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The Antlered Crown

To end the narrative of this cycle, you are faced with deciding the civil war between three clans in Dunland. This will secure safe passage to Isengard and will form a lasting alliance between the clans and Saruman. What could possibly go wrong? The scenario doubles down on the time keyword from this cycle, now … Continue reading The Antlered Crown →

durinsfather Ringmaker 3 Comments 23 July 201811 November 2018

Race Across Harad

Race Across Harad is arguably the most difficult scenario in the “Haradrim Cycle”, depending, as always, on player deck matchup of course. After escaping from tribute collecting orcs with Khaliel and his tribesmen into the jungles of Harad, your party has now captured some Mumakil and prepare to set out across the vast deserts to … Continue reading Race Across Harad →

Matt Duckworth Haradrim 7 Comments 9 July 201821 October 2019

The Dunland Trap

Following the exhausting capture of Mugash for Saruman, the White Wizard has another task for the heroes: Go to the city of Tharbad and meet the dwarf Nalir. For this dwarf claims to have found an ancient Elven secret, something thought lost to the ages... For through the knowledge of the previous ages, the White … Continue reading The Dunland Trap →

mortendall88 Ringmaker 6 Comments 3 July 20183 July 2018

Celebrimbor’s Secret

The latest line of Middle Earth video games, the Shadow of Mordor series, featured this legendary Elven smith. But now it is time for our heroes to search the ruins of his city for a ring mould. This quest is one of the more enjoyable quests of this cycle to me and features a nice … Continue reading Celebrimbor’s Secret →

durinsfather Ringmaker 2 Comments 30 June 201825 September 2020

The Ring Goes South

It has been decided. A fellowship will set out from Rivendell to deliver the One Ring to its destruction in the cracks of Mount Doom. The walkers set out to brave the pass of the Redhorn Gate but are driven back by the might of Caradhras and have to set out towards the Doors of … Continue reading The Ring Goes South →

brinxian Lord of the Rings Saga 7 Comments 24 June 201813 March 2022

Flight to the Ford

Frodo has been griefly wounded by a Morgul Blade during the fight against the NazgĂ»l at Weathertop. Now, your fellowship tries to make its way to the safety of Rivendell, but you have to cross through dangerous lands to get there while you are being pursued by the enemy. And at the same time, Frodo’s … Continue reading Flight to the Ford →

brinxian Lord of the Rings Saga 5 Comments 13 June 20181 July 2018

A Knife in the Dark

After arriving in Bree, Frodo and his companions are becoming a part of the mischievous schemes of some spies of Mordor, get assailed by the Black Riders and are finally fleeing to Weathertop, where they have to battle the Witch King. In this quest you will take your fellowship through these adventures, visit the Prancing … Continue reading A Knife in the Dark →

brinxian Lord of the Rings Saga 8 Comments 30 May 201816 February 2022

A Shadow of the Past

Ever since the inception of the Lord of the Rings: The Card Game players were expecting to be treated to experiencing the events of the books in game form. With the release of the Black Riders Saga Expansion Fantasy Flight Game finally delivered. In this expansion, the players can experience the events of the first … Continue reading A Shadow of the Past →

brinxian Lord of the Rings Saga 14 Comments 23 May 201830 September 2018

Road to Rivendell

Let's just start off with why everyone remembers this quest: Sleeping Sentry. It is widely regarded to be the worst treachery in the game for at least the first 4/5 cycles. But besides this treachery, Road to Rivendell brings a new mechanic to the table: Ambush. The quest will certainly be memorable to everyone who … Continue reading Road to Rivendell →

durinsfather Dwarrowdelf 6 Comments 24 February 201814 July 2018

The Hills of Emyn Muil

Just writing the title of this article gave me flashbacks. This is a quest that you beat once, and not visit ever again. Although I have to admit that I sometimes take a location control deck up against this quest because I know that I won't face a lot of enemies. This quest is often … Continue reading The Hills of Emyn Muil →

durinsfather Shadows of Mirkwood 13 Comments 28 January 20187 May 2018

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