Uncover a conspiracy in the Shire.
A rune-covered iron axe (Unique) or A short sword.
Find a way to convince Ferny that you are someone he has been waiting for. Once you have done this, take the letter he gives you to his farm in Chetwood. Convince the guards that you are the person that has been sent and give the letter to the person you were told to. You will eventually be caught, find a way of escaping the cell you are placed in, then burn down the house to escape. Examine the ashes of the house to claim your prize.
A rune-covered iron axe can only be quested once per character lifetime.
In the room where you get the axe Outside the remains of the House you can also get An ivory figurine.
get figurine
do w,2n,ne,n,w,listen to conversation
You will now hear a conversation between Rocco stands here, looking mean and Lotho, the Chief, stands here. Once you have heard Lotho says: Remember, inform Ferny!.
do e,s,sw,2s,e,inform ferny
Bill Ferny stands here, eyeing you suspiciously will mistake you for Rocco stands here, looking mean and ask you to go and check out a farm of his in Chetwood. he will give you A sealed envelope to take and give to Zorin is here, watching you intently.
do w,4s,11e,ne,7e,2n,2e,farm
Earl Crumman stands here, leaning on the fence is stood here waiting.
do ask earl about men,2n,get book,2s,w,read book
You will now be interrupted by Zorin is here, watching you intently who will say Zorin asks: I assume you have something for me?.
give envelope to zorin
Zorin will realise you are not Rocco, knock you out and place you in A cave with An Orc guard eyes you with contempt. You now need to wait until the Orc falls asleep (roughly 4 minutes) The orc nods off to sleep..
do move rock,get key,unlock north door,n,drop key
You are now in The cellar.
get matches
You will be attacked by A HUGE spider is crawling towards you!!!, A big, hairy spider is crawling on your arm. and A small, fuzzy spider is crawling on your arm.. You can safely ignore them and carry on.
do get matches,u,burn garbage
You will be attacked by An angry card player (he lost) is here., however you can ignore him.
do doorway,drop matches,peer into case
You will either find A rune-covered iron axe or A short sword if the quest is not in or you are too low level to receive the axe.
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