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![The Hard Tack of Thorin's Hall Guide [Beta] LOTRO Hard Tack Event Guide (Beta 3 Version) - Thorin's Hall Prospector and Cook Crafting Event.](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/06/lotro-hard-tack-of-thorins-hall-crafting-event-guide-beta-3-500x281.jpg)
The Hard Tack Event in LOTRO is a crafting and gathering event for Cooks and Prospectors. But if you are neither, then get in as an Assistant! Full guide here →...
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![How to Unlock a Fourth Crafting Profession in LOTRO LOTRO - How to Unlock a Fourth Crafting Profession Slot (or a Gathering one!)](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/07/lotro-unlock-fourth-crafting-profession-slot-4th-gathering-slot-500x281.jpg)
Looking to add a fourth gathering or crafting profession in LOTRO? Here are the steps, cost and other questions in one place! →...
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![Birding - LOTRO's Next Hobby LOTRO Birding - What We know so far from Orion's Stream pre Bullroarer.](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/06/lotro-birding-what-we-know-so-far-orion-stream-1-500x281.jpg)
aving been part of the LOTRO community for only seven or eight years in its seventeen year lifespan (so far!) I couldn't even guess how long players have wanted a new Hobby. But the only one in the ga...
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![Ringló Steed LOTRO Ringló Steed Mount - only available during the Midsummer Festival](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/06/ringlo-steed-midsummer-silver-hobbit-presents-mount-500x431.jpg)
he Ringló Steed is one of a few regionally-themed mounts available during Midsummer. This one, as the name implies, bears the crest and colours of the Ringló area of Gondor. This makes it one of t...
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![LOTRO Midsummer Festival 2024 Guide LOTRO Midsummer Festival 2023 Event Guide | Great Wedding Event Rewards 2023](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2020/06/lotro-midsummer-festival-2023-event-guide-great-wedding-event-500x261.jpg)
The LOTRO Midsummer Festival celebrates the Great Wedding of Aragorn and Arwen in Minas Tirith. Join the party, earn rewards and relax! →...
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![Wine Red Snake LOTRO Wine Red Snake Pet Tome | Midsummer 2024 Cosmetic Pet](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/06/lotro-tome-of-the-wine-red-snake-pet-midsummer-2024.jpg)
figured I may as well continue my weirdness now I've only got the Wine Red Snake to add. Of course, if you came here first, then I've probably confused you. See the Wild Chocolate Donkey....
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![Ceremonial Staff of the Eternal Sun Ceremonial Staff of the Eternal Sun | Midsummer Festival 2024 Cosmetic Weapon.](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/06/lotro-ceremonial-staff-of-the-eternal-sun-midsummer-festival-2024-cosmetic-500x500.jpg)
he Ceremonial Staff of the Eternal Sun was introduced as a reward in the 2024 Midsummer Festival event. This Lore-master's weapon is a sturdy wooden staff with a metal tip and with burnt, or engrav...
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![Circlet of Hanging Blooms LOTRO Circlet of Hanging Blooms | Midsummer 2024 head cosmetic](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/06/lotro-circlet-of-hanging-blooms-midsummer-event-2024-cosmetic.jpg)
idsummer is nothing if not flowery, and the Circlet of Hanging Blooms joins in that theme! From the garlands on the walls of Minas Tirith, right down to the character frame you unlock during the ev...
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![Wild Chocolate Donkey LOTRO Wild Chocolate Donkey Pet Tome | Midsummer 2024 Cosmetic Pet](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/06/lotro-tome-of-the-wild-chocolate-donkey-pet-midsummer-2024.jpg)
h dear, FJ, it's one of those weeks. Anyway, although I rarely have them clip-clopping behind me, I have a soft spot for critters like the Wild Chocolate Donkey pet. Somehow LOTRO's donkeys turn ou...
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![Wedding Celebration Pony LOTRO Wedding Celebration Pony Pet Tome | Midsummer 2024 Cosmetic Pet](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/06/lotro-tome-of-the-wedding-celebration-pony-pet-midsummer-2024.jpg)
ou know, I wish my brain wouldn't connect "dots" where it's not appropriate. I think the Wedding Celebration Pony is lovely. It's fuzzy and looks gentle somehow. And you'll have neve...
