What are some of the most iconic High Fantasy quests?

High Fantasy is a sub-genre of fantasy fiction characterized by its epic and grandiose world-building. In this genre, the heroes embark on quests, facing a series of challenges, battles, and obstacles, to defeat evil forces or accomplish great deeds. Here are some of the most iconic High Fantasy quests:

• The Fellowship of the Ring - from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. The quest was to destroy the One Ring, which was forged by the Dark Lord Sauron, in the fires of Mount Doom.
• The Quest for the Holy Grail - from Arthurian Legends. Knights of the Round Table set out to find the Holy Grail, which was believed to grant eternal youth and happiness.
• The Quest for the Sword of Shannara - from Terry Brooks' The Sword of Shannara. The quest was to find the sword, which was the only weapon that could defeat the Warlock Lord and his army of demons.
• The Quest for the Dragon's Hoard - from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. The quest was to reclaim the treasure hoard, which was guarded by the dragon Smaug.
• The Search for the Black Cauldron - from Lloyd Alexander's The Chronicles of Prydain. The quest was to destroy the cauldron, which was used by the evil Arawn to create an army of undead warriors.