Difficulty 1: Adventurous

Completing this quest will increase the threat posed by monsters you encounter during your travel through the landscapes of Middle-earth, while also providing a small bonus to experience gained in combat.

Description
Stage 1

'Greetings traveller. I watch those who stride the roads of Middle-earth in search of challenge and adventure, and you seem just the sort. Indeed there are some who prefer even greater challenges to overcome, and I can assist you with this!

'Should you accept my boon, you will find your enemies on the roads and fields of Middle-earth becoming stronger and more dangerous in your quest for glory - is this what you desire?'

Completing this quest will make the game significantly more difficult.

Completing this quest before level 11 will begin deeds that can be completed by achieving levels 50 & 130 without reducing your difficulty back to Normal.

Completing this quest will change your current difficulty.