You are following the Old South Road from Isengard to Tharbad on an errand for Saruman when you are attacked by Wild Men of Dunland. Already weary from a full day of travel, you struggle to hold off the ferocious Dunlending attack. You must rally your companions and drive back the enemy, or you will be … Continue reading Nightmare The Dunland Trap
Path Less Traveled: Flight from Moria
My Path Less Traveled has brought me all the way to the final quest of the Khazad-dûm deluxe, Flight from Moria. I've had a pretty good time bringing Dwarves through the first two quests of the box; will the expansion finish strong, or fall flat right at the end? Lace up your boots and don't trip, because … Continue reading Path Less Traveled: Flight from Moria
Nightmare Into Fangorn
You've captured the Orc captain, Mugash, in the mountains above Isengard. But as you make your way down Methedras, your captive escapes and flees east into Fangorn. You pursue Mugash into the ancient forest to find that the trees themselves seems to be attacking him. Without thinking, you hack at the tree branches to rescue your … Continue reading Nightmare Into Fangorn
Nightmare To Catch an Orc
Saruman has tasked you with a dangerous mission: journey up the Misty Mountains' southern peak in search of the Orc, Mugash, and capture him alive. Mugash and his Orcs have been raiding the surrounding countryside from their hidden lair in Methedras, and carrying loot and captives back into the mountains. It's time to put an end … Continue reading Nightmare To Catch an Orc
Path Less Traveled: The Seventh Level
Today my Path Less Traveled leads me deeper into the darkness of Moria, to seek my fortune on The Seventh Level! The Khazad-dûm deluxe expansion has been pretty good so far—hopefully the second quest can keep the trend going strong! Let's find out. Is that just the groaning of the earth I hear, or is there … Continue reading Path Less Traveled: The Seventh Level
Nightmare The Fords of Isen
Riding north to the Gap of Rohan, you come upon a battle at the Fords of Isen. A small number of Rohirrim have taken a defensive position on the islet in the river's center where a large force of wild Dunlendings assails them. You must move swiftly lest the river run red with blood of Rohan... … Continue reading Nightmare The Fords of Isen
Path Less Traveled: Into the Pit
My Path Less Traveled has led me Into the Pit to conquer the first quest of the Khazad-dûm expansion. Last time I gave a glowing review of the Khazad-dûm player cards—but will they prove to be strong enough to light my way through the perilous hallways of Moria? Or will they leave me lost and alone in … Continue reading Path Less Traveled: Into the Pit
Nightmares in Isengard
Having completed my Nightmarish defense of Gondor, I now find myself heading through the lands of Rohan on a summons to meet the wizard Saruman. Nightmare The Voice of Isengard will see me performing a series of tasks under the banner of the White Hand in an effort to further the goals of the Free … Continue reading Nightmares in Isengard
Path Less Traveled: Khazad-dûm Player Cards
Having followed my Path Less Traveled far and wide, it seems to have led me back in time towards the beginning of the game's life, to the dark and dusty halls of Khazad-dûm. A fan favorite, this expansion is commonly recommended across the internet as a good second purchase after the Core Set. But until now … Continue reading Path Less Traveled: Khazad-dûm Player Cards
Murder at the Prancing Pony
You have arrived in Bree to find the village abuzz over a recent crime. Someone has broken into The Prancing Pony, murdered a guest and made off with the victim's belongings. Barliman Butterbur begs you to find the killer before the trail grows cold. A departure from the typical wilderness romps and pitched sieges of The … Continue reading Murder at the Prancing Pony
