Welcome to Middle-earth.
The One Ring: The Lord of the Rings Tabletop Roleplaying Game (TRPG) is the official tabletop roleplaying game (TRPG) based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
This book contains all the rules players need to create their hero and embark on an adventure in Eriador, a region threatened by the power of Sauron's shadow.
This TRPG is designed with a focus on recreating the atmosphere of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Set in Middle-earth 20 years after Bilbo Baggins' shocking disappearance and unexpected return home,
Fifty years remain before the major events recounted in The Lord of the Rings.
Write your epic adventure in this untold time.
The One Ring: The Lord of the Rings Tabletop Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook includes:
A game system that allows you to travel vast lands, battle fearsome foes, and encounter famous characters from Middle-earth.
- Six cultural origins faithfully recreated to the original story, representing the origins of adventurers traveling through Eriador: the Dwarves of Durin's People, the Bard People, the Men of Bree, the Rangers of the North, the Hobbitonians of the Shire, and the Elves of Lindon.
- Advice for Loremasters (Game Masters) to bring Middle-earth to life with a truly immersive experience. Rules on magical treasures, the influence of the Shadow that corrodes people's minds, and the Eye of Mordor.
- Detailed explanations of the six "Patrons" (including Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey) who support the player heroes' adventures.
- Game data for a wide variety of villains, from insignificant foes like Orc soldiers and highway robbers to monstrous formidable foes like cave trolls and mound people.
- Rules for Loremasters to create their own "Nameless Ones" - unknown monsters that emerge from the dark corners of the world.
"The Mist Star" is an introductory adventure scenario filled with advice and support information for new Loremasters.
Translated by: The Lord of the Rings TRPG Translation Team (Tateno Koyuki, Katsura Reo, Tsukada Yoshiya)
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A4 hardcover, full-color pages
This is the basic rulebook for playing "The One Ring: The Lord of the Rings TRPG.