Beginning in May, heroes can adventure to the shores of Evendim, the first free update to The Lord of the Rings Online. Less than a month after the launch of the recreation of Middle-earth, Turbine will deliver the first of many significant expansions to the game. Beginning with Book 9: Evendim players will have an enormous new area to explore with over 60 new quests to complete. There are also major improvements to the popular music and monster play systems along with the first major raid in the game.
About 100 miles north of the Shire, in northern Eriador, lies the vast region of Evendim. The region is dominated by a large lake named Nenuial, the "Lake of the Twilight." On the southern shore of the lake lies the ancient abandoned city of Annúminas-the former capital of the kingdom of Arnor. Legends of great wealth and powerful artifacts amidst the ruins of the capital are well known amongst the Free Peoples, and now these legends are beginning to attract the attention of evil creatures and the nefarious forces lurking in Angmar.
As the Fellowship continues its preparations to leave Rivendell, Aragorn is preparing to re-forge Narsil-the sword that cut the One Ring from Sauron's hand-into Anduril, Flame of the West. For the light to be returned to the blade, a relic must be found in the ancient tombs of Annúminas.
There are reports of an Ent roaming the forest of the Twilight Hills looking for the long-missing Entwives. He has dwelt in these hills since before the army of the last Alliance moved through to defeat Angmar and knows something of the events of that age.
Players are challenged to protect the valuables of the abandoned city; to defy Angmar's encroaching grip on Annúminas; and to aid Aragorn in his quest to re-forge Narsil.
Key Features:
- Explore vast new lands designed for level 30+ players
- Over 60 new quests
- Join with fellow heroes in a massive raid of Helegrod to challenge the fearsome dragon Thorog
- Enhanced music system adds new instruments and lets you share your music with others
- 9 new monsters, plus the first encounter with an Ent
- Six new skills and enhanced abilities for the Champion class
