I would like to think that even crossing the respective "Powers that be" (Turbine and before) and I bought a VIP account at the time I could accept a certain understanding relationship with the GM and Developers.

This one does upset me now as this is the response to my ticket : Greetings!

The quest "A Scout among the Bruinen Gorges" has been obsolete since Update 13 in 2014 when the Trollshaws received a revamp. Use of the Elvish Relics require completion of the quest "Scouts Among the Bruinen Gorges", which can be acquired from Barachen in Barachen's Camp. Please let us know if completion of "Scouts Among the Bruinen Gorges" does not resolve your issue, and thank you for your patience.

I would also like to remind you that as stated in our previous message, Quality Assurance is unable to provide immediate or direct assistance via a Bug Report. Should you require immediate in-game assistance in the future, please file a ticket with Customer Support via the Help menu.

Regards
SSG Quality Assurance

I find it incredible that I could acquire said Elvish Relics so recently within 2023 and "cash them in" and now I can't. the above makes no sense, Developers/GMs please advise

I am not trying to rock the boat here as I just want to enjoy my game but something isn't quite right with the above.

If you are on Laurelin at the same time as me ( I'm BST so unlikely unless I'm up late) say hi