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Khazad-dûm Essentials:
The Khazad-dûm Sourcebook is an invaluable guide to collecting, modelling and gaming in the Dwarf kingdom of Khazad-dûm with Games Workshop's The Lord of The Rings miniatures. Within its pages you will find essential rules, information and inspiration to bring the battles of Middle-earth to your own tabletop.
"...no dwarf has dared to pass the doors of Khazad-dûm for many lives of kings..."
- Glóin,
The Fellowship of The Ring.
Call Forth a Dragon!
The Dragon is a welcome addition to just about any player who wishes to command a truly legendary creature of Evil. It also makes for exciting scenarios, with Good heroes vying against the Dragon's might.
Tunnel Fighting Tactics
With finely trimmed beard and keen love of Mithril, Games Designer Adam Troke delves into the dark places of Middle-earth to investigate the savage art of tunnel fighting.
Dwarf Heroes Masterclass
On the following pages, you will find close-up pictures and paint schemes for four of the mightiest Dwarf heroes in Middle-earth: Durin, Mardin, Balin, and Dáin.
Dwarf Gallery
We've gathered some models painted by the 'Eavy Metal team and various talented GW hobbyists in order to showcase a variety of different colour schemes you could use for your own stout Dwarf army.
Moria Goblin Gallery
Here is a gallery of different Goblins that populate the realm of Khazad-dûm, from Durbûrz, the Goblin King of Moria, to his mean-spirited Moria Goblin Warriors and cruel Moria Goblin Prowlers.
Painting Dwarf Warriors
With their strong colour scheme, it's quite straightforward to paint a characterful Khazad-dûm army. Here, you will find a step-by-step guide for painting Dwarf Warriors from this legendary realm.
Painting Dwarf Rangers
To help them track their foes and blend in with their surroundings, Dwarf Rangers wear natural colours than their kin. Here, you will find a step-by-step guide for painting a Dwarf Ranger of Khazad-dûm.
Painting Moria Goblins
The ancient Dwarf tunnels of Moria have become home to these loathsome monsters. Their armour and weapons reflect the dingy life these creatures lead in the darkness. Here, you'll find one way to paint your Goblins.
Khazad-dûm Reference Sheet
Here is a handy downloadable profile reference sheet for Khazad-dûm, together with those of our other Journey and Sourcebooks for The Lord of The Rings Strategy Battle Game.
Getting Started with Khazad-dûm
The Khazad-dûm Sourcebook holds the full history, profiles and scenarios that allow you to play beneath the mountains of Middle-earth. Find out how to prepare you armies in this Getting Started guide.
Khazad-dûm Preview
The history of Khazad-dûm is long, and its role in the fate of Middle-earth prominent. Find out more about what this underground realm holds for you.
The History of Khazad-dûm
Though it has recently changed hands, the history of the realm of Khazad-dûm goes back for centuries. Find out about this important Middle-earth locale here.
Khazad-dûm Miniatures Gallery
Stubborn and tough, proud and indomitable, the Dwarves of Middle-earth defend their mountain kingdoms from Goblin and Orc-kind, and those who seek to line their own pockets with treasures of the deep.
Adventures of Múrin & Drár
Two members of the Forces of Good who appear in A Shadow in the East are Múrin & Drár. These bold adventurers make for fun gaming, and offer a lot of modelling potential. Find out more about them here.
Making Moria Pillars
Mark Jones was inspired by the release of Shadow & Flame to make these pillars of Moria.
Painting Gimli
There are a number of different models of Gimli available and the 'Eavy Metal team have painted them all.
This set of articles describes the techniques that they have used on these models.
Building the Mines of Moria
It took the Dwarves countless years to mine, tunnel and carve their kingdom of Khazad-dûm.
Here's how some of our US staff shaved off a few centuries building their section of the Mines of Moria!
Who Are The Dwarves?
