Where I gather my gaming ramblings
What's new? The fluff rewards AND the new Umbari Tracery Recipes for lvl 150 (WoC at tier 40 & 90; Heraldry at 65). Let's dive in: Tier 25 Coffer of the Curious Slug 600 AS + Cosmetic Pet Tier 50 Legendary Coffer of the Nautical Housing Collection Cracked Token + Housing Deco Tier 75 Legendary... Continue Reading →
Luckily for us, there is an inordinate amount of places that fit different types of romantic settings that you and your Valentine can enjoy in this digital Middle Earth. I will only list some of my favorites, but I would love to hear about other players' preferred spots! 1. Crash a Royal Wedding! You can... Continue Reading →
As some may know, I've set myself a goal for this year in LOTRO: each month I will try to compile some lore and roleplay info on the different classes LOTRO has as well as some of my own virtual photography. Since they are exactly 12, you see my logic. First month, working in alphabetical... Continue Reading →
Who is Crannog? What is the Trév Gállorg? Why are these folks asking for your help? Well, my friends, for that we have to take ourselves back... back to the time before the Destruction of the Ring... when Mordirith still ruled from his castle in Carn Dûm. It was under the shadow of the Witch-king... Continue Reading →
So, you've seen the Delving gear at the barterer and you absolutely love their appearance.. buuut you're nowhere near 140 so you can't run them. Or you can but you don't want to go thru the grind to barter for them or rely on luck to get a drop. Allow me to help out. I've... Continue Reading →
I've been asked several times in these past few days about the title my Lore-Master wears during Spring Festival (the one you see in the Featured Image header). So I decided to share a short, quick post about it! The deed completes by obtaining & mounting these 4 steeds: Simbelmynë, Springtime, Blue Roan and Springfest.... Continue Reading →
Since LOTRO got its Per Pixel Lighting Atenuation setting I've been revisiting old places to have another look at them & compare with my memories or old screenshots, to have a closer look at textures, and such. This particular place can only be visited while your Dwarf or Elf is on the intro - tho... Continue Reading →
Hey dol, merry dol! Spoiler alert! Now that SSG has decided to change the Legendary Items in LOTRO, they've introduced the concept of "Traceries" - an equivalent to Legacies - and this may have impacted Lord Elrond's house in a major way: with the addition of a new room. We don't know how he feels... Continue Reading →
This pet project of mine, inspired by The Lord of the Rings Online "Great Wedding" update, revolves around the theme of Midsummer Day, also known as Midyear's Day. I've revisited my dusty Tolkien archives (*cough cough*) and tracked down a handful of notorious events that have also occurred on Midyear's Day, besides the aformentioned wedding.... Continue Reading →
My Lore-Master, an elven Scholar, has decided to open her house to the LOTRO Community for a series of readings. Every day, until we complete the collection, Laurelinarien will display for you the "Lost Lores" she's obtained throughout her years of adventuring in Middle-Earth. You will be able to experience these stories both in audio... Continue Reading →
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