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The Hobbit: There and Back Again

2026-02-06T11:34:41Z

Tap3ah: fixed templete parameters

{{board game infobox
| image=Hobbit There and Back Again Game.webp
| name=The Hobbit: There and Back Again
| designer=Reiner Knizia
| illustrator=Lorenzo Colangeli
| publisher=[[Office Dog Games]]
| releasedate=[[2025]]
| players=1-4
| ages=10+
}}
'''The Hobbit: There and Back Again''' is a competitive, story-driven roll-and-write tabletop game designed by Reiner Knizia and published by Office Dog Games, a developmental studio under Asmodee North America. Released in Fall 2025 with an early launch at Gen Con Indy in August, the game adapts J.R.R. Tolkien's classic children's novel *The Hobbit* into an episodic dice-drafting adventure for 1-4 players.

==Gameplay==

The core gameplay involves rolling a pool of five six-sided custom dice and one twelve-sided die, then drafting them in turn order to collect resources and draw pathways on individual player boards. Three dice display polyomino shapes for path drawing, while two provide resources (bread, swords, and wizard's hats), and the d12's function varies by chapter. Play order begins with the shortest player—a thematic nod to hobbits' diminutive stature.

==Components==

* 4 Individual Player Books
* 5 Custom Six-Sided Dice
* 1 Twelve-Sided Die
* 4 Dry-Erase Markers
* 80 Cardboard Tokens
* Linen-Finished Rulebook

==External links==
* [https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436215/the-hobbit-there-and-back-again Board Game Geek Profile]
[[Category:Board games]]

EXIT: The Game - The Lord of the Rings: Shadows Over Middle-earth

2026-02-06T11:33:54Z

Tap3ah: fixed template parameters

{{board game infobox
| image=
| name=EXIT: The Game - The Lord of the Rings: Shadows Over Middle-earth
| designer=Inka Brand, Markus Brand
| illustrator=Mihajlo Dimitrievski (The Mico)
| publisher=KOSMOS (Germany) / Thames & Kosmos (USA/UK)
| releasedate=[[2022]]
| players=1-4
| ages=10+
}}

'''EXIT: The Game – The Lord of the Rings: Shadows Over Middle-earth''' is a cooperative escape room-style board game published by KOSMOS in 2022. Designed by Inka and Markus Brand, the game adapts the award-winning EXIT: The Game formula to J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy universe, placing players in the role of hobbits carrying out secret missions for the wizard Gandalf to aid Frodo's quest to destroy the One Ring.

==Gameplay==

The game uses the classic EXIT system, where players solve interconnected puzzles using a combination of cards, a riddle booklet, and a decoder disk. Each puzzle solution produces a three-symbol code that players enter into the decoder wheel to reveal the corresponding answer card number. If correct, players receive new materials and advance the story; if incorrect, they must continue working on the puzzle.

==Components==

* 1 Decoder Disk
* 90 Cards (including 27 riddle cards, 30 help cards, and 30 answer cards)
* 27 Strange Items (punch-out cardboard pieces)
* 1 Riddle Booklet
* 1 Rulebook

==External links==
*[https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/341573/exit-the-game-the-lord-of-the-rings-shadows-over-m Shadows Over Middle-earth] at [http://boardgamegeek.com/ BoardGameGeek]
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[[Category:Board games]]

The Hobbit: There and Back Again

2026-02-06T03:28:22Z

Tap3ah: Created page with "{{board game infobox | image= | name=The Hobbit: There and Back Again | designer=Reiner Knizia | Artist=Lorenzo Colangeli | publisher=Office Dog Games | releasedate=2025 | players=1-4 | ages=10+ }} '''The Hobbit: There and Back Again''' is a competitive, story-driven roll-and-write tabletop game designed by Reiner Knizia and published by Office Dog Games, a developmental studio under Asmodee North America. Released in Fall 2025 with an early launch at Gen Con Indy in..."

{{board game infobox
| image=
| name=The Hobbit: There and Back Again
| designer=Reiner Knizia
| Artist=Lorenzo Colangeli
| publisher=Office Dog Games
| releasedate=[[2025]]
| players=1-4
| ages=10+
}}
'''The Hobbit: There and Back Again''' is a competitive, story-driven roll-and-write tabletop game designed by Reiner Knizia and published by Office Dog Games, a developmental studio under Asmodee North America. Released in Fall 2025 with an early launch at Gen Con Indy in August, the game adapts J.R.R. Tolkien's classic children's novel *The Hobbit* into an episodic dice-drafting adventure for 1-4 players.

