A Few More Titles (August 2011)

A new title has been bestowed upon you. You may now be known as Elahedor Taterlord (Since July 2, 2011):

Hero of Zudrugund
Defeat 255 giants in Enedwaith (Tier 2).

Avenger of the Uch-Lûth
Defeat 255 half-orcs in Enedwaith (Tier 2).

Protector of Enedwaith
Complete deeds in Enedwaith. It is not clear what deeds count toward this deed, but certainly most of the slayer deeds count. The slayer deeds including defeating Wolves/Shadow Wolves, Cuthraul and Elhudan, Dunlendings, Half-Orcs, and Wood-Trolls. Other deeds include discovering all the homesteads (Cartrev) of Enedwaith, finding all the Dwarf-makers, finding various hobbit implements, discovering all the encampments of the Grey Company, and discovering all the hobbit lamp-posts. Deeds I'm pretty sure don't count include the Fisher-King, Master of Stairs, Giant-Slayer, Gwiber-Slayer, and the various reputation for the Algraig and Grey Company.

At this point, I have 2 non-instance deeds remaining in Eriador: Tier 2 Gwiber-Slayer in Enedwaith and Tier 2 Leaders of the Invasion in Annuminas. Of course, I have plenty of deeds within the various instances to complete. What's more, all of my virtues are now above level 12 (and only one is level 12; the rest are 13 or higher).

This Month in Titles (June 2011)

Since May 16, 2011:
A new title has been bestowed upon you. You may now be known as Elahedor Taterlord:

The Steadfast
Defeat 50 Angmarim in Barad Gûlaran.

Dreamer
Defeat the three bosses in Hall of Night.

Custodian of the Forgotten Treasury
Defeat 30 enemies in the Forgotten Treasury.

Treasure Hunter
Find treasures in the Forgotten Treasury.

Peace-Bringer
Find the missing dwarves in the Vile Maw.

Watchman
Defeat the Watcher in three locations.

Explorer of Lhaid Ogo
Find various items within the dungeon of Lhaid Ogo in Enedwaith.

I believe that you will only have one chance to complete this deed. Once you've completed the objectives of the quest, you can no longer enter this dungeon.

Crusader of Carn Dûm
Complete all the deeds (both tiers) in the city of Carn Dûm.

The Resilient
Defeat 20 Trolls in the Forges of Khazad-Dûm.

Ally to the Algraig
Obtain Ally reputation with the Algraig, the men of Enedwaith.

Flet-Runner
Complete the 5 Flet-runner challenges in Caras Galadhon.

Defender of Caras Galadhon
Use the Inscription of Benefits.

Usurper of Urugarth
Complete the deed (both tiers) in Urugarth.

Honorary Algraig
Become Kindred with the Algraig, men of Enedwaith.

Gwírist
Slay 240 spiders in Southern Mirkwood.

Ferngoth
Slay 240 shades and wights in Mirkwood.

Champion of Malladhrim
Slay 240 sorcerers in Southern Mirkwood.

Gordeleron
Slay 240 wargs in Southern Mirkwood

Banisher of Spirits
Slay 120 Cuthraul and Elhudan in Enedwaith.

Enemy of the White Hand
Slay 120 half-orce in Enedwaith

Nemesis of the Corpse-Beasts
Defeat 40 Kergrim in Skûmfil

Shell-Smasher
Slay 100 Gredbyg in Skûmfil

Guard of the Isen
Purchase a pre-launch Rise of Isengard package.

The Crate-Collector
Collect 5 crates in Halls of Crafting.

Bane of the Draig-lûth
Slay 255 Dunlendings in Enedwaith.

Picky Picker
Bet on (and win with) each contestant in the Dwarf Keg Race and Hobbit Eating Contest during the Summer Festival.

Grey Company
Earn Kindred with the Grey Company.

World Renowned
Earn Kindred with all the current factions in Eriador.

