The Lord of the Rings

Deconstructing Mines of Moria Starter Decks

Just one week until the Mines of Moria starter decks release and we have a first look at how they are built. Each deck contains a 60 card preconstructed deck, 3 random rare cards, and a brand new rulebook to get you started in The Lord of the Rings™ Trading Card Game adventure, or to supplement your existing collection!

Here are the contents of each deck:

GANDALF/MORIA DECK

Ring-bearer
Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer
The One Ring, The Ruling Ring

Sites
[1] Farmer Maggot's Fields
[2] Trollshaw Forest
[3] Frodo's Bedroom
[4] Moria Lake
[5] The Bridge of Khazad-dum
[6] Dimrill Dale
[7] Anduin Confluence
[8] Shores of Nen Hithoel
[9] Summit of Amon Hen

Free Peoples
Gandalf, The Grey Pilgrim x2
Merry, From O'er the Brandywine x2
Legolas, Prince of Mirkwood x2
Boromir, Son of Denethor x2
Barliman Butterbur, Prancing Pony Proprietor
Wizard Staff x2
Hobbit Sword x2
Strength of Spirit x3
Intimidate x2
Mysterious Wizard x2
Stand Against Darkness
* Swordarm of the White Tower x2
Elendil's Valor

Shadow
Goblin Flankers x3
Goblin Pursuer x3
Goblin Spearman x3
Goblin Runner x3
Goblin Scavengers x3
Goblin Spear x3
The Long Dark x2
Old Differences x2
Drums in the Deep x2
Host of Thousands

GIMLI/SAURON DECK

Ring-bearer
Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer
The One Ring, The Ruling Ring

Sites
[1] Westfarthing
[2] Ettenmoors
[3] Council Courtyard
[4] Dwarrowdelf Chamber
[5] The Bridge of Khazad-dum
[6] Lothlorien Woods
[7] Anduin Wilderland
[8] Anduin Banks
[9] Tol Brandir

Free Peoples
Gimli, Dwarf of the Mountain-race x2
Farin, Dwarven Emissary x2
Dwarf Guard x3
Thrarin, Dwarven Smith
Hand Axe x2
  * Dwarven Axe x2
  * Dwarven Armor
Stairs of Khazad-dum x2
Flurry of Blows x3
  * Axe Strike x2
Still Draws Breath x2
Here Lies Balin, Son of Fundin x2

Shadow
Orc Scout x3
Orc Ambusher x3
Orc Assassin x3
Orc Chieftain x3
Orc Hunters x2
Orc Inquisitor x2
Vile Blade x3
Spies of Mordor x2
Mordor's Strength x2
Under the Watching Eye x2

* These cards have had their game text changed for Mines of Moria from the initial printing. Their revised text reads:

Swordarm of the White Tower
Skirmish: Make a (Gondor) companion strength +2 (or +4 if he or she is defender +1).

Dwarven Axe
Bearer must be a Dwarf. Each time a player's minion loses a skirmish to bearer, that player discards the top card from his or her draw deck.

Dwarven Armor
Bearer must be a Dwarf. Bearer may not be overwhelmed unless his or her strength is tripled.

Axe Strike
Skirmish: Make a Dwarf strength +2 (or +3 if bearing a (Dwarf) hand weapon).

Kyle Heuer
Promotions Coordinator
Decipher, Inc.
kyle.heuer@decipher.com

February 27, 2002

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