==Gameplay==

The core gameplay involves rolling a pool of five six-sided custom dice and one twelve-sided die, then drafting them in turn order to collect resources and draw pathways on individual player boards. Three dice display polyomino shapes for path drawing, while two provide resources (bread, swords, and wizard's hats), and the d12's function varies by chapter. Play order begins with the shortest player—a thematic nod to hobbits' diminutive stature.

==Components==

* 4 Individual Player Books
* 5 Custom Six-Sided Dice
* 1 Twelve-Sided Die
* 4 Dry-Erase Markers
* 80 Cardboard Tokens
* Linen-Finished Rulebook

==External links==
* [https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436215/the-hobbit-there-and-back-again Board Game Geek Profile]
[[Category:Board games]]

EXIT: The Game - The Lord of the Rings: Shadows Over Middle-earth

2026-02-06T03:16:33Z

Tap3ah: Created page with "{{board game infobox | image= | name=EXIT: The Game - The Lord of the Rings: Shadows Over Middle-earth | designers=Inka Brand, Markus Brand | artist=ihajlo Dimitrievski (The Mico) | publisher=KOSMOS (Germany) / Thames & Kosmos (USA/UK) | releasedate=2022 | players=1-4 | ages=10+ }} '''EXIT: The Game – The Lord of the Rings: Shadows Over Middle-earth''' is a cooperative escape room-style board game published by KOSMOS in 2022. Designed by Inka and Markus Brand, the..."

{{board game infobox
| image=
| name=EXIT: The Game - The Lord of the Rings: Shadows Over Middle-earth
| designers=Inka Brand, Markus Brand
| artist=ihajlo Dimitrievski (The Mico)
| publisher=KOSMOS (Germany) / Thames & Kosmos (USA/UK)
| releasedate=[[2022]]
| players=1-4
| ages=10+
}}

'''EXIT: The Game – The Lord of the Rings: Shadows Over Middle-earth''' is a cooperative escape room-style board game published by KOSMOS in 2022. Designed by Inka and Markus Brand, the game adapts the award-winning EXIT: The Game formula to J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy universe, placing players in the role of hobbits carrying out secret missions for the wizard Gandalf to aid Frodo's quest to destroy the One Ring.

==Gameplay==

The game uses the classic EXIT system, where players solve interconnected puzzles using a combination of cards, a riddle booklet, and a decoder disk. Each puzzle solution produces a three-symbol code that players enter into the decoder wheel to reveal the corresponding answer card number. If correct, players receive new materials and advance the story; if incorrect, they must continue working on the puzzle.

==Components==

* 1 Decoder Disk
* 90 Cards (including 27 riddle cards, 30 help cards, and 30 answer cards)
* 27 Strange Items (punch-out cardboard pieces)
* 1 Riddle Booklet
* 1 Rulebook

==External links==
*[https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/341573/exit-the-game-the-lord-of-the-rings-shadows-over-m Shadows Over Middle-earth] at [http://boardgamegeek.com/ BoardGameGeek]
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[[Category:Board games]]

Page to Screen: The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers

2025-06-01T10:48:36Z

Tap3ah: Created page with "{{film infobox | image= | name=Page to Screen | episode=The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers | director= | producer=Ted Poole | writer= | narrator=David Hibbard | music= | cinematography= | editing= | distributor= | released=2005 | runtime=46 minutes | country= | language=English | budget= | website= | imdb_id=0668876 }}'''''Page to Screen: The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers''''' is the 12th episode of ''Page to Screen'', a documentary television series that examines th..."

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| episode=The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers
| director=
| producer=Ted Poole
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| narrator=David Hibbard
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| runtime=46 minutes
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}}'''''Page to Screen: The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers''''' is the 12th episode of ''Page to Screen'', a documentary television series that examines the process of bringing works of literature to the screen.

