rivendell

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RIVENDELL
“The Elves may fear the Dark Lord, and they may fly before him,
but never again will they listen to him or serve him. And here
in Rivendell there live still some of his chief foes: the Elven-­
wise, lords of the Eldar from beyond the furthest seas.”

he valley known as Imladris — Elvish for ‘deep val- by small white stones, running to the edge of a sheer drop.
ley of the cleft’ — is a secret kingdom of the Elves Far below lies the valley of Rivendell, reached by a path that
that has endured for thousands of years. For those switches back and forth as it descends towards the river at
who find their way to it, Rivendell promises peace the bottom. At the top of the slope the air is filled with the
and recovery, plus lore and advice. Its master, Elrond Halfelven, scent of pine-­trees, and it grows warmer as you climb down.
is a great healer and lore-­master and a stalwart foe of the Enemy. The trees soon change to beech and oak, and the path ends
Rivendell was founded in the Second Age, when Elrond in an open glade not far above the banks of the river Bru-
led here the High Elves of Eregion, fleeing from the destruc- inen. The path is steep, and wanderers travelling with ponies
tion of their land. For many long years the Elves lived in peace, should lead their animals on foot.
but when it came time for the Last Alliance, it was at Imladris If the weather is good, the Elves of the valley are likely to
that their hosts mustered before going south to Mordor. be out, singing amongst the trees. They will stay out almost
In the early days of the Third Age, Rivendell was an ally all night, especially if the sky is clear and the stars can be
of the realm of Arnor, and then supported its successor king- seen. Visitors might think their songs are silly, since they are
doms of Arthedain, Cardolan, and Rhudaur. Arthedain was the full of wonder and merriment, but those that know them well
last to fall to the might of the Witch-­king of Angmar — when might realise that many of these Elves have suffered terrible
this happened, Elrond bid the Chieftains of the Dúnedain to tragedies over the course of their long lives, and now sing of
dwell in his house. Today, Rivendell is where the heirlooms simple delights to keep the darkness away.
of the House of Isildur are kept, waiting for a king to return. Those who wish to see Elrond are sent towards the bridge
In the twilight years of the Third Age, some five thousand leading to the Last Homely House, while those who desire to
years after its founding, Rivendell is still a refuge for travel- join in the singing are invited to stay. Elven songs are not some-
lers of good intent. All those who are looking for counsel or thing to miss, especially on warm Summer nights. And if one
protection come looking for the house of Elrond Halfelven can get advice from the Elves, that is even better — they some-
— but the path leading there is not for everyone to find. times seem to know everything about a person, even if they’ve
This guide provides information on the valley of Imladris, the never met them before. It is said that they know what is going
Last Homely House itself and its many halls, rooms, pathways, gar- on in all the lands, as quickly as the waters flow, or even quicker.
dens, terraces, and more, and the residents of Rivendell as well. It

the last homely house

contains details about Elrond, his children, as well as some of his advi-
sors and visitors. Rules for creating High Elf characters are included.
The house of Elrond is a large mansion, comprising many

the hidden valley

halls, open porches supported by pillars, passageways, and
rooms dedicated to diverse purposes, not the least of which
Travellers approaching the Misty Mountains from the lands is lodging guests comfortably. There are libraries, solars for
of Eriador may find themselves marching across a high moor. sitting and thinking, walkways and gardens, council chambers
This vast slope leading up to the heights is only broken by sud- for meetings, bannock bakeries and kitchens, and a great
den and steep valleys carved by running water, with trees grow- many other rooms besides. Bells ring in the house at different
ing along their slopes. Avoiding these deep gullies and ravines hours of the day, signaling when meals are ready, the arrival
sends travellers leagues out of their way, if they don’t know of someone unexpected, or that the master of the house is
the proper route. Those that do know seek a path marked ready to meet his guests.

