The heroes return from their expedition to find a relic of lost Numenor only to find themselves in the middle of an assault on the Grey Havens themselves. This quest is a brutally difficult quest that hits hard and fast, leaving no time to turtle or to build up a decent board presence. It's unique … Continue reading Raid on the Grey Havens
One of the unique draws of Middle Earth is the variety in biomes that it offers, from towering peaks to large marshlands. This cycle brought the game to the far south, where lush jungles and dry deserts set the scene for these quests. Today's quest deals with the desert of Harad, which can be a … Continue reading Desert Crossing
It has been a while since we have had a scenario where there is such a clear break between the first half and the second half of the scenario. Foundations of Stone did this by washing you to the very roots of the Misty Mountains, while the Dunland Trap sprung the trap during the second … Continue reading The Thing in the Depths
After finding your way to the Temple of the Deceived in the previous scenario, you are faced with a long cave system that has large portions underwater. This starts off one of the easier quests in the cycle, that has a pretty standard strategy in order to beat it. That doesn't mean it isn't fun … Continue reading The Drowned Ruins
Those of us that have read the Akallabéth know of the Downfall of Númenor after the last king tried to set foot on the shores of Valinor. This was all because of the deceit of Sauron and the misguided teachings of the Númenorians. The game's developers have taken a bit of liberty with the lore … Continue reading The Fate of Númenor
After you have beaten Thaurdir during the siege of Carn Dûm, you infiltrate the fortress to rescue your friend. But the ancient crypts of Angmar are a maze of tombs and altars, and home to many tortured spirits that would love to make another tomb for your heroes. The Dread Realm concludes the Angmar Awakened … Continue reading The Dread Realm
After you have been captured by the Dunlendings during the events of the Dunland Trap, you must now recover an ancient artefact for the Boar Clan chief in order for him to let you go. But getting the artefact won't be easy, you need to gather 3 keys, each guarded by a deadly spirit. This … Continue reading The Three Trials
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
Into Fangorn is one of those quests that you tend to forget about. It didn't really stand out at the time, as a lot of players were struggling to capture Mugash in the previous scenario. Since the Dunland Trap was released soon after, this quest didn't get much attention. That is not to say that … Continue reading Into Fangorn
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
