Post Sections ⇅
- Scouting the Dourhands Deed
- Places of the Dwarves Deed
- Elf Ruins Exploration Deed
- Rath Teraig Exploration Deed
- Explorer of Ered Luin Deed Rewards
The region where you complete the LOTRO Explorer of Ered Luin Deed is one of the starter regions for new players and characters. The Dwarves, for the most part, inhabit the North among the snowy mountains and hills. The Elves live mostly in the South where it is warmer and Spring approaches. Dourhands, Wolves and Goblins infect the region in various places. This sets the scene for an interesting exploration deed in LOTRO as you scope out various factions’ landmarks.
There are 20 × 
LOTRO Points to be earned too, but take time to enjoy the journey! I have also created maps to help you complete this exploration deed.
Let’s get to it!
Scouting the Dourhands Deed
Rallied by the apparent ressurection of Skorgrim Dourhand, his dwarven followers have taken over various locations in Ered Luin. Scouting the Dourhands locations are all North of the ‘Elven’ region.
Ringdale
Coordinates: (17.6S, 96.0W)
Ringdale is part of the Epic in Ered Luin if you follow the story from Celondim (automatic for Elves and High Elves). It is what leads you to discover that the Elf Avorthal has been captured by Dourhands (Quest: A Suspicious Encampment).
Nearby Slayer Deeds:
The Grimwater
Coordinates: (18.0S, 95.0W)
The Grimwater can be scouted on the landscape, but is also the location you travel to with Langlas believing Avorthal to be held there by the Dourhands. Thus, you can map this location in an Epic Instance, or not, depending on how you are going about your deeds (and where your character is in the story).
Nearby Slayer Deeds:
The Spire of Kheledul
Coordinates: (21.3S, 92.0W)
Found within Kheledul and en route to Kheledul Docks, the Spire can be mapped both on the landscape and during the Epic Instance Rescue by Moonlight.
Nearby Slayer Deeds:
- Brigand Slayer
- Hendroval Slayer (not in the Instance version)
Kheledul Docks
Coordinates: (21.7S, 91.4W)
Kheledul Docks are where you find Avorthal at the end of Rescue by Moonlight. But as it’s found within Kheledul you can also map this by simply walking to them.
- Brigand Slayer
- Hendroval Slayer (not in the Instance version)
Scouting the Dourhands Deed Rewards
This part of the Explorer of Ered Luin deed nets you:
- LOTRO Points: 5
Marks: 30
Virtue XP: 2000
Reputation: +500 (Thorin’s Hall)
Places of the Dwarves Deed
Now we have dealt with those rascals, the Dourhands, we can turn our attention to the noble Dwarves of the line of Durin! If you start the Epic Questline from just outside Thorin’s Hall you will map most of these locations automatically.
Frerin’s Court
Coordinates: (15.0W, 103.2S)
The square at the foot of the Steps leading Thorin’s Gates is Frerin’s Court. West of here is an abandoned mining operation where you can progress the Goblin Slayer Deed.
Thorin’s Gates
Coordinates: (13.8S, 103.2W)
At the top of those stairs sits Thorin’s Gates, the proud entrance to Thorin’s Hall. The Dwarf-path to the Epic Questline starts from here too.
Silver Deep Mine
Coordinates: (14.3S, 101.SW)
If memory serves (I will try to remember to check!) there are a few Goblins in this mine, but is mostly home to Cave-Claws.
Noglond
Coordinates: (19.3S, 100.5W)
Noglond is the first Dwarven outpost you reach after leaving Thorin’s Gates. Passing through the Vale of Thrain down the mountains, there are a few quests available once you arrive at Noglond.
You can progress the Hendroval Slayer deed a little near here, although numbers are few.
Nearby Slayer Deeds:
Gondamon
Coordinates: (20.3S, 97.0W)
Gondamon is a bustling stronghold of the Dwarves, and is where the Dwarf and Elf Epic Quests meet. If you have arrived from Thorin’s Gates, Gondamon is the next place you find vendors and crafting facilities. There are also many quests available here.
South of Gondamon you can progress the Wolf Slayer deed.
Places of the Dwarves Deed Rewards
- LOTRO Points: 5
- Marks: 30
- Virtue XP: 2,000
- Reputation: +500 (Thorin’s Hall)
Elf Ruins Exploration Deed
The Elves of Ered Luin are perfectly placed to sail to the Grey Havens and from there to depart Middle-Earth. Some of those you will speak to tell you that is what they want. Thus, while the likes of Celondim remain beautiful, age and the creeping evil has ruined some previously glorious Elven locations.
Nen Hilith
Coordinates: (29.4S, 95.3W)
Nen Hilith was made somewhat larger during the “Fresh Coat of Paint” project, way back when. This, among other areas in Ered Luin and Bree-land, was given some TLC that really showed!
