This instance starts in the Forgotten Inn in the Western part of the Lone-lands region in Eriador. It was part of the Update 3 release.
Quest: Inn of the Forsaken: Stroke of Midnight
This level 20 quest from Anlaf, the proprietor of the Forgotten Inn in the Western part of the Lone-lands, unlocks access to the instance.
Ah, good...you look to be the adventurous sort! I have a problem that I was hoping you might assist me with. It seems that some of the patrons have been complaining of terrible wailing noises coming from the walls and floor in the basement. I'm sure it's nothing, but business hasn't been great lately what with the rumours that the inn is haunted!
Now, I'm too busy to waste my time on hogwash like that myself, but perhaps you might be interested in taking a look? If naught else, you could confirm that it's a rumour and nothing more...
I should warn you, though, the customers don't normally start complaining about the noises until about midnight, so you'll probably have to hang around here until then. I'll even throw in as much ale as you can drink to help you pass the time!
Next Objective
- Talk to Anlaf about the free ale
Excellent! You'll help? Fine, fine...ah, right, the free ale? Once I start to pour it, time will just waste away and before you know it, it will be midnight! Just sit back and enjoy...
Note: This instance is free to VIP members, but FREE and PREMIUM members must first purchase it.
Class Selection
To complete the Challenge, you must pick one class from each of the following categories.
- Lore-master, Minstrel, Rune-keeper -- a "lore" class -- uses incantation stones and strange runes
- Captain, Hunter, Burglar -- an "aware" class -- triggers trap mechanisms
- Guardian, Warden, Champion -- a "brawn" class -- smashes through broken walls
Incantation Stones
Incantation stones usually have some sort of incantation or written spell inscribed on their surface in runic form. When read aloud, these incantations can have incredible effects! Based on my translation of the runes on these incantation stones, these appear to have been created to ward off the Dead. Unfortunately, like th runed plaques, only someone trained in the lore of runes such as a lore-master, rune-keeper, or minstrel can possibly read these incantations...
These stun undead in the room for a few seconds. You cannot keep them permamezzed with this, there will be a few seconds when the stone is on cooldown and the undead are active before you can use it again.
Undead Bone Piles
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Undead bone-piles are the reanimated bones of the long-dead. I have had a chance to witness these terrible things in the past, and to my recollection, they will endlessly create skeletons until the pile itself is destroyed. Unfortunately, they are highly resistant to tactical and ranged attacks, and so must be dealt with hand-to-hand. I wish I could be of more help...
Undead bone-piles will spawn two skeletons. When a skeleton is destroyed, another will spawn.
Note: in case you missed that, the bone piles really need Melee damage if you want to burn them down fast.
Trap Mechanisms
Trap mechanisms are exposed portions of the inner workings of nearby traps. I find it is easy to determine the location of a trap mechanism by listening for the sound of moving gears. If you were an 'aware' class such as s burglar, captain, or hunter, you might be able to figure out a way to temporarily disable them...
Riddle Doors
Riddle doors are doors which only open upon solving a riddle. First, you must read the inscription on the door...this will give you a hint as to how you can open it. These particular types of riddle doors are fascinating as they do not accept spoken passwords as other riddle doors do. Instead, these doors seem to star at you...very unsettling indeed! It is almost like they are waiting for you 'emote' the answer to their riddle...
Note: Emotes can be typed by hand or acessed through the dropdown menu on your chat bar (click the chat bubble to the left of the text parser). If you fail an emote three times, a new random riddle will be chosen. There is a deed for answering all 83 riddles correctly.
Suspicious Walls
There are two suspicious walls which lead to some extra things -- the first leads to a trap mechanism and some bone piles, the second leads to the 4th page of the Journal. They must first be discovered by the corresponding Strange Rune plaque, then a champion/guardian/warden can smash through the broken wall.
