Post Sections ⇅
- Using the Deed Map
- History of the Dúnedain Locations
- Deed Map
- History of the Dúnedain Deed Rewards
- Extra Reading
- TL;DR Unearth Some of the History of the Dúnedain
Using the Deed Map
On the deed map below, each of the six required locations are marked. Where red and blue dots overlap, it is because both are close to each other – or because a Dúnedain history item is located within one of the Bree-land ruins. Where certain historical items are trickier to locate, I’ve provided extra screenshots to guide you.
History of the Dúnedain Locations
So without further ado, let’s get exploring Bree-land!
1. Dúnedain Statue
Standing proud and seemingly unmarred by the passage of time, the Dúnedain Statue sits in Ost Baranor, now a den and training ground for Brigands.
The statue depicts Aranarth, the first Chieftain of the Dúnedain. Despite its location among thieves and pillagers, the fact it is pretty much whole, means it’s still likely tended by the Rangers.
Nearby Objectives:
- Slayer Deeds: Brigand Slayer
- Ruins of Bree-land: Ost Baranor
2. Ancient Inscription
The Ancient Inscription can be found in the Crumbled Court, which is home to many bears. These are a source of Medium Hides for Tailor Crafting
This small, unassuming relic seems to be written in the ancient language of the Dúnedain. It may contain an oath, which were historically used to swear allegiance to Chieftains.
Nearby Objectives
- History of the Dúnedain: Ancient Crest (in Bree, West of here)
- Slayer Deed: Spider Slayer, Brigand Slayer (head North West towards Blackwold Headquarters)
3. Ancient Cairn
The Ancient Cairn is found inside Blackwold’s Roost in Archet Dale. However, you cannot initiate or progress this deed before the burning of Archet.
This cairn may be a monument to Dúnedain who fell in one of the ancient battles that took place sometime after the fall of Arnor.
Nearby Objectives
- Slayer Deeds: Brigand Slayer
- Ruins of Bree-land: Blackwold’s Roost, Bronwe’s Folly
4. Ancient Crest
The Ancient Crest is found in South West Bree in a portion of the town which still has some of the ancient walls in place. It’s a bit out of the way, so I’ve provided additional screenshots below to help you find it.
Nearby Objectives
None in the immediate area. However, if you head out of Bree‘s West Gate, you can go North to map Old Greenway Fort, or South for South-guard Ruins. Alternatively, ride West towards the Shire to find the Hillshire Ruins.
5. Ancient Altar
The Ancient Altar can be found in Midgewater Marsh at Marshwater Fort. The immediate area is infested with spiders. If you started the Epic storyline in Archet (or Dale for Beornings) then the questlines will bring you here.
The Ancient Altar may be Arnorian in origin, and the flowers you can see there suggest it has been used recently.
Nearby Objectives
- Slayer Deeds: Spider Slayer, Neeker-breeker Slayer, Sicklefly Slayer
- Ruins of Bree-land: Ancient Obelisk, Marshwater Fort, Goblinhole Ruins, Woodsedge Ruins
6. Ancient Obelisk
The Ancient Obelisk can be found at the very North end of Midgewater Marsh. It is situated in the Woodsedge Ruins and also infested with spiders.
Although seemingly newer than the ruin it stands in, the Ancient Obelisk still appears recently maintained and even updated by the Rangers.
Nearby Objectives
- Slayer Deeds: Spider Slayer, Neeker-breeker Slayer, Sicklefly Slayer
- Ruins of Bree-land: Ancient Altar, Marshwater Fort, Woodsedge Ruins
If you happen to have worked your way through Midgewater Marsh from South to North, the next nearest objective is Blackwold Headquarters for the Ruins of Bree-land Deed.
Deed Map
This map also includes the Ruins of Bree-land Deed objectives. This is because a number of exploration locations cross over with this deed. I always want to make deeding as easy for you as possible. Click/tap the map to open it full screen.
If you use this map elsewhere on the web, please do link to this guide when you do.
History of the Dúnedain Deed Rewards
Once you have found and used all of the monuments/relics of the Rangers of the North, you will be awarded the following deed rewards:
- LOTRO Points: 10
- Men of Bree Reputation: 500
- Marks: 30
- Virtue XP: 2,000
Extra Reading
A couple of other sites are linked below so you can learn more about the Dúnedain.
- One Wiki to Rule Them All
- Wikipedia (the other Wiki)
TL;DR Unearth Some of the History of the Dúnedain
The Dúnedain, descendents of a race from the now-removed island of Númenor, play a vital role in Lord of the Rings Lore. Many were deceived by Sauron leading to the fall of Númenor, but some remained Faithful. It is from this rich and varied heritage that Aragorn, son of Arathorn was descended, the future king of Gondor and Arnor. Many saw their “kind” as Rangers, aloof and unfriendly, but the Dúnedain preserved parts of Middle-Earth from threats before anyone knew they existed.
So I hope you enjoyed this small journey into relics from the History of the Dúnedain deed in LOTRO. Only by learning from the past can we avoid repeating those errors and mistakes in the future.
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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