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RIVENDELL
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4. Smithy 11. Erestor’s House
5. Residence 12. Bathhouse
6. Infirmary 13. Bridge
7. Glorfindel’s House

SAFE BORDERS Elrond’s leave, or without a proper guide, will find it

Travellers on the East Road towards the Misty Mountains extra­ordinarily difficult to locate the valley. To the eyes
eventually must pass the Ford of Bruinen. The river Loud- of the average traveller, the terrain seems devoid of any
water (as the Bruinen is known in the Common tongue) recognisable landmarks, and even experienced travellers
runs out of the valley of Rivendell, though many travel- can become confused or lost.
lers cross it without any knowledge that an ancient Elven
kingdom lies so close at hand. Elrond has command over As the company gets near to the valley, the Scout
the waters of the Bruinen, and can cause it to flood if he must make a SCAN roll to find the white stone
has need to bar the Ford. path. If the Scout is an Elf, the roll gains (1d). If
The enchantment of Rivendell and its master also they have never been to Rivendell before, the roll
turns aside unwanted visitors, making it nearly impos- loses (1d) instead. The Scout can make two rolls
sible for the Enemy’s servants or casual wanderers to each day, and each set of failures represents a day
discover the valley itself, much less the single safe spent searching among the gullies and ravines,
path into it — Those wishing to reach Rivendell without or carefully edging around dangerous terrain.

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The path leading to the house arrives at a narrow stone MAKING MUSIC IN RIVENDELL
bridge, just wide enough for a pony or horse to walk on, if The Hall of Fire is the perfect place for composing
its rider leads it by the bridle (Elven horses have no need of music and discovering the right words for a song.
a guide and cross without concern). At night, the bridge is
lit by bright lanterns, allowing travellers to see the fast and Player-­heroes singing a song composed
noisy river rushing below them as they cross. in Rivendell gain (1d) when performing it
If the travellers are expected, a guide will be waiting (see the rules for Singing songs on page
for them at the glade or the bridge. Usually, this is some 123 of the core rules).
younger member of Elrond’s household.

THE ENTRANCE HALL

On pleasant summer nights (or when visitors are expected, or
both circumstances are true) the doors to the entrance hall are honour is in the middle of the high table, where Elrond’s wife,
flung wide open. The floor is paved with flagstones quarried Celebrían, daughter of Galadriel, once sat, before she departed
from the Misty Mountains to the east, and lanterns hang from for the Undying Lands. Now, the canopied chair is reserved for
carven beams that support the vaulted ceiling. Many tapestries Arwen, Elrond’s daughter, when she is in Rivendell.
hang between the lanterns — banners, flags, and pennants. A great tapestry hangs on the wall over the long table. It
Imladris has been host to many warriors and has seen many des- shows a white ship riding the waves of the Great Sea, head-
perate battles and fruitless victories. Long ago, Elrond himself ing towards the setting sun. Sometimes it seems as if a breeze
was the herald of Gil-­galad, King of the Noldor, and marched ruffles the tapestry, sending the waves into motion.
with his host to the land of Mordor to overthrow Sauron.
In the centre of the hall, one lantern is given a place of hon- THE HALL OF FIRE
our, and hangs low from the ceiling. Dwarven visitors will recog- The Hall of Fire usually stands empty and quiet, except for high
nise it as a gift from the smiths of Khazad-­dûm to Celebrimbor days and special celebrations. There are no tables here, but
of Hollin, given long ago. Its reddish light makes the chamber chairs which both guests and residents can use. Special seats
seem like it is deep under the earth, and it always seems cool are reserved for Elrond and his family. A bright fire burns in a
in this room, no matter how high the sun is in the sky. great hearth, beneath carven pillars on either side. The fire is
A corridor lead left and right — towards the Hall of Fire kept burning all the year round, but there is little other light.
and the Great Hall, respectively, as former guests will recall Most days there are only a few people here, those seeking
— while flights of stairs on either side leads to the upper sto- silence and a place for thought, or perhaps dozing in com-
reys and vaults below. fort. However, when it is occupied, the Elves fill the hall, to
listen silently to others as they sing or play their instruments.
THE GREAT HALL It is a testament to the hall and the Elven grace of the min-
This is the main hall of Elrond’s house, where formal meals strels that mortals often find themselves carried away by the
are taken and high feast days celebrated. It is a tall room, performances, drifting as if on a sea of music and voice, and
three times longer than its width, and is found on the right visions of distant lands and ancient days form in their minds.
side of the entrance hall. Guests enter it from the corridor
through a screened passage into the hall itself. Above the THE EAST PORCH
passage is a balcony alcove, where the Elven minstrels of the The porch on the east side of the house is Elrond’s location
house play their music. of choice for important meetings. If possible, he calls for such
The high table stands on a dais at the opposite side of councils to be held in the early morning, so that anyone who
the hall. Tables to accommodate all the folk of Rivendell and is invited may watch the sun rise over the mountains, and
guests are placed perpendicular to it, on either side of a great listen to the flow of the river and the trilling of birdsong. In
open hearth in the centre of the hall. Tall windows line the short, Elrond wishes everyone to be reminded of the beauty
southern side of the hall, admitting as much light as possible of Middle-­earth and the value of its preservation. It is cus-
during the winter. A passageway leads to the terraces outside, tomary for such meetings to be concluded in time for a noon
while other doors allow access to the kitchens and pantry. luncheon, for, while it is said that Elves may thrive on speech
It is tradition for Elrond to sit in a great chair at the end alone, it is not so for other folk.
of the long table, with the most distinguished of his guests or The porch itself is adjacent to the high garden, with the
household to his left and right. However, the true place of banks of the mountain stream below. Several pathways start

