The One Ring™ RPG: Bestiary, Gondor Campaign & Updated Rules
The award-winning The One Ring tabletop RPG enters a new age with this triple offering – the epic campaign expansion The White Tower and the Hall of Gold, the bestiary Creatures Strange and Foul, and an updated Core Rules compendium – all also for 5E
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The multiple award-winning The One Ring tabletop RPG, based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and officially licensed by Middle-earth Enterprises LLC, enters a new era with this triple offering: the epic Rohan & Gondor campaign expansion The White Tower and the Hall of Gold, the bestiary Creatures Strange and Foul, and a lightly revised and updated Core Rules compendium.
The bestiary and campaign expansion will also be available for the 5E adaptation The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying, under the titles Realms of the South and Of Orcs and Evil Things. Whether you are a veteran player of The One Ring or completely new to the game, fan-favorite RPG Publisher* Free League and lead designer Francesco Nepitello welcome you to Middle-earth!
*Voted Fan Favorite Publisher at the ENNIE Awards in 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
"I'll be honest with you; The One Ring is hands down one of my favorite roleplaying games, and it takes pride of place in our list of the best tabletop RPGs because it's so well done. Its mechanics are elegant and easy to learn, yet impactful. The books are also jam-packed with lore, gorgeous artwork that hews close to J.R.R Tolkien's vision for Middle-earth, and an aesthetic which feels as though it's been taken straight from the novels. It truly feels like Lord of the Rings in a way , so this revamp has me doing a Gollum-style "my precious" impression right off the bat. If you're a fan of the series, you need to check it out." Games Radar+
Creatures Strange And Foul
“Not all his servants and chattels are wraiths! There are orcs and trolls, there are wargs and werewolves; and there have been and still are many Men, warriors and kings, that walk alive under the Sun, and yet are under his sway. And their number is growing daily.”
Dedicated to the servants of the Enemy and all those who oppose the Free Peoples, Creatures Strange and Foulgathers a host of adversaries drawn from the shadows of the Third Age, from cunning Black Númenórean spies and cruel Haradrim champions to ancient evils out of forgotten ages. The 5E adaptation of this volume will be released under the title Of Orcs and Evil Things.
The White Tower and The Hall of Gold
“Southward he looked, and below his very feet the Great River curled like a toppling wave and plunged over the falls of Rauros into a foaming pit; a glimmering rainbow played upon the fume. And Ethir Anduin he saw, the mighty delta of the River, and myriads of sea-birds whirling like a white dust in the sun, and beneath them a green and silver sea, rippling in endless lines.”
Dedicated to the lands of Gondor and Rohan, The White Tower and the Hall of Goldis a massive campaign expansionexploring the last great realms of Men in the west of Middle-earth, where ancient traditions still endure in the shadow of the Enemy. The 5E adaptation of this volume will be released under the title Realms of the South.
Revised Core Rules
The award-winning The One Ring roleplaying game designed by Francesco Nepitello returns with a fabulous new cover art by Antonio De Luca and the most polished presentation of the game set in Middle-earth to date. This revised volume remains fully compatible with every previously published supplement and adventure, while refining the core rules through further clarification.
The core The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E rules manual will be updated to 5.5 as part of this campaign, as well as have some general fixes and revisions in line with the revision of the core rules for The One Ring.
The Collector’s Editions
As exclusive offerings in this campaign, we present special limited editions of all volumes included in this campaign. These Collector’s Editions have faux leather deluxe covers with silver or gold foil printing and will have cloth book ribbons if unlocked as stretch goals. The Collector’s Editions are produced specifically for this campaign and will not be printed again – these are true collector’s items not to be missed.
The One Ring
The One Ringis the official tabletop roleplaying game based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, designed by Francesco Nepitello and Marco Maggi and published by Free League in partnership with Middle-earth Enterprises. Created specifically to evoke the atmosphere of The Hobbit™ and The Lord of the Rings™, the game contains rules for creating heroes and sending them off on adventures in a land threatened by the growing Shadow. The second edition of The One Ring was released in 2022 to universal acclaim.
