Many years after Sauron was cast from Middle-earth at the Battle of the Last Alliance, he returned in the form of the Necromancer to corrupt the realm once more. Building the fortress of Dol Guldur, his influence spread throughout the Greenwood and slowly began to twist it into a dark and cursed place – until the arrival of Gandalf and the White Council shone a light on Sauron's ambition. This expansion for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game delves into the history of Sauron the Necromancer, charting his return from the year of his arrival to the climactic battle against the White Council. It features background on the lands around Dol Guldur, including the Greenwood and its corruption into Mirkwood, along with new narrative play Scenarios and a campaign system to link them together. It also includes painting guides, modelling tips, and four new Legendary Legions representing iconic forces from both sides of the conflict. Inside this 72-page hardback supplement, you will find: – History of the Necromancer: A guide to Sauron's return 1,000 years after his defeat at the hands of Isildur, the founding of Dol Guldur, and the events leading up to his defeat by the combined might of the White Council.– Scenarios: 13 narrative play Scenarios, including background, board layouts, objectives, rules, and more.– Fall of the Necromancer Campaign: Rules to link the 13 Scenarios together into an extended campaign, featuring powerful benefits or additional challenges for players depending on who won the previous battle.– Armies: Background details and rules for five armies linked closely to the Necromancer's fall: The White Council, Radagast's Alliance, Halls of Thranduil, the Dark Powers of Dol Guldur, and the Dark Denizens of Mirkwood. Each section features the units available to that army, bonuses available for fielding a pure or green army of that alliance, and tactical insight on the strengths and weaknesses of your force.– Legendary Legions: Rules for four brand new Legions: Rangers of Mirkwood, the Vanquishers of the Necromancer, Pits of Dol Guldur, and Rise of the Necromancer. Each provides a restricted army composition that grants an additional suite of rules for the Legion to take advantage of.– The Necromancer Painting Masterclass: Learn to paint Sauron the Necromancer in his shadow-and-flame colour scheme as depicted in The Hobbit™ films.– Ruins of Dol Guldur Painting Masterclass: Painting guide for the Ruins of Dol Guldur terrain kit, featuring tutorials for stonework, metal, and various organic features such as vines and dead trees.– Forces of Good and Forces of Evil Showcase: A selection of Citadel and Forge World models highlighting key units for each of the armies in this supplement.  

Orcs are the foulest creatures to walk Middle-earth. They are evil-hearted monsters that rejoice in slaughter and destruction. The Orc's natural aggression makes them the perfect tool of evil intent, their numberless hordes forming the core of the Mordor army. While they're individually cowardly, they gain strength through numbers - a mass of Orc warriors can be a terrifying sight for any enemy of the Dark Lord. This plastic boxed set contains 34 components, with which to build 24 Mordor Orcs: 8 with hand weapon and shield, 8 with spear, 4 with two-handed weapon, and 4 with Orc bow. This set comes with 24 25mm round bases. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly.

A stronger strain of Orc has appeared within the armies of the Black Gate and Barad-dûr - the Morannon Orcs. Their armour is thick and strong, providing them additional resilience. This enhanced wargear, coupled with the Morannon Orcs' increased strength, makes them ideal shock troops for Sauron's war against Minas Tirith. This plastic boxed set contains 40 components, with which to build 24 Morannon Orcs: 12 with hand weapon and shield, and 12 with spear and shield. This set comes with 24 25mm round bases. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly

Key Features An exciting game for two or more players depicting the iconic scene from the movie Contains 22 Citadel miniatures, including the Fellowship of the Ring, Goblins, and a Cave Troll Cooperate with friends and family to fight your way out of Balin's Tomb In their quest to destroy the One Ring, the Fellowship have journeyed into the depths of Moria. Yet as they venture through the Darkness, they disturb the slumbering evil that dwells in the fell heart of the mountain. Barricading themselves within the ruins of Balin's Tomb, the Fellowship must fend off the onslaught of Moria Goblins and a mighty Cave Troll if they are to survive. Will you choose to take control of the Fellowship and fight for the protection of Frodo Baggins, or command the Goblin hordes and try to overwhelm the Fellowship and bring it to its knees? The fate of the Ringbearer is in your hands! The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring™ – Battle in Balin's Tomb is your chance to defend or destroy the Fellowship in an exciting, fast-paced game with easy-to-learn rules for two or more players. Gather friends and family members to take control of the Fellowship and reenact one of the greatest moments in The Lord of the Rings™ The Fellowship of the Ring, with games taking just 45 minutes to play. The Fellowship are mighty, but their Moria Goblin foes are unpredictable, with their actions randomly determined by drawing cards from the Goblin Deck. No two games are quite the same! This board game set contains: – 22 Citadel miniatures, including Gandalf the Grey, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Boromir, Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, 12 Moria Goblins, and a Cave Troll – An 8-page rules booklet – Detailed Balin's Tomb gaming board – 13 Character cards with stats for the Fellowship, Moria Goblins, and Cave Troll – 20-card Goblin Deck to determine the Moria Goblins' behaviour – Tokens, dice, and a turn counter The miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Paints. © 2021 New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises under license to New Line Productions, Inc. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG, THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises under license to New Line Productions, Inc. (s20)

