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One Ring 2e: Eriador - Roll20
Strange lights flicker in the South Downs near Bree. Travelers vanish, beasts flee—something ancient stirs in forgotten barrows best left undisturbed.
$10.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 2:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
3/5
About the adventure
One Ring 2e is a role-playing game set during the twilight of the Third Age, after The Hobbit, and before The Fellowship of the Ring. This is a game written for fans of Tolkien who want relatable, personal character stories set in The Lord of the Rings. The One Ring 2e places an emphasis on small-stakes character plots and overland travel through the majestic settings of Middle Earth. Whispers of the South Downs is a low‑level introductory adventure set in Eriador, near the town of Bree and the shadow of Weathertop. Travelers have gone missing, animals flee the hills, and strange lights have been seen among ancient barrows long left alone. Something old has been disturbed, and the land remembers. Players will journey through mist‑shrouded downs, gather rumors in Bree, and confront the lingering echoes of a forgotten age. This scenario emphasizes exploration, atmosphere, moral choices, and quiet heroism over brute force—perfect for new players or those who want a Tolkien‑faithful experience. This will be a teaching game for those players new to Middle Earth role-playing or role-playing in general. Veterans of other Middle Earth role-playing games are also welcome to play.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Theater of the Mind
Rules as Written (RaW)
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(25)
4 years on StartPlaying
39 games hosted
Highly rated for: World Builder, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Greetings! I am James, AKA DM_Shroud. With a rich experience of 49 years in nearly a hundred roleplaying games, starting from the days of Classic Traveller in 1977, I've crafted countless adventures across a myriad of genres of gaming. My gaming library boasts an extensive collection of systems, but I have a particular fondness for narrative-driven space operas like Traveller Mongoose (2e), Star Trek Adventures, and Star Wars Saga, and Fantasy Flight, as well as fantasy games like Over the Wall, Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, D&D 2024, Song of Ice and Fire, and One Ring. As a Professional Game Master, my mission is clear: to deliver an exciting, engaging, and memorable game experience that balances quality with affordability. This isn't just a hobby for me – it's a passion-turned-profession, fueled by my goal to better support my family and fund my children's college education. Versatile Gaming Schedule: I offer various gaming sessions, including introductory sessions. My schedule is flexible, accommodating different time zones and preferences, with prices listed with each game (Not including Stripe and SPG Fees) per player/ session (First Character Generation session, as well as 1st play session are FREE) , if it's a new game that I'm not familiar with or not set up for, $20 per player per session for a custom game setting or campaign. I'm NOT typically available on Friday evenings, or Saturdays, USA times, since I spend weekends in the Mountains with my family...but query me, maybe we can work something out. Custom World Design: Beyond guiding games, I'm also a skilled fantasy and sf cartographer. Whether you're an author needing a vivid setting or you run or have a playgroup desiring a unique world, I can craft detailed maps and worlds tailored to your specific imagination. Please contact me with your needs, I can work with you on developing a quote, and we can arrange payment through this site. We can also set up an interactive mapping session where you guide me as I work on your map in realtime, using any of a number of mapping software tools. A Bit More About Me: My journey into the fantastical began as a young sci-fi enthusiast, inspired by the likes of Joe Haldeman's "Forever War". When not orchestrating epic adventures, I'm often found designing fictional solar systems or mapping fantasy worlds at all scales, continuing to fuel my lifelong passion for science fiction and fantasy. Invitation to Adventure: I invite you to dive into the worlds I've created and join me in crafting unforgettable stories. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the realm of RPGs, there's a place at my table for you. Welcome to my mind – let's embark on an extraordinary journey together!
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Creating your character
A significant number of pre-generated characters will be made available for selection prior to the game. Players may modify these characters, in cooperation with the game master to make minor changes to skills or weapons, if desired by the player.
The party currently cosists of: Captain Belengar - Honorable, confident Ranger of the North Brúnár, Son of Núr - A prosperous Male Dwarf Treasure Hunter Poppy Grubb - A cheerful female Hobbit Treasure Hunter Corwin Roadwise - An eager, bold male Bardings Messenger.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Have a working microphone, webcam is optional. Players will need to set up a free roll20 account to play and will also need to join our One Ring 2e: Eriador Discord server, for voice communication during the game and chats and game information/ lore in between game sessions.
What James (DM_Shroud) brings to the table
The game master has the One Ring 2E game from Free League publishing in hardback, as well as PDF from drive-thru. All Dice Rolled will be virtual dice within the game server.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How James (DM_Shroud) creates a safe table
Players are expected to stay in character as much as possible with minimal metagaming, other than rules questions for skill or combat task resolution, which are expected. Personal combat will often be part of scenarios and it is generally deadly for those characters actively engaging in combat, especially in the front line ranks. One Ring 2e combat is more of a "Theater of the Mind narrative" rather than traditional hex movement style. Riddles, and logic puzzles are common as tropes of The Lord of the Rings. Exploration and travel will also be major focuses of the game as player characters journey far and wide across Middle Earth. No experience will be necessary the game master will teach the game but players are encouraged to learn a bit about the lore of Middle Earth, to enhance the game experience.
Content warnings
Safety tools used