: A woman of Rohan who joins the party during the plains journey. Gameplay and Mechanics
The legacy of The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age (2004) remains a unique chapter in Middle-earth gaming, specifically for its departure from standard action-adventure fare into the realm of turn-based RPGs. For players on the , this epic journey was famously split across two discs, with Disc #1 covering the first half of the adventure from Rivendell to the height of the war in Rohan. Setting the Stage: The Parallel Fellowship Lord Of The Rings The The Third Age - Disc #1
While most Lord of the Rings games put players in the boots of Aragorn or Legolas, The Third Age introduces a "second fellowship" led by , a Captain of Gondor. Disc #1 establishes this new cast as they follow in the literal footsteps of the main Fellowship, often arriving at iconic locations just moments after Frodo and company have departed. Key Protagonists on Disc 1 : Berethor : A Gondorian soldier seeking Boromir. : A woman of Rohan who joins the
: Characters earn skill points by repeatedly using specific types of attacks (e.g., Sword Craft or Shadowcraft), which unlocks more powerful abilities. Setting the Stage: The Parallel Fellowship While most
: After escaping Moria, the party travels through the rocky mazes and vast plains of Rohan. This section focuses on gathering scattered Rohan soldiers and confronting GrÃma Wormtongue at Snowbourne.
: Completing areas on Disc #1 unlocks "Evil Mode," where players take control of Sauron’s forces—such as Orcs, Trolls, and even the Balrog—to battle the heroes they just played as.
: There is no traditional "shopping" in this version of Middle-earth; every weapon and armor piece must be found in chests or won in battle. Disc #1 Story Arc and Locations
