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The Places of Middle-earth
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In Buckland, not far to the north of Brandy Hall in the hills rising away from the path of the Brandywine, travelers will come upon Crickhollow, an often-visited retreat for those Hobbits who wish to spend a few days away from their daily routine, or simply rest and eat more peacefully than they are used to resting and eating at home. Those who live near Crickhollow are pleasant enough folk, though generally they like to be left alone to their peace and quiet. Many of the old-timers in the area tell stories of travelers who have ventured beyond the High Hay and into the Old Forest beyond, many of whom never returned to tell the conclusion of their tales. In these days of the growing darkness in the north, many indeed have been the strangers who have ridden into the region to ask questions, though none can, or will, say what specifically these dark figures pursue. |
Crickhollow plays a significant role early in the journey of Frodo Baggins and his companions in The Lord of the Rings. It is here that Frodo buys his house after leaving Bag End, not with the intention to stay in Crickhollow, but with the goal of diverting would-be pursuers from his trail. Adventurers familiar with the tale will no doubt want to seek out Frodo's home, though the locals may tell the travelers that, although the home of Mr. Baggins is filled with his many possessions, he has not been seen in these parts since the day he first arrived. Most doubt he has closed himself in his new residence and believe he has gone off on some personal quest, perhaps to locate his old uncle Bilbo who disappeared so many years ago.
The lands of Middle-earth are rich and vast. Visit the Places Codex to learn more about them!
If you would like to submit an article please email it to lotro@turbine.com with the subject The Free Peoples' Press--Guest Article Submission.
Community News
- BBB or Bards, Beers & Longbeards have published their 5th video, The Ballad of Khizli! You can visit their YouTube Channel to watch it along with all of their previous offerings!
- Justin Olivetti from Massively talks about his wishes for LOTRO in his article, The Road to Mordor: Wish lists, past and future. Click here to see what he is wishing for.
- The Bloggers from Cosmetic Lotro, Lotro Fashion and Lotro Stylist have joined forces to host a Yule Outfit Contest. You can stop by any of their sites for more information! The contest ends this weekend, be sure to get your entries in!
Community Events
Gladden
- Rangers of The West Concert
- When: Saturday, January 7 4 -5 PM Central Standard Time
- Where: In front of The Prancing Pony, Bree
- Information: Bring your hobbit dances, your dwarven ales, your elvish tales, and join us. Click here for more information!
Landroval
- Bounders of the Shire Fourth Birthday weekend!
- When: January 6, 7 & 8 Various times.
- Where: Various locations
- Information: A Fryday Fish Fry, a gala, a ceremony and more! A weekend full of activities. Visit this thread for all of the details!
- Windy Acres Talent Show
- When: Friday, January 13th at 4pm EST
- Where: 1 Twinfall Path, Imrath Ivrin, Falathlorn homesteads
- Information: The winner will receive a code for 750 Turbine Points! Click here for all the details!
- Ari and Tourma's Ivy Bush Inn Extravaganza!
- When: January 21st, 2012 3:00pm EST
- Where: The Ivy Bush Inn in Hobbiton, Shire
- Information: Hobbits, Men, Dwarfs, and Elves alike, they are all welcome! Bring your Yule cheer, musical apparatus, ale mug, practical jokes, and all your friends! Heck, even bring your enemies (like that irritable dwarf down the street that doesn't like your mount)! There will be all sorts of merriment. Come clad in your best attire, for there will be a Best Gear Contest, hosted by the Twins. Click here for more information!
Recurring Events
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If you have an upcoming community event that you would like listed please send an email to lotro@turbine.com with the subject The Free Peoples' Press--Community Event
Postcards from Middle-earth
Towards Zigilund
Today's postcard was submitted by Ranatuor Erutaron of Gilrain!
"This was taken on New Years Day 2012 looking towards Zigilgund from the 7th Dwarf Channel in Forochel."
"Outside of LOTRO but keeping a Lord of the Rings theme going - I have just become a member of the Tolkien Society, I’ve been playing Fantasy Flight Game’s Lord of the Rings Living Card Game, reading up on Cubicle 7’s The One Ring RPG, and checking out the new Heroclix Lord of the Rings. I’m currently reading JRR Tolkien’s biography at the moment. 2012 is definitely going to be a good year for Tolkien fans."
Ranatuor, thank you for submitting this photo and for telling us a little about yourself!
Send your postcards to lotro@turbine.com with this subject The Peoples' Press--Postcards from Middle-earth. Be sure to tell us something about your postcard and who you are!
