ICE3500 Ents of Fangorn[OCR].pdf

ENTS OF FANGORN TM

1.0 GUIDELINES

1 . l DEFINITIONS AND TERMS. .................................................2

1.1 1 Abbreviations.. ...................................................................2

1.12 Definitions ........................................................................ .2

1.2 ADAPTING THIS MODULE TO YOUR CAMPAIGN .........4

1.3 CONVERTING STATISTICS .................................................4

1.3 1 Converting Hits and Bonuses ........................................... .4

1.32 Converting Statistics for Any Major FRP System.. ...........4

1.33 Converting Stats.. ...............................................................5

1.34 Converting Combat Abilities ............................................ .5

1.35 Converting Spells and Spell Lists ......................................6

1.36 A Note on Levels ............................................................ .6

1.37 Skill Bonuses .....................................................................6

1.38 Locks and Traps ................................................................ .6

2.0 INTRODUCTION

2.1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................ .7

2.2 A BRIEF TIMELINE................................................................7

3.0 THE ONODRIM (ENTS)

3.1 A BRIEF HISTORY ................................................................ .9

3.2 CULTURE AND SOCIAL STRUCTURE ............................. 11

4.0 THE LAND

4.1 FANGORN ............................................................................. 14

4.11 Climate.. ........................................................................... 14

4.12 Flora ................................................................................. 14

4.13 Fauna.. .............................................................................. 16

4.2 THE BORDERS OF FANGORN ........................................... 16

4.21 Climate.. ...........................................................................16

4.22 Flora .................................................................................16

4.23 Fauna................................................................................17

5.0 POLITICS AND POWER: FANGORN

5.1 THE INHABITANTS ............................................................. 18

5.11 Treebeard ......................................................................... 18

5.12 Skinbark ........................................................................... 19

5.13 Leaflock ........................................................................... 19

5.14 The Huoms ......................................................................20

5.15 Tolwen .............................................................................20

5.2 FANGORN: T.A. 2759-3019..................................................21

5.3 FANGORN: AFTER T.A. 3019 .............................................21

6.0 POLITICS AND POWER: THE BORDERS

6.1 THE INHABITANTS: T.A. 1640.. ........................................ .22

6.11 The Calenardhons ............................................................22

6.12 Dindal ..............................................................................24

6.13 The Silvan Elves ..............................................................24

6.14 The Barz Thrugrim ......................................................... .24

6.2 THE BORDERS: THIRD AGE 1640-3019.. ..........................25

7.0 SITES OF INTEREST IN FANGORN

7.1 THE DERNDINGLE ..............................................................26

7.2 WELLINGHALL ....................................................................26

7.3 THE FALLS OF MIST ...........................................................28

7.4 TOLWEN’S HOME .............................................................. .30

8.0 SITES OF INTEREST ON THE BORDERS

8.1 ONGUSHAR ..........................................................................31

8.2 TIR LIMLIGHT ......................................................................32

8.21 Main town Layout.. ..........................................................32

8.22 Dock District Layout ....................................................... 33

8.3 FORTRESS OFTIR LIMLIGHT ..........................................33

8.4 THE BANDIT’S HOLD .........................................................34

8.5 CAVERNS OF PAIN.. ............................................................36

8.5 1 Main Halls Layout ...........................................................36

8.52 Dungeon Level Layout ....................................................39

8.53 Mine Level Layout ..........................................................39

8.54 Lookout Level Layout .....................................................41

9.0 SUGGESTED ADVENTURES

9.1 ADVENTURE GUIDELINES ...............................................42

9.11 Selecting AnAdventure.. .................................................42

9. 12 Choosing A Time Period ................................................ .42

