Barradin's Advance

Overview
Summary
 * 1) Go to the Hammer Gate. Talk to Gate Guard Hollis.

Obtained from
 * Captain Arne in Ascalon City

Requirements
 * Fort Ranik

Reward
 * 250 XP

Dialogue
 * "I have a task for you, in the name of Prince Rurik. While the King's Army fights a defensive war against the Charr, a few of us, the Vanguard of Ascalon, have pledged to take the fight to our enemies.


 * Duke Barradin led a Vanguard force across the Wall yesterday, but we've lost contact with them. Go to the Hammer Gate in Old Ascalon and question Gate Guard Hollis. Learn what you can of the whereabouts and condition of Barradin's Force."

Followup
 * Barradin's Stand
 * Supplies for the Duke
 * Fires in the East

Walkthrough
Exit Ascalon City into Old Ascalon and proceed west along the Wall. You will first reach Gate Guard Sebastein, (he will have a green exclamation mark over his head). If you talk to him, he admits that he has not seen Barradin or his troops and suggests that you talk to Gate Guard Hollis. Keep heading west and you will eventually reach Gate Guard Hollis. Talk to him and he will give you your reward and activate Barradin's Stand.