This is the main area that many people use for completing Wolf Slayer Deed. It’s also one of the first areas you come to when starting the Epic Questline in Celondim. If you are deeding, please consider inviting others to a Fellowship to share wolf-pelts. Or come back when it is less populated.
Nearby Slayer Deeds:
Tham Gelair
Coordinates: (27.5S, 94.4W)
Another formerly beautiful Elf Ruin, Tham Gelair sits a top a hill and is sadly only home to wolves and rats.
Nearby Slayer Deeds:
Limael’s Vineyard
Coordinates: (26.7S, 94.9W)
Limael’s Vineyard has a few quests attached to it, not least because it too, is overrun with Goblins. It’s also where you will find the named Goblin, Pampraush
. For completing quests here, you also get a free sample of wine in the mail!
Nearby Slayer Deeds:
Dol Ringwest
Coordinates: (24.9S, 95.0W)
The elven ruin of Dol Ringwest is full of, and guarded by, goblins. It also sits closely to the Eastern entrance to Rath Teraig, which may explain that.
Nearby Slayer Deeds:
- Goblin Slayer
- Wolf Slayer (on the approach to Dol Ringwest not in the ruin itself)
The Wardspire
Coordinates: (17.8S, 90.1W)
According to the Wiki, The Wardspire used to be a watchtower over a nearby harbour. I don’t think any quest sends you here, so you have to make a purposeful trip when completing the Elf Ruins Exploration Deed. If you’re also questing in Haudh Lin, then you could pick this up while doing the Sickening of the Land quest.
Nearby Slayer Deeds:
Elf Ruins Exploration Deed Rewards
Completing this part of Explorer of Ered Luin rewards you with:
- LOTRO Points: 5
- Marks: 30
- Virtue XP: 2,000
- Reputation: +500 (Thorin’s Hall )
Map of Elf, Dwarf and Dourhand Locations
Here are two parts of the maps for the Ered Luin Exploration Deed, as some locations are within Thorin’s Gate. The numbers (should) match those in this Deed Guide, so please let me know of any errors!
Rath Teraig Exploration Deed
Rath Teraig is the last area of Ered Luin that the Epic Questline takes you to. It is home to Goblins and Spiders among other things. And it also has its own Exploration Deed. Item numbers below match the Rath Teraig Deed Map below. It’s also the last area you need to venture into in order to complete the Ered Luin Explorer Deed, hurrah!
Northern Barricade
Coordinates: (22.1W, 96.9S)
You’ll automatically map the Northern Barricade if you enter Rath Teraig from Gondamon. It seems, in order to contain the evils in Rath Teraig, the Dwarves have set up barriers and guards. Understandable really.
Tum Agor
Coordinates: (21.6S, 96.2W)
Goblins, goblins and…yep, more goblins. One of a few encampments preparing for an assault on Ered Luin.
Amon Thanc
Coordinates: (23.2S, 97.3W)
Positioned above the main path, Amon Thanc is another goblin camp. Clearly the Enemy over-recruited on its last job ad!
Crookdell
Coordinates: (24.3S, 98.4W)
If you’re doing the Rath Teraig Exploration Deed on-level, or nearly on-level, then you may want to do this one differently. While you can gradually go up the hill to Crookdell, the landscape version is full of Signature-strength goblins. However, if you do the epic quest Assault on Rath Teraig, it is much easier – no Signatures and you get Langlas as sidekick too.
Southern Barricade
Coordinates: (24.6S, 96.7W)
The impassable Southern Barricade, shockingly, lies at the South end of Rath Teraig. However, it is situated right next to a fab spot for you to progress the Spider Slayer Deed.
Though, other players also think it’s great for deeding, so either share or come back later.
Rath Teraig Map
And to help you, here’s a little map to help you find all the above and complete the Exploration Deed in Rath Teraig!
Rath Teraig Exploration Deed Rewards
- LOTRO Points: 5
- Marks: 30
- Virtue XP: 2,000
- Reputation: +500 (Thorin’s Hall)
Explorer of Ered Luin Deed Rewards
Once you have completed all the above deeds, the actual exploration deed will complete. Your bonus rewards are:
- Rejuvination Potions: × 3
- Marks: 100
- Virtue XP: 2,000
- Reputation: +900 (Thorin’s Hall)
TL;DR Go Discover Places and Take in the Sights!
If you do a lot of the quests in this region, you’ll pretty much complete the Explorer of Ered Luin Deed (except maybe The Wardspire). There are many stories to enjoy and places to see. Remember to enjoy the journey while doing this deed!
About the Author
I have been playing MMOs for about ten years and began writing guides to The Lord of the Rings Online in 2017. I've only been creating content about Final Fantasy XIV since 2022, but I am glad for the mix. My current games include LOTRO, FFXIV and the occasional Palia session too.
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