The folks from Turbine write: Now that Frodo Baggins has moved to Crickhollow, Lobelia Sackville-Baggins and her son, Lotho, have finally taken ownership of the beautiful Hobbit-hole of Bag End. Learn more about this famous family in this week’s content update! Characters of Middle-earth: The Sackville-Bagginses
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From the folks at Turbine: Far to the north, beyond the borders of Evendim, lie the icy barrens known as Forochel. Take a brief look at the newest region, and home to the Lossoth, introduced in Book 13: Doom of the Last-king with this week’s Points of Interest update! Exploring Middle-earth: Forochel
From the folks at Turbine: A most-requested feature has finally arrived: Fishing! What better way to relax and enjoy the world of Middle-earth than by finding a nice spot along the bank of a river, casting your line into the water nearby, and basking in the glory of the day while trying to nab a prize-winning fish – or perhaps your next meal! Read more with this developer diary! Book 13: Doom of the Last-king – All in Mail, Never Clinking – Fishing in LOTRO
From the folks at Lord of the Rings Online: In the southern reaches of the Barrow-downs lies the Great Barrow, Othrongroth, one of the oldest and largest of the Edain mounds. As the Witch-king’s power has grown, fell spirits have taken possession of the rotting remains of the dead in his name. What was once a sacred place of solemnity is now the home to evil lurking in the shadows. Exploring Middle-earth: Othrongroth
Book 13: Doom of the Last-king introduces a new area to explore – Forochel! Join Content Designer Rhidden as he discusses the creation of the brand new region. Read his Developer Diary to learn more about the upcoming free content update! Book 13: Crafting the Content of Forochel
Vanessa “Saffron” Price, Online Community Representative for Turbine, Inc. writes: The dwarf Dwalin, son of Fundin and brother of Balin, was one of Thorin Oakenshield’s faithful companions on the Quest of Erebor. Now, he is stationed as the new Master of Thorin’s Hall. Learn more about Dwalin in the latest addition to our Exploring Middle-earth series! Characters of Middle-earth: Dwalin