Sarcophagus Hallway
One hallway is lined with sarcophagi. Each sarcophagus contains a bone pile which must be destroyed to complete the challenge. Behind each bone pile is a lever. A scroll at the beginning of the hallway tells you which three levers need to be pulled in order to advance (the required three levers is random each time). There are two gates out of this hallway; which one opens depends on the difficulty tier.
Umín
- "Now stand still so I can stomp you!" - AoE daze, interrupt this.
- "I'll pound you into dust!'" - Punches through the floorboards, getting stuck for a few seconds.
- "Here, let me lend you a hand!" - double hand slap, performed if AoE daze is successful.
- 1st stage -- straightforward DPS, keeping the above attacks in mind.
- 2nd stage -- Basically the same as 2nd stage Fil Gashan. He has a damage shield that makes him almost entirely immune to damage. In order to lower his shield, you have to maneuver him over a spike pit and wait for him to use his pound attack and get stuck in the floor (don't interrupt it), then use the South pressure plate to activate the spikes.
- While his shield is down, if you trigger the inscription stone when he's standing near it, he'll take extra damage.
- At the end of this stage, he will leave combat mode and attempt to heal in the center of the ship. You must trigger the spinning trap (North trigger) to knock him over and end it, or he will recover and continue to fight.
This is the end of the instance on Tier 1. On Tier 2, the walkways will retract when you try to leave the ship and the spirit of the necklace will leave Umín to attack you on its own.
Spirit of the Necklace (Tier 2 only)
- The spirit moves back and forth between the two pressure plates, making the center of the ship a dangerous place to stay. The nearby trap mechanisms will disable these hazards temporarily, but you can hug the perimeter of the ship to avoid walking through any traps.
- After losing enough morale he'll start opening sarcophagi and triggering bone piles. There are four on the South side of the ship and four on the North side of the ship. If you get close within melee range of him from this point on, he'll let off an AoE.
- To complete the Challenge, you must allow him to open all 8 sarcophagi before killing him, or you will be unable to destroy every bone pile.
Note: Neither the bosses nor the bone piles may have a fellowship maneuver started on them, but you can start one on the skeletons that spawn from the bone piles.
Rewards
It's possible to obtain up to 3 chests per run:
- Wood Chest - For completing the instance
- Fancy Gold Chest - For defeating the Spirit of the Necklace (requires Tier 2)
- Small Fancy Chest - For completing the Challenge quest (requires Tier 2 and a well-balanced fellowship)
- Use every Trap Mechanism at least once
- Use all 3 Incantation Stones
- Use both Suspicious Walls
- Destroy every bone pile, including all the ones in the hall of sarcophagi (you got to open each sarcophagi) and all the ones on the ship, inclduing the ones in the tombs (the tombs open one by one when you are fighting the boss, so to destroy all thse bone piles, you can not kill the boss fast, you got to kite untill all the tombs opened).
There is no guaranteed drop for Inn of the Forsaken marks, but each chest has a chance to award one.
The Riddle Doors
The LotRO plugin which pulls answers from this page (so that you can view riddle answers without alt-tabbing out of the game) can be found here.
1
My home is dark caves where colour lacks,
Distant sounds and slight odours are where I come back.
I am found in the hearts of all cowardly Men.
I will make you fall down and damage your chin.
/faint
2
Listening to me will bring visions to mind,
Of dragons and castles and kingdoms declined.
Am I fact or just fancy?
It is up for debate.
But one thing is for certain: I am unlikely sedate.
/story
3
I am the word that all men dread most,
For when said by a woman, to their frieds they shant boast
/no
4
A meaningless montage of muttering mum,
Close your mouth to speak, and out I shall come.
/mumble
5
On a face, I say much, without even speaking,
I am useful for searching and watching and seeking.
Use me well, and there is naught you will not find,
Do not use me at all, and alas, you are just blind.
/look
6
I am the black child of a white father,
A wingless bird flying to heaven.
I birth tears of sorrow in pupils that meet me,
And at once on my birth, I vanish like a spark.
/smoke
7
Some do me to be social, still others for fun.
I am not just the action, but the object as well.
I make your feet sore, but still do you stomp me.