==Cast==
Peter Gallagher<br>David Hibbard

[[Category:Documentaries]]

Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game

2025-05-31T16:48:36Z

Tap3ah: /* Books and magazines */ Battle of Edoras added

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The ''' Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game''' is a tabletop miniature wargame produced by [[Games Workshop]]. It is based on [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film series]] and [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' film series]] directed by [[Peter Jackson]] and [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' and ''[[The Hobbit]]''.

It was formerly known as '''The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game''' when it released in [[2001]] to coincide the release of the film adaptations. Another set of miniatures was produced for The Hobbit films in [[2012]] known as '''The Hobbit Strategy Battle Game'''.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Games-Workshop-Hobbit-Strategy-Battle/dp/1908872535/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359568007&sr=8-1|articlename=Games Workshop: Hobbit Strategy Battle Game Rule Book|dated=|website=AMUK|accessed=30 January 2013}}</ref> Both games were merged together under a new name along with a new rules manual.

==Development==
===Background===
In the 1980s, Games Workshop produced a range of miniatures for ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', using original character designs based on fantasy art popular of the time.<ref name=Citadel>[http://realmofzhu.blogspot.com/2010/05/1980s-citadel-lord-of-rings-white-dwarf.html 1980s Citadel Lord of the Rings/White Dwarf Index] at [http://realmofzhu.blogspot.com/ Realm of Zhu] (accessed 18 September 2011)</ref> This was the first range of Lord of the Rings miniatures that Citadel created, taking over from [[Grenadier Models Inc.|Grenadier Miniatures]] in 1985, before the license passed to [[Mithril Miniatures]] around 1987. The earliest releases were semi-solid base, having a small solid base; later releases were slot based.
===Release===
The game was initially released in [[2001]] to coincide in with the film ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring|The Fellowship of the Ring]]''. New box sets with updated rules were also released for ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers|The Two Towers]]'' and ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King|The Return of the King]]'' films. Later, beginning with the ''[[Shadow and Flame|Shadow & Flame]]'' supplement, Games Workshop began to add content that was featured in the original book but not in the film adaptations: eg. [[Tom Bombadil]], [[Radagast]] and [[Glorfindel]]. Games Workshop has also expanded its license with original material on areas such as [[Harad]] and [[Khand]], with mixed reactions. The most recent complete edition of the rules, ''[[The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game: Rulebook]]'', was released by Games Workshop in September 2005, while a compact edition of the rules came with the ''[[Mines of Moria (2005 boxed set)|Mines of Moria Boxed Set]]''.

In early [[2009]] Games Workshop also released an expansion to the original game called ''[[War of the Ring (2009 book)|War of the Ring]]'' which, according to the company, allows players to emulate the large battles included in [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' by streamlining the game system.

In addition to gaming, The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game includes other common elements of the miniature wargaming hobby. These include the collecting, painting and conversion of miniature figures used in play, as well as the modelling of gaming terrain from scratch. These aspects of the hobby are covered in Games Workshop's monthly ''[[White Dwarf]]'', as well as formerly in the fortnightly ''[[Battle Games in Middle-earth]]''.

===Current licensing===
The current Lord of the Rings range stems from Games Workshop's rights from [[Middle-earth Enterprises]] to produce a skirmish war game based on the films, and also on ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' and ''[[The Hobbit]]'' books, in the 25mm miniature scale.<ref group=note>Note that these figures are 25 mm and not the 28 mm figures that are more popular today ([https://web.archive.org/web/20100410115901/http://www.io.com/~beckerdo/minis/mini28/LotRMoria/ ''Painting the Lord of the Rings Mines of Moria Game''], accessed 17 January 2023).</ref> (The rights to produce a role playing game version of the films were sold to another firm, [[Decipher, Inc.]]) They also have the rights to produce a board game based on The Hobbit, called ''[[The Battle of Five Armies (2005 board game)|The Battle of Five Armies]]'', using smaller miniatures to enact larger battles.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060103192453/http://uk.games-workshop.com/storefront/store.uk?do=Individual&code=60011699001&orignav=9 Games Workshop Online Store (16 December 2005)] (accessed 17 January 2023)</ref>

Games Workshop has not acquired the rights to ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', which is still the exclusive property of the [[Tolkien Estate]], but has the right to develop its own derivative intellectual property to fill in the gaps in Tolkien's [[legendarium]]. This is particularly true of [[Harad]], which has a range of invented places (such as "Kârna", "Badharkân", "Hidâr", "Nâfarat", "Abrakân", and "Dhâran-sar"<ref name="BOPF">{{GW|BP}}</ref>) and characters (such as the Hasharin<ref name="BOPF"/> and "Dalamyr, Fleetmaster of Umbar"<ref name="LOME">{{GW|Legions}}</ref>).