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from here, leading down the course of the Bruinen or further say that the game set was a gift to Elrond from Elendil of
away north, towards the pine-­woods at the top of the valley. Númenor, and that the King of the Men of the West often
found a worthy opponent in Gil-­galad, High King of the Elves.
THE UPPER FLOORS
Stairs from the entrance hall lead to the upper floors. Guest THE LIBRARY OF ELROND
rooms of various types and sizes can be found here, as well There is much lore in Imladris, and quite a bit of that has
as the private quarters of Elrond, his family members, and been recorded by Elrond himself. In the ground floor library
those of his household who desire to live in the house itself are many maps and books that are available for perusal.
(several individuals have chosen other buildings as their pri- Many concern the doings of the Elves in the Elder Days,
vate residences). Most rooms have flat ceilings crossed by and several are written in scripts and languages that have
dark wooden beams. There are usually one or more windows, been forgotten by most scholars, in these days of twilight.
a comfortable bed, a mirror, and other bedroom furniture. Indeed, very little is recorded using the Common tongue,
There is also a solar, situated above the great hall and and it seems that Elrond’s lore is still waiting for someone
looking south as well. This is a room for leisure, to sit and to unlock it for the average folk. It will be a long labour,
read, write, or just to think. There is a marble table next to the something that probably couldn’t be completed in a single
largest windows, chequered in dark and light colours. Wooden lifetime — but there are many tales worth the telling, gath-
chess pieces stand at the ready on the window sill. Rumours ered in these books and maps.

HOUSE OF ELROND

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1. Front Porch 6. The Entrance Hall 11. Kitchen

2. Corridor 7. To the Vaults 12. East Porch
3. The Hall of Fire 8. Butler 13. To the Upper Floors
4. North Vestibule 9. Armoury 14. The Great Hall
5. Storage 10. Pantry 15. South Vestibule

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Elrond also keeps a personal library, on one of the upper of Elves and Men seen in these lands was quartered here too,
floors. Only the most trusted among his advisors can enter but only a few returned, as many died in the long war against
this room. Not only does he possess irreplaceable manuscripts Mordor, and others among the Fair Folk left Middle-­earth
penned by Celebrimbor and others, he also has a small col- because of their great sorrow.
lection of dangerous knowledge — treatises written by the Still, Rivendell is home to several individuals, stalwart
wise and erudite Wizard Saruman about the nature and power enemies of the Shadow, and offers refuge to many others.
of the Shadow, passages of the Black Speech recorded from
captured enemies, and the mad rantings of those who had
learned too much of the Enemy’s ways. Elrond Halfelven
He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-­lord, as strong
THE VAULTS as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of
Beneath the great manor house are cellars, pantries, and dwarves, and as kind as summer.
other underground chambers. Directly accessible from the
kitchens and upstairs larders are the vast stores of foodstuffs, The Master of Rivendell has dwelt in Middle-­earth for thou-
wine, liquor, cisterns of water, and other supplies. Elrond sands of years. He is called the ‘Halfelven’, for he can claim
remembers well that Imladris has seen siege before, and descent from some of the greatest among both Elves and
wishes to be well prepared if the Enemy returns. Men. He was given the choice to either follow the path
In other, deeper and more hidden chambers, are the of the Firstborn or the fate of Men. Elrond chose to be of
storerooms for the many worthy items recovered from the Elvenkind. Counted among the most powerful Elf-­lords
destruction of Eregion and other efforts over the long years. still in Middle-­earth, he is one of Sauron’s chief foes, and
These chambers are sealed, or at least locked, and a careful has the gift of foresight.
inventory is kept. Despite these protections, there is little here In the early years of the Third Age, Elrond wedded
that could aid in the open defiance of the Shadow. Rivendell Celebrían, daughter of Galadriel and Celeborn of Loth-
has always been a place of healing and lore, and there are lórien. From their marriage were born the twins Elladan
very few pieces of wargear kept here. and Elrohir, and then their daughter Arwen. Alas, their
union suffered an ill-­f ate — when Celebrían was return-
OTHER BUILDINGS IN THE VALLEY ing from a journey to visit her parents across the Misty
The house of Elrond is surrounded by many buildings that Mountains, she was captured by Orcs and given a poi-
once served a greater population. There are bath-­houses, gra- soned wound. Rescued by her sons, she never fully
naries, mills, stables, smithies, and an armoury. Groomed recovered from the torments she suffered, despite
paths wind their way between the buildings and gardens. Near Elrond’s great skill as a healer, and she soon departed
to the river there are terraces with stone seats for people to for the Undying Lands. Elrond did not accompany her.
rest on, or watch the day go by. A training ground is nearby, Instead, he strengthened his resolve and doubled his
where the protectors of the valley exercise their martial skills efforts to guide the folk of Middle-­e arth in defiance
and where, from time immemorial, the Dúnedain youth have of the Enemy.
been instructed in the ways of battle. Elrond is the bearer of Vilya, the Ring of Air, one of
Stretched along the valley itself are orchards, vineyards, the three Rings forged in Eregion by Celebrimbor. He
and fields that provide for its folk. There are others, further received it from Gil-­galad, the High King, and kept it secret
to the north and south, that now lie fallow. Close to them are and unused for centuries, for the Rings of Power risked
other buildings, stone ruins that once were great halls but being mastered by the Ruling Ring of Sauron. When the
have fallen into ruin over the thousands of years since they One Ring disappeared from all knowledge, Elrond started
have seen use. There are other smaller buildings too, some to use Vilya to preserve the sanctuary of Rivendell and the
occupied by those Elves for whom Rivendell is but a tempo- ancient wisdom contained therein.
rary resting place on their journey to the Great Sea.
NAME: Elrond Halfelven

