The Vale of the Anduin is home to many people and creatures, but none are as fierce as the Beornings. This trait was introduced in the Core Set with the most famous of these sturdy men: Beorn the Skin-changer. Since the Core Set days, not much has happened with the Beornings, until the narrative brought … Continue reading Beorning →

From all the traits in Middle Earth, few can stand against the might and knowledge of the order of the five wizards, the Istari. These Maiar have had their training in Valinor and were sent to Middle Earth to aid Men and Elves in their wars against Sauron. In the game, we have seen 3 … Continue reading Istari →

While the occupation traits have not seen a lot of synergy yet, we have seen quite a lot of Crafts(wo)men in this game. We even had one in the Core Set. They have been sprinkled between packs but are still awaiting a synergy. The craftsmen might prove useful during the upcoming cycle since it will … Continue reading Craftsmen →

The second time we cover an Elven trait, this time it is the tree-dwelling, lesser elves that have not seen the light of the trees: The Silvans. This trait was properly fleshed out during the Ringmaker cycle where they established themselves as the trait that bounces allies from your hand and into play. This gave … Continue reading Silvan →

The Shepards of the Forest were not in the game until the fourth cycle. Ever since they have fulfilled a unique roll in the game as strong dependable allies at the cost of slow recruitment. During the latest two APs, the trait has gained another boost with a unique ally and a (not so unique) … Continue reading Ents →

Though it is only a trait found on one character at the moment, the developers may choose to expand upon the Bree trait in the future. As of yet, the only Bree card in the card pool is the innkeeper of the Prancing Pony: Barliman Butterbur. Who are the Breelanders? The humans in Eriador that … Continue reading Bree →

Not every trait in this game is as well developed as Dwarves or Noldor. Some of the occupation traits still have some work to do. Such is the case with the Minstrel trait. Though it was first introduced in the Core Set, there have been but 2 other minstrels introduced over the course of 7 years. … Continue reading Minstrel →

The Shire brings forth one of the most enjoyable traits to play: Hobbits. These hairy-footed halflings got developed during the very first Saga box of the Lord of the Rings Saga but had a lot of love right from the start of the game. Bilbo Baggins was the very first Hero we received outside of … Continue reading Hobbits →

Despite having one of the most popular songs of all time, the Eagles reside mostly in the high peaks of the Misty Mountains. These flying Deus (dei?) ex machina birds have been introduced in the very first cycle of the game and haven't been seen since, except for the introduction of Gwaihir in the Ringmaker … Continue reading The Eagles →

The craftsmen of the Elves are one of the two Elven races in this game. They have been present since the Core Set with Lore Glorfindel (Corefindel, Lorefindel). However, they only really got a synergy during the Angmar Awakened cycle. Let's take a look at the remaining Noldor in exile in Middle Earth who are … Continue reading Noldor →