Contents |
Announcements
- The Yule Festivities have begun! Need more information check out this Developer Diary!
- A Yuletime Surprise! Winter has finally come to Middle-earth. The town of Winter-home has opened their gates to travelers once more, and our Game Masters are getting into the holiday spirit! Right now, as we speak, our GMs are out wrangling a whole herd of Cremello Steeds. On Sunday, December 25th, we'll be giving them away to random players in game! Click here for more information.
- Holiday Bonus Points! Now on sale in the LOTRO Store through December 26th. Visit this page for all the details.
The Places of Middle-earth
|
The vast expanse of the Misty Mountains divides the western and eastern halves of Middle-earth, making travel and commerce between those lands difficult. The few roads across the Mountains are fraught with danger. The first is to travel all the way around the southern end of the Misty Mountains, through the Gap of Rohan, but it is rumoured that Orcs now range freely there. The second path is through the Redhorn Gate, about halfway between Rivendell and the Gap of Rohan, but the stirring of the Shadow in the East has caused even that pass to become an abode of evil. Neighbouring the vale of Imladris is the third passage, the High Pass. This was once the most-used pass in the North, until the goblins began to stir and giants took up residence in the heights. Now travellers in the High Pass are often assailed by raiders out of Goblin-town or crushed by boulders in games of catch between giants.Read more about the Northern High Pass ! |
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
- Ten Ton Hammer has a nice write-up on the Yule Festival. Be sure you stop by and check it out!
- 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!
Community Events
Brandywine
- Christmas and New Year Countdown Parties
- When: 24th, 25th and 31st of December -- All day events.
- Where: Ethiel-e-chun neighbourhood, 2 Waterbank
- Information: The Legion of Hope and Light is hosting christmas parties on this coming christmas weekend. Click here for more information.
Landroval
- Windy Acres Ranch Winter Derby Horse Race
- When: Monday, January 23rd at 3pm EST
- Where: Various locations
- More Information: Visit this thread for more information.
Withywindle
- Withywindle Christmas Event
- When: Between the days of 17th December and 23rd December SantaGandalf and his little helpers will be roaming around Middle-Earth
- Where: Various locations.
- Information: Visit this thread for all the details!
- Christmas Party
- When: 23rd December 18.00GMT
- Where: Winterbluffs
- Information: Adding to the charm of the winter with carols by the famous Edhel Annon Band of troubadours, many gifts and hide and seek games, fireworks and good fun. And to top it all some very nice treasures SantaGandalf received from very generous heroes. Visit this thread for more information.
Recurring Events
Click here for a complete list of recurring events or click on your server below!
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
A Festive Concert
Today's postcard was submitted by Belamanth of Belegaer, who stopped by Laurelin for a Yule concert!
This picture was taken at a Yule concert of the Hobbit Heart Band on Laurelin. The audience was not very big, but very friendly and enthusiastic. Almost everyone was dancing the whole time, it was a very merry happening!
Belamanth, thank you for submitting this festive image!
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!