Key Features Create your very own Gondor Tower with a ruined or removeable roof Plastic modular scenery for your heroes and warriors to fight over Combine with other kits to create a Gondor themed battlefield Gondor was the most prominent kingdom of Men in Middle-earth. This battle-hardened realm was bordered by Mordor to the east, and stood as a bulwark against the shadow for thousands of years. While Minas Tirith was Gondor's capital in the Third Age, Osgiliath stood as its original capital, although the city would soon fall into ruin. As the War of the Ring raged throughout Gondor itself, many townships and outposts would follow in its wake.This multipart plastic kit builds a Gondor Tower – a mighty spire of wrought stone, with wooden doors reinforced by iron. This tower stands roughly 12 inches tall, and can be built with one, two, or three doors. You can assemble the top of the tower in ruins – as though destroyed by a catapult or crumbled by time – with additional ruins to arrange at its base. Alternatively, you can build the tower with an intact domed roof, which is designed to be assembled without glue, allowing you to remove it and battle in its interior during gameplay. Either way, the detailed rooftop has ample room to place your miniatures inside.This kit comprises 54 plastic components. This scenery is supplied unpainted and requires assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.

Key Features Create your very own Gondor Mansion with a removable roof Plastic modular scenery for your heroes and warriors to fight over Combine with other kits to create a Gondor themed battlefield Gondor was the most prominent kingdom of Men in Middle-earth. This battle-hardened realm was bordered by Mordor to the east, and stood as a bulwark against the shadow for thousands of years. While Minas Tirith was Gondor's capital in the Third Age, Osgiliath stood as its original capital, although the city would soon fall into ruin. As the War of the Ring raged throughout Gondor itself, many townships and outposts would follow in its wake.This multipart plastic kit builds a Gondor Mansion – a grand construction that showcases the kingdom's masonry skills, with wooden doors reinforced by iron and small details such as stunning filigree adorning the balcony’s bannister. Its archways have been designed with miniatures in mind, allowing infantry models to move through them and fight easily, while those with larger bases, such as monsters or cavalry, cannot pass through. The mansion's roof is designed to be assembled without glue, allowing you to remove it and battle in its interior during gameplay.The Gondor Mansion is modular, allowing you to assemble the kit in a variety of ways to create your own scenery, or combine multiple kits to create an even larger building or estate. This kit comprises 188 plastic components. This scenery is supplied unpainted and requires assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.

Key Features Create your very own Gondor Ruins with multiple storeys Plastic modular scenery for your heroes and warriors to fight over Combine with other kits to create a Gondor themed battlefield Gondor was the most prominent kingdom of Men in Middle-earth. This battle-hardened realm was bordered by Mordor to the east, and stood as a bulwark against the shadow for thousands of years. While Minas Tirith was Gondor's capital in the Third Age, Osgiliath stood as its original capital, although the city soon fell into ruin. As the War of the Ring raged throughout Gondor itself, many townships and outposts would follow in its wake. This multipart plastic kit builds a set of Gondor Ruins – stone buildings shattered by time or warfare, featuring the elegant masonry of Gondor with ornate knotwork designs, arched windows, and wooden doors braced with iron. The kit creates two separate buildings, each of which can be built as single-storey ruins, or given a second storey over which your warriors can fight and your archers can fire, adding depth, breadth, and height to your battlefield. The Gondor Ruins are modular, allowing you to assemble the kit in a variety of ways to create your own scenery, or combine multiple kits to create even more complex ruins.

