North Downs

The region of the North Downs was once part of the Kingdom of Arthedain, and held the great cities of Annúminas and Fornost during the Second Age. The lands then fell to the Witch-king of Angmar, and evil has maintained its grip ever since. Today the Rangers of the North gather in the hidden refuge of Esteldín and work with the heroes of Middle-earth to eradicate the ancient evil. The North Downs is full of solo quests from 30th − 40th level. As you travel north from Bree-town into the North Downs, the first solo quests you'll encounter start in Trestlebridge, then north to Fornost and west into the lands of Nan Amlug (West and East).

Some of the Solo Quests of Trestlebridge can be obtained from Gondranc, an armoursmith and Ranger who is feverishly crafting high-quality armour for the upcoming war against the Orcs. In the Quests Leathery Wings of the Drakes, Aurochs Mantles, A Promise Fulfilled, Scales of the Earthbound Foe, A Request to the Earth-kin and Techniques of the Masters, you can assist the Ranger and earn drake-armour as a reward.

The lands north of Trestlebridge hold the initial invasion force of Orcs and Goblins. Going head-to-head with this many troops is difficult—unless you use the hit-and-run tactics of soloing heroes (such as Hunters and Wardens). Find the Free Peoples’ Camp south of Fornost and seek out the Quests Stem the Invasion, Fell the Trolls, and The Forgotten Company. These provide potent items upon completion: a helm (Hanhar), a shield (Longamath), and a spear (Widdup's Spear).

Some of the quest series outlined above might have an associated Fellowship-base for a conclusion. If you are on the higher end of the level range and are cautious and well-equipped, then these final quests are very possible on your own.