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One bundle to rule them all? The latest Lord of the Rings TTRPG gets a discount deal
Francesco Nepitello’s The One Ring, one of the numerous licenced RPGs based on JRR Tolkien’s novels, has received great praise for its capture of Tolkien’s themes and atmosphere.
Become the Tolkien expert you were destined to be
It’s a three-tier offer, with nearly £300 worth of books about Middle-earth, art, J. R. R. Tolkien and enough to make you an expert. On offer here are also books that were a significant influence on the iconic writer.
Tolkien keycaps: Transform your keyboard into a relic from Middle-earth
Instantly recognizable from writings on legendary items such as the One Ring, the script of Tengwar was created by the ancient Elf Fëanor and eventually replaced the runelike Cirth to become the text of choice for Elvish languages such as Sindarin: the language featured on this set.
An expert touch: A review of The One Ring RPG 2nd edition
Bringing The One Ring to life and making it feel like adventures in Middle-earth also needs an expert touch. The Loremaster, the game’s version of GM, needs to be good.
Cartography craze: Your fandom’s nerdy maps beautifully illustrated
Cartography is a beautiful focal point for any room. It looks fantastic, it’s a discussion point, it’s a flag of fandom, an icebreaker, a reference, and you will discover new details for months to come.
£5,000 letter reveals why Tolkien didn’t write a sequel to Lord of the Rings
This letter appears to be the only time that Tolkien categorically stated that there would be no sequel to The Lord of the Rings so it is a significant find.
Did Tolkien inspire Dungeons & Dragons?
Some of the most obvious Lord of the Rings influences are found in Dungeons & Dragons’ original character races, creatures and classes: Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves and Humans were included, with monsters such as Balrogs and Ents — which are highly unique to the Lord of the Rings — also being featured in the game.
Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries conjure up Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth
The Bodleian Libraries are describing the most significant gathering for public display of Tolkien goodies – some 200 items – in the 1st June to 28th of October as a once-in-a-generation opportunity. They’re probably right too unless you can get to Paris for late 2019 where the Bodleian Libraries and Bibliotheque Nationale de France will […]
Middle Earth map annotated by J.R.R. found in a book
This map was found in a book owned by the illustrator Pauline Baynes. Baynes had been tasked with creating illustrations by Tolkien’s publishers Allen & Unwin in 1970. In drawing her own map she worked with J.R.R. Tolkien who suggested edits on the like of city locations, flora and fauna. We get to discover that […]