One of the most ancient and long-lived of the Free People of Middle-earth,
the Dwarves are tough and stout folk, who inhabit the hidden places of the
world.
Tactics of The Dwarves
When the Shadow and Flame gaming supplement was released, Matthew
Ward took a closer look at the strengths and tactics of another of the elder
races of Middle-earth, the Dwarves.
The Rescue of Thrár
In this scenario, 'The Rescue of Thrár', you will be able
to put the strength of the Dwarves to the test against their old adversaries,
the Goblins of Moria.
The Second Hall Scenario
With the legendary Balin felled in Mirrormere, the Goblins seize their opportunity to
reclaim the halls of Moria. One lone group of Dwarven guards stands surrounded by the minions of
evil. Can they survive?
Building Balin's Tomb
Making themed scenery is not as difficult as it
may sound. Here, four eager gamers (Brian Aderson, Mike Ball,
Craig Bodycote and Rob Wood) show how they constructed a battle
board for the 'Balin's Tomb' scenario.
Painting Balin
Following the release of Balin of the Shadow and Flame miniatures
range, sculpted by Alan Perry and Michael Perry, Darren Latham of our 'Eavy
Metal team explains how he painted the mighty Dwarf hero.
Lair of the Goblin King
Following the Reclamation of Moria campaign featured in White Dwarf 322 in which the Dwarves launch an assault on the lair of the Goblin King, we present a few tips on how to build your own Lair of the Goblin King.
The Misty Mountains
Mat Ward presents an all-new campaign in which the forces of Good must defend villages against the encroaching servants of a Goblin king, all in the shadow of the Misty Mountains.
Building A Mini Mines of Moria Board
Giuseppe 'Prince' Principe demonstrates
how he recreated one of the most evocative battle scenes in The Fellowship
of The Ring, building a mini-board for the Battle in Balin's Tomb.
Who are the Moria Goblins?
A beginner's guide to the Moria Goblins, the stunted and etiolated breed of Orc who make their home in the
abandoned Dwarven mines of Khazad-dûm.
Moria Goblin Tactics
This article looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the various heroes and troops available to a Moria Goblin player,
as well as outlining some strategies to get the best from them.
Painting a Cave Troll
Tammy Haye explains how she went about painting the Cave Troll that menaced The Fellowship of The Ring at
Balin's Tomb.
Painting the Balrog
Martin Footitt explains the techniques and materials he used when assembling and painting the monstrous Balrog
of Moria.
Duel on Zirak-Zigil Mini-Game
Matthew Ward has designed rules for recreating the final confrontation between Gandalf the Grey and the Balrog on the
peak of the mountain of Zirak-zigil.
Daren Parrwood's Light-Up Balrog
We see many fantastic model conversions each year, but very few have caught our attention like this amazing
illuminated Balrog, made by Daren Parrwood.
Zirak-Zigil Terrain Piece
The guys of Warhammer World constructed this Zirak-zigil gaming board especially for the
The Lord of The Rings 2003 Open Day.
Wrong Turn Scenario
The Mines of Moria are vast and dark - both excellent conditions for getting lost! Even Gandalf,
with all his wisdom, doubts the route he leads the Fellowship through.
Trapped in the Misty Mountains
In this scenario a group of Moria Goblins spring an ambush, catching The Fellowship of The Ring deep in a rocky
ravine without much hope of escape!
Balin's Tomb Battle Report
Here is the rematch of the Balin's Tomb battle report. Will Rowland Cox have learned a few more tricks since last
time or will Matt Hutson treat him cruelly yet again?
Gaming in Moria
All that dwells in this mighty underground realm of the Dwarves now are Orcs and older and
fouler creatures best left unnamed. Mat Ward provides full rules for playing scenarios in the darkness of Moria.
Painting The Goblin King
This 'Eavy Metal Masterclass tells you the colours and techniques Darren Latham used when he painted Durbûrz,
the Goblin King of Moria.
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