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![My Fairly Large LOTRO Races Guide LOTRO Races Guide by FibroJedi | What's the Best LOTRO Race for my Class? | Racial Traits and More!](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/05/lotro-races-guide-by-fibrojedi-500x281.jpg)
he Races in LOTRO reflect the variety gifted to us through The Lord of the Rings works of JRR Tolkien. From the immortal High Elves, to the Dwarves of the Blue Mountains, and from the Hobbits of th...
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![FFXIV Make It Rain Campaign 2024 FFXIV Make It Rain Campaign 2024 Guide - Gold Saucer Event FF14](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2023/06/ffxiv-make-it-rain-campaign-2024-guide-500x282.jpg)
The FFXIV Make it Rain Campaign combines a story with free rewards and bonuses in the Gold Saucer! Take a look here >>...
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![FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove - the Second Hunt for Genesis FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove 2024 | The Second Hunt for Genesis | Moogle Tomestone Event 2](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/01/ffxiv-moogle-treasure-trove-the-second-hunt-for-genesis-irregular-tomestones-of-genesis-ii-500x282.jpg)
The first Moogle Treasure Trove of 2024 is here - The Hunt for Genesis! Meet the new Mogpendium, different objectives and see the rewards here→...
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![FFXIV Book of Netherfire I FFXIV Book of Netherfire I Relic Book Guide | FF14 Netherfire 1](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/05/ffxiv-book-of-netherfire-i-relic-book-netherfire-1-guide-500x281.jpg)
ur journey through the books for A Relic Reborn continues with The Book of Netherfire I. And, I figured, I'd just answer this in the intro - no there is no second volume. For some reason it still has...
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![Zahar'ak Fortune-teller FFXIV Zahar'ak Fortune-teller | Book of Netherfire 1 Enemy Target](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/05/ffxiv-zaharak-fortune-teller-book-of-netherfire-enemy-target.jpg)
realised that the Zahar'ak Fortune-teller is one of those enemies who turns up when you don't want them to but is annoying to find when you try to hunt them! The reason for this is that they...
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![Hexing Harrier FFXIV Hexing Harrier - Book of Netherfire 1 Enemy target](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/05/ffxiv-hexing-harrier-book-of-netherfire-enemy-target.jpg)
he Hexing Harrier is a Thaumaturge-class Enemy based in the Fogfens of Mor Dhona. There are various Harriers in the Rathefrost part of the Fogfens. This is reached by passing through The Tang...
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![Gigas Bonze FFXIV Gigas Bonze - Book of Netherfire Enemy Target](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/05/ffxiv-gigas-bonze-book-of-netherfire-target.jpg)
he Gigas Bonze is one of a few of their tribe that roam Mor Dhona. This one wields only a sword - as the Gigas Bikkhu carry shields. If you are trying to clear the Book of Netherfire I, then...
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![How to Unlock the Whisper-Go Mount in FFXIV How to Unlock the Whisper-Go Mount in FFXIV / Yo-Kai Watch Event Mount](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/05/how-to-unlock-the-whisper-go-mount-in-ffxiv-500x281.jpg)
s part of the FFXIV Yo-Kai Event, you can unlock the Whisper-Go Mount for your character. Due to the way that Final Fantasy 14 deliver certain rewards, it took me a few minutes to figure out how to...
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![FFXIV Yo-Kai Watch Event FFXIV Yo-Kai Watch Event Guide - how to get Yo-Kai minions and weapons | FF14](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/05/ffxiv-yo-kai-watch-event-guide-minions-weapons-ff14-500x281.jpg)
new Verminion challenger arrives at the Gold Saucer and causes a stir with his unusual array of minions. In the FFXIV Yo-Kai Watch event you meet him and learn how to obtain these weird beings for...
