CLOAKED IN SHADOW AND POISON FUME
Mordor Essentials:
Sauron's chief stronghold has ever been the land of Mordor, a place of ill-fortune and fell reputation that lies between Gondor and Khand. Mordor is a ruined and evil place, a land that has endured too long under the shadow. History does not tell of Mordor before Sauron began to dwell there at the start of the Second Age – no name from earlier times is known. In the years of Sauron's power it has become the most feared realm in Middle-earth, a shadow that can yet stretch across the face of the world.
"One does not simply walk into Mordor. The Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep - the Great Eye is ever watchful. And if, by some miracle, you slip past the Morannon, what then? There is nowhere to hide on the plain of Gorgoroth - it is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire, ash, dust - its very air is a poisonous fume. Not with an army of ten thousand men could you do this - it is folly."
- Boromir at the Council of Elrond.
Legions of the Eye
Mat Ward gives details of the myriad forms the foul Orcs of Sauron can take; from the fearsome minions of
Barad-dur, to the irritable and treacherous beasts of Gorgoroth.
What is Mordor?
A beginner's guide to the land of Mordor, a place of ill-fortune and fell reputation that lies between Gondor and
Khand, which has long been Sauron's chief stronghold.
Mordor Miniatures Gallery
The Mordor Miniatures Gallery is the perfect place to visit if
you were wondering what we offered in our range of Mordor miniatures.
Modelling Orcs in Scavenged Armour
Ty Finocchiaro explains how to go about combining plastic Orcs and Warriors of Minas Tirith to
make Orcs in scavenged armour.
Painting Mordor Orcs
This article looks at some different methods of painting your Mordor Orcs, including tips on man-flesh tunics
and rusted wargear.
Mark Bedford's Mordor Army
Mark Bedford put this Mordor army together using many of the models from our The Return of The King
and The Fellowship of The Ring miniatures ranges.
Modelling Mordor Trolls
Dave Taylor and Nick Davis from the US studio explain how they went about making their armoured Trolls of Mordor
into unique centrepieces for their armies.
Mordor Orc Banners
These black and white banners can be printed out and painted to add to your Mordor Orc banner bearers and
engines of war.
The Rise of Minas Morgul
This scenario by Ross Watson represents the last stubborn defenders of Minas Ithil struggling to defend the
Tower of the Rising Moon from the cold grasp of the Witch-king.
A Red Day At Pelennor Fields
A multi-player scenario that gives you and your friends a chance to command the mighty armies that shed
blood in the last great battle for the fate of Middle-earth.
Modelling a Siege Tower
Matt Staley, an Outrider from California, explains how he constructed and painted a massive Mordor Siege Tower for
use in an event run at the Los Angeles Bunker.
Last Alliance Scenarios
These four scenarios allow you to play some of the important, yet minor, engagements leading up to the Battle of the Last Alliance
in the land of Mordor.
Ambush on the Road to Rivendell
This scenario deals with what might have happened to Boromir on his long and perilous journey to Rivendell. Here
he is ambushed by the forces of the evil Lord Sauron.
Painting Sauron
The 'Eavy Metal team reveal how they approached the task of painting the awesome model of the Dark Lord Sauron
and his chief rivals of the Second Age, Elendil and Isildur.
Painting Ringwraiths
We take a look at how the 'Eavy Metal team painted the miniatures that make up the Ringwraiths in each of
their forms, from the Kings of Men to the Twilight Ringwraiths.
Mordor Tactics
Games Designer Adam Troke looks into the various merits and weaknesses of the different troops and heroes available
to a general of Mordor.
Gaming in Mordor
Mat Ward examines some of the features of the bleak land of Mordor and how they could effect games of The Lord
of The Rings.
Painting Sharku and Warg Riders
This 'Eavy Metal Masterclass tells you how to paint the Warg Riders that menaced the Rohirrim in The Two Towers,
though it would also serve as a good guide to Orcs of Mordor on Wargs too.
Wizards of Middle-Earth
Matt Ward takes a look at the relative merits of Middle-earth's spellcasters, from the humble Moria Goblin Shaman
to the powerful, yet somewhat odd, Tom Bombadil.
The Siege of Minas Tirith
The valiant warriors of Minas Tirith, led by Alessio Cavatore,
defend Minas Tirith against Mat Ward's forces of Evil. For this battle
report, located in the Gondor section, the players have decided to use
the Points Match rules to select their forces.
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