk to Aragorn
King Théoden has slain a mighty war-troll, but the beast carried a black powder bomb with a lit fuse!
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- Quench the fuse on the black powder bomb
The fuse on the black powder bomb has been quenched, and the immediate danger has been avoided. Aragorn wishes to speak with you.
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The defenders have thrown back another of Saruman's assaults, but ten thousand Orcs remain outside the walls. Aragorn and Théoden must decide if anything can be done.
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- Listen to Aragorn and Théoden and decide what can be done
Théoden has asked you to join his riders on their assault from the Hornburg.
Mount your travelling steed and speak to Théoden.
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Théoden leads a charge of his riders down the causeway into the waiting Orcs, and he has requested that you ride with him.
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- Ride with Théoden down the causeway into the waiting Orcs
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Additional info
- Quest group: Epic - Vol. III, Book 13: The Battle of the Hornburg
- Look this quest up on lotro-wiki.com
Objectives
- Talk to Háma
- Talk to Théoden
- Talk to Aragorn
- Quench the fuse on the black powder bomb
- Listen to Aragorn and Théoden and decide what can be done
- Ride with Théoden down the causeway into the waiting Orcs