the folk of rivendell OCCUPATION: Healer, Lore-­master

Long ago, Rivendell was home to the many survivors of Ere-
gion, but their number has dwindled over the millennia that DISTINCTIVE FEATURES: Fair-­spoken, Lordly, Subtle
have passed since its foundation. One of the greatest hosts

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return of Sauron ever since. He is always seeking allies for the

coming conflict, and will provide support to all who come to
him for help in fighting the Shadow.
Elrond is a generous listener and is willing to deal with
all folks. He takes into consideration all requests for advice or
help, as long as they come from individuals who have proved
trustworthy to him or his household. He rarely provides direct
aid, as he treasures the safety and secrecy of his land above all.

Arwen Undómiel
Arwen turned towards him, and the light of her eyes fell on
him from afar and pierced his heart.

Though Arwen is the daughter of Elrond and Celebrían,

the Elves of Rivendell say that in her beauty is the like-
ness of Lúthien come again, and that is why she is called
Undómiel, the Evenstar, signifying that the days of the
Elves are coming to an end. While born in Rivendell, she
often visits her mother’s folk in Lorien.

NAME: Arwen Undómiel

ENCOUNTERING ELROND OCCUPATION: Healer, Weaver

Like most members of the Fair Folk, Elrond seems neither
young nor old, combining the strength of a young warrior and DISTINCTIVE FEATURES: Fair, Generous, Lordly
the wisdom of a venerable king. His true age can be guessed
by looking into his eyes — in them one can see a light like
that of remote and ancient stars. His hair is dark, and his face
carries no trace of a beard.
The Lord of Rivendell seldom leaves the valley, but he
sends many scouts about the land. As a consequence, he is ELVEN BEAUTY
always well-­informed, and may know much about the identity The first time a mortal Player-­hero sees Arwen,
of those who come to see him and the reasons why they came. they recover 1 point of Hope as her presence and
Elrond holds most of his councils on the eastern porch of his grace encourages them. An Elven character can
house, as long as the weather is good. additionally convert a Shadow Scar into a point
of Shadow — not all sorrow is evil.
ELROND AS A PATRON
Since the turn of the age, Elrond has been preparing for
the final war with the Dark Lord. He was there when Isildur
failed to destroy the One Ring, and he has been fearing the

FAVOURED FELLOWSHIP
PATRON CALLINGS POINTS ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGE AGENDA

Elrond Scholar, +1 Greatest of Lore-­masters. By choosing the Meet Patron Under­taking Protect the
Halfelven Warden to visit Elrond, you additionally apply a modifier of +1 to all Feat die land, preserve
rolls made to determine journey events, and you learn all there is the legacy of
to be discovered about the qualities of all Marvellous Artefacts and the ages
Wondrous Items in the Company’s possession.