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![FFXIV Book of Skyfire 2 FFXIV Book of Skyfire 2 | Relic Weapon Book of Skyfire II | Guide to all enemies, Leves, FATEs and Dungeons](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/04/ffxiv-book-of-skyfire-2-relic-book-guide-500x281.jpg)
oday we're going to continue our look at the A Relic Reborn series, with The Book of Skyfire 2 in our sights. You have another gaggle of enemies to defeat and a couple of particularly challenging d...
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![U'ghamaro Golem FFXIV U'ghamaro Golem, or Ughamaro Golem if you're typing quickly!](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/04/ffxiv-u-ghamaro-ughamaro-golem-book-of-skyfire-ii-enemy.jpg)
You know, sometimes enemy names are really inventive and then like the U'ghamaro Golem, they're really...not. You'll find this particular hunk of semi-autonomous rock in the North-Eastern corner of...
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![Shoaltooth Sahagin FFXIV Shoaltooth Sahagin - Book of Skyfire II target.](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/04/ffxiv-shoaltooth-sahagin-book-of-skyfire-2-target.jpg)
There are many different types and classes of so-called "Fishbacks" in the Sapsa Spawning Grounds, and one of those is the Shoaltooth Sahagin. In a brighter shade of blue compared to others o...
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![Shelfscale Reaver FFXIV Shelfscale Reaver | FF14 Book of Skyfire 2 Enemy Target](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/04/ffxiv-shelfscale-reaver-book-of-skyfire-2-relic-weapon-target.jpg)
The Shelfscale Reaver is a male Roegadyn pirate among a fair few others that appear to be using the Serpent's Tongue as a base. You'll know which one is your target by the symbol over their heads,...
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![LOTRO Anniversary 2024 Event Guide LOTRO Anniversary Event Guide, Quests, Rewards and more - 17th Birthday](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2023/04/lotro-anniversary-event-17th-anniversary-guide_temp-500x282.jpg)
The 2024 LOTRO Anniversary Event celebrates LOTRO's 17th birthday! Here's my guide to the quests and rewards! →...
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![Merrymaking Hamster LOTRO Merrymaking Hamster Pet | LOTRO Anniversary Cosmetic Pet](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/04/lotro-merrymaking-hamster-pet-tome-lotro-anniversary-2024.jpg)
Ladies and Gentlemen, I present the creature determined to be the first of his race to fly: the Merrymaking Hamster! That was my first impression and that's not going away!Merrymaking Hamster D...
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![Green Dragon Inn Tankard LOTRO Green Dragon Inn Tankard - Held Item/Cosmetic Weapon - Anniversary 2024](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/04/lotro-green-dragon-inn-tankard-held-item-cosmetic-weapon.jpg)
Make it feel like you got away with stealing from the pub with your own Green Dragon Inn Tankard! Wear the Hat of the Green Dragon Inn to make it look legit and everything!Green Dragon Inn Tank...
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![Sienna Hamster (Updated) LOTRO Sienna Hamster Pet | Anniversary Event Cosmetic Pet Tome](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/04/lotro-sienna-hamster-pet-tome-of-the-sienna-hamster_updated.jpg)
The Sienna Hamster is one of the two cute Hamsters that came out with the LOTRO Anniversary Event in 2024. This wee lassie, or fella, is super-fuzzy and inquisitive, even down to the twitchin...
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![Steed of the Green Dragon Inn LOTRO Steed of the Green Dragon Inn | Anniversary 2024 Mount](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/04/lotro-steed-of-the-green-dragon-inn-anniversary-2024-mount-500x500.jpg)
The Steed of the Green Dragon Inn is a horse mount from the LOTRO Anniversary Event. There are also matching war-steed cosmetics available for those with the tokens to spare.Green Dragon Inn...
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![Hat of the Green Dragon Inn LOTRO Hat of the Green Dragon Inn | Anniversary 2024 Cosmetic](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/04/lotro-hat-of-the-green-dragon-inn-anniversary-2024-cosmetic.jpg)
Scrape up that hair and look smart! Well, presentable, anyway. The Hat of the Green Dragon Inn makes you look like you're celebrating the LOTRO Anniversary with a hint of the Shire. Or was that a h...