Only that which can stop me is the sound of the bell.
/dance
8
In people, I am scorned,
In structures, I am feared.
In sounds, I am harsh.
But in strength, I am king.
/rude
9
I make you weak at the worst of all times.
I keep you safe, I keep you fine.
I make your hands sweat and your heart grow cold.
I visit the weak, but seldom the bold.
/cower
10
Use me on your belly, then follow by toasting,
Use me on your back, and clearly you are boasting.
/pat
11
A biting insult can be defended,
By a simple gesture of indifference.
/shrug
12
My colour is white, my hope all but vanished.
Let those that see spare me, or perhaps just banished.
/surrender
13
I am a mirror of the truth.
I am used for ridicule and derisiveness.
I am a fake, a charlatan.
But I can also be constructive.
/mock
14
Only the penitent man shall pass.
/kneel
15
I come bearing news of impending disaster.
No one is immune to my heart cloaking plaster.
I destroy lives both great and small.
When I overcome you, I fear you may bawl.
/sad
16
I am the ocean during a terrible storm.
I gain strength from fights and heated words.
My greatest enemy is calm.
/angry
17
I say much, but have no mouth.
Bringing words of hatred or love to those that I meet.
Children are scolded for letting me take hold,
But all shall succumb whether young or old.
/stare
18
I am heard in battles of all shapes and sizes.
I emerge from all things who dislike surprises.
Children all over use me as a tool.
To get what they want, make their parents the fool.
/cry
19
Through tears and through pain, they utter my name,
Whether through anger or sadness or unbearable shame.
/sorry
20
No matter how much you feel me, do not show me,
Because when someone else sees me,
Their slowness will not accept me.
/impatient
21
Once you say my name,
You will not see me
Until we meet again.
/bye
22
Four brothers live peacefully together as one,
Two of them swinging, while two of them run.
If their roles were to switch, what chaos ensues,
For those on the ground now have no shoes!
/handstand
23
I am spoken of often, but never directly,
Simply speaking my name shows your gratitude correctly.
/thank
24
I am the sound of happy birds.
If you wish to hear me,
Simply put your lips together...
And blow.
/whistle
25
Two milky-white fields on either side of a mountain
Suddenly turn red as if fueled by a fountain.
/blush
26
I am a casual word with the purpose of play.
Men use me, abuse me, then throw me away.
A woman may blush at the feel of my touch,
But I am just words. Do not think of me much.
/flirt
27
/nothing
28
I am the place that all refer to, but none may head,
For when you have passed inside me, you are already dead.
/away
29
I am the tool of poor and the hungry alike,
But those that are asked are sure to dislike
/beg
30
/fight
31
An affectionate feeling I always do bring,
For when you feel me, to me you will cling.
/hug
32
When I take hold, men may dream or stamp their feet,
Women may laugh or sometimes weep
/sing
33
I overcome you like a terrible drought,
A shroud that covers you inside and out.
You show me to friends as they come to be fed,
But the one I am meant for is already dead.
/mourn
34
Always a helping hand am I,
Use me and aid your greatest ally.
/assist
35
I corrupt your thoughts, your manners and actions.
When I take hold of people, they are assured a reaction.
You may think me anxious or odd or insane,
And in fact I am all and cannot explain.
/crazy
36
Forgetful Francis Foresby was tired as can be,
But alas he had forgotten what to do next.
He marched off to bed and began counting sheep,
But what must he do before he can sleep?
/liedown
37
I am an expression of mirth and of merriment and pleasure,
I can be shared with others, or alone at your leisure.
Should you use me with others, I have only one plea:
Please use me with them, not at them you see.
/laugh
38
I am in the middle
Of every great riddle
When the one being riddled
Would rather be fiddled.
/bored
39
I hatch eggs, look after of children.
Never moving, always still.
/sit
40
I weaken all men for hours each day.
I show you strange visions while you are away.
I take you by night, by day take you back,
None suffer to have me, but do from my lack.
