: The adventure begins in the wilderness before plunging into the Mines of Moria . Players navigate the dark halls, battle Cave Trolls, and eventually fight alongside Gandalf against the Balrog at the Bridge of Khazad-dûm.
: A woman of Rohan who joins the party during the plains journey. Gameplay and Mechanics
: Completing areas on Disc #1 unlocks "Evil Mode," where players take control of Sauron’s forces—such as Orcs, Trolls, and even the Balrog—to battle the heroes they just played as. Lord Of The Rings The The Third Age - Disc #1
: An Elven servant of Galadriel who rescues Berethor from Ringwraiths. Elegost : A Dúnedain Ranger and expert archer. Hadhod : A Dwarf warrior seeking his kin in Moria.
The legacy of The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age (2004) remains a unique chapter in Middle-earth gaming, specifically for its departure from standard action-adventure fare into the realm of turn-based RPGs. For players on the , this epic journey was famously split across two discs, with Disc #1 covering the first half of the adventure from Rivendell to the height of the war in Rohan. Setting the Stage: The Parallel Fellowship : The adventure begins in the wilderness before
: There is no traditional "shopping" in this version of Middle-earth; every weapon and armor piece must be found in chests or won in battle. Disc #1 Story Arc and Locations
Disc #1 is a gauntlet of Middle-earth's most atmospheric early-to-mid-trilogy locations, ending just as the conflict escalates toward Minas Tirith. Gameplay and Mechanics : Completing areas on Disc
: Characters earn skill points by repeatedly using specific types of attacks (e.g., Sword Craft or Shadowcraft), which unlocks more powerful abilities.