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Vol. II, Book 1, Instance: Before the Doors of Durin

Quest Description:

Workers of Bósi and Brogur's expedition have nearly unearthed the rubble blocking the Hollin Gate, and the time is nigh to enter Khazad-dûm.


Objective 1
Bósi is at the small outpost where you fought the shadow-wolves, on the other side of the menacing pool.

The dwarves are in full retreat from the mysterious creature in the pool, and you should speak to Bósi before the expedition turns into a rout.
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Objective 2
The small outpost along the path that winds up to the still pool in front of the Hollin Gate is under attack.

Bósi and the dwarves need your help to defend the outpost from the shadow-wolves.
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Objective 3
Wárr is supervising work at the Hollin Gate, east of the small outpost and around the pool.

While Bósi helps make preparations at the small outpost, he wants you to deliver the repaired pickaxes to Wárr at the Hollin Gate.
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Objective 4
The crate is located south of Wárr and next to Brogur, in front of the Hollin Gate.

Wárr has asked you to leave the repaired pickaxes in a crate for future use.
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Objective 5
Brogur is in front of the Hollin Gate.

Brogur is waiting to speak with you about helping the expedition at the Hollin Gate.
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Objective 6
Dwarves throwing stones into the water can be found along the shores of the pool.

Brogur has a bad feeling about the pool in front of the Hollin Gate and has asked you to get the dwarves to stop disturbing the water.
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Objective 7
Brogur is outside the Hollin Gate.

You have gotten the dwarves to stop disturbing the waters of the pool outside the Hollin Gate, and should return now to Brogur.
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Objective 8
Bósi is outside the Hollin Gate.

Bósi has arrived and is waiting to speak with you.
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Objective 9
Some large stones have blocked the Doors of Durin, which stand in the Walls of Moria at shore of the Black Pool.

Bósi believes it would be an honour for you to help in clearing some of the rubble from the Hollin Gate.
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