Fall of the Necromancer™

Many years after Sauron was driven from Middle-earth in the Battle of the Last Alliance, he returned in the form of a Necromancer to corrupt the realm once again. By building the fortress of Dol Guldur, his influence spread across Greenwood and slowly began to turn it into a dark and cursed place, until the arrival of Gandalf and the White Council shed light on Sauron's ambition.

This expansion for the Middle-earth strategy battle game delves into the story of Sauron the Necromancer, charting his return from the year of his arrival to the climactic battle against the White Council. Features background on the lands around Dol Guldur, including Greenwood and its corruption in Mirkwood, along with new narrative gameplay scenarios and a campaign system to tie them together. Also includes painting guides, modeling tips, and four new legendary legions representing iconic forces from both sides of the conflict.

Inside this 72-page hardcover supplement, you will find:

- History of the Necromancer: A guide to Sauron's return 1000 years after his defeat at the hands of Isildur, the founding of Dol Guldur, and the events that led to its defeat by the combined power of the White Council.
- Scenarios: 13 narrative game scenarios, including backgrounds, board layouts, objectives, rules and more.
- Fall of the Necromancer Campaign: Rules to link all 13 scenarios into one extended campaign, with powerful additional benefits or challenges for players depending on who won the previous battle.
- Armies: Background details and rules for five armies closely linked to the fall of the Necromancer: the White Council, the Alliance of Radagast, the Halls of Thranduil, the Dark Powers of Dol Guldur, and the Dark Dwellers of Mirkwood. Each section presents the units available for that army, bonuses available for fielding a pure or green army from that alliance, and tactical insights into the strengths and weaknesses of your force.
- Legendary Legions: Rules for four new legions: Rangers of Mirkwood, Vanquishers of the Necromancer, Pits of Dol Guldur and Rise of the Necromancer. Each provides a restricted army composition that grants an additional set of rules for the Legion to take advantage of.
- The Necromancer Painting Masterclass: Learn how to paint Sauron the Necromancer in his shadow and flame color scheme as shown in The Hobbit™ films.
- Ruins of Dol Guldur Painting Masterclass: Painting guide for the Ruins of Dol Guldur terrain kit, including tutorials for masonry, metal, and various organic features such as vines and dead trees.
- Forces of Good and Forces of Evil Showcase: A selection of Citadel and Forge World models highlighting the key units of each of the armies in this supplement.

You will need a copy of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rules Manual, Lord of the Rings Armies, and Hobbit Armies to use this expansion.