Hint-a-Week: Completing Class "Fellowship" Deeds

Many classes (especially support classes) have deeds that require using a skill on others. The design of the game, however, pretty much prevents you from completing these deeds, because you will not be grouping too often until you start working on quests and instances in Angmar, Moria, and Mirkwood.

However, there are several easy ways to complete these fellowship deeds.

Captains and Lore-Master have a built-in fellowship: the pet. Use the skills on the pet as much as possible.

All classes earn a Skirmish Soldier, at level 20, and group skills can be used on the soldier.

The soldier can be called whenever you enter homestead provisions (the "center" of your housing neighborhood). Therefore, you can travel here, call your solder, and use the skills.

Also, you can also fire up a skirmish, call your soldier, and use the skills. This method doesn't require any travel, saving travel rations or coin. You don't actually have to complete the skirmish.

Finally, if you have a friend or two, group up somewhere and help each other out.

This Month in Titles

You may now be known as Elahedor Taterlord:

The Sympathetic
Defeat 150 Pale-Folk in Tham Mírdain.

Master Ascender
Climb to the top of the two towers above Ost Galadh.

This deed is hidden until you complete it.

Defender of Enedwaith
Complete 20 quests in Enedwaith.

Fisher-King
Find the hidden fishing hole in Enedwaith.

Clubber
Bash 200 players in the Festival Arena in Thorin's Hall.

Friend of the Free People
This deed appears to be a mistake; it was incremented by completing the Beer-Bash 3 times during the Anniversary.

Battered, Bruised, and Contused
Win the Beer-Bash 25 times.

The Defiant
Defeat 60 living dead creatures in Barad Gúlaran.

Defender Against The Terror
Defeat 6 champions in Barad Gúlaran.

Ally of the Free People
This deed appears to be a mistake; it was incremented by completing the Beer-Bash 9 times during the Anniversary.

The Mighty
Defeat 100 Orcs in Urugarth.

Fighter
Defeat 80 Orc-Fighters in Fil Gashan.

Morale-Smasher
Defeat 3 leaders in Fil Gashan.

Troll-Kicker
Defeat 100 Snow-Trolls in Sarnúr.

Defender of Annúminas
Defeat 5 leaders in Annúminas.

Champion of Enedwaith
Complete 30 quests in Enedwaith.

Victor of Enedwaith
Complete 40 quests in Enedwaith.

Foe of the White Hand
Defeat 120 Dunledings in Enedwaith.

Master of Stairs
Climb up and down Nar's Peak 5 times.

Foe of the Dark Tower
Complete 3 deeds in Sammath Gûl.

Cake-Eater
Eat 100 Lembas or Waybread (5 per day).

This deed is hidden until you complete it.

Cleanser of the Nameless
Defeat 55 Nameless in Dâr Narbugud.

The Eradicator
Defeat 60 Orcs in Dâr Narbugud.

Troll-Tipper
Defeat 10 trolls in Dâr Narbugud.

Seeker of Toadstools
Collect 5 mushrooms in Dâr Narbugud.

Suppressor of Pestilence
Defeat 6 bosses in Dâr Narbugud.

Whip-Lash
Defeat 40 arms of the Watcher.

The Agile
Defeat 125 beasts in Urugarth.

Keeper of Books
Collect the Gúlaran Tome, Gúlaran Scroll, Gúlaran Text, Gúlaran Volume, and Gúlaran Compendium. (Barad Gúlaran).

Slug-Wrangler
Defeat 100 slugs in Carn Dûm.

The Courageous
Defeat 60 Trolls in Carn Dûm.

Enemy of the Giants
Defeat 80 giants in Evendim.

Little Wonder
Collect 6 hobbit-items in the Gloomglens (Enedwaith).

The Thorough
Locate 23 locations in Delotham and Minas Elendúr (Eregion).

Avenger of Sarnúr
Defeat 6 bosses in Sarnúr.

Brood-Hunter
Defeat 150 Barrow-Spiders in the Barrow of Taradan.

