Raising The Shire

The Lord of the Ring Online Adventures as Told by Hobbits of the Shire

Exploring The Vale of Thrain

| March 26, 2010

The Vale of Thrain is an area in Middle Earth on the path through the Blue Mountains to Thorin’s Hall. The Dwarves of the Blue Mountains maintain two outposts in the area, the fortress of Gondoman and and the waystation, Nogrod. Generally the road to Thorin’s Hall is quiet but if one strays too far [...]

Inside The Last Homely House

| March 17, 2010

The Last Homely House is the home of Lord Elrond of Rivendell. It is not known precisely when it was built but Lord Elrond came to Rivendell in 1697 of the Second Age and it has been a safe refuge for many a traveller, and home to a number of elves, including the Elf Lord [...]

A Worthy Young Hobbit

| August 21, 2009

Peregrin Took, known as Pippin by his friends, was the youngest of Frodo Baggins’ best friends. Smaller then the rest, he was very curious and often got himself into trouble. But he proved his merit when he saved Faramir from death as Denethor became crazed in despair after Sauron’s deception was revealed to him. It [...]