9.13 Suggestions On Running Adventures ..............................42

9.14 Using Traps, Weapons, And Spells .................................42

9.2 THE BANDITS OF THE BARROW .................................... .42

9.3 A RAID ON TIR LIMLIGHT ................................................42

9.4 THE RESCUE OF SHARPLEAF.. .........................................43

9.5 ANENT EXCURSION ......................................................... .43

9.6 TREASURE OF THE FALLS OF MIST................................... . 43

9.7 INTO THE CAVERNS OF PAIN ..........................................43

10.0 TABLES

10.1 MASTER MILITARY TABLE ............................................44

10.2 MASTERNPC TABLE........................................................45

10.3 MASTER ENCOUNTER TABLE .......................................46

10.4 MASTER ANIMALTABLE ................................................ .47

10.5 MASTER WEATHER TABLE ............................................48

CREDITS

Author/Designer: Randell E. Doty

Editor: Coleman Charlton

Series Editor: Peter C. Fenlon

Interior Art: Liz Danforth

Layouts: Carolyn Savoy, Steve Sullivan

Cover Art: Angus McBride

Cover Graphics: Richard H Britton

Production: Robert Bell, Coleman Charlton, Kurt Fischer,

Jessica M. Ney, John David Ruemmler, Mac Seintosh

Editorial Contributions: Terry Amthor, Kurt Fischer,

Jessica Ney, Rick Britton, John Ruemmler, Rob Bell

Typesetting: Karen Stange and the Tral-FASAdorians

Special Contributions: Terry Amthor, Deane Begiebing,

John Breckemidge, Kathleen Conner, Bill Covert, Bill

Downs, Bruce R. Neidlinger, Kurt Razmussen, Larry Taylor,

Stirling Williams, Swink

Dedication and Special Contributions: Dwight “Wafer”

Hayes, Becky Hayes, Barry “Bear” Edwards,“Sweet” William

Wilson, Gavin Gossett, Richard “Wack the @*#%! out of

‘em” Clark, Joyce Broyles, a very special thanks to my wife

Donna for knowing how to spell because I evidently can’t.

Lord of the Rings, and all characters and places therein, are trademark properties of TOLKIEN ENTERPRISES.

Produced and distributed by IRON CROWN ENTERPRISES,Inc., P.O. Box 1605, Charlottesville, VA 22902.

Stock # 3500

First U.S. Edition 1987.

ISBN O-915795-84-1

Guidelines

As the dark edge of the forest loomed up before him, Vrak turned

to look out onto the plain. In the distance the Dúnadan ranger

could see the pursuing Uruk-hai rapidly approaching.

“Elor, they’re coming fast!” he said as he trotted forward to

catch up with the Half-elf bard who was still burdened with the

wounded Hobbit scout.

Elor slowed down for a minute to gasp, ‘Druggo can’t take much

more of this. If we don’t stop soon he’ll bleed to death.”

“And if we slow down, we’ll all bleed to death from Orc arrows!

Keep moving: maybe they’ll heed their legends of the ‘tree demons’

and leave us be.”

The adventurers moved on with as much speed as the dark and

tangled forest allowed, southward, deeper and deeper into Fan-

gorn. Behind them, in the dark and tangledforest, they could hear

the sounds of the Ores’ nearing pursuit: they were still coming!

Suddenly the noise changed and increased as the Ores began

screaming and yelling to one another. Vrak and Elor stopped in

surprise and turned to face the sounds of battle, which ended

almost as suddenly as they started. As the forest settled into an

eerie silence, the two fugitives stood stock still, scarcely daring to

breathe.

“They almost got you, but a grove of Black Huorns is more than

a match for a lurg of Orcs, “said a strange, deep voice behind them.

A huge, knobby hand grasped each of their shoulders and spun

them around to face a very sturdy, fourteen foot tall Man-like

figure with green and grey bark, a tall head, and scarcely any neck.

As the creature said, “Hrum, Hoom, what to do with these two

and the small one? What to do?“, Vrak and Elor knew that it could

only be one thing: the Orcs’ Tree Demon, a legendary Ent of the

Fangorn Forest.

1.1 DEFINITIONS AND TERMS

The following abbreviations and terms are used throughout the

series.

1.11 ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviations are listed alphabetically within subcategories.

GAME SYSTEMS

MERP . . . . . . . . . . Middle-earth Role Playing

RM. . . . . . . . . Rolemaster

CHARACTER S TATS

Ag . . . . .Agility (RM/MERP)

Ig . . . . . . Intelligence (MERP)

St . . . . . . . Strength (RMlMERP)

Re . . .

