Mar 4, 2017

The corsairs threaten the southern lands of Gondor. Book 2 – The Dawnless Day The fleet of Gondor Was frozen in port By Balakhor the Scourge’s Belligerent fleet. With the City of Swans Surrounded by foes We headed for Pelargir, The Port of Gondor.   From the east the clouds Covered the sky To make the night Unnaturally long. The people we met...

Mar 4, 2017

Yesterday, Standing Stone Games released the first build of the Update 20 Beta. The update adds The Wastes, which includes Dagorlad, Noman-lands and the...

Mar 3, 2017

Community Calendar: Major special events are taking place on Sirannon, Laurelin, and Belegaer this weekend.  Please check below for more details about Grand Charivari, The Shire to Fornost: A hobbit historical field trip, and 2. Bree’er Schnulzenabend.  On Sunday, the Department of Harmony and Song will continue their server tour on Brandywine and trivia...

Mar 3, 2017

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Mar 2, 2017

Part 124 – Failure Too Far Afield Early it was in the ruins of Ost Guruth. Not a soul was awake save one farmer in the western part of the ruins who was tending his farm before the light of day came. The stars were still shining down on Lone Lands, full and beautiful they were as was the moon as it began to sink down toward the horizon. The rays of the sun had...

Feb 27, 2017

Before recording episode 139, Branick and Andang recorded a conversation about the Champion class, The Lord of the Rings Online™ in general, and more. A small section was included in LOTRO Academy: 139 – The Champion, but the entire conversation is presented here as bonus content for you to enjoy. Thanks for listening.

Feb 27, 2017

This week we say farewell to Karvett and discuss the first issue of The LOTRO Beacon.

Feb 25, 2017

Zaradanoric was stirred to wakefulness by an argument outside the barrack walls. By the looks of the sky it was nearing evening. Zaradanoric stiffly sat up, stretched, and then removed his breastplate and shoulders. He laid his armor on the ground next to his bag and strode outside to see what the argument was about. Outside there was a group of people arguing...

Feb 24, 2017

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Feb 24, 2017

Chapter 2: The Shadow of the Past (Part 4&5) A dreaded pestilance attacked Casa Buggins last week which is why in this article I highlight two episodes of Exploring Lord of the Rings. We look in these two episodes at the further revlations made to Frodo Baggins informing him that his magic ring is a little more potent than first believed… We also...

Feb 24, 2017

Community Calendar: This week Mardi Gras comes to Middle-earth with a couple of events on Landroval.  The night after Ales & Tales visits their kin house, the Mardi Gras Party Band present their weekly concert in front of the Prancing Pony Inn at 8pm EST on Fat Tuesday.  The Bounders of the Shire present Fat Hobbit Tuesday at 8:45pm EST/ST with music from...

Feb 23, 2017

Welcome back to the second part of my review. This covers my hands down favorite portion of Bree as a region. I spent a significant amount of time here throughout my questing. North Bree and Beyond Aesthetics: These are some of the most fun in the game. The Old Forrest is very unnerving and gets the mysterious feel just right. Nestled in the center of it all is...

Feb 22, 2017

Branick, Teriadwyn, Pineleaf, Sanswinda, and Mortumbra discuss the Champion class in The Lord of the Rings Online™ and are joined by a recording of noteworthy Champion, Andang. Thanks for listening.

Feb 22, 2017

How would you rank LOTRO’s expansions? Join the discussion here.  Watch more Ask You...

Feb 20, 2017

This week we add a new member to the LPN team and hear part of a poem.

Feb 17, 2017

Community Calendar: This listing of featured events is only published on Fridays, but our Google calendar is kept up to date throughout the week and includes details on many more activities.  Take a look at this week’s agenda for upcoming events around LOTRO and copy some or all events to your personal calendar.  You may add events or post corrections in...

Feb 14, 2017

This week Teriadwyn has some alternate suggestions for purchases with LOTRO Points. http://lotroacademy.com/lotroplayers/LPN189.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download () Game News Interview(s) with SSG and other news   Store Sales   Free Sample Of The Week  February 9th-16th Skill and Slayer Deed Boost x1  Use Coupon Code SKILLITUP 1/Account 30 %...

Feb 11, 2017

Greetings Lotro Players, You are all invited to attend a classical concert today at 2pm est in the Lore Hall on Landroval. Liliditty Buggins leads a brave band of talented musicans to bring to life music from bygone days. Our sample is a trio composed by Balakirev, entitled “Nocturne”. All are welcome to join us and if there are other musicians out...

Feb 11, 2017

Chapter 2: The Shadow of the Past (Part 3) Continuing from our discussion last week, which focused on Gandalf and his knowledge of Rings, including the great ring. This week we look into the History of the one Ring. With a fun field-trip down down down to Goblin Town. Our hosts on Brandywine were the Casual Raiders kinship. Here is the full class from Signum...

Feb 10, 2017

Community Calendar: This listing of featured events is only published on Fridays, but our Google calendar is kept up to date throughout the week and includes details on many more activities.  Take a look at this week’s agenda for upcoming events around LOTRO and copy some or all events to your personal calendar.  You may add events or post corrections in...