“Dire deeds awake, dark is it eastward. Let horse be bridled, horn be sounded! Forth Eorlingas!“ The Two Towers, J.R.R. Tolkien Cycle: Print on Demand scenario The very first GenCon, later Print on Demand, quest released for The Lord of the Rings LCG in September, 2011, The Massing at Osgilliath offers plenty of opportunities for … Continue reading QOTW Recap: The Massing at Osgiliath
Where now the horse and the rider? Where is the horn that was blowing? Where is the helm and the hauberk, and the bright hair flowing? Where is the hand on the harpstring, and the red fire glowing? Where is the spring and the harvest and the tall corn growing? They have passed like rain … Continue reading QOTW Recap: Blood in the Isen
“Dire deeds awake, dark is it eastward. Let horse be bridled, horn be sounded! Forth Eorlingas!“ The Two Towers, J.R.R. Tolkien Cycle: Oaths of the Rohirrim [ALeP] This quest pitted you against a clock of side quests, giving you little time to prepare to take on a host of orcs, clearing a mountain without your … Continue reading QOTW Recap: Mustering of the Rohirrim
It's time to crack the final cycle of Nightmare scenarios on the blog. Hopefully, I manage to finish the NM Ringmaker cycle before the end of the year, though I won't be keeping to a strict deadline. I hope to finish a scenario per month. That way, 2027 will allow me to tackle (NM) Hobbit … Continue reading Nightmare Fords of Isen
“You may think them wonderful, but I have seen a greater wonder in this land, more beautiful than any grove or glade that ever grew: my heart is still full of it. Strange are the ways of Men, Legolas! Here they have one of the marvels of the Northern World, and what do they say … Continue reading QOTW Recap: The Glittering Caves
“All hope was lost when, unlooked for, the Riders came out of the North and broke upon the rear of the enemy. Then the fortunes of battle were reversed, and the enemy was driven with slaughter over Limlight. Eorl led his men in pursuit, and so great was the fear that went before the horsemen … Continue reading QOTW Recap: The Gap of Rohan
“There the herdsmen had wandered much, living in camp and tent, even in winter-time. But now all the land was empty, and there was silence that did not seem to be the quiet of peace.” — The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien Fire on the Eastemnet's Stats Groups registered: 7 Total attempts: 13 Most attempts: 4 Average attempts … Continue reading QOTW: Fire on the Eastemnet
This quest is the perfect cross-section of the Dream-chaser cycle; it just misses some Uncharted locations. But aside from that, it has it all. Sailing, a boss-fight at sea, Corsair enemies stealing resources, and all culminating in a final showdown with Sahir for like the 7th time this cycle. But in the Nightmare mode, he … Continue reading Nightmare City of Corsairs
“A feeling of fear had been growing on him all day, and he was unable to rest or go to bed: there was a brooding threat in the breathless night-air. As he stared out into the gloom, a black shadow moved under the trees; the gate seemed to open of its own accord and close … Continue reading QOTW: The Aldburg Plot
Before long there came the sound of hoofs, at first hardly more than a tremor of the ground perceptible only to Aragorn as he lay upon the grass, then growing steadily louder and clearer to a quick beat. 'There is more than one horse coming,' said Aragon.'Certainly,' said Gandalf. 'We are too great a burden … Continue reading QOTW: The Horse Lord’s Ire
Vision Of The Palantir 