War in the North | Middle Earth Roleplaying
The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Sauron, the twisted Lord of the Rings, has dispatched his fell armies to conquer the northern lands of Middle-Earth. You are a member of a brave company of heroes that seeks to defend the lands of Wilderland. Though you cannot achieve victory on your own, you will nonetheless seek to stand up against darkness and etch a tale that will sing throughout all of Arda. For these are the tales of heroism in an age of great Shadow . . . This is a homebrew campaign that puts the players in the shoes of Middle-Earth adventurers, fighting against the forces of evil during the events of Lord of the Rings. Our tale will be focused on the lands of Mirkwood, Erebor, Dale, and more - the northern lands untouched by Tolkien during the main narrative of the books. We'll be using the Lord of the Rings Roleplaying game system for 5e to anchor our characters in the magic of Tolkien's world, and striving to tell a story that matches the epic tone and sensibilities of this legendary tale.
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Highly rated for: Storytelling, Voices, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Please be familiar with at least the basics of 5e and Dungeons & Dragons, but be prepared to embrace the new setting and mechanics. Ensure you have access to a good internet connection and quality audio environment. Rewatching the movies or rereading the books can't hurt.
What I provide
I'll be bringing the Foundry VTT, a handy music bot, a Discord server with session recaps and helpful links peppered throughout, the Lord of the Rings Roleplaying book unlocked on 5e, and a deep abiding love for Lord of the Rings!
Gameplay details
During our first session we'll be setting down with our players to discuss the use of the X-Card and the exact details of our Lines & Veils document. We'll also be sending out a form beforehand for players to fill out and specify their Lines & Veils tolerance. The game is not expected to deal in many heavy topics, due to the whimsical nature of Tolkien's world. We'll be doing our best to imitate the tone of the movies and create a story that is fairly approachable by all.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Bleed
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Luxton Technique
• Luxton Technique Discussion
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
We'll be creating our characters before the first session! We'll be using the Lord of the Rings Roleplaying book exclusively for character classes and races, as the default 5e material is not appropriate for Tolkien's setting. Characters will start at level 3.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Foundry VTT
$25.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Bi-weekly / Wednesday - 11:00 PM UTC
May 21 / Session 7
2-3 Hour Duration
5 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+