==Products==
===Books and magazines===
<small>''See also [[White Dwarf]]''</small>
*[[2001]]: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game: The Fellowship of the Ring|The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' (rulebook)
*[[2002]]: ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring: The Best of White Dwarf Magazine]]''
*[[2003]]: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game: The Two Towers|The Two Towers]]'' (rulebook)
*[[2003]]: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game: The Return of the King|The Return of the King]]'' (rulebook)
*[[2003]]: ''[[Shadow and Flame|Shadow & Flame]]''
*[[2003]]: ''[[The Two Towers: The Best of White Dwarf Magazine]]''
*[[2004]]: ''[[The Return of the King: The Best of White Dwarf Magazine]]''
*[[2004]]: ''[[Siege of Gondor (book)|Siege of Gondor]]''
*[[2004]]: ''[[The Battle of Pelennor Fields]]''
*[[2004]]: ''[[The Scouring of the Shire (book)|The Scouring of the Shire]]''
*[[2005]]: ''[[Mines of Moria (2005 boxed set)|Mines of Moria]]''
*[[2005]]: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game: Rulebook]]''
*[[2006]]: ''[[Legions of Middle-earth]]''
*[[2006]]: ''[[A Shadow in the East]]''
*[[2006]]: ''[[Fall of the Necromancer]]''
*[[2006]]: ''[[The Ruin of Arnor]]''
*[[2007]]: ''[[Mordor (book)|Mordor]]''
*[[2007]]: ''[[Khazad-Dûm (book)|Khazad-Dûm]]''
*[[2007]]: ''[[Gondor in Flames]]''
*[[2008]]: ''[[Harad (book)|Harad]]''
*[[2009]]: ''[[War of the Ring (2009 book)|War of the Ring]]''
*[[2010]]: ''[[War of the Ring: Battlehosts]]''
*[[2012]]: ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Strategy Battle Game''
*[[2013]]: ''The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Strategy Battle Game''
*[[2014]]: ''The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Strategy Battle Game''
*[[2018]]: ''Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: Rules Manual''
*[[2018]]: ''Armies of The Hobbit''
*[[2018]]: ''Battle Companies (1st Edition)''
*[[2019]]: ''Gondor at War''
*[[2019]]: ''Battle Companies (2nd Edition)''
*[[2019]]: ''Scouring of the Shire''
*[[2019]]: ''War in Rohan''
*[[2019]]: ''Armies of The Lord of the Rings''
*[[2020]]: ''Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: Matched Play Guide''
*[[2020]]: ''Quest of the Ringbearer''
*[[2020]]: ''The Best of White Dwarf Magazine''
*[[2021]]: ''Fall of the Necromancer''
*[[2022]]: ''Defence of the North''
*[[2024]]: ''Rise of Angmar''
*[[2024]]: ''The War of the Rohirrim: Battle of Edoras''

==See also==
* [[:Category:Images of SBG miniatures|Images from The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game]]
* [[:Category:Images from The Hobbit Strategy Battle Game|Images from The Hobbit Strategy Battle Game]]

==External links==
* [https://middle-earthstrategybattlegame.com/ Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game]

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The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying

2025-05-28T00:02:01Z

Tap3ah: Created page with "The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying is a tabletop role-playing game published by Free League Publishing in collaboration with Sophisticated Games, released in May 2023. The game represents a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, specifically designed to capture the atmosphere and themes of ''The Hobbit'' and ''The Lord of the Rings'' trilogy. Based on the award-winning second edition of ''The One Ring'' roleplaying game by Francesco Ne..."