..Reasoning (RM)

PR . . . ..Presence ( RMlMERt’)

Em . . ..Empathy (RM)

It(In) Intuition (RM/MERP)

Qu . . . ..Quickness (RM)

Sd . . . . . . Self Discipline (RM)

GAME T ERMS

AT . . . . . Armor Type Lvl . . . . . . Level (exp. or spell level)

bp . . . . . . . bronze piece(S) MA...... Martial Arts

cp . . . . . . . copper piece(s) Mod..Modifier or Modification

Crit . . ..Critical strike mp. . . . . . .mithril piece(s)

D . . . . . . . . Die or Dice NPC . . . . Non-player Character

D lOO ..Percentile Dice Result OB . . . . ..Offensive bonus

DB . . . ..Defensive Bonus PC . . . . . . . Player Character

FRP . . . . Fantasy Role Playing PP . . . . . . . . Power Points

GM. . . . Gamemaster R or Rad . . . . . . . . . . Radius

gp . . . . . . . gold pieces(s) Rnd or Rd . . . . . . . . Round

ip . . . . . . . . iron piece(s) RR. . . . . . . Resistance Roll

jp . . . . . . . . jade piece(s)

stat . . . . . . Statistic or Characteristic

tp . . . . . . . . tinpiece(s)

1 .O GUIDELINES

Fantasy role playing is akin to a living novel where the players

are the main characters. Everyone combines to write a story which

is never short of adventure. They help create a new land and strange

new tales.

This series is designed as a tool for Gamemasters (GMs) who

wish to run scenarios or campaigns set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-

earth. The adventure modules are complete and ready-to-run

studies of very specific areas, and are intended to be used with a

minimum of additional work. Each has statistical information

based on the Middle-earth Role Playing(MERP) and Rolemaster

(RM) fantasy systems. The modules are, however, adaptable for

use with most major role playing games. Creative guidelines, not

absolutes, are emphasized.

PROFESSOR TOLKIEN'S LEGACY

Each module is based on extensive research and attempts to

meet the high standards associated with the Tolkien legacy. Ra-

tional linguistic, cultural, and geological data are employed. Inter-

pretive material has been included with great care, and fits into

defined patterns and schemes. ICE does not intend it to be the sole

or proper view; instead, we hope to give the reader the thrust of the

creative processes and the character of the given area.

Remember that the ultimate sources of information are the

works of Professor J.R.R. Tolkien. Posthumous publications ed-

ited by his son Christopher shed additional light on the world of

Middle- earth. These modules are derived from The Hobbitand

The Lord of the Ring, although they have been developed so that

no conflict exists with any of the other sources.

M IDDLE - EA R TH T ERMS

A . . . . . . . Adûnaic Kh. . . . . . . Khuzdul (Dwarvish)

BS . . . ..Black Speech LotR . . . . . The Lord of the Rings

Cir . . . . . Girth or Certar or . . . . . . . Orkish

D . . . . . . . Dunael (Dunlending) Q . . . . . . . . . Quenya

Du . . . . . Daenael (Old Dunael) R . . . . . . . . .Rohirric

E . . . . . . . Edain Rh . . . . . . . Rhovanion

El . . . . ..Eldarin S . . . . . . . . . Sindarin

Es . . . ...Easterling S.A . . . . . Second Age

1.A . . . . First Age Si . . . . . . . . Silvan Elvish

F.A....Fourth Age T.A . . . ..Third Age

Hi . . . ...Hillman Teng . ..Tengwar

H . . . . . . . Hobbitish(Westron variant) V . . . . . . . . . Variag

Har . . . . Haradrim

W . . . Westron(Common Speech)

Hob . . . Hobbit

wo . . . . . . Wose(Drúdain)

Kd . . . . . Kuduk(ancient Hobbitish)

1 .12 DEFINITIONS

A few crucial concepts are detailed below. The majority of unique

terms and translations from The Hobbitand The Lord of the Ringscan be

found in the text proper.

Andor (S. “Land of the Gift.“) Sindarin label for Númenor

(Westemesse).

Celebrant (S. Silverlode”; Kh. “Kibil-nâla”.) The river running east-

ward out of the Misty Mountains at the Kheled- zâram. It is joined

downstream by the Nimrodel (S. “White Cave-lady”), cuts through

Lórien, and eventually joins the Anduin.