Key Features All the core rules for playing games of the Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game, compiled in one book Delve into the enchanting world of Middle-earth™ through pages of lore and art Narrative, Open, and Matched Play rules as well as sample armies to get you started The Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game is the tabletop game for two or more players where you play through the events from The Lord of the Rings™ and The Hobbit™ with your collection of Citadel miniatures. Take control of your favourite heroes, villains, and armies, recreate scenes from the movies and books, and gather your forces together to do battle with your opponent in a test of wits and prowess. This 224-page hardback rules manual is a comprehensive guide to the hobby of building, painting, and playing games with your models - whether you choose the forces of Good or Evil. IntroductionThis section features an overview of the wider hobby of collecting, painting, and playing with your miniatures, from the very basics of choosing your army and the items you need in order to run games, to setting up your battlefield and understanding the rules and profiles you’ll use in-game. RulesHere, you’ll be taken through the core of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game - the actual rules that you’ll use to play: - Basic Principles: a primer on the fundamental concepts and terms used in the book, this section briefly explains a few things that the newcomer may find daunting. - Turn Sequence: each turn is divided into five phases - Priority, which determines who acts first, Movement, which covers moving your models on the tabletop, interacting with terrain and using control zones, Shoot, which covers ranged attacks, Fight, which covers close combat, and Courage, in which your models are tested to see if they stand their ground or flee in terror. - Monsters: while their basic rules are typically the same as those for other models in the game, Monster models are particularly powerful - this section covers their special rules. This includes War Beasts, huge creatures ridden into battle, crushing the foe as they march on. - Weapons and Wargear: split into four subsections - close combat, missile, equipment and armour - this section explains the variety of weapons and wargear available to your models, and the impact your choices will have on your tactical decisions. - Magical Powers: some models have the ability to cast magical powers, and this section explains targeting, casting and resisting those powers during the Move phase, with a list of every Magical Power available to cast. - Special Rules: this section collects together all of the Special Rules which can appear on model profiles, compiled for easy reference. - Advanced Rules: found in certain scenarios, these rules - covering water features, sentries, passengers and carrying objects - come in handy when recreating scenes from the history of Middle-earth. - Siege Engines: rules for fielding these immense threats, covering their movement, firing, upgrades and crew (and their ability to launch severed heads as ammunition…). - Sieges: throughout the history of Middle-earth, many sieges have taken place - here are the basic rules for creating your own sieges with your models. Narrative PlayNarrative Play games allow you to recreate your favourite battles and scenes from both the books and the films, using your collection of Citadel and Forge World models. Each scenario - found in The Armies of The Lord of the Rings™ and The Armies of The Hobbit™ - has a selection of special rules that balance them, providing an experience closely matching the scenes from the books and films. Open PlayWith no restrictions whatsoever, Open Play games have unlimited creative potential, and are perfect for beginners and veterans alike. Simply get your collections together and dream up your own scenarios - any combination of army fighting any other combination of army, on a playing field of your own devising with objectives unique to your game - the possibilities are literally endless. Matched PlayIn Matched Play games, you and your opponent gather your forces of heroes and warriors from your collection, up to an agreed points limit, before unleashing your armies for the fate of Middle-earth. This section includes advice on building an army to a points limit, determining the size of the games you want to play, Alliances, wargear limits, initial priority, objectives, and Heroic Tiers - the respect and loyalty that Heroes command. This section includes six Matched Play Scenarios, each providing a different tactical challenge. The Armies of Middle-earth™This section is an inspiring showcase of beautifully painted miniatures from across the Middle-earth range, showing you just what is possible when painting your own. Example ArmiesFour example armies showing you how the army was built, the points values it represents and the rules it can leverage.

