Exploring Middle-earth: GwindethrondMeghan S. Rodberg, Online Community Manager The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, writes: We’re excited to announce that The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar’ Book 11: Defenders of Eriador is now live on the LOTRO servers! Book 11 launched right on time and all servers are up and available. LOTRO Book 11: Defenders of Eriador Now Live!

Exploring Middle-earth: GwindethrondVanessa “Saffron” Price, Online Community Representative for The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, writes: On the shores of Lake Evendim, deep behind a waterfall lies a grotto – home to Gwindeth, the Blue Lady of Evendim. Learn more about Gwindeth and her home in this week’s update! Exploring Middle-earth: Gwindethrond

Thursday, 18th October (2pm GMT) – Codemasters Online and Turbine, Inc. announced the details of the third free content update for subscribers to The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™. Book 11: Defenders of Eriador continues the epic story of The Lord of the Rings Online adding over 100 new quests, a new 12-player raid, two new areas in Middle-earth and introduces the player housing system. Book 11: Defenders of Eriador will be available to European subscribers of The Lord of the Rings Online on October 25, 2007. Continue reading “PRESS RELEASE: Codemasters Online and Turbine to unveil Book 11: Defenders of Eriador for The Lord of the Rings Online™”

Chocolate Fish Cafe to Close?
Vanessa “Saffron” Price, Online Community Representative for The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, writes: Also called “Efts” by the most learned of Scholars, Salamanders are fearsome creatures with a fiery breath and a lust for treasure. Salamanders are found in out-of-the-way places like the region of Evendim, and “out of the way” is just what the unprepared adventurer should get when faced with one of these descendants from dragon-kind!

Creatures of Middle-earth: Salamanders

Chocolate Fish Cafe to Close?
Vanessa “Saffron” Price, Online Community Representative for The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, writes: Barliman Butterbur, the proprietor of The Prancing Pony, is always happy to supply a pint and a warm fire to adventurers and townsfolk alike. If you find yourself in Bree, stop in to the famous inn and meet the shrewd innkeeper and his hobbit assistants!

Characters of Middle-earth: Barliman Butterbur