The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying: Core Rulebook

One Game to Rule Them All

A complete game adapting the rules of fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons to evoke the themes and tone of the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. This volume presents character options, a host of terrifying adversaries, comprehensive rules for adventuring, wondrous artefacts, and the subtle magic of Middle-earth.

Create characters inspired by your favourite heroes from The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit™, from the Dwarves of Durin’s Folk to the Rangers of the North and send them to fight the Shadow wherever it may hide. Will they have what it takes to stop the encroaching darkness?

Callings:

• Captain: You’re a valiant fighter who has chosen to take the lead and put your judgment to the service of others, to guide them in this dark hour.


• Champion: You’re recognised as a fighter among your folk, a fierce warrior, onward into battle. For you, the road to adventure leads straight to wherever your foes prowl or hide.


• Messenger: You’re an experienced traveller and advisor, who has decided that it is your duty to journey to distant lands and unite folks against darkness.


• Scholar: You’re a master of learning, familiar with ancient lore and healing arts alike.


• Treasure Hunter: You’re a cunning adventurer who seeks to recover what is lost, even when it means braving unspeakable dangers.


• Warden: You’re a protector of the weak who blends martial prowess and knowledge of the land.

Key Features:

• New Rules: Travel across the land with the rules for Journeys, and meet the personalities of Middle-earth with the system for Councils.


• Evoke the Spirit of Middle-earth: The volume offers thorough advice for the game master (Loremaster) on how to bring Middle-earth to life, including rules for magical treasure, the Shadow, and the Eye of Mordor.


• Famous Personalities: Find in-depth information on six Patrons—individuals sponsoring the adventures of your Company, including Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey.


• Bestiary: Featuring a spread of adversaries, from lowly Orc Soldiers and Highway-robbers to monstrous Cave-trolls and Barrow-wights.


• Darker Threats: Rules to create your very own Nameless Things—unknowable beings from the dark corners of the world.


• A First Quest: A complete Landmark adventure, The Star of the Mist, with extra support for new Loremasters.