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 books of J.R.R. Tolkien and officially licensed from Middle-earth Enterprises LLC, enters a new era with this triple offering: the epic campaign expansion The White Tower and the Hall of Gold, the bestiary Creatures Strange and Foul, and a revised and updated Core Rules manual adding a solo mode to the game.
These three volumes will also be released for the 5E adaptation The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying, all built on the new 5.5 ruleset. The 5E bestiary will be entitled Of Orcs and Evil Things and the 5E campaign expansion Realms of the South. The revised edition of the 5E Core Rules updates it from 5E to 5.5 and expands it to be fully stand-alone.
Whether you are a veteran player of The One Ring or The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E, or completely new to these games, 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 game is 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 The 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+
“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.” – Gandalf, The Fellowship of the Ring
Dedicated to the servants of the Enemy and all those who oppose the Free Peoples, gathers 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.
Evil Men, Orcs of many breeds, fell Trolls, and dreadful undead are described in detail, alongside the Nine Ringwraiths and their winged steeds.
Strange beings of the Wild and the dark places of the world also appear, including Ents, Woses, gigantic Oliphaunts, and other creatures encountered only beyond the borders of marked maps.
Rules and guidance allow Loremasters to bring these foes to life at the gaming table, with updated characteristics and mechanics for their Fell Abilities.
A chapter devoted to the Evils of the Ancient World explores dreadful creatures such as Balrogs, Dragons, and Nameless Things that lurk in the deepest shadows beneath Middle-earth.
Creatures Strange and Foul is written by Francesco Nepitello (lead designer of The One Ring), with additional writing by Michele Garbuggio and gloriously illustrated by Daniel Zrom. The 5E adaptation of this volume will be released under the title Of Orcs and Evil Things.
“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.” –The Fellowship of the Ring
Dedicated to the lands of Gondor and Rohan, The White Tower and the Hall of Goldis a massive campaign expansion exploring the last great realms of Men in the west of Middle-earth, where ancient traditions still endure in the shadow of the Enemy.
The lands of Gondor are described in detail, from the Guarded City of Minas Tirith and the fiefs of the South-kingdom to ancient fortresses, forgotten ruins, and dangerous borderlands.
The Kingdom of Rohan is explored in depth, including its history, great halls, wide plains, and the strongholds of the Riddermark.
Landmarks, campaign frameworks, and adventure hooks provide Loremasters with material for long journeys and heroic tales across both realms.
Finally, the Appendix introduces a wealth of new options for Player-heroes, including new Heroic Cultures, Virtues, and expanded rules for horses, boats, journeys by sea and river, riding, and mounted combat.
The White Tower and the Hall of Gold written by Gareth Hanrahan (Moria – Through the Doors of Durin, Hands of the White Wizard), beautifully illustrated by Antonio De Luca,Federica Costantini, and Jan Pospíšil, with map art by Francesco Mattioli. The 5E adaptation of this volume will be released under the title Realms of the South.
The award-winning The One Ring roleplaying game designed by Francesco Nepitello returns with fabulous new cover art by Antonio De Luca and the most polished presentation of the game set in Middle-earth to date. The game rules are expanded, further clarified and gently revised by Francesco himself. The changes and additions include:
Thoroughly reviewed, reorganized, and clarified throughout.
Related rules brought together for easier learning and reference.
Character creation, recovery, Shadow, advancement, and adventure guidance refined.
Combat revised for smoother, more dynamic encounters.
A complete solo game mode, called Strider Mode, designed by solo gaming masters Shawn Tomkin and Matt Click.
More details about these revisions will be shared during the campaign. This revised volume remains fully compatible with every previously published supplement and adventure, while refining the core rules through additional proofreading and clarification.
The core rules compendium for The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E will also be upgraded as part of this campaign, adding a solo mode and upgrading the rules to be fully compatible with 5.5 and completely stand-alone.
Note: If you already own the current version of the The One Ring Core Rules or The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E Core Rules on Free League Unbound or DrivethruRPG, they will automatically be upgraded to the revised version once completed.
As exclusive offerings in this campaign, we present special limited editions of all volumes included in this campaign. These Collector’s Editions will be covered in deluxe faux leather with silver or gold foil printing, and will have cloth 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.
As they have been unlocked as stretch goals,The White Tower and the Hall of GoldandRealms of the Southwill include large separate printed maps depicting Rohan, Gondor, and Minas Tirith in glorious detail.
Painted by the masterful Francesco Mattioli, these maps are based on painstaking research into the writings and drawings of J.R.R. Tolkien, and will appeal to anyone interested in his works – roleplayer or not.
Cloth prints of these maps are also available as an add-ons and as part of the Warden of the Keys Bundles in this campaign – they will not be available in retail later.
As add-ons in this campaign and included in the Warden of the Keys Bundles, we’re offering new and updated Loremaster Screens for The One Ring and The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E.
The new screen features new art (The One Ring version only) and includes a new printed compendium collecting the previous PDF supplement Peoples of Wilderland. The compendium for The One Ring will also include and Character Lifepaths.
Please note that these new Loremaster Screens will be available in retail before this campaign is fulfilled.
The One Ring has come to a digital platform for the first time on Free League Unbound, our own official digital toolset. The platform is currently in Early Access, where you can explore the entire catalog for The One Ring – even on the go – in the Digital Reader or find just what you need when you need it in the Game Compendium. Character Tools will launch before the end of this campaign, allowing you to build and manage all your characters with easy-to-follow steps, contextual guidance, resource tracking, and more in the character builder and digital character sheet. You can see a preview of the Character Tools and other upcoming features on the Free League Unbound site. Look for a campaign update when the Character Tools are available for you to try out for free.
We are happy to offer the Unbound digital modules of the revised Core Rules, The White Tower and the Hall of Gold, and Creatures Strange and Foul, as well as the entire The One Ring range of Free League Unbound modules as add-ons in this campaign. The three new volumes are available as heavily discounted add-ons to the printed manuals.
In addition to Free League Unbound, we can offer a wide range of digital content modules for The One Ring for the Foundry virtual tabletop platform, while The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E is available for the Roll20 platform. These VTT modules are all available as add-ons in this campaign.
The revised core rules compendia for The One Ring and The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E will add Strider™ Mode – additional rules to facilitate solo play without the need for a Loremaster, as well as guidelines and tips for solo players and a selection of random tables to help incite and inspire your lone wanderings across Middle-earth. Please note that Strider Mode has previously been available as a separate PDF.
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, and is now being gently revised to improve it even further, as well as adding a solo game mode. All previously released expansions to The One Ring are fully compatible with the revised rules, and available as add-ons in this campaign.
"By firmly setting The One Ring within a microcosm of a massive, familiar world, the game 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 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.
As part of this campaign, the core rules compendium for The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E will be updated to 5.5 rules, and expanding it to be fully stand-alone as well as adding a solo game mode. All previously released expansions to The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E are fully compatible with the revised rules, and available as add-ons in this campaign.
“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)
“If you are a regular player of Dungeons & Dragons and have a desire to tread the lands of Eriador this manual is absolutely for you.” –No Dice Unrolled
“For those wanting to bring Middle-earth to their diehard 5E group, The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying is the only game in town and an outstanding one at that.” –RPG.Net Review
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United Kingdom: 8–12 GBP
EU: 14–30 EUR
USA: 15–30 USD
Canada: 25–40 CAD
Australia & New Zealand: 20–40 AUD
Rest of World: 35–60 USD
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