A special thanks to Yuyuu, Officer of Salt N Light from Meneldor for providing the image of the throne room of Ost Elendil that we used for our banner today!
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Announcements
- Scheduled Server Downtime: Monday, February 13th. The LOTRO Game Servers will be brought down on Monday, February 13th from 6:00 - 10:00 AM Eastern (-5 GMT) for an update to the game. Patch notes will be available during the downtime.
- Our latest Featured Player is Tipi. He is a member of the Knights of the White Tree on Evernight. He loves to joke around and cheer up kinmates when they are having a bad day; this is one Hobbit that doesn't like to take things too seriously! Read more about Tipi and his adventures in Middle-earth!
- Have you read up on our new event Buried Treasure? No? Then be sure to check out our latest Developer Diary!
- Looking for more ways to stay connected with LOTRO and Turbine? Check out the LOTRO page on Facebook and show your support by clicking "Like"! You can also follow @lotro on Twitter for news about all of our games as well as contests, Q&A's with developers and giveaways.
- LOTRO Fashion Week is here! Check out this article for all the details!
The Places of Middle-earth
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At one time there was no greater place of splendor in the North than Ost Elendil, the palace of Elendil of Westernesse in his great city of Annúminas. But those days are long past. The great, white walls of its towers have grown stained and ruined, crumbling into decay with the rest of the city. Time and the creeping wilderness claimed Annúminas and Ost Elendil long ago. Then came the tomb-robbers, seeking what treasures they might plunder, but even they are not the greatest insult to the kings of old. The Shadow of Angmar stretches forth to seize Annúminas, and the ancient seat of Arnor's kings is too great a prize for them to resist. Ost Elendil, though an invention of the designers of The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™, recalls the glory of Annúminas and the city's founder and first king, Elendil the Tall. Players of LOTRO will find that not all is at peace in the ruins of Ost Elendil should their journeys bring them there. |
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
- A Casual Stroll to Mordor is holding a video contest. Click here for more information about their I am a Rockstar Video Contest!
- Looking to get off the beaten path? Perhaps a romantic get-away with your sweetheart. Then check out, Hidden Gems: Strange, Surreal, Semi-Secret Spots in LotRO, the latest article from Ten Ton Hammer!
- Don't forget! The Fashionistas at LOTRO Stylist, LOTRO Fashion, and Cosmetic LOTRO are participating in Fashion Week, they each have unique coupon codes and lots of style tips on their sites!
Community Events
Brandywine
- Valentine's Day Parties
- When: 11th & 12th of February at 10pm Eastern Standard Time(New York Time)
- Where: Our kin home is located in the elf homesteads, at the Ethiel-e-chun neighbourhood, 2 Waterbank road.
- Information: Lots of food, drink and music (Love Songs of course!) for all and more! Hosted by The Legion of Hope and Light, click here for all the details!
Crickhollow
- Crosser of Roads Group Chicken Run
- When: Saturday February 11th, starting PROMPTLY at 10:00AM EST/server time (15:00 GMT)
- Where: Sandson's Farm in the Shire
- Information: Calling all chickens and their protectors - Second Breakfast will be making another attempt on the Crosser of Roads title on Saturday, February 11th. This can take up to 6 hours, and all participating chickens need to commit to the full length of time (breaks will be provided) and must have the Flying the Coop series of quests completed beforehand. Protectors of all classes and levels are very, very welcome, and need not commit to the full day. Click here for more information.
- The First Ever Shire Rally
- When: Sunday February 12th, 1:00PM EST/server time (6:00PM GMT, 10:00AM PST)
- Where: Michel Delving at the Town Hole
- Information: Enjoy Competition? Like Solving Puzzles? Think you know your way around The Shire? Click here for more information!
Landroval
- Lovers Day Ball
- When: Sunday Febuary 12th. 8:00PM EST (GMT -5)
- Where: Party Tree in Hobbiton
- Info: Grab a partner and come out to the Lovers Day Ball held at the ever popular Party Tree in Hobbiton! Single? Doesn't matter! Come anyway and maybe meet the lad or lass of your dreams. Click here for more information.
- Windy Acres Ranch Bywater Steeplechase and Horse Show
- When: Fri Feb 24 at 9pm EST
- Where: The Methel-stage between Bywater and Tuckborough. Click here for all the details!
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
Picnic in the Shire
Today's postcard was submitted by Missie of the Mellows from Laurelin.
Missie is trying to make Alcarion feel welcome in the Shire by offering him a pie she made earlier. It looks tasty!
Missie, thank you for submitting this sweet photo!
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!
