'If Finrúth speaks true, Crannog may still live, but unless we destroy the shard of Tauressar, the fight against the Iron Crown is lost.

'Even the greatest victory might be undone if the Oath-stone can be used against us! There is no other course—we must strike at the very heart of the Iron Crown in Carn Dûm. The fate of our people, and of Angmar itself, depends on us!

'Go, and tell Nekhtan of what you have learned. When you are prepared, we shall set out to Gwathrenost!'

Gwathrenost, the citadel of the Witch-king of Angmar can be found at the heart of Carn Dûm.

You should travel to Gwathrenost and put an end to the Iron Crown's plot to use the shard of Tauressar against the free-folk of the North.


NOTE: You can advance this quest on any difficulty Tier of the Raid: 'Gwathrenost, the Witch-king's Citadel'.

Objectives

• Travel to Gwathrenost, the Witch-king's Citadel

Crannog can be found somewhere high in Gwathrenost, the Witch-king's Citadel.

You must continue your search for Crannog as you battle the Iron Crown at Gwathrenost.

Objectives

• Find Crannog in Gwathrenost

Crannog can be found high in Gwathrenost.

You have found Crannog alive, but severely mistreated by the Iron Crown. You should speak to Crannog.

Objectives

• Talk to Crannog

Soltakh can be found in Gwathrenost.

After fighting through Gwathrenost, you have found Crannog—alive, but in poor health. You should talk to Soltakh.

Objectives

• Talk to Soltakh

The Shard of Tauressar can be found in Tham Mornarcham, the highest chamber within Gwathrenost.

You must defeat High Priestess Ásachal and High Chieftain Claghórd. You must also destroy the shard of Tauressar that its fell power can no longer bend the wills of the free-folk of the North.

Objectives

• Destroy the shard of Tauressar

Soltakh can be found at Bail Avarc in the foothills of the Ephel Angren in Angmar.

You have triumphed over the Iron Crown, defeating High Priestess Ásachal and High Chieftain Claghórd and destroying the shard of Tauressar. You should return to Bail Avarc and talk to Soltakh.

Objectives

• Talk to Soltakh

Crannog can be found at Bail Avarc in the foothills of the Ephel Angren in Angmar.

You have rescued Crannog from the Iron Crown and he has been safely escorted back to Bail Avarc. You should talk to Crannog.

Objectives

• Talk to Crannog