The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying is a tabletop role-playing game published by Free League Publishing in collaboration with Sophisticated Games, released in May 2023. The game represents a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, specifically designed to capture the atmosphere and themes of ''The Hobbit'' and ''The Lord of the Rings'' trilogy. Based on the award-winning second edition of ''The One Ring'' roleplaying game by Francesco Nepitello, this system transforms the mechanics of D&D 5E to provide memorable adventures in a low-magic fantasy setting where exploration, fellowship, and the journey itself are as important as combat encounters.

== Development and Background ==

Free League Publishing developed ''The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying'' as a spiritual successor to the earlier ''Adventures in Middle-earth'', which was published by Cubicle 7 from 2016 to 2019. The new adaptation builds upon the foundation established by ''The One Ring'' roleplaying game, which Free League acquired and revised from its original publisher. The game is officially licensed through Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC, ensuring authentic representation of Tolkien's literary works while introducing original material that maintains the characteristic atmosphere of Middle-earth.

The development team recognized the unique challenge of adapting Tolkien's world for tabletop gaming, particularly the need to balance the epic scope of the source material with the intimate, character-driven narratives that define the best Middle-earth stories. The game emphasizes the importance of the journey over the destination, reflecting Tolkien's own narrative philosophy where the path taken and the fellowship formed along the way often prove more significant than the ultimate goal achieved.

== Game Setting and Timeline ==

''The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying'' is set in the year 2965 of the Third Age, during the twilight period between the events of ''The Hobbit'' and the beginning of ''The Fellowship of the Ring''. This temporal positioning allows players to explore a Middle-earth that bears the scars of ancient conflicts while still maintaining hope for the future. The setting focuses primarily on Eriador, the lonely lands in the northwest corner of Middle-earth, encompassing regions inhabited by Hobbits, Men, Elves, and Dwarves for over a thousand years.

The game's chronological placement provides Game Masters with substantial creative freedom while respecting established canon. Players can encounter locations and cultures referenced in Tolkien's works without directly interfering with the predetermined events of the War of the Ring. This approach allows for both intimate local adventures and broader regional campaigns that can span the diverse landscapes of Eriador, from the pastoral Shire to the ruins of ancient kingdoms.

== Gameplay Mechanics and Features ==

The core mechanics retain the familiar framework of D&D 5E while incorporating significant modifications to reflect Middle-earth's unique characteristics. Players create characters by selecting both a '''Culture''' (equivalent to race) and a '''Calling''' (equivalent to class), with six heroic cultures available from the land of Eriador and six distinct classes designed specifically for Tolkien's world. The game features comprehensive rules for journeys, councils, wondrous artifacts, and the subtle magic of Middle-earth, emphasizing collaborative storytelling and meaningful character development over tactical combat optimization.

The system includes specialized mechanics for corruption and heroic deeds, reflecting the moral dimensions central to Tolkien's narratives. Characters can gain corruption points through villainous acts while earning rewards for following heroic virtues such as compassion, generosity, honor, and self-sacrifice. This moral framework encourages players to embody the themes of hope, fellowship, and resistance against darkness that permeate Tolkien's works.

== Published Materials ==

=== Core Game ===

The '''Core Rules''' constitute an illustrated 240-page hardcover volume containing everything necessary to begin adventures in Middle-earth. The book includes detailed descriptions of the six original heroic cultures from Eriador, comprehensive class information, adversaries, and the essential rules for running campaigns in Tolkien's world. The core rulebook focuses geographically on Eriador, providing detailed maps and descriptions of this region while leaving room for future expansions to cover other areas of Middle-earth.

=== Supplements and Expansions ===

'''Shire Adventures 5E''' serves as an introductory supplement, offering a thorough exploration of the Shire's four farthings alongside five ready-to-play adventures. This illustrated hardback allows players to experience the adventures that Hobbits encounter when they cannot avoid them, including opportunities to play as ancestors of famous characters such as Primula and Rory Brandybuck, Paladin Took, and even Bilbo Baggins himself<ref>https://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/the-lord-of-the-rings/
</ref>.

'''Ruins of Eriador 5E''' expands the available setting material with a 127-page exploration of southern Eriador, a region that received limited attention in Tolkien's original works. Free League Publishing filled this gap with substantial original material that maintains the authentic atmosphere of Middle-earth while providing new territories for exploration and adventure. The supplement includes detailed maps, new locations, and adventure hooks suitable for extended campaigns<ref>https://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/the-lord-of-the-rings/
</ref>.