Key Features Recreate the suspense of the Battle of Osgiliath™ with this full starter set, featuring 54 models Two balanced armies – one Good, one Evil – including new hero miniatures for Faramir™, Madril, Damrod, and Gothmog™ Includes a full rulebook with updated rules, plus all the accessories you need to start playing games right away Before the dread armies of Mordor can lay siege to Minas Tirith, they must first take and hold the port city of Osgiliath, allowing them to move massive amounts of supplies and legions of warriors. While the steward of Gondor’s throne remains in relative comfort, he sends his second son, Faramir, and many of Gondor's most trusted warriors to defend it against all odds. Will they hold the line, or will the inexorable forces of Evil overwhelm them? The Battle for Osgiliath is your gateway to collecting, painting, and gaming in Middle-earth. Step into this epic battle and take command of the forces of Gondor as they fight desperately to defend their homeland, or the legions of Mordor, who seek to destroy the free peoples once and for all. This box contains 54 models split into two balanced armies – one Good, one Evil – and all the rules you need to play games of Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game, plus accessories and dice. It’s a complete game in a box! The Miniatures The Forces of Good– Faramir™, Captain of Gondor– Madril, Captain of Ithilien– Damrod, Ranger of Ithilien– 12 Warriors of Minas Tirith™ clad in heavy armour to hold the line and wielding a variety of weapons– 12 Rangers of Gondor™, equipped to pick off their enemies from the shadows with sturdy bows before cutting them down with sword and spear The Forces of Evil– Gothmog™, Lieutenant of Sauron™, both mounted on his oversized Warg™, and another model showing him on foot– 24 heavily-armoured Morannon™ Orcs with shields and wicked melee weapons– 1 armoured Mordor™ Troll, swinging a gargantuan hammer The Scenery– 2 sets of modular battlescarred Gondor™ Ruins, building four large pieces. They can also be combined to create larger structures The RulesThis box contains the complete, unabridged 224-page hardback Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game Rules Manual, packed with essential rules, guides and information covering Open, Narrative and Matched Play with your Middle-earth™ miniatures. This edition has been updated to include the latest updates and balance adjustments, making it the most current and complete ruleset. Everything from the basic fundamentals of movement and combat through to fielding siege engines and casting magical powers is here, in a simple format with annotated diagrams and photographs demonstrating the flow of battle. You’ll also find beautifully-painted armies to inspire you! The box also contains a 16-page booklet with all the scenarios and profiles you need to recreate the Battle of Osgiliath with your models. Four Scenarios allow you to play through a linked mini campaign – The Orcs Cross the Anduin, Ambush!, The Hunter or The Hunted?, and Fall Back to Minas Tirith! The Accessories– 12 6-sided dice in two colours– A range ruler– A double-sided sheet of punch-out tokens, used in game to denote effects and statuses of models.

It was in Rivendell that Frodo made the decision to carry the Ring to Mordor and cast it into the fires of Mount Doom, thus ending its power forever. With him went eight companions, and collectively they were known as The Fellowship of the Ring. This multipart plastic The Fellowship of the Ring set contains nine wonderfully sculpted plastic figures - Gandalf the Grey, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Boromir and the Hobbits, Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin - as well as one Ring Priority Marker. Each of these miniatures stand ready for combat - with swords, axe, staff and even a sturdy frying pan in hand and ready to strike the enemy. Garbed in an array of items, from elegant, flowing cloaks to sturdy chainmail, these incredibly dynamic The Fellowship of the Ring models will make an excellent addition to any The Lord of the Rings collection. This multipart plastic box set contains 13 components and ten 25mm Round Bases with which to make The Fellowship of the Ring as well as one Ring Priority Marker. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly - we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Paints.

If Orcs are the foulest creatures to walk Middle-earth then the Uruk-hai are the most dangerous perversion of the breed. Where ordinary Orcs are crook-limbed and timid, the Uruk-hai are strong, muscular, upright warriors of greater skill and courage. Equipped with flame-forged armour and brutal blades from the forges of Isengard, the Uruk-hai march to war against the Free People of Middle-earth. They care not for land or possessions, nor for homes and families; they simply kill all in their path in pursuit of endless war and the taste of raw man-flesh. This plastic boxed set contains 32 components, with which to build 20 Uruk-hai Warriors: 10 with sword and shield, and 10 with pike. This set comes with 20 25mm round bases. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly - we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Paints.

Wargs are gigantic, evil wolves - massive and dangerous creatures with a cunning and carnivorous intelligence. Warg Riders scout far ahead of the main armies of Orcs and other evil creatures, spying out the land and picking off stragglers. In battle wargs swarm towards the foe in great packs, tearing the enemy down with bestial fury. This box set contains 6 plastic Warg Riders, including 2 with spear, 2 with bow and 2 with sword. Models supplied with 40mm round bases.

Those warriors who excel in riding a horse will join the Knights of Minas Tirith. Tall and stern, these knights are truly the pride of Gondor's armies. It is often the knights who lead the charge against Gondor's enemies, leaving the broken remnants of enemy formations in their wake. This box set contains 6 plastic Knights of Minas Tirith in 30 components, armed with lances and shields. Models supplied with 40mm round bases.

