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{{Infobox Location
|name = Ardougne
|image = [[File:East Ardougne.png]]
|release = [[30 April]] [[2002]]
|update = Latest RuneScape News (30 April 2002)
|members = Yes
|location = [[Kandarin]]
|race = [[Human]]s
|teleport = {{*}} [[Ardougne Teleport]]<br/>{{*}} [[West Ardougne Teleport]]<br/>{{*}} [[Fairy rings]] ({{Fairycode|DJP}})
|map = {{Map|name=Ardougne|zoom=0|x=2570|y=3300}}
|type = settlement
|diary = [[Ardougne Diary]]
|leagueRegion = Kandarin
}}
'''Ardougne''' ({{IPAc-en|jagex|ɑːr|ˈ|d|ɔɪ|n|audio=En-uk-Ardougne.ogg}} {{respell|arr|DOYN}}<ref>https://runescape.wiki/w/Transcript:Pronunciation_guide#A</ref>) is the [[capital]] and largest city of the Kingdom of [[Kandarin]]. It is divided into [[East Ardougne]] and [[West Ardougne]]. West Ardougne is closed off to the general public because of a mysterious "plague" affecting the inhabitants, but you can slowly gain complete access by completing the first few quests of the [[Plague City]] quest line. It is also probably the best place to find thieves in all of [[Gielinor]].

==Etymology==
Ardougne is named after the [[River Dougne]], which flows through the city directly east of [[Ardougne Castle]].{{CiteTwitter|author=Mod Ash|url=https://twitter.com/JagexAsh/status/1587394826894450688|date=01 November 2022|archiveurl=https://archive.ph/vAjDb|archivedate=01 November 2022|quote=I believe the city was named after the river that flows through it, and the river's name is indeed pronounced like the city.}}

There may also be a connection to the [[Ardignas family]], who have ruled Kandarin from Ardougne since at least Year 101 of the Fifth Age. It is unclear whether the city or the family came first, and whether either is named after the other. 
==East Ardougne==
[[East Ardougne]] is most popular for its marketplace, which is home to many stalls loaded with baked goods, [[silk]], [[silver]], [[fur]], [[spice]], and [[gems]]. Many players train their [[Thieving]] here. Ardougne is also home to many [[Guard]]s, [[Hero]]es, and [[Paladin]]s to pickpocket, plus two [[bank]]s, a prayer [[altar]], a [[Range|cooking range]], a [[furnace]], and several [[water]] sources. A port in Ardougne can take you to [[Brimhaven]] and a wizard to the north-east of the city can teleport you to the [[Rune essence mine]]s. There is also a [[Ardougne Zoo|zoo]] where players may start the [[Eagles' Peak]] and [[Cold War]] quests. Ardougne is also the closest major city to the [[Legends' Guild]].

Ardougne is the starting location for numerous quests, such as [[Plague City]] and its numerous sequels.

South of Ardougne is a [[Ardougne Monastery|monastery]] ([[Monk's Friend]] start), the [[Tower of Life (building)|Tower of Life]], the [[Necromancer Tower]] and the [[Clock Tower (building)|Clock Tower]]. North-west of Ardougne is the [[Outpost]], where you start [[Making History]].

===Agility Course===
Players with 90 [[Agility]] can use the [[Ardougne Rooftop Course|rooftop course]], by climbing the wooden beams near the house closest to the gem stall. The course finishes next to a crate directly south of the gem stall. It is currently the highest level course in the game.

===Banks===
Ardougne's banks are located near the north farm and the east of the zoo. They are very distinct buildings and are often convenient to use.

* [[Ardougne north bank]]
* [[Ardougne south bank]]

==West Ardougne==
[[West Ardougne]] contains an altar, and an [[anvil]], though it has no bank. Civilians will trade you 100 [[Death rune]]s for your fully-grown [[cat]]s (200 if the [[Ardougne Diary|easy Ardougne diary]] is completed). The entrance to the [[Underground Pass (dungeon)|Underground Pass]] is at the west end. It is also influential in the quests [[Mourning's End Part I]] and [[Mourning's End Part II]]. During the [[Biohazard]] Quest, and in the Mourning's End quests, you may access the building in the north-east with the range and [[sink]], although using those in East Ardougne is suggested.

