The Shire

1995 · Sourcebook (rules/options to enhance play)

The Shire

A Middle-earth adventure game set in the lands that become the Shire, presented through maps of the region in different eras. Players explore Hobbit settlements, Elven groves, and Dúnedain manors while facing Orc ambushes, the fanged Nackers of the Marish, and other dangers linked to the Elder Days. The setting includes the Shire Grant, the Took-thains, and notable Hobbits such as Merry, Pippin, and Sam, alongside lesser-known inhabitants.

Accessory (dice, maps, screens, cards)Campaign Setting (game world)Level Based (Earn XP and level up)Class Based (Pilot, Wizard, Scientist, etc)Skill Based (buy or gain skills)

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