/rest
41
Thirty white horses on a red hill,
First they champ
Then they stamp,
Then they stand still.
/eat
42
I measure in time, but also in tension;
I am the last bit of track before your ascension.
/stretch
43
I am a tool of deadly precision,
As well as a ribbon of looping division.
I am part of a ship, but that is not all.
Bend over to spy me, but please do not fall.
/bow
44
I am an opinion that spreads across boundaries,
An undulating current,
An army marching towards its aim.
I am hot or sometimes cold,
A signal delivered by hand.
/wave
45
I travel inside a bitter wind,
Make my way down your spine
and demand that you bend.
/shiver
46
I betray the thoughts of women and men,
Their yearning and sorrow sounding time and again.
/sigh
47
Two workers live separately,
But sometimes do meet.
When they meet quickly,
A great sound they excrete.
/clap
48
I am required for every good painting,
But I may only we a wolf in sheep's clothing.
/pose
49
Do it to my belly and watch me chuckle,
Do it to my eye and taste my knuckle.
/poke
50
An unwelcome guest, from your mouth I will be seeping.
I may sneak out at night while you are happily sleeping.
/drool
51
When one makes preparations, I am always what they seek,
If one does not have me, they will surely be weak.
/ready
52
When found in the ocean, I am a sailor's best friend.
When found in a man, he be one to befriend.
You may think me grand no matter my wallow,
But be in in sky, a storm might then follow.
/calm
53
Total submission is what I require
Say my name, and you shall have your peace
/agree
54
I am a respectful act in certain situations,
Fomally executed before important operations.
A soldier's greatest honour am I,
With no greater sue than the day that he dies.
/salute
55
I bring great joy to all whom I meet,
And the happier they are,
The more I will repeat.
/cheer
56
Use me on yourself, and you are acting rudely.
Use me on others, and you are being choosy.
/pick
57
I am a duty entrusted,
Or a currency demanded,
An accusation of guilt,
Or a rushing blow landed.
/charge
58
The only thing that can match my piercing sound,
Is the feeling of my terrible blow.
/slap
59
A terrible force of nature am I,
Flowing and soaking all I pass by.
If I get cool, I may start to waver,
But even in death I leave you in my flavour.
/sweat
60
I kill Men every day in their homes,
But all Men require me to live.
I am small enough to fit in a glass,
Yet large enough to drown you.
/drink
61
Two brothers live in two houses
On opposite sides of the hill.
One brother shuts then opens his blinds,
While the other brother stays still.
/wink
62
I am the sound that many are releasing,
Ever loud, never ceasing.
Made by Man and nature alike,
My sound warns all of an impending strike.
/roar
63
To the ears, I sound like a constant grating.
To the eyes, I appear as a simple scrawl.
Your skin desires me,
All things start from me.
/scratch
64
A sparkling gem falls forth from the watchtower.
When it reaches the ground, for an instant it is a flower.
/tear
65
An unappreciative gesture am I.
With my yelling and pointing, you are liable to cry.
/scold
66
Sleep is the thing to which I must succumb.
Open your mouth, and out I come.
/yawn
67
I am shared by many.
Sometimes I am up.
Sometimes I am down.
Sometimes I am over.
Sometimes I am out.
Sometimes I am at you,
Or behind your back.
And often I am cheap.
/talk
68
Once I am uttered, I demand you an answer.
Be it 'yes', may you lose, and your soul be devoured,
Be it 'no', best you run! You are surely a coward.
/challenge
69
If you do me to others, you are being a pain.
If done to yourself, you should not complain.
/bother
70
Up and down, I carry my host.
My number of times shall be what he boasts.
/pushups
71
A girl is taught to use me from youth,
When meeting a man, to refuse is uncouth.
/curtsey
72
Where I go, often illness will follow me,
Simply open your mouth and try not to swallow me.
/cough
73
I show the way when directions prove confusing,
keep track of the winner and who is losing.
I am the business end of a sharpened knife.
Men seek my existence in their daily life.
/point
74
I am an action of luck if used on a coin.
