Although the forces of Saruman have been defeated, The War of The Ring has only just begun. Sauron has unleashed his forces against Gondor and only the united Free Peoples can hope to withstand the onslaught.

Can the armies of Rohan be rallied in time to ride to Gondor's aid? Will Aragorn's journey on the paths of the dead lead to salvation or destruction? And what of the Hobbits quest in Mordor? It falls on you to play The Lord of The Rings Strategy Battle Game to decide the fate of Middle-earth in these troubled times.

Within the pages of this supplement for The Lord of the Rings, you will find dozens of painting articles to help you prepare for your adventures in Gondor and Mordor. These detailed guides provide tips on how to paint everything from heroes like Aragorn the King to the monstrous Shelob to Mordor Trolls.

In addition to over 40 painting guides, The Return of The King journey supplement contains a number of terrain projects inspired by the movie. Ranging from a straight-forward funeral pyre to the elaborate walls of Minas Tirith, there is a scenery project for everyone within the pages of this supplement.

Once you have used the painting guides to prepare your forces and have built the scenery pieces, you will be ready to begin your adventure. To allow you to re-create the greatest moments of the film and books, The Return of The King contains 14 scenarios that follow the progress of Sam and Frodo and depicts the key battles from Tolkien's epic story. You can descend into the Halls of the Dead, attempt to escape the disturbing Lair of Shelob, or even charge the walls of Minas Tirith with your host of powerful Mûmakil. Participate in these exciting encounters and determine the fate of Middle-earth!