The Gates of Moria Open on November 18th

WESTWOOD, MA – October 9, 2008-- Turbine, Inc. announced today the details of the launch of The Lord of the Rings Onlineâ„¢: Mines of Moriaâ„¢.  On November 18, 2008 The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria will be available in stores across North America and Europe allowing players to begin their journey to the vast, terrifying and unparalleled world beneath Middle-earth.

Prizes Valued at $25,000 Await Fans of
The Lord of the Rings Onlineâ„¢

WESTWOOD, MA – October 9, 2008—In conjunction with today’s launch of The Lord of the Rings Onlineâ„¢: Mines of Moriaâ„¢ Pre-order Program, Turbine, Inc. announced the start of The Treasures of Moria Instant Win and Sweepstakes* with prizes valued at $25,000.  Instant Win codes will be available in specially-marked retail boxes of The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria available for pre-order at participating retailers nationwide beginning today or by visiting www.lotro.com/moria. 

Beyond the Great Delving and the halls of Nud-melek, deeper still than the priceless mithril veins of the Redhorn Lodes—tower the fiery forges of the Flaming Deeps. When Durin ruled, these lower depths were home to the Dwarves of Moria who ceaselessly manned the smithies and mammoth forges stoked by constant streams of ore from the Redhorn Lodes.

Read more about the Flaming Deeps in the latest Hero's Guide!

For generations, the Dwarves of Middle-earth have dreamt of returning to the great mansions of Khazad-dûm, reopening the mines of Moria, and reclaiming their majestic, ancestral homes—and the mithril buried below them—beneath the Misty Mountains.

Read more about the Hollin Gate in the first in a series of Hero's Guides!

In the northeastern reaches of the North Downs, near the pass of Ram Dúath, lie the ruins of Ost Crithlanc, a fortress destroyed during the wars with Angmar and Rhudaur. Long these ruins lay undisturbed, but now...

Read more about Ost Crithlanc!

As the Dark Lord Sauron begins to gather his strength, evil things stir throughout Middle-earth. Among these minions of darkness are many broods of giant spiders. The brood of Iornaith has come down from the Misty Mountains and settled in tunnels beneath the troubled village of Archet in Bree-land.

Read more about Iornaith!