The dwarves of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth are beings of short stature and stocky build. Dwarf males always sport long beards. (Whether dwarf females always wear beards is a matter of some speculation and debate.) Dwarves mine precious metals throughout Middle-earth and are known as skilled stoneworkers and smiths. Their gruff appearance and demeanor belies their ability for superb craftsmanship.
Dwarf females make up a significantly smaller percentage of the dwarf population. Typically...

We've heard so many recent reports about the upcoming changes with Lord of the Rings Online's Book 14, including class improvements, new emotes and large-scale events. In a recent dev diary, we now get word of some changes that will be implemented regarding the instances of LotRO.
The largest changes will occur with the three main instances of Angmar: Urugarth, Carn Dum and Barad Gularan. These instances will receive significant tweaks to the gameplay and new armor sets will either be added...

Turbine has sent along some brand new screenshots relating to the Lord of the Rings Online Book 14 update, primarily to display some of the Minstrel animations that are going to be introduced. We've added these high quality shots to our Book 14 gallery, and in them you can see various Minstrels playing their instruments like never before.
As well as the Minstrel shots, we are treated to a close-up of Armethial (who we caught a quick glimpse of in our Book 14 video tour and gallery) looking...

Forestry is a fun, profitable, and easy profession. This gathering professions gathers wood and hides, processing these for use by crafting professions. Half of your products (namely hides) will be found just by adventuring, though it does not hurt to go out and grind for the items. They are always in demand too. The other half of your products, namely wood, are not in great demand, and cost a little to make. But if you also have the woodworker profession, your going to want a means of gathering...

Ered Luin is one of the least traveled of zones, excepting Thorin’s Hall. Full of low level creatures meant to challenge new adventurers, the creatures here are usually not too difficult, though they can pose a challenge for low level adventurers. Most important for low level characters are knowledge of what creatures are signature creatures, and rarely, what they particularly vulnerable. Certainly, a beginning hero will not have access to different damage types, but often their special abilities...

One thing players should pay attention to with Book 14 are the new landscapes. The areas around the ring forges include the same architectural style you will be seeing in the Mines of Moria expansion. The place around the Ring Forge has a feeling of years upon years stacked upon the land. Unlike the similar brown ruins you see throughout the game, these areas have a completely different feel.Another item that has a subtle appeal is the very elvish feel around the ring forges. I don’t know that...

In Book 14, your characters will have the chance to interact with the Fellowship as they prepare for their departure from Rivendell. You can visit each member of the Fellowship inside the Last Homely House before you meet them outside for the final farewells. You may have noticed a certain pony in the title screenshot for this post. Bill the Pony is not only a fan favorite, but he is also reported to have a significant role in Book 14.
As we move on further east into Eregion, we come to the...