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Elladan and Elrohir

“And Elves, sir! Elves here, and Elves there! Some like kings, MIRUVOR
terrible and splendid; and some as merry as children.” Erestor has many formulations of Miruvor, but here
are two that Elrond may gift a company heading
The twin sons of Elrond are counted among the most into danger:
valiant lords of Rivendell. They closely resemble their ♦ TRAVELLING CORDIAL. Player-­heroes drink-
father, and are alike in almost every way, such that few ing the cordial gain (1d) on a Skill roll made to
can tell them apart. They share a hatred of the Enemy resolve a journey event.
that has been honed sharp by the fate that befell their ♦ MEDICINAL TONIC. Injured Player-­heroes
mother. They often serve as messengers and know well drinking the tonic halve the number of days
the lands on both sides of the Misty Mountains. When not required for a Wound to heal, rounding up.
on a mission for their father, they often venture out on
errantry, hunting down any adversaries that dare come
close to Rivendell.

NAME: Elladan and Elrohir

OCCUPATION: Scouts, Warriors Glorfindel

“...his hair was of shining gold, his face fair and young and
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES: Keen-­eyed, Swift, Tall fearless and full of joy; his eyes were bright and keen, and
his voice like music...”

Erestor Glorfindel is a prince of the Elves, returned out of the West

Beside Glorfindel there were several other counsellors of to serve as the defender of Imladris, Elrond’s chosen lieu-
Elrond’s household, of whom Erestor was the chief... tenant and herald. He has served Rivendell for uncounted
years, leading the forces of Imladris in battle against Ang-
Erestor is accounted as Elrond’s closest friend and wisest mar and other enemies, standing against even the Witch-­
counsellor. He has been at his master’s side for several king. He is one of the mightiest of the Firstborn, both
millennia, and was with him when they first found the val- Elven-­wise and powerful enough to ride openly against
ley of Imladris. the most terrible of Sauron’s servants.
Erestor is a skilled scribe and illustrator of manuscripts, When he must leave the valley, he rides the Elven steed
but his most accomplished talent is the brewing of miru- Asfaloth. If Asfaloth is ordered to bear another rider he
vor, the cordial of Imladris, a process known only to him. will do so at great speed but with no danger to his charge.

NAME: Erestor NAME: Glorfindel

OCCUPATION: Counsellor, Scribe OCCUPATION: Herald, Errant Hero

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES: Cunning, Faithful, Secretive DISTINCTIVE FEATURES: Fair, Fair-­spoken, Lordly

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high elves
of rivendell
“Indeed there is a power in Rivendell to withstand the might of Mordor, for a while”

Imladris has long served as a secret refuge for the High Elves, BESET BY WOE
and the time is coming for them to challenge the Enemy once The High Elves never really forget the mark that the Shadow
more. They are not afraid, but they are sorrowful, for they leaves on their spirit.
are few in number and have seen much tragedy over the long
years. But they will not forsake Middle-­earth, and will stand You can remove accumulated Shadow points exclu-
against the returning darkness. sively during a Yule Fellowship Phase (see Spiritual
Though there are ancient Elf-­lords living at Rivendell, Recovery in the core rules).
their strength is often greater in wisdom and lore than in
warfare. And others, like Glorfindel, cannot forsake their duty STANDARD OF LIVING — PROSPEROUS
as protectors of Imladris. But there are other Elves that will The vaults of Rivendell are filled with all manner of relics and
follow the example of Elladan and Elrohir, and venture forth treasures of the olden days. Although dwindling in number,
in search of adventure. Some are so young that they haven’t the High Elves of Imladris have little need of anything from
witnessed the ruin and destruction brought by the Shadow in beyond their borders.
their lifetime. Elrond fears that this lack of experience might

attributes
lead them to recklessness, and to fall to an untimely death,
fighting against the Enemy.
Choose one set of Attributes, or roll a Success die:

characteristics
ROLL S T R E N GT H HEART WITS

1 5 2 7
All High Elves are tall and lithe, and yet are endowed with
great strength and endurance. Their appearance varies, and 2 4 3 7
in Rivendell can be found Elves with tresses as dark as night,
3 5 3 6
or with golden locks or long, silver hair. They have one thing
in common with all Elves — they seem ageless, looking nei- 4 4 4 6
ther old nor young.
5 5 4 5
CULTURAL BLESSING — ELVEN-­W ISE 6 6 2 6
The High Elves have fought against the Dark Lord for years
uncounted and will continue to oppose the Enemy without
rest or respite. DERIVED STATS
Calculate the following scores based on your chosen Attri-
If you are not Miserable, you can spend 1 point of bute ratings:
Hope to achieve a Magical success on a skill roll. In
Endurance STRENGTH + 22
addition, add 1 point to one Attribute of your choice.
Hope HEART +6
“And here in Rivendell there live still some of his chief foes:
Parry WITS + 12
the Elven-­wise, lords of the Eldar from beyond the furthest seas.”

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SKILLS LANGUAGES AND TYPICAL NAMES

Copy the listed Skill ranks onto the character sheet; then, choose The High Elves of Rivendell speak Sindarin in all daily mat-
one Skill among the two underlined and mark it as Favoured. ters, and the Ancient Tongue, Quenya, for ceremony, in song
and in high matters of lore.
AWE 2 ENHEARTEN 0 PERSUADE 0

ATHLETICS 2 TRAVEL 1 STEALTH 0

AWARENESS 2 INSIGHT 0 SCAN 0

HUNTING 0 HEALING 2 EXPLORE 0

SONG 2 COURTESY 1 RIDDLE 0

HIGH-­E LVEN NAMES
CRAFT 2 BATTLE 2 LORE 3 The complexity of the naming conventions of the
High Elves is beyond the scope of this document,
but here are some examples to inspire you:
COMBAT PROFICIENCIES
Copy the following Combat Proficiency ranks onto the char- MALE NAMES
acter sheet, selecting a preferred Proficiency when offered Aegnor, Beleg, Celegorm, Daeron, Edrahil, Fingon,
a choice. Finrod, Gwindor, Mablung, Maeglin, Orodreth,
Saeros.
Spears OR Swords 2

Choose one Combat Proficiency 1 FEMALE NAMES

Amarië, Ancalimë, Berúthiel, Celebrindal, Elwing,
Finduilas, Fíriel, Idril, Lothiriel, Míriel, Nimloth,
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Nimrodel.
Choose two Distinctive Features among those listed: Fair,
Keen-­eyed, Lordly, Inquisitive, Merry, Proud, Subtle, Wilful.

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virtues of the high elves ♦ If you are the spokesperson during a council, you raise
High Elves of Rivendell can choose their Virtues among those its time limit by 1, OR you can choose to make all Mor-
of the Elves of Lindon, adding the following to the list: tals that were present during a council retain only a
vague memory of what was said or agreed. This counts
ARTIFICER OF EREGION as a lesser magical effect for the purposes of increasing
You have studied the ancient craft of the greatest craftsmen Eye Awareness (see the core rules).
of your kin, the Elven-­smiths of Eregion.
Pippin afterwards recalled little of either food or drink for his
♦ Next Yule, you may either add a single Enchanted
mind was so filled with the light upon the Elf-­faces.
Reward of Elven craftsmanship to a weapon of your
choice, or create a Marvelous Artefact (your choice).
♦ In addition, during any Fellowship Phase you can MIGHT OF THE FIRSTBORN
make a CRAFT or LORE roll. If you succeed, you learn High Elves have the power within them to deny the servants
all there is to be discovered about the qualities of a of the Enemy.
single Marvellous Artefact or Wondrous Item in the ♦ When an adversary spends a point of Hate or Resolve
Company’s possession (as if you chose the Study Mag- to activate a Fell Ability, you can spend a point of
ical Items undertaking, except that you may study a Hope to cancel its effects.
single item).
… on his brow sat wisdom, and in his hand was strength.
Many eyes were turned to Elrond in fear and wonder as he told of
the Elven-­smiths of Eregion and their friendship with Moria, and SKILL OF THE ELDAR
their eagerness for knowledge.
When a High Elf is at the height of their skill even ordinary
tasks may seem magical in the eyes of mortals.
BEAUTY OF THE STARS ♦ When you roll a on the Feat die, your result counts
Your poise and grace is unearthly and can have a surprising as a Magical success without needing to spend Hope.
power over individuals not belonging to the Fair Folk.
“… we put the thought of all that we love into all that we make.”
♦ Raise your maximum Hope score by 1 point.

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Jeremy Felber (Order #32538815)

Jeremy Felber (Order #32538815)
Jeremy Felber (Order #32538815)