I am sudden and jerky and seldom adjoin.
A man may perform me if he be athletic,
But if he were to fall, I shall not be sympathetic.
/flip
75
I am the moment that never comes,
Idle time wasted.
When my time has elapsed, I cease to exist.
/wait
76
I am that gesture which
Can silently summon you
To my master's side.
/beckon
77
A simple word to say am I,
Without me, kiss yourself good-bye
/yes
78
A rumbling growl if ever I was,
I don't want to be here, and that is my cause.
If you were to hear me, though my sound be not quaint,
You have nothing to fear, 'tis my master's complaint.
/grumble
79
I am just two and two. I am hot. I am cold.
I am the parent of numbers that cannot be told.
I am a gift beyond measure, a matter of course,
And I am yielded with pleasure -- then taken by force.
/kiss
80
You are using me always day in and day out.
Sometimes for better.
Sometimes for fitness.
Sometimes twice.
Or even for nothing.
/think
81
A cheerful salute or an icy shower be I,
If you shout my name out, thy friends shall not say bye.
/hail
82
I am a child and a simpleton at once.
All men are born with me,
But few possess me at their death.
/innocent
83
Five pointers make I,
Of all different sizes,
When they all come together,
A weapon it comprises
/shakefist
The Journal of Captain Rabghul
The pages are kept in your inventory, they do not disapear.
The deed completes automatically when you have all 5 pages in your inventory. Once the deed completes, you can delete the pages from your inventory, they aere of no further use.
Page 1
Seventh of April, 1351
We discovered a cave two days ago as we returned from our raid upon the treasuries of Rhostham. Khedem fell into a hole in some loose soil and broke his leg. We splinted the wound and cleared out the entrance. The cavern beneath us is vast, and seems to go on for miles.
Ninth of April
After some spirited debate, which ended with a few lost teeth and one cracked skull, we took a vote and decided to move our base to these new caves. It lies near a major trade route and will keep us hidden when the king's men come sniffing about.
Thirtieth of April
At last, the gang has finished moving our gear below ground. It troubles me that others might discover the cave mouth as we did, though. Perhaps we can build something on top of the entrance to disguise its purpose.
Fifteenth of July
The entrance to the cavern has been sealed beneath a wooden house. Tawult, our tinker, has fashioned an intricate secret door to gain entrance. It should be nigh impossible for interlopers to discover these caverns now!
Fourth of August
We almost lost Shutet today. Whilst digging in the caverns, the floor collapsed under him and he plunged headfirst down some kind of underground water channel that emptied out into an enormous cave. After he crawled back to us, he claimed he felt fresh air, but he took a rap on the head so he may be mistaken. Tunon will investigate tomorrow.
Page 2
Sixth of August
Tunon confirmed it: Shutet's waterway flows out to the Hoarwell! This means we can moor a boat in the cave, away from prying eyes. These caverns are turning out to be the best hideout we could have hoped for.
Twenty-fifth of August
The men grow restive. With all our work in the caverns we've been neglecting out thievery. If I don't find a new target soon, they're likely to go off on their own -- and they know where these caves are. Can't have that, so tomorrow Shabej and I set off for Minas Weriol to scout our next mark.
Third of September
I cannot believe our luck! Shabaj overheard some nobles talking about a delivery of jewels in a week's time. We've already begun our preparations. These rich labyrinths won't know what hit them.
Tenth of September
Success! the lads did their jobs, and did them without flaw. We've stowed the goods within the caverns. One of the marks got away, but not before I snatched the necklace he was hiding. Gave him a good scar to remember me by, too. He won't soon forget the face of Captain Rabghul!
The necklace is very old, with a silver pendant set with a large ruby. I've decided not to tell the men about it. After all, I found it myself.
Page 3
Fifteenth of September
I feel renewed when I don the necklace. I can't explain it, but it is as if its mere touch brings fresh strength coursing through my veins. I feel like I can do anything while I'm wearing it.
