'There it is, ${PLAYER}. Whether it is called Tûr Dúvar, Gwathrenost, or countless other names, it is the dark citadel of the Witch-king of Angmar. But you know it well, don't you?

'From what we have learned, High Priestess Ásachal has stolen a shard of the ancient Oath-stone of Rhudaur, Tauressar, and brought it to Angmar that she might wield its power as her own. It is said that it was corrupted by the hand of the Witch-king himself, and that oaths sworn upon it bind the wills of its victims to the Oath-stone. Even so far from the battle in the south-lands, our tribes learned of the Witch-king's doom. Does Ásachal truly mean to master the Oath-stone in his absence? It must be destroyed before it is too late!

'Although we cannot be certain, it is likely the shard is now kept in the highest chambers of Gwathrenost. We have cleared the way, my friend. It is up to you now!'


NOTE: This quest tracks your progress for the Tier 1 difficulty of 'Gwathrenost, the Witch-king's Citadel'. While underway, it allows you to resume adventuring in 'Gwathrenost, the Witch-king's Citadel' at the furthest checkpoint you have reached in each reset cycle. Upon entering 'Gwathrenost, the Witch-king's Citadel', the first player with this quest underway to cross the bridge to Gwathrenost will determine the configuration of checkpoints and progression. This quest will automatically reset every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

The Castellan's chambers can be found atop a set of winding stairs within Gwathrenost.

You must find the Castellan's chambers and defeat Castellan Obáshurz if you are to confront the leaders of the Iron Crown.

Objectives

• Ascend Gwathrenost and enter the Castellan's chambers

One of the last remnants of the reign of the Steward of Angmar, Castellan Obáshurz tends Gwathrenost and dutifully serves his masters: High Priestess Ásachal and High Chieftain Claghórd.

You must defeat Castellan Obáshurz.

Objectives

• Defeat Castellan Obáshurz

Tham Mornarcham can be found atop Gwathrenost.

You must ascend Gwathrenost and reach Tham Mornarcham to confront the leaders of the Iron Crown.

Objectives

• Ascend Gwathrenost and enter Tham Mornarcham

High Priestess Ásachal and High Chieftain Claghórd await in Tham Mornarcham, the Seat of the the Witch-king.

High Priestess Ásachal and High Chieftain Claghórd must be defeated before they can wield the shard of Tauressar to subjugate the Free Peoples of Middle-earth.

Objectives

• Defeat High Priestess Ásachal and High Chieftain Claghórd

Severed from the Vandassar of Rhudaur, the shard of Tauressar is possessed of a terrible enchantment capable of swaying the hearts and minds of those who swear oaths upon it—willingly or not.

You must destroy the shard of Tauressar.

Objectives

• Destroy the Shard of Tauressar

With the destruction of the shard of Tauressar and the final downfall of the Iron Crown, a new day dawns in Angmar.

You have completed 'Gwathrenost, the Witch-king's Citadel' on Tier 1.

NOTE: You may keep this quest in your Quest Log to access each of the encounters in Gwathrenost, or you may abandon it to reset your progress. This quest will automatically reset on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Objectives

• Completed: Gwathrenost, the Witch-king's Citadel (Tier 1)