Shadow-Foe
Defeat 120 Wolves and Shadow-Wolves in Enedwaith.

Homesteader of Enedwaith
Find 5 homesteads (Cartrevs) in Enedwaith.

Slayer of the Watcher
Defeat the Watcher in three locations.

I have also worked my way up to Friend of the Algraig (almost 2/3 to ally) and Ally of the Grey Company. I am also now a Friend to the Eldgang.

A New Title Has Been Bestowed Upon You!

You may now be known as Elahedor Taterlord:

Student of the Woods
Bestowed for completing the new crafting introduction quests.

Each vocation has it's on title. My cook, for example, is "Drudger".

The Shrewed
Bestowed for stomping 160 shrews.

Tamer Of The Shrews
Bestowed for stomping 400 shrews.

Same Old Song
Bestowed for collecting fortunes 1 - 10

The Peculiar
Bestowed for collecting fortunes 11 - 20.

Writing On The Wall
Bestowed for collecting fortunes 21 - 30.

The Enlightened
Bestowed for collecting fortunes 31 - 40.

The Poetical
Bestowed for collecting fortunes 41 - 50.

Spring Dandy
Bestowed for completing 9 Spring Festival quests.


I can't believe I actually completed this deed. The Advanced Bullroarer Challenge took me forever to get the hang of. I've completed the fence a few more times to get the cosmetics and housing items. As of today, I want to run it one more time to get the Greenfields Hat (the last festival item I'll need for this go around).

I'm so proud of myself for doing the challenge that I'm now wearing this title.

Amazeling
Bestowed for completing 5 quests in the Hedge Maze.


I lucked out and hit the maze just when the chicken dash quest was made available. It appears only to be available at the top of each hour.

This deed is hidden until you complete it.

Breakfast Connoisseur
Bestowed for consuming 4 type of breakfast foods (9 of each type).


My cook, Paldered, hit Supreme Master, so I had him craft all the foods needed for the 4 food deeds. I'm still working on the cake-eater deed (consume 100 lembas @ 5 per day).

This deed is hidden until you complete it.

Carnivore
Bestowed for consuming 12 types of meat dishes (3 of each type).


Not shown are Roast Pork and Coney Pie.

This deed is hidden until you complete it.

Vegetarian
Bestowed for consuming 6 types of vegetable dishes (6 of each type).


This deed is hidden until you complete it.

Pie Maven
Bestowed for consuming 5 types of pies (7 of each type).


This deed is hidden until you complete it.

Avenger of Khazad-Dûm
Bestowed for completing books 1 - 6 of volume II (also granted my last legendary trait, Improved Sticky Gourd).

Stalwart Against The Shadow
Bestowed for completing books 7 - 9 of volume II.

Explorer of Endewaith
Bestowed for completing 10 quests in Enedwaith.

Exile of Erebor
Bestowed for locating the 5 dwarf markers in Enedwaith and 1 marker in Thorin's Hall.

Ambassador Of The Grey Company
Bestowed for locating 5 locations in Endewaith

Follower Of The Long Road
Bestowed for locating 3 hobbit lamp-posts in Enedwaith and 1 post in The Shire (also granted the golf-chip emote).

I obtained all of these titles since the Echoes of the Dead Update on March 21.

Feeling Racy: My Week in Lotro

From Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - Wednesday, February 16, 2011....

On Wednesday, I went back to Evendim and completed the advanced Kergrim slayer deed and topped out my Zeal virtue. I then ran to Eregion to complete the hidden "Ridge-Racer" deed. Here I am staring off into the distance from the ridge.


I then joined a group running Carn Dûm, because someone wanted to get the slime for a class deed. This group continued into Thursday morning, and we ran 11 of the bosses, but then most had to drop group. We planned to rejoin the fight on Thursday evening.

