A Casual Stroll to Mordor

Taken by some madness, Golodir has ventured into the Rift. The air is thick with menace, and the stench of Thaurlach lingers…

You have reached the end of your journey into Dol Guldur. You are now looking for Mazog of the great mithril axe Zigilburk.

The baileys of Dol Guldur are highly fortified, nearly impenetrable, and the finest of the Enemy’s soldiers defend within. But before the rest of the fortress can be assaulted, these must be taken….

You have finally arrived at the gates of Dol Guldur. I hope you didn’t expect to get inside by simply knocking.

You are now deeper into Mirkwood and the enemy have launched their first counterattack. Your just is to prevent the enemy from regaining possession of Thangulhad.

You are now in Mirkwood helping the elves to rescue a prisoner from Gol Guldur. While the elves decide on how to proceed after a setback in the swamp, you are asked to rescue some prisoners that are being kept in Dannenglor.

A powerful sorcerer from Angmar seeks to drive the frozen winds of Forochel south into Evendim, freezing the lake and allowing a great army to march on Tinnudir….

Attack at Dawn is the eleventh skirmish we will examine in Pineleaf’s Pictorial Primer to Skirmishing. Here we will discuss the scenario, the enemy, and the encounters you will face as you prepare to maintain the worst-kept secret in Middle Earth.

Welcome to the Twenty-first Hall. I am sorry, but the Auction Hall is currently closed due to a little problem we are having with orcs. If you wish to survive this day, then I suggest you take up a weapon and help in the defense.

Battle of the Way of Smiths is the ninth skirmish we will examine in Pineleaf’s Pictorial Primer to Skirmishing. Here we will discuss the scenario, the enemy, and the encounters you will face as you prepare to defend this ancient forge of the dwarves in Moria.

Welcome to Khazad-dûm, the ancient home of Durin’s folk. Please don’t mind the mess, as we’ve had a few troubles with orcs. Since you’re here, how about helping us defend one of our outposts?

The easiest way the Ford of Bruinen from the west of the cross the Loudwater at the Ford of Bruinen. You most likely crossed it the first time you visited Rivendell. Unfortunately, the forces of the enemy also know of this crossing. Be prepared to help the sons of Elrond defend the ford against the forces of Sauron.

Defence of the Prancing Pony is the fifth skirmish we will examine in Pineleaf’s Pictorial Primer to Skirmishing. Here we will discuss the scenario, the enemy, and the encounters you will face as you prepare to defend this iconic resting place.

Welcome the Bree, one of the main hubs in Middle Earth. We would like to wish you all a happy new year, but we’re having a bit of a problem with brigands. If you wish to help, please speak with Second Watcher Healthstraw in the stockade just outside the South Gate.

Welcome to Weathertop, where the enemy has sent a force of the dead to take the hill. Can your survive the night with Candaith and keep it in the hands of the Free Peoples?

Welcome to Pineleaf’s Pictorial Primer to Skirmishing. In this series, we will look at each of the
skirmishes you can run in The Lord of the Rings Online™. In this second volume, we will take a look at the only skirmish set to the west of the Shire: “Siege of Gondamon.”

Welcome to Pineleaf’s Pictorial Primer to Skirmishing. In this series, we will look at each of the skirmishes you can run in The Lord of the Rings Online™. In this first volume, we will take a look at the skirmish that is set right in my own backyard: “Trouble in Tuckborough.”

Spring has arrived and 2010 has some new events in store for the Spring Festival. This guide is here to help you discover all the fun to be had and help you earn those seasonal goodies!

Yule is here and 2009 brings a brand new set of events and games to enjoy. This guide is here to help you discover all the fun to be had and help you get your seasonal goodies!

See the Mirkwood Explained: Opening Skirmishes post for a detailed guide on starting skirmishes.

See the Mirkwood Explained: Opening Skirmishes post for a detailed guide on starting skirmishes.