"By firmly setting The One Ring within a microcosm of a massive, familiar world, the book pushes the narrative beyond the traditional hero’s journey.” –Polygon
“Must play. A staggeringly beautiful adaptation of Middle-earth.” –Tabletop Gaming Magazine
“The One Ring is the ideal RPG for those looking to venture back into a familiar fantasy world, while also getting the chance to discover and explore new corners of Middle-earth as their own creations.” –Dicebreaker
The Lord Of The Rings Roleplaying 5E
The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E is the acclaimed adaptation of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien using the rules for the fifth edition of the world’s biggest roleplaying game. Based on the second edition of The One Ring, The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E contains everything you need to create exciting adventures set in the world’s most popular fantasy setting.
“The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying changes the mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons to provide memorable adventures in a low-magic setting where exploration and fellowship is as important as combat.” –IGN (Editor’s Choice, score 9/10)
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New Cover Designs Revealed & 5E News
Hello all!
We're just over a week away from the launch of the BackerKit campaign for the The One Ring™ RPG and The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying 5E expansions and core rules updates on September 22, and we're getting very excited about soon sharing all the details with you!
First off, a piece of news for all 5E players – we have decided to revise and update the core The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying 5E rules manual to 5.5 as part of this campaign, as well as make some general fixes and revisions in line with the revision of the core rules for The One Ring. The new 5E manual, which will be compatible with all previous 5E expansions, will also get a new cover design. Speaking of which...
As a bonus sneak peek for all followers of the project, we can today reveal the final cover designs for all six volumes included in this campaign. When we announced the project back in July, all of the cover art was not yet completed, but now it's time to show all. :)
With less than three weeks to go until launch, we wanted to share some more of the beautiful artwork created for The White Tower and the Hall of Gold and Creatures Strange and Foul. Plenty more will be revealed when the campaign goes live on September 22. Enjoy!
Art by Federica Costantini
Art by Federica Costantini
Art by Federica Costantini
Art by Daniel Zrom
Art by Daniel Zrom
Art by Daniel Zrom
Art by Daniel Zrom
Today, we can reveal that on September 22, the BackerKit campaign for the triple offering for the award-winning The One Ring tabletop RPG goes live! The campaign features the Rohan/Gondor expansion The White Tower and the Hall of Gold, the bestiary Creatures Strange and Foul, and the revised and updated Core Rules compendium.
That means you have just over four weeks to get ready, and don't forget reserve your pledge for just $1 to claim an exclusive dice bag for The One Ring if you didn't already do so!
More details are available on the pre-launch page, and more information, art and maps will be revealed in the four weeks until launch.
Questions! Ask them here and we'll answer as best we can!
/Free League and Francesco Nepitello
"I'll be honest with you; The One Ring is hands down one of my favorite roleplaying games, and it takes pride of place in our list of the best tabletop RPGs because it's so well done. Its mechanics are elegant and easy to learn, yet impactful. The books are also jam-packed with lore, gorgeous artwork that hews close to J.R.R Tolkien's vision for Middle-earth, and an aesthetic which feels as though it's been taken straight from the novels. It truly feels like Lord of the Rings in a way , so this revamp has me doing a Gollum-style "my precious" impression right off the bat. If you're a fan of the series, you need to check it out." Games Radar+ Review
Yesterday, The One Ring lead designer Francesco Nepitello and project manager and Free League co-founder Tomas Härenstam live streamed about the upcoming crowdfunding. We had some technical difficulties getting the stream shared live on the BackerKit page, so in case you missed it, you can watch it now, here above or using this link.
Tomas and Francesco discussed the upcoming expansions, providing insights into the development process, answered community questions about gameplay mechanics, and offered a glimpse into future possibilities for the game line.
Do you have more questions or feedback? Make your voice heard in the comments here!
Getting ready for launch – Q&A live stream this Thursday!
Hello!
It's a few weeks since we announced the crowdfunding of The White Tower and the Hall of Gold and Creatures Strange and Foul for The One Ring RPG, and the response has been fantastic! We can't wait to open the gates to Minas Tirith and share all the goodness that we're working on behind the scenes.
Below is a small sneak peek – a work in progress photo of Francesco Mattioli's massive map of Minas Tirith, masterfully drawn by hand in painstaking detail. More maps, art and updates will be shared in the weeks to come until the campaign launch on September 22.
If you're eager to learn more about the project or make your voice heard for what you'd like to see in the campaign, please join our Q&A livestreamthis Thursday August 20, at 7 pm CEST (that's 1 pm US Eastern / 10 am US Pacific) with lead designer Francesco Nepitello and project manager Tomas Härenstam. See you there!
Oh, and don't forget to spread the word about this campaign to everyone you know. :) Thank you for your support!