Thursday, no one from the Carn Dûm group was on, so I went to the Misty Mountains to finish some slayer deeds. A group was running them, and I joined it. We completed a number of the slayer deeds there, but killing giants is a bit tiring, so we disbanded. I returned to Moria and completed the Nameless slayer deed in the Shadowed Refuge.

On Friday, I continued the slayer deeds in Shadowed Refuge. At this point, the Carn Dûm instance had reset, so I couldn't complete the last few bosses there. Instead, I ran the Sixteenth Hall for the first time.

On Saturday, I joined a group running Urugarth in Angmar (the group included several people from the Carn Dûm group). We completed the run, and I joined a raid in Helegrod. Once done there, I discovered that the level for the "Executioner of the Wicked" deed in Haudh Iarchith had been drastically reduced, so I completed it (and picked up a deed I thought I had already done). I then ran to Mirkwood to do a couple of quests there. I even managed to complete the 2.5.5 Battle of the Way of Smiths (helping a group, we tried all three, but I've completed the defense of the 21st hall, and we failed miserably at the Battle of Deep Way).

On Sunday, I began working on Book 1 of Volume 3 (I have yet to complete Volume 2). I completed through the Rescue in Nûrz Gâshu, but failed at it due to a technical mistake (called a side-instance that turned out to be a major dragon; I couldn't handle the lieutenants and that boss at the same time, and I was too tired to care).

On Monday, I logged in on my Guardian because I need to gather some ore for my other alts (I have 9 alts, 7 of which covers the spectrum of Vocations). I'm finding I love the Guardian class, so I continued on with him on Tuesday, running enough quests and slaying enough beasts to level him up to 25. At this point, he running Esteldín quests and slaying beasts in the North Downs.

Tonight, I decided to forego logging in. Seems like that is becoming a trend on Wednesday.

The Grim Reality: My Week in LoTRO

Actually, it's more than a week, starting Sunday, January 30, 2011.

I checked my deed log, and realized I was really close to completing several slayer deeds. I reserved Sunday to work on these deeds.

One of my outstanding deeds was to kill wargs in Moria. I was working on this deed (killed about 15 wargs) with THE OUTAGE occurred. When the situation was corrected and I was able to log back in, I found that the game had rolled back about 10 minutes, and I'd lost most of those kills. It really wasn't that big a deal, so I just ran back around killing the wargs.

After completing that deed, I checked my log again. I was nearest to completing the Orc Slayer deed in Angmar. After completing the deed, I realized that I was fairly close to completing the advanced warg-slayer deed. Thus, I transported to Aughaire, and started heading down the path. As I worked on this deed, I also found that I had only completed tier 1 of the worm-slayer deed. That led me to kill a bunch of critters to complete at least that tier. Because the MoBs were all gray, I didn't earn any experience, but I happily completed the deeds.

I also realized that I need to complete the 7 swords deeds, so I worked on it (technically completing it Monday morning) After completing that deed (and attempting the associated quest), I went to Evendim to kill Limrafn. This deed has repeatedly frustrated me. I've been through the area several times, but the creatures never seem to be available. Sure enough, when I went in, they still weren't there. Fortunately, a quick Google revealed that the creatures only spawn at night. I slayed a bunch once the critters. During this process, I also completed one of my class deeds. When the morning came, I ran to Tinnidur to sell off a bunch of stuff, and logged out.

When I logged in Tuesday, it was still daylight, and I couldn't complete the Limrafn deed. Instead, I ran across the lake and killed Gauradans. While I was in the middle of this quest, someone asked for a Turtle run. I responded, and ran the raid for the first time ever. I actually enjoyed it, since it was mostly a DPS race, with little need for any other rotation.

I then ran to Annuminas and finished an exploration deed. By then, it was night, and I went back to beach to kill limrafn. Technically, I completed the deed on Tuesday morning, and then ran back towards Annuminas to kill Kergrim, completing the tier 1 deed there.

Tuesday evening, I completed the advanced goblin-slayer deed in Evendim, then went to Goblin Town in the Misty Mountains to finish the buttons deed and complete a couple of exploration deeds.

