The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – A Shadow in the East

Description

--- "A Shadow in the East" is a deluxe expansion for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game, challenging heroes against Mordor's cult in Rhûn with new quests and innovative cards. Key mechanics include: - *Three new quests* Players journey down the River Running, to Dorwinion's capital, and into the Hills of Rhûn to confront evil. - *Hero and player card customization* New cards enhance adventures, including the first double-sided hero. - *New card types and versions* Introduces contracts as a new card type and a revised version of The One Ring. - *Cycle starter* Launches the "Vengeance of Mordor" cycle amid Dorwinion aid requests against Mordor's spreading darkness. A Shadow in the East, the eighth deluxe expansion for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game, pits players' heroes against a dangerous cult influenced by Mordor's power, which darkens hearts and threatens Rhûn's peaceful lands. Prompted by desperate Dorwinions seeking aid, players embark on perilous journeys through three quests: navigating the River Running, infiltrating Dorwinion's capital city, and venturing deeper into the Hills of Rhûn. The expansion enriches gameplay with new hero and player cards for adventure customization, debuting the game's first double-sided hero, a new iteration of The One Ring, and the innovative contracts card type. Kicking off the "Vengeance of Mordor" cycle, it calls players to assemble their Fellowship for a bold mission in Mordor's shadow. ---