Turbine has officially unveiled Book 14: Ring-forge of Eregion, an addition which delivers the finale to the epic story from Volume I and adds several new storytelling mechanics combined with live in-world events, as well as unlocks prelude events for the upcoming Mines of Moria expansion. 
WESTWOOD, MA - July 23, 2008 - Turbine, Inc. announced the details of the sixth content update for subscribers to The Lord of the Rings OnlineTM: Shadows of AngmarTM. Book 14: Ring-forge of Eregion delivers the climax to the epic story from Volume I of The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO). The story takes center stage in Book 14 with several new storytelling mechanics combined with live in-world events that allow players to work together to be part of the rise and fall of Amarthiel at the Ring-forges of Eregion! This will unlock the prelude quests that will lead players to the Mines of MoriaTM, the first expansion pack to the 2007 PC MMO Game of the Year* scheduled to be released this fall. Book 14: Ring-forge of Eregion is now available to subscribers of The Lord of the Rings Online in North America and Europe.
"The Lord of the Rings Online is one of the only MMOs to successfully integrate story into game play," said Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings Online. "With Book 14 we continue to create new ways for players to experience the epic story in Middle-earth from the dramatic moments unfolding throughout the story to the new adventure instances that require players to work together across their server to unlock new content and advance the story. The live events planned in Book 14 will provide incredibly dynamic adventures for our players and set the tone for our journey this fall into the Mines of Moria."
Turbine has just released a new batch of screenshots for Book 14: The Ring-forges of Eregion , the next free content update for The Lord of the Rings Online.
The screenshots illustrate new and improved Minstrel animations as well as the continuation of the epic questline. Take a look:
Turbine has just released a batch of screenshots for Book 14: The Ring-forges of Eregion, the next free content update for The Lord of the Rings Online!
The screenshots illustrate The Ring Forges located in Eregion, a new region of which a portion will become available to you with the upcoming launch of Book 14.
We will have more news about Book 14: The Ring-forges of Eregion soon and will be sure to keep you updated!
The development team for the Lord of the Rings Online has added another creature to their ongoing "Creatures/Characters of Middle-earth" series. Who gets the spotlight today? Cachunir!:
Cachúnir is a High Elf who dwells in the House of Elrond in Rivendell. With the coming of the Shadow, he has felt the desire to leave the darkness behind and sail into the West but hesitates to do so.
You can read the entire write-up
HERE, and
HERE at the European website.
The June
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The newest
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Eleventy-Seven Morsels is a hobbit's dream game!
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LotRO: Book 14: Ring-forge of Eregion Unveiled
