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Saruman launches his main assault against Rohan on March 2, 3019 against the Fords of Isen. Grimbold the commander in the field for the men of the Westfold defends the earthen forts on the West Bank and the East bank in what would become a delaying action.

Theodred son of Theodenfalls back to defend the Fords of Isen from Saruman's host of Orcs, Uruk Hai & Dunlendings.

Dare to tread the Paths of the Dead between Dunharrow in Rohan to Erech, the Haunted Vale in the Morthond, Gondor. Learn of the fate of the Daen Coentis who cursed by Islidur for not fulfilling their oaths.

They had the draft early this year before the playoff teams were decided which leaves to a lot of 2nd guessing. 84 Guys picking 336 players through 4 rounds.

Some great looking 70's & 80's OPC Hockey Cards from Seasidegallery & roadrunner13. Several rookies and 1 card that will complete a set.

Use the wargs of the Rhovanion to help Sauron hunt down the Ring or use Saruman's wolf riders to break up and scatter the Rohi

Went back and visited both Antique Markets in St. Jacobs ON. Came out with a large number of early 1970's OPC Hockey cards.

In the chaos of the Cardolani defeat in 1409 at the Battle of Barrowdowns and the death of the King with all his sons, Princess Nirnadel is heir to the throne. Are you a royalist that will aid her or will you take advantage of the chaos to further your own goals?

Brave the Trollshaws in search of treasure or plumb the depths of Cameth Brin. Beware of the Hillmen and their Usurper King, as well as, the Ghosts of the Petty Dwarves in this MERP adventure.

With the addition of Brendan Shanahan Rookie Card, I was able to complete the 1988 NHL OPC set. This set was best known for a few major impact trades.

"We will die for Saruman". Lead the Dunnish Army into battle with the Orcs and Uruk HAi of Isengard against the forces of Rohan at the Fords of Isen and Helm's Deep.

Prince Theodred rides with a force of Riders to overthrow Saruman's forces before they can march on Rohan.

Treebeard oldest of the Ents, carries Merry & Pippin on his shoulders as he leads the The Last March of the Ents to detroy Isengard.

Finally back to the lands of Middleearth Roleplaying. Climb the awful stair and do a "Running Man" through the lair of Shelob the Great to reach the Tower of Cirith Ungol.

Stopped on the way home from Toronto at St. Jacobs Antique Market to see what I could find and came home with some 1971 OPC cards and an unopened 1990 Wax Pack.

Merry and Pippin deceive Grishnakh into thinking that one of them has the One Ring. He then carries the 2 Hobbits away from the other Orcs but is killed by the Riders of Rohan. Thus helping Merry & Pippin escape into Fangorn Forest.

Cross the Dead Marshes at night but be wary of the Corpse Candles when lit. Explore the Dagorlad in the shadow of Mordor.

East of the Shire and the Old Forest, and Southwest of the village of Bree lie the eerie Barrow-Downs. Tombs for Kings of the First Age, Men of Arnor & Kings of Cardolan now the home of the evil Barrow-Wights. Down a few pints at the Prancing Pony before poking around the tombs.

Iron Crown used art work from Angus McBride (RIP) for many of the Middle-Earth Role Playing module covers. Not something you let your kid take to his kindergarten class. Eventually they put them all together into one book "Characters of Middle-Earth. Not quite on the same level as John Howe or Allan Lee he was still an amazing Tolkien Artist.

Tour of my Man Cave where I keep all of my Lord of the Rings related stuff. All of the Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle, Middle-Earth Role Playing Games, books and movies.

Went back to my favorite Hockey card place, Heroes Cards & Comics to pick up some more 1974 OPEECHEE cards, also headed over to Fan of the Sport for a 1974 OPC card.

Explore the treasures of Middle-Earth from the Rings of Power to the Arkenstone of Thror. Go deep into the past to learn how the Simarils and the Nauglimir started betrayals and Wars of destruction. A useful compendium that allows MERP players a chance to use iconic Tolkien treasures in their campaigns.

For Christmas, I picked up the Battle of Five Armies board game by Iron Crown Enterprises. Choose between the forces of good (Dwarves, Elves & Men) and evil (Goblins & Wolves/Wargs). Can you hold the Goblins at bay until Beorn and the Eagles arrive to help?

Pick up Glen Sather's 1969 OPC Hockey card when he played for Pittsburgh. Picked up 5 cards in all from Fan of the Sport

Part 2 of things that bothered me about Peter JAckson's ROTK, Now I know that I am nitpicking and I truly loved the movies but there are things that could have made it better.