'''Tales from Eriador 5E''' presents a collection of six independent adventures that can be played as standalone sessions or connected into a broader campaign. Each adventure explores different aspects of life in Eriador while providing Game Masters with flexible scenarios adaptable to various party compositions and experience levels. The supplement includes illustrations by Antonio De Luca and detailed maps by Francesco Mattioli and Niklas Brandt<ref>https://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/the-lord-of-the-rings/
</ref>.

'''Moria: Shadow of Khazad-dûm''' represents the most ambitious expansion prior to 2025, published in December 2024. This epic campaign supplement delves into the depths of the ancient Dwarvish kingdom of Khazad-dûm, set in the years before Balin's doomed expedition. The book contains extensive materials for constructing adventures ranging from single desperate journeys through the darkness to grand campaigns aimed at retaking Durin's Halls<ref>https://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/the-lord-of-the-rings/
</ref>.

'''Keepers of the Elven-rings''', released in April 2025, expands the game's focus to the realms of the West-elves during the twilight of the Third Age. This 127-page supplement details the Elven strongholds of Lórien, Rivendell, and Lindon, exploring their cultures, guardians, and the lingering influence of the Three Rings. The book is divided into three chapters:

# '''Where the West-elves Still Linger''' describes the political and social structures of the Elven realms, including profiles of key figures like Galadriel, Elrond, and Círdan<ref>https://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/the-lord-of-the-rings/keepers-of-the-elven-rings/</ref><ref>https://www.dragonstrove.com/products/keepers-of-the-elven-rings-5e</ref><ref>https://crithitthegiant.com/2025/04/29/free-league-publishing-releases-elven-expansion-for-the-one-ringrpg-and-5e-available-now/</ref><ref>https://portalsshop.com/products/the-lord-of-the-rings-rpg-keepers-of-the-elven-rings-5e</ref>.
# '''The Days Darken''' outlines Sauron's schemes against the Elves, providing Loremasters with adversarial factions, narrative events, and new mechanics for corruption tied to the Rings' influence<ref>https://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/the-lord-of-the-rings/keepers-of-the-elven-rings/</ref><ref>https://bleedingcool.com/games/two-new-lord-of-the-rings-ttrpg-products-hit-pre-order/</ref><ref>https://www.scribd.com/document/843866404/Keepers-of-the-Elven-rings</ref>.
# '''Landmarks''' catalogs twelve significant locations across Middle-earth, blending canonical sites like the Gardens of Lórien with original creations such as the Tower of the Sea in Lindon<ref>https://www.dragonstrove.com/products/keepers-of-the-elven-rings-5e</ref><ref>https://portalsshop.com/products/the-lord-of-the-rings-rpg-keepers-of-the-elven-rings-5e</ref><ref>https://www.gamespress.com/Free-League-Publishing-Releases-Elven-Expansion-for-The-One-Ring-RPG-a</ref>.

The appendix introduces rules for creating '''High Elves''' and '''Wood-elves''', expanding player options with racial traits reflecting their immortal nature and connection to the Three Rings. Notably, it includes guidelines for '''Elf-lords''', allowing characters to progress to 20th level and wield epic abilities suited to confront Sauron's highest-ranking servants<ref>https://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/the-lord-of-the-rings/keepers-of-the-elven-rings/
</ref><ref>https://crithitthegiant.com/2025/04/29/free-league-publishing-releases-elven-expansion-for-the-one-ringrpg-and-5e-available-now/
</ref><ref>https://www.scribd.com/document/843866404/Keepers-of-the-Elven-rings
</ref><ref>https://lotroplayers.com/2025/04/24/free-league-publishing-releases-elven-expansion-for-the-one-ring-rpg-and-5e/
</ref>.

=== Accessories ===

'''The Lord of the Rings 5E Loremaster's Screen & Rivendell Compendium''' provides essential Game Master tools alongside detailed information about Rivendell, the Last Homely House. The deluxe landscape-format screen features exterior artwork while concealing useful tables and reference information from players. The accompanying Rivendell Compendium includes maps of the valley and house, descriptions of notable inhabitants including Elrond as a potential patron, and new rules for creating High Elf player characters<ref>https://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/the-lord-of-the-rings/
</ref>.

== References ==

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