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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/center><\/p>\n\u201cWe\u2019re very excited to launch the first major expansion to LOTRO since going free-to-play,\u201d said Aaron Campbell, Senior Producer of The Lord of the Rings Online, Turbine. \u201cWe can\u2019t wait for players to continue their adventures through Middle-earth and engage with epic locations such as Orthanc and iconic characters such as Saruman and Grima Wormtongue. We\u2019re seeing tremendous excitement from our players as Rise of Isengard is already LOTRO\u2019s best selling expansion ever!\u201d<\/p>\n
THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE: RISE OF ISENGARD FEATURES:<\/p>\n
\u00d8 Explore Three New Regions! — The time has come for you to turn eastward, toward the vale of Isengard. Where ancient forests once flourished, a corrupted waste of metal and wheels suffers under the thrall of the traitorous wizard Saruman. Here, in the shadows of the tower of Orthanc, gathers an army of Orcs and Uruk-hai, toiling to make ready for war. Forge ahead into these devastated lands and uncover new quests, skills, and traits as you strive to thwart Saruman\u2019s ambition.<\/p>\n
– Dunland \u2013 Adventure amidst the bright forests in the foothills of the southern Misty Mountains. Beware the Dunland Clans, rugged warriors tempted by the dark promise of power.<\/p>\n
– Gap of Rohan \u2013 Battle over the legendary pass between Eriador and the plane of Rohan. This key strategic point must be defended against the ambitions of Sauron.<\/p>\n
– Isengard \u2013 Explore Orthanc, one of the iconic Two Towers as it rises over the once beautiful Isengard valley. The once beautiful vale now desecrated beyond imagination by the Wizard Saruman the betrayer.<\/p>\n
\u00d8 Advance to Level 75!<\/p>\n
– Face new challenges and continue to forge your own legend in Middle-earth with all-new epic quests, skills, and deeds as you fight new enemies on your journey level 75!<\/p>\n
\u00d8 Master the Legendary New 24-Player Raid!<\/p>\n
– Face the ancient evil of Draigoch, one of the most powerful creatures in Middle-earth! Prepare for the ultimate challenge where nothing less than the strength of an entire force of 24 heroes stands the chance of victory.<\/p>\n
The Lord of the Rings Online is the ultimate adventure. This award-winning free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game delivers an interactive experience brimming with life and filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the most famous fantasy of all time. For more information, visit www.lotro.com.<\/p>\n
THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE\u2122 interactive video game \u00a9 2011 Turbine, Inc. and patents pending. All rights reserved. Middle-earth Poster Map \u00a9 2007 The Saul Zaentz Company, d\/b\/a Middle-earth Enterprises, under license to Turbine, Inc. All rights reserved. \u201cThe Lord of the Rings Online\u201d, \u201cRise of Isengard\u201d, Middle-earth Enterprises logo, \u201cThe Lord of the Rings\u201d and the names of the characters, events, items and places therein are trademarks or registered trademarks of SZC under license to Turbine, Inc. Turbine and the Turbine logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Turbine, Inc. in the U.S. and\/or other jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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