Easterlings are amongst the most fanatical followers of the Dark Lord and the best equipped of all the warriors at his command. Unlike the rabble of Orcs that spew forth from the Black Gate, the armies of the East are well-trained and disciplined warriors that will fight fiercely for Sauron, who they view as a vengeful deity. As children they are schooled in the art of war, and their womenfolk fight alongside the men as equals - in Rhûn all are prepared to fight for the Dark Lord. Trained to fight in deadly phalanxes, their spears form a hedge of sharpened blades that is virtually impenetrable - only a foolish general would send his warriors to take on a block of Easterlings head on. This plastic boxed set contains 54 components, with which to build 20 Easterling Warriors: 8 with sword and shield, 8 with bow, and 4 with spear and shield. This set comes with 20 25mm round bases. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly

Thorin Oakenshield is a Dwarf of noble birth, the son of kings and heir to the treasures of Erebor. If he is to lead his kinsmen safely to The Lonely Mountain and reclaim the incalculable wealth that lies there, he will need every ounce of his considerable cunning and skill to triumph. Thorin's Company is a remarkably detailed collection of Dwarves – Thorin Oakenshield, Balin the Dwarf, Dori the Dwarf, Oin the Dwarf, Gloin the Dwarf, Nori the Dwarf, Ori the Dwarf, Kili the Dwarf, Fili the Dwarf, Dwalin the Dwarf, Bombur the Dwarf, Bofur the Dwarf and Bifur the Dwarf. Each model carries a unique piece of weaponry – Thorin Oakenshield brandishes a sword while for the rotund Bombur the Dwarf, a ladle and meat cleaver will do the job nicely. Bilbo Baggins is a miniature of exquisite detailing, and he comes with two variant arms – with one he is gripping Sting and with the other variant he holds his walking staff. The splendiferous Gandalf the Grey is posed reaching forward, leaning upon his staff, and wearing a long robe, a scarf and sword – and not forgetting his iconic pointy hat. This kit comes in 28 plastic components, and includes 15 25mm round bases.

Key Features Create your very own Rohan House Plastic modular terrain Combine with other kits to represent a Rohan settlement Rohan has seen much war and turmoil in its relatively brief history, but more recently, many of its settlements have been coming under attack by roving war parties of Uruk-hai and vengeful Dunlendings. This modular, multipart plastic terrain kit enables you to build one Rohan House. The building’s walls are double-sided and there is a choice of two different finishes to the roof timbers for added variety. The kit also includes a number of fences, barrels and ropes, as well as optional components with which you can build a dormer window and porch.

Minas Tirith's armies are the greatest of all the realms of Men - disciplined, superbly equipped and led by veterans of the wars with Harad and Mordor. Each warrior in Minas Tirith's army is trained to wield a variety of weapons, from the humble sword or bow, to the deadly knight's lance. It is these valiant warriors who defend the walls of the White City against the legions of Mordor, and protect her lands from the threat of invasion. Of all the men in Middle-earth, it would be hard to find a better armed or armoured warrior than a man of Gondor. This plastic boxed set contains 32 components, with which to build 24 Warriors of Minas Tirith: 8 with bow, 8 with sword and shield, and 8 with spear and shield. This set comes with 24 25mm round bases. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly

Contains 4 brand-new multipart plastic Citadel Miniatures Includes a mounted option for Saruman. Also includes a Palantir – an ideal objective for use in your games!

Key Features A Hero of Valour for Rohan armies 2 miniatures included; 1 on foot, 1 mounted Features a huge variety of assembly options Éomer is the nephew of Théoden, and one of Rohan's foremost warriors. Exiled by the command of Grima Wormtongue, Éomer returns to the aid of his king at the Battle of the Hornburg. However, it is amidst the carnage of the Pelennor that Éomer truly makes his name. Following the death of Théoden, and presumed death of his sister Éowyn, Éomer fights like a man possessed, slaying Orcs, Haradrim and even Mûmakil to avenge those who had fallen. Éomer, Marshal of the Riddermark is a multipart plastic kit supplied as 2 models, 1 on foot and 1 mounted and charging. Both models feature options for a helmeted or unhelmeted head, as well as a choice of throwing spear or sword in one hand, and either a shield or a helmet in the other. Both models are clad in heavy armour, and the horse can either be assembled unarmoured or with scale mail barding. This kit comes as 27 components, and is supplied with 1 Citadel 40mm Round Base and 1 Citadel 25mm Round Base.

The armies of Harad often employ Mûmakil, massive war-beasts trained by the Mahud, to trample their enemies under colossal hooves. A Mumak is nigh unstoppable once it begins its charge, tossing aside enemies like broken dolls. A Mûmak can break through an enemy line while Haradrim warriors rain deadly arrows from atop the howdah on its mighty back. This boxed set contains a plastic War Mumak of Harad, 12 Warriors of Harad (6 with bows and 6 with spear) and 1 Mûmak Champion.