The only Online world based on the Books of J.R.R. Tolkien. Live the most famous fantasy world of all time, adventure through Middle-earth in the fight against the forces of the Witch-king of Angmar.
Features:
- Design Authentic Heroes: Create your own Hobbit, Elf, Dwarf or Man. Pick any of seven lore-inspired classes (Champion, Minstrel, Guardian, Loremaster, Burglar, Hunter, or Captain) and personalize your hero's appearance
- Rise to Greatness: Use powerful character traits to enhance and diversify your heroes skills
- Battle Deadly Enemies: Fight against the authentic enemies from Tolkein’s literary works
- Explore Ancient Lands: Journey through Middle-earth to collect valuable Tolkien lore, knowledge and artefacts that bring your hero greater powers
- Meet Famous Characters: Interact with Gandalf and the Fellowship, Bilbo, Elrond, Boromir, Bombadil, and many other exciting characters from Tolkien's epic masterpiece
- Combine Powers: Jump right into combat and quickly master streamlined skills that grow in power as you gain new abilities. Build a formidable team by pooling your skills and blind foes with a hail of synchronized attacks
- Monster Play: Play as a hero or as a monster in massive player-vs-player battles that will shape the future of Middle-earth
* This exciting Founder’s Program is available for a limited time until April 23, 2007, at 11:59PM GMT just before the launch of The Lord of the Rings Online™.