A Shadow in the East is part of a series of sourcebooks for the The Lord of The Rings Strategy Battle Game. This sourcebook lets you explore the mysterious Eastern Realms of Middle-earth through a series of gaming scenarios and hobby projects. If you would like to know more about The Lord of The Rings Strategy Battle Game as a whole, visit this introduction here. If you know all about the Strategy Battle Game, then read on to discover what A Shadow in the East is all about.

A Khandish force charges into an unsuspecting Gondorian patrol.

Khamûl the Easterling

There were tantalizing hints about the realms of the East in both the books and film version of The Lord of The Rings trilogy. Though Tolkien suggested that there were many peoples from these shadowy lands, this sourcebook focuses on the Easterlings of Rhûn and the Variags of Khand. It examines both cultures, teaches you how to paint their miniatures as well as create fitting terrain. Furthermore, since both forces grappled with those of Good during The War of The Ring, A Shadow in the East lets you re-live some of these brutal battles between Good and Evil.

A Shadow in the East is ideal for players who really want to dig into the world of Middle-earth. Interested? Read on to discover how to get started playing A Shadow in the East.

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