I then ran to Forochel to work on one of the most annoying deeds in the game: The Grim-Slayer. This deed requires you to kill 200 Grims, but few Grims spawn in the zone. On Wednesday, I worked my way up to just over 100 before getting sick of the deed. I then completed an exploration deed, completed another class deed, killed few Dourhands, and finished the Sabre-tooth deed. In the process, I found a couple of quests I didn't complete, so I did those as well.

Thursday, I completed the Dourhand-Slayer and Grim-Slayer deeds. I then ran to Trollshaws and finished the advanced Wight-Slayer and advanced Wolf-Slayer deeds (technically, I completed the Wolf-Slayer deed on Friday). I also ran the turtle raid again.

At this point, Turbine had turned on the feature to drop special tokens (as compensation for the outage), so I was not only gaining credits for deeds and cash for vendor trash, I was also earning free stuff.

Friday, I completed the Dourhand and Beast Slayer deeds in Sarnur, as well as the Worm-Slayer deed in the Misty Mountains.

Saturday, I ran the Dark Delvings for the first (and possibly only) time, to help some wardens with the class quest. It was a horrible experience that I really don't care to repeat. I also completed my own class quest in the Forges, much to my surprise. I was working on the Dragonet-Slayer and Worm-Slayer deeds in Moria, and found myself in the Flaming Deeps. I got near the entrance to the Forges, and decided to look for a group. Enough people responded, so we ran it. It was my fifth time through the instance, and I was surprised to complete it, as well as a number of instance-specific deeds there.

After completing my class quest, I returned to slaying dragons, and killed enough to complete my racial deed, Enmity of the Drakes II. I also turned in a few quests related to the Grand Stairs.

On Sunday, I finally completed the Dragonet- and Worm-Slayer deeds, and then headed to Lothlorien to work on a few deeds there. I also wanted to earn a few more leaves so that I could get the Galadhrim steed, so I was picking up quests in the eastern area when some kinmates asked if I could join them in Fil-Gashan to complete the Captain class quest. I'd never run the instance, but I agreed.

What an instance! Our group consisted of 3 captains, a warden, a guardian, and me (a lore-master). The second stage required us to enter the mess hall, and we succeeded well. Unfortunately, the guardian went on to the next stage (disguised), and one of the captain blew a horn. The result was that the guardian was locked out, and the rest of us were trapped in the hall with wave after wave of orcs attacking us.

After a few waves, I began to fill that the quest was a hopeless quest. That is, that the quest would ultimately require everyone to sacrifice themselves for some noble purpose. However, between the captains' main healing and buffs, and my spot-healing, we survived what seems like an endless assault and completed the quest. What's more, I had picked up a quest in the Flaming Deeps to help the captains in their quest, so I'll get a mark of victory for the instance (once I turn in the quest).

After running the quest, I returned to Lothlorien and completed the Orc-and Beast-Slayer deeds.

At this point, someone on the GLFF asked for a group to complete the Troll-Slayer deed in Angmar. I jumped on the chance (I hate killing trolls and giants). Five of us ended up teaming up and rampaging through Gorothlad. I finished my tier 1 deed there, and am well on my way to completing the tier 2 deed (everyone else used a deed accelerator, and completed both tiers).

I then returned to the 21st hall in Moria in order to visit the vault. One of my kinmates passed me, and I bowed to her. She returned the favor, and that gave the heropose emote.

I then ran to Eregion and completed the Warg/Wolf- and Craban-Slayer deeds.

Finally, on Monday, I completed the Half-Orc and Lizard/Crawler slayer deeds, and earned the "Protector of Hollin" title. I also wentto Angmar and completed the exploration deeds. I also went back to Evendim and worked on the advamced Kergrim-slayer deed.

I didn't log in tonight (02/08/2011). My right hand is hurting too bad. I'll be back online soon, and will return to slaying the enemies of the Free Peoples!