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![Outfit of the Green Dragon Inn LOTRO Outfit of the Green Dragon Inn (Close Up) - Anniversary 2024 Cosmetic](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/04/outfit-of-the-green-dragon-inn-close-up-250x500.jpg)
The LOTRO Outfit of the Green Dragon Inn is a tunic and trousers all-in-one, in beige and green with detailed dragons sewn on. Pics of races here→...
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![LOTRO Zones by Level Guide and Tool My Guide to LOTRO Zones by Level | From Level 1 to 75 - Which LOTRO regions can I quest in at my current level?](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/04/lotro-zones-by-level-1-to-level-75-guide-list-500x281.jpg)
Where can you quest at your current level? Here's my LOTRO Zones by Level guide to let you plot your path to Level 50 →...
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![Leaving Twitter FibroJedi - Leaving Twitter aka Flying the Nest](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/04/fibrojedi-leaving-twitter-flying-the-nest-500x281.jpg)
he question of leaving Twitter has been brewing for many months now. While I can be very reactionary, when I know there are knock-on effects for me, or it impacts others, I try to take my time. I...
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![Sledge of Perpetual Winters LOTRO Sledge of Perpetual Winters | Yule Festival 2024 | Sledge Mount](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/03/lotro-sledge-of-perpetual-winters-yule-festival-2024-sledge-mount-500x500.jpg)
h4.h5-header:not(.widget-title){margin-bottom:0!important;} he Sledge of Perpetual Winters is a brand new type of mount coming for Yule Festival 2024. It is the first LOTRO Sledge Mount, with SSG...
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![Nail Your Book of Skyfire 1 FFXIV Book of Skyfire 1 - Relic Book Guide - all the enemies, FATEs, Leves and Dungeon Targets.](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/03/ffxiv-book-of-skyfire-1-relic-book-guide-500x281.jpg)
he Book of Skyfire 1 is one of the so-called Relic Books in Final Fantasy 14. It's called that as it is an actual book containing enemies you need to take down to improve the relic weapon you work on...
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![Brounger Brounger - the boss of the FATE Make It Rain](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/03/ffxiv-brounger-make-it-rain-fate.jpg)
Defeating Brounger, the enormous Plasmoid, is the objective of the FATE Make It Rain. Not the Event You Were Looking For This has precisely nothing to do with Make It Rain Camp...
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![Seps FFXIV Giant Seps FATE | FF14 Book of Skyfire 1](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/03/ffxiv-giant-seps-fate-book-of-skyfire-1-ff14.jpg)
Seps is not a giant like the Giant Loggers, but it is an enormous Dragonfly. So, don't do what I often do and fly to the southern part of Coerthas to wait for the FATE! Instead, fly dir...
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![Zanr'ak Pugilist FFXIV Zanr'ak Pugilist | FF14 Book of Skyfire 1 Enemy](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/03/ffxiv-zanrak-pugilist-ff14-book-of-skyfire-1.jpg)
In the mess-of-naming-conventions that is Southern Thanalan, you will find the Zanr'ak Pugilist. Well, I found five of them - and if you're doing the Book of Skyfire 1 for your relic weapon, then y...
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![Shoalspine Sahagin FFXIV Shoalspine Sahagin Location and Map | FF14 Book of Skyfire 1 target](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/03/ffxiv-shoalspine-sahagin-book-of-skyfire-i.jpg)
The Shoalspine Sahagin is a deep purple and red Sahagin, brandishing a trident and shield. They also do not feature in any class hunting logs, nor those you need for Grand Company promotion.Shoa...
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![LOTRO Crafting Guilds Guide LOTRO Crafting Guilds Guide: What is on, How to join a Crafting Guild and why I think you should.](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/03/lotro-crafting-guilds-how-to-join-a-guild-and-why-you-should-500x281.jpg)
LOTRO Crafting Guilds are an optional side-feature of crafting. How do you join one? And why should you? This and more answered here →...