Twenty-first of September
I have removed the necklace for now. I fear it was beginning to affect my judgement. Last week I flew into a rage when Rubej told me he'd heard talk in town of putting together a search party to track us down. I hurled him against the wall and nearly broke his back. The bauble, it seems, fuels my anger as well as giving me strength. Even so, I cannot bring myself to get rid of it. It is too dear to me.
Third of October
I fear the gang is growing leery of me. The search party has been afield for more than a week, and we've been lying low in the caverns. All this time in close quarters has told upon us all. Yesterday I caught Khedem in my quarters, rummaging through my things. I bloodied his nose to teach him his place. I don't think he saw the necklace, but it was a near thing. I don't know what I would have done if he took it...
Seventeenth of October
The lads are plotting to take the necklace. I am sure of it. I heard Tunon and Bughed whispering to each other, then they got quiet when I walked by. The lot of them eye me when they think I'm not looking. I am sure of it. I must protect it. I will defend it however I can. I should start wearing it again, to keep it safe.
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Twenty-eighth of October
They're all dead. The lads. I had a terrible nightmare that they were crying out in pain, and awoke to find their bodies strewn about the caverns like boughs after a storm. Blood everywhere. I don't know what happened. Last night was just like every other night - I put the necklace on and slept in the corner with one eye on the door, just to be sure. I don't understand. It doesn't make sense. Who killed them?
Six of Novembre
I've buried them all. I had to. The way they looked at me with their cold, dead eyes ... it's as if they BLAMED me. But I didn't do it! I would remember if I did. Wouldn't I? No ... they must have carved each other up squabbling over who would get the necklace - after they TOOK it from me! Well, I'm GLAD they're dead. Now at least my precious jewel will be safe!
Twelveth Novembre
Flashes. Memories? I see myself, holding an axe. The faces of my crew ... horrified, then broken. Blood, blood. The necklace ... pulsing, pounding at my chest. It made me do it. IT MADE ME. But I love it any way. No one can change that.
Nine
I miss them. I do. It's so lonely here. Just me and my thoughts. And my pretty necklace. I do love it, I do. It doesn't judge me. It is my one companion and friend. It would never lead me astray.
Page 5
I Believe it is February
Voices above. Footsteps. They came then left again.
They have found my home. Soon they'll find the caves ... and they'll come to take it back.
My necklace.
Well. THEY CAN'T HAVE IT!!!
I shall build defenses. I need to protect it. To keep it SAFE.
Spring has Come
Traps! Traps EVERYWHERE! They will DIE if they set foot in my HOME. The necklace tells me I should do MORE ... I MUST protect it BETTER. It asks for things ... it wants MORE HELP. Yes. An army of its own. It told me how. I know the secret!
Next Day
They LIVE again! My lads! Yes. My lovely necklace has brought them BACK to me! They don't speak a word, but they WORK ... oh, they all work SO hard. Yes! MUCH harder than BEFORE. It is like a dream A BEAUTIFUL DREAM
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Something has happened. Yes the lads TURNED on me AGAIN. I thought they were my FRIENDS but yesterday Khedem tried to GRAB me and yes today Tunon BIT my ARM. I know WHY. Yes. They want the necklace. Yes they ALL do YES. But they won't HAVE it. I won't LET them. Yes I put it AWAY where THEY can't find it. I will keep it SAFE. Yes and I will lock MYSELF in so the lads LEAVE ME ALONE!!!
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My fault. Why they came back to me, if all they want is eating? WHY? Don't KNOW! Wasn't I GOOD to them? NOW. I am TRAPPED here my self. WITHOUT MY NECKLACE! Yes. I HAVE LOST IT! Banging on door. I here there BONES scrapping aganst the WALLS. I am felling so weak, to week to rite
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all is silent the end is near. only thing left is to sleep. necklace has betrayed me no reason to live
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IN THE DARK I BLEED WITH MY AXE
YES
MY FRIENDS HAVE COME THEY WILL NOT HAVE ME
SO HEAVY TASTES LIKE IRON IN MY MOUTH
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