The importance of food in the life of Hobbits cannot be understated! So many meals and snacks in-between that any break taken may only be spent looking forward to the next time you can eat. Thankfully, for the growers, crafters and merchants of The Shire, this means a guaranteed, steady business all year round. As […]
The North Downs Exploration Deeds encourage you to travel throughout the region and meet different people groups and enemies. You’ll discover the ruins of the Fields of Fornost, friendly and hostile villages of the Earthkin and trek to the stronghold of Dol Dinen in the very South-East. And LOTRO have done a great job in […]
The North Downs in LOTRO is an expansive region home to a variety of races. Men and women are found in various places, but especially in and near Trestlebridge. Dwarves have their own fort in the North. Jorthkin (Earthkin) inhabit much of the eastern edge, while Meluinen is home to a small group of Elves. […]
To defeat the darkness, sometimes you have to become the darkness. Not in character of course – definitely not for a Hobbit! But as the Shire Folk are known for being able to move silently on their feet, sometimes stealth is required. Myrlas is no burglar, but that doesn’t mean he cannot snipe a foe […]
Ever felt that kindred spirit with a people group you weren’t born into? That’s what happened to my Dùnedan woman, Glinmaethor from the moment she first met the Elves. She learned as much as possible about their language, their culture and the aspects of their lives that were of importance to them. Ultimately, she felt […]
