Stonejaws

Dwarf Squad

Scout Trio: Upon arriving at Bárgstad, you will be met by Scout-master Ausma. If you did the story missions for The War of Three Peaks, then you will be quite familiar with her rambunctious nature and sneakiness. Her mission is to investigate the hobgoblin's fortress Shakhajat in the heart of Stonejaws region with her three apprentices: Kyrstig of the Longbeards, Molkha of the Zheluruka, and Kluso of the Stout-Axe Clan. If possible, you'll slay Warlord Dushtalbuk and prevent the hobgoblins from forming a confrontation with the main dwarf force. At the same time, you'll also assist three gem-cutters looking for valuable loot.

"I hope you still remember the stealthy skills I taught you in our previous adventures together!" - Ausma

Quests: The primary deed requires you to complete 25 quests and the majority of them will consist of you chiseling away at the dangers of the region. There's a few giant beasts to take down. You'll encounter some hobgoblins taking care of their master's nests in the east. There's a goblin that will hand you a screaming red gem he stole off the mistress. Captain Zurthrug must be taken down over at the Stazg Vozag Camp. Then a time will come when you must storm the fortress with your dwarf pals to rescue their Scout-master about the time she gets encased in ice. Though, things can get pretty crazy if more than one person has the same squad of dwarves following behind them.

"They seem rather subservient, tending to the eggs and nests like... well, like nannies!" - Molkha

House of Rest: Bosi and Bori will also need some help investigating some mysterious happenings at the House of Rest. Though, not everything is peachy over at the tombs of the old dwarves. As much as it is fascinating to learn about Nyrath Toothcrown or Bruni Trollbane, you never would have thought to be fighting them first-hand. The Cult of Drugoth - you know that one Gauntlord you fought at the top of Sari-Surma - seem to be using the spare bodies laying around for their own nefarious purposes. You learn about the truce between the factions as Ugarad the Harbinger teaches the female hobgoblin Loknashra their ways. It is here I encountered my first bug with my hunter during "The Apprentices Attack" instance when I decimated the wights before Kyrstig had a chance to engage, preventing the instance to continue.

"The Frost-bound and the Cult of Drugoth are negotiating a deal." - The Camps of Stazg Vozag.

Epic: The interesting part of this zone is that the majority of the quests with Ausma are not part of the Epic. The Legacy of Durin does a few other things, like demonstrate how intrigued Broin is with Fastrith as she finds enjoyment in testing how sharp her axe is against the orcs. Eventually, you'll discover a broken mozaic behind some fallen rubble. Not much is known since most of the gems are missing at this time. You'll have to gather up some spare ones another time.

"Such fighting really gets the blood flowing, doesn't it?" - Fastrith Hawkfeast

Crystals: Unlike the other zones, Stonejaws has an additional deed to complete. There are a series of colored crystals to find all over the cavern. However, it is practically impossible to find the green crystal without a little bit of help. If you recall sneaking into the fortress with Ausma from the western side of the map during "The Inner Circle" instance, then you must duplicate your actions and continue all the way across to the eastern side. You'll find it hanging on the wall. You cannot obtain the crystal while doing the instance.

"Can I ask you to bring me back some crystal samples for examination? You may even borrow my pick!" - Funi Gem-cutter

 

2021-11-27