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![Steed of the Silent Hunter LOTRO Steed of the Silent Hunter | Figments of Splendor mount from Myrtle Mint](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-20-14_43_40-500x500.png)
The Steed of the Silent Hunter was introduced to Myrtle Mint's stock in 2024. And it is very fancy!The Horse/Pony Itself The steed is mostly a pale grey colour with a pure white mane and ta...
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![Tunic and Leggings of the Perfect Curl LOTRO Tunic and Leggings of the Perfect Curl | Spring Festival 2024 Cosmetic](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/03/lotro-tunic-and-leggings-of-the-perfect-curl-spring-festival-2024-353x500.jpg)
The Tunic and Leggings of the Perfect Curl are part of a lovely Spring Festival cosmetic set. Leather and green, dyable material and elegant swirls →...
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![Perfect Curl Garden Snail LOTRO Perfect Curl Garden Snail Pet | Spring Festival](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/03/perfect-curl-garden-snail-pet-lotro.jpg)
never thought I would consider a snail as cute. But with Spring Fest 2024 came the Perfect Curl Garden Snail pet. So, now I do! It's also the fastest-moving one you will ever see. But, then...
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![Steed of the Perfect Curl Steed of the Perfect Curl LOTRO | Spring Festival 2024 Mount](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/03/lotro-steed-of-the-perfect-curl-spring-fest-2024-mount-500x500.jpg)
he Steed of the Perfect Curl is the 2024 Spring Festival mount. And I love the swirly plate armour that is the source of its name. There is the standard horse (or pony), and there are Perfect Curl War...
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![Helmet of the Perfect Curl Helmet of the Perfect Curl (Side View)](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/03/lotro-helmet-of-the-perfect-curl-cosmetic-side-view.jpg)
The LOTRO Helmet of the Perfect Curl is edged in bright metal and overlaid with green fabric. It's certainly a helm with character →...
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![Shoulder-guards of the Perfect Curl LOTRO Shoulder-guards of the Perfect Curl | Spring Festival 2024 Cosmetic](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/03/lotro-shoulder-guards-of-the-perfect-curl-cosmetic.jpg)
The LOTRO Shoulder-guards of the Perfect Curl are sturdy and comfortably curve your shoulders. They also feature two of the signature swirls →...
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![Boots of the Perfect Curl LOTRO Boots of the Perfect Curl | Spring Festival 2024 Cosmetic](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/03/lotro-boots-of-the-perfect-curl-cosmetic.jpg)
Featuring gold edging and swirls on green material, the LOTRO Boots of the Perfect Curl are from Spring Festival & dye really well!...
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![FFXIV Experience 'A Nocturne for Heroes' FFXIV A Nocturne for Heroes Event Guide | FFXIV-FFXV Collaboration | Noctis Event](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/02/ffxiv-a-nocturne-for-heroes-event-guide-noctis-ffxv-collaboration-500x281.jpg)
A Nocturne for Heroes is a FFXV and FFXIV Collaboration event. Join Noctis as he discovers why he's in Eorzea & get tons of rewards too →...
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![Tailor Crafting in LOTRO - How to Get a Great Tan LOTRO Tailor Crafting Profession Guide - How to unlock Tailoring](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2024/02/lotro-tailor-crafting-profession-how-to-unlock-tailoring-500x281.jpg)
Tailor crafting in LOTRO turns hides in to light and medium armour. But that's not all. Unlock Tailoring and explore the many things you can make →...
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![Natalan Windtalon FFXIV Natalan Windtalon | Grand Company Hunting Log target](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2023/01/ffxiv-natalan-windtalon-grand-company-hunting-log.jpg)
pologies for the two-part map, but Natalan is a long and thin area unlike most other locations. The Natalan Windtalon is a gladiator-class Ixal within their Coerthan stronghold. Note:...
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![Zahar'ak Thaumaturge FFXIV Zahar'ak Thaumaturge | Grand Company Hunting Log Target](https://fibrojedi.me.uk/shocemsy/2023/01/ffxiv-zaharak-thaumaturge-grand-company-hunting-log.jpg)
really wanted to mock the title of Zahar'ak Thaumaturge! That's because it has both the place and class/job in it. But sadly, there are in fact two different Amalj'aa types that are Thaumaturges....
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