The War of the Rohirrim journal is charging in, and it looks glorious.
This first journal for the new edition spotlights Rohan at its grimmest hour. Moreover, it lets you reenact the film’s biggest moments with tight, story driven missions. The focus stays human, heroic, and very Middle-earth. Consequently, it feels like a love letter to players who crave cinematic campaigns.
What This Journal Delivers
This 48 page softback follows the rise of Wulf, the Dunlending warlord, and the suffering of Rohan. It charts vengeance, flight, and the Hornburg siege across a full narrative arc. Moreover, you will play eleven scenarios that mirror key beats from the film. The spotlight lands on Héra, Helm Hammerhand’s daughter, as she steps into legend. Consequently, the book frames Rohan’s fall and defiance with crisp, table ready encounters.
Scenarios That Pop Off the Table
Designers Jay and Danny highlight several set pieces that beg to be played. Jay’s favorite is The Last Stand of Helm Hammerhand, which hits like a saga. Moreover, Helm must escort Héra back to the Hornburg through brutal blizzards. Hill Tribesmen stalk the pair, while visibility and movement become enemies. Consequently, the drama peaks at the causeway of the future Helm’s Deep for a final stand.
Danny points to A New Threat on Rohan’s Borders as wonderfully nasty. Here, a Rabid Mûmak tramples across the field while heroes scramble. Moreover, Héra lures the beast away, yet doing so exposes her to danger. Your priorities bend under pressure, and mistakes snowball fast. Consequently, players face delicious tension between valor and survival.
Linked Campaign With Real Consequences
The scenarios are not isolated skirmishes tossed in a box. Instead, a linked campaign stitches them into a living story. Moreover, each result tweaks the next game in meaningful ways. You must consider long term impact and not just immediate victory. Consequently, the campaign rewards careful risk taking and thematic play.
Hobby Goodies: Paint Guides and Terrain Builds
The journal is not only rules and scenarios for your gaming nights. It also packs painting guides for Warriors of Rohan and Hill Tribesmen. Moreover, it covers heraldry and color schemes for various lords and provinces. Jay is eager to paint Warriors of Harrowdale to march with Fréaláf. Meanwhile, Danny already turned out Rohirrim Traitors sworn to Lord Thorne of the Wold.
Terrain fans are treated just as well with step by step builds. You get guides for damaged Rohan houses and a Rabid Mûmak centerpiece. Moreover, there are tutorials for Hill Tribes encampments with tents and campfires. These tables will make the Hornburg siege feel raw and real. Consequently, hobbyists can match the visual tone to the narrative stakes.
Summary
War of the Rohirrim serves a complete Middle-earth experience in one neat volume. You get eleven scenarios, a linked campaign, and loads of hobby guidance. Moreover, it captures Rohan’s courage under winter skies and Dunlending raids. Héra steps forward as a true hero, while Helm earns his legend. Consequently, the journal brings story, stakes, and spectacle to every game night.
Pre orders are coming soon, alongside more characters from the film. The timing feels perfect for a fresh campaign through the Long Winter. Moreover, the mix of scenarios and terrain guides invites instant table building. So ready your riders, gather your clans, and set the causeway with snow. Rohan endures, and your dice will tell how the song ends.
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