==Item spawns==
*[[Black scimitar]] - respawns on the {{FloorNumber|uk=1}} of [[Ardougne Castle]], but you must pick a lock that requires level 61 [[Thieving]].
*A [[nature rune]] and three [[coins]] - respawns in a chest in a house near east gate
*[[Iron mace]] - respawns on lower floor of same house

==Inhabitants==
===East Ardougne===
*[[King Lathas]]
*[[King Thoros]]
*[[Elena]]
*[[Alrena]]
*[[Edmond]]
*[[Omart]]
*[[Jerico]]
*[[Sir Ceril Carnillean]]
*[[Butler Jones]]
*[[Charlie]]
*[[Horacio]]
*[[Wizard Cromperty]]
*[[Councillor Halgrive]]
*[[Doctor Orbon]]
*[[Lucien]]
*[[Chief servant]]
*[[Rick]]
*[[Butler]]
*[[Demon butler]]
*[[Cook (servant)|Cook]]
*[[Maid]]
*[[Brother Omad]]
*[[Brother Kojo]]
*[[Hazeel]]
*[[Alomone]]
*[[Clivet]]
*[[Ivrigar the Necromancer]]
*[[Jorral]]
*[[Larry]]
*[[Effigy]]
*[[Homunclus]]
*[[Bonafido]] and the other builders
*[[Transmute the Alchemist]] and [[Currency the Alchemist]]

===West Ardougne===
*[[Bravek]]
*[[Recruiter]]
*[[Kilron]]
*[[Dark Mage]]
*[[Head Mourner]]
*[[Nurse Sarah]]

==Quests==
*[[Hazeel Cult]]
*[[Temple of Ikov]]
*[[Sheep Herder]]
*[[Making History]]
*[[Plague City]]
*[[Biohazard]]
*[[Underground Pass]]
*[[Monk's Friend]]
*[[Clock Tower]]
*[[Tribal Totem]]
*[[Eagles' Peak]]
*[[Eadgar's Ruse]]
*[[Cold War]]
*[[Mourning's End Part I]]
*[[Mourning's End Part II]]
*[[Song of the Elves]]
*[[Tower of Life]]

==Buildings==
*2 [[Bank]]s
*4 [[Fireplace]]s
*2 [[Altar]]s
*7 [[Water source]]s
*1 [[Estate agent]]
*1 [[Pottery oven]]
*1 [[Furnace]]
*1 [[Platebody]] shop
*2 [[General store]]s

==Stalls==
*1 [[Silver stall]]
*1 [[Fur trader (East Ardougne)|Fur trader]]
*1 [[Gem stall|Gem stall]]
*2 [[Ardougne Baker's Stall.|Baker's stall]]
*2 [[Silk stall]]
*1 [[Ardougne Spice Stall.|Spice stall]]

==Music==
*[[Baroque]]
*[[Sad Meadow]]
*[[Moody]]
*[[The Tower]]
*[[Knightly]]
*[[Ballad of Enchantment]]
*[[The Cellar Dwellers]]

==Changes==
{{Subject changes header}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 24 September 2015
|update = New Animations & Barbarian Assault Changes
|change = Removed a levitating mast from the ship in Ardougne.
}}

{{Subject changes
|date = 25 June 2015
|update = Boss Room Counters & Platinum Tokens
|change = <nowiki />
The [[Ardougne Elite Diary]] rewards now give increased [[Mark of Grace|Marks of Grace]] on the [[Ardougne Rooftop Course|Ardougne rooftop agility course]].
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 5 March 2015
|update = Achievement Diaries
|poll = Old School Achievement Diary Rewards Poll
|change = You now receive 25% (previously 50%) more marks of grace from the [[Ardougne Rooftop Course|Ardougne rooftop agility course]] if you have completed the [[Ardougne Elite Diary]].
}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 10 December 2014
|update = The Trading Post
|change = The poll booth in Ardougne south bank has been returned.
}}
{{Subject changes footer}}

==Trivia==
*The name Ardougne could be a reference to Ardoyne Road in Belfast, known for dividing Protestants and Catholics. In Belfast a peace wall separates communities similar to that of the wall dividing East and West Ardougne.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{East Ardougne}}
{{West Ardougne}}
[[Category:Ardougne]]
[[Category:Kandarin]]