Wow, they actually bothered to write something about the character too, not only show some trailer. I've heard good things about you, Swowblind, don't dissapoint me now!
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Farin son of Norin is a Dwarf of Durin's Folk, the Longbeards — eldest and most renowned Dwarven clan in Middle-earth. Although Farin makes his home in Erebor, the Lonely Mountain, he was born in the Iron Hills where many of the Longbeards lived in exile during the days when the dragon Smaug was master of Erebor.
Farin was considered hardly more than a boy when word reached the Iron Hills that the Dwarf-lord, Thorin Oakenshield had regained Erebor and was in urgent need of his kin. In other circumstances, Farin would have been considered too young to go to war, but the need was great and so he became one of those who marched with Dáin Ironfoot and found themselves facing a host of Orcs and Wargs at the Battle of Five Armies.
Although Thorin was slain in the battle, Erebor became once more the home of the Longbeards and Dáin became their king. In spite of his youth, Farin distinguished himself in battle and he was made a member of King Dáin's personal guard. For many years, Farin served his king against marauding Orcs and the Easterlings who threatened the lands of their allies, the Men of Dale.
Long years after the liberation of Erebor, the Hobbit Bilbo Baggins returned to the Lonely Mountain to visit old friends. Farin had the opportunity to meet Bilbo, who made a strong impression upon him. Thus he was greatly distressed when several years later a messenger came to Erebor from the land of Mordor asking about "Baggins" and the land called the Shire. King Dáin turned the messenger away, but it was clear the Shire and Bilbo were in grave danger.
Farin felt his people had an obligation to protect the land of the one who had made it possible for them to reclaim Erebor. He swore that he would travel to the Shire and offer his axe in that land's defense. Unfortunately, he could not find others who were willing to make the long and dangerous journey, especially with the shadows of war gathering on their own borders. Determined not to be forsworn, Farin asked permission from King Dáin to travel west.
Several weeks later, on the borders of the Shire, the Ranger Captain Halbarad heard a curious report from one of his men who had witnessed a strange Dwarf standing guard upon the road leading into the Shire from the east. This Dwarf was questioning travelers and turning away those he seemed to find undesirable — with a ready fist, when necessary. In short, this Dwarf was doing the very thing the Rangers had been doing for many, many years!
Determined to get to the bottom of this mystery, Halbarad disguised himself as a traveler and set out to find this unusual Dwarf. He skillfully gained Farin's confidence and learned of his self-appointed mission to protect the Shire. Convinced of the Dwarf's good intentions, Halbarad informed him that the Shire was already carefully guarded. Naturally, Farin was a bit taken back by this news, but he was determined to fulfill his oath and so accepted Halbarad's invitation to join the Rangers in their watch.
Farin has since become something of an honorary Ranger, sharing their tasks and hardships and living as one of them. A few Rangers still have reservations about this unusual ally, but for the most part they are pleased to have found another who is willing to sacrifice in secret for the protection of others.
Farin is determined to be a good example of the virtues of his race while living among Men and Elves. He cares deeply about the honor of his people and does not want to tarnish it in any way. He is naturally courageous, and his determination to be an exemplary ambassador for his Dwarven clan makes him all the more so. There is no task too great or foe too tough for him to challenge.
And apparently, there's also this:
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Eradan son of Baranor is a Ranger of the North, part of the Dúnedain race that at the time of the War of the Ring could yet be found dwelling in the northwestern lands of Middle-earth. The life of a Ranger is difficult and trying, but it is one Eradan has lived for over thirty years, although that would be difficult for many to believe by looking at him, for like many of his kinsmen, he is older than he appears to be.
The blood of Númenor runs strong in Eradan and he can trace his heritage back to knights who served Elendil the Tall while he was yet a lord of Númenor. Eradan is proud of his family's long history of serving the Heirs of Elendil in spite of the fragmentation and destruction of their Kingdom of Arnor.
Eradan was raised in a small Dúnedain settlement hidden away in the land known as the Angle, near the confluence of the rivers Hoarwell and Loudwater in eastern Eriador. Like far too many of his kinsmen, Eradan lost his father, Baranor, while still a boy. Baranor's fate is uncertain, for he was part of a Ranger company that simply failed to return from a patrol along the western fringes of the Misty Mountains.
In spite of this personal tragedy, Eradan began his own training as a Ranger as soon as he came of age. As was traditional, he began by serving an apprenticeship under the watchful eye of his uncle Dunhir. After two years in this role he became a fully trained Ranger capable of acting on his own.
Eradan found ample opportunity to test his skills, as the Northlands were often threatened by groups of pillaging Orcs from the Misty Mountains, as well as the occasional marauding troll that kept the Rangers constantly busy along the Eastern edges of Eriador.
Eradan soon gained a reputation as a deadly archer and swordsman, but it was his skill as an outdoorsman and tracker that was most often praised by his fellow Rangers, for his mastery of such lore was exceptional, even among that race of huntsmen.
Eradan was already a seasoned veteran when Aragorn gave orders for the doubling of the watch kept upon the Shire. In the intervening years the Ranger camp at Sarn Ford, along the southern border of the Shire, has become Eradan's second home. During his time there he has served most often under the command of Aragorn's kinsman Halbarad.
Two years past, Aragorn returned from long travels in the south and began to take a more active hand in the defense of the Shire. During that time Eradan had the opportunity to work directly with his Chieftain. Aragorn was favorably impressed with Eradan's skill and courage and invited him to accompany him on several ventures, giving Eradan the opportunity to increase his skills under the direct guidance of the man considered the greatest traveler and huntsman of his age.
One topic was never breached between them however — the reason for the strong guard upon the Shire. On this subject Aragorn remained ever tight-lipped and Eradan would never press the question, trusting fully in the wisdom of his Chieftain.
Those who undertake the path of a Ranger gain a strong sense of purpose and unshakeable camaraderie, but they can expect little else in the way of tangible rewards. Nevertheless, Eradan is fully committed to his duty, for he knows the hope of his kin for brighter days is entirely tied to the destiny of Aragorn.
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Heh, I keep thinking this is a new LotRo expansion whenever I see the title. So what's the release date after all? The trailer says 25.11, wiki/YT say 1.11.
You guys are so predictable. Don't like a buggy trash game that I like? Surely you enjoy the Call of Duty franchise then.
And 10k players to 2k players. People buying and then giving up on a game literally 3 weeks after for being garbage is not the same as using raw player numbers to gauge the quality of games. I know as fans of the game you must all have chips on your shoulders over how spectacularly TWI managed to butcher the UE3 engine but use a little bit of sense.
You guys are so predictable. Don't like a buggy trash game that I like? Surely you enjoy the Call of Duty franchise then.
And 10k players to 2k players. People buying and then giving up on a game literally 3 weeks after for being garbage is not the same as using raw player numbers to gauge the quality of games. I know as fans of the game you must all have chips on your shoulders over how spectacularly TWI managed to butcher the UE3 engine but use a little bit of sense.
You don't like the niche game I enjoy? Surely it must be a buggy pile of shit.
See how easily that can be turned around?
And for the record, yes. Many people whining about the game expected it to be like CoD.
So you're suggesting RO2 was devoid of bugs now? You're getting further and further away from reality. Let's just stop since this is hardly the thread for ro2 discussion
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