Daen Coentis: (Dn. “People of Skill.“) Ancestors of the Dunlendings and

(indirectly) the Druedain (Woses) of the White Mountains. The Eredrim

of Dor-en-Emil are descendants of the Daen Coentis. This forgotten race

is the indigenous Mannish population in most of what is now central and

western Gondor. Animistic, superstitious and industrious, they leave a

wealth of stone carvings and megalithic structures in the hills and high

vales they find so sacred. They trace their lineages through the female line

co . . . . . .Constitution (RM/MERF)

Me . . ..Memory (RM)

Definitions

and revere the Earth Mistress (a manifestation of Yavanna) as high

goddess. Their tongue, Daenael, is often called Old Dunael, since it

spawned the Dunael speech of the Dunlendings.

Dunedain: (S. “Edain of the West”; sing. Dúnadan). These High Men are

descendants of the Edain who settled the western island continent of

Númenor around S.A. 32. The Dúnedain returned to explore, trade with,

colonize, and later conquer many areas along the western, southern, and

eastern coasts of Endor during the Second Age. Unfortunately, their

hubris and desire for power led them to attempt an invasion of the Valar’s

Undying Lands. As a result, E RU (the One) destroyed their home island in

S.A. 3319. Those called the “Faithful” opposed the policies and jealous

Elf-hatred that prompted this “Downfall.” The Faithful were saved when

Númenor sank, sailing east to northwestern Middle-earth. There they

found the “Realms in Exile,” the kingdoms of Arnor and Gondor.

Although sparsely populated, Arthedain (in Arnor) contains the highest

proportion of the Faithful and the most purely Dúnedain culture in all of

Endor. Many “unfaithful” (or “Black Númenórean”)

Ent: (S. “Onod”) The treeherds of Middle-earth, Ents are among the oldest

and most powerful inhabitants of Arda. (See Sections 3.0 and 5.0.)

Eriador All of the territory north of the river Isen and between the Blue

Mountains (S. “Ered Luin”) and the Misty Mountains (S. “Hithaeglir”). Its

northern boundary lies along the highland ridge that runs northwestward

from Carn Dûm and reaches to the Ice Bay of Forochel. Some accounts

place the southern border along the line bounded by the rivers Greyflood

(S. “Gwathlo”) and Swanfleet (S. “Glanduin”). Most hold it to be that area

north of Gondor’s traditional western border. Eriador loosely translates as

the “empty Lands” and includes the regions of Minhiriath, Eregion,

Cardolan, Rhudaur, Arthedain, and, by some, Dunland and Enedwaith.

Fangom Forest: (S. Beard of the Tree) The huge woodland that stretchs

for about a hundred and twenty-five miles along the southeastern flank of

the Misty Mountains, widens to almost one hundred miles at one point.

One of the oldest forests in Middle-earth, it is the home and protectorate

of the Ents. (See Sections 2.1,4.1, and 5.0).

Glade: Generically referring to any open space in a forest, this word in

Lórien also refers to the various craft and service guilds.

Gondor: (S. “Stone-land.“) The great Dúnadan kingdom that lies west of

Mordor and north of the Bay of Belfalas. It includes a number of regions:

(clockwise from the north) Calenardhon (Rohan after T.A. 2510); An-

orien; Ithilien; Lebennin; Belfalas; Lamedon; Anfalas; and Andrast.

Osgiliath on the Anduin serves as the Gondorian capital until T.A. 1640,

when the throne is moved to Minas Anor (Minas Tirith).

Khazad-dûm: (Kh. Dwarf-mansion”; S. “Hadhodrond”; W. Dwarrow-

delf’.) It is also known as Moria: (S. “Black Chasm”), the Black Pit, and

the Mines of Moria. Khazad-dûm stands as a citadel, mansion, and city-

hold of Durin’s Folk, the noblest of the Seven Tribes of the Dwarves.

Founded in the early First Age in caves beneath the Misty Mountains, it

overlooks and incorporates the holy vale called Azanulbizar. Khazad-

dûm has since been expanded to include seven principle levels which

stretch the width of the mountain range and extend under the three

mountains Fanuidhol, Caradhras, and Celebdil. Early in the Second Age,

the Dwarves discovered mithril here, and many from the Blue Mountains

migrated to Durin’s home. Khazad-dûm was abandoned in T.A. 1982, two

years after the release of the Bahog. As a realm, it includes the Azanulbi-

zar and all the passages and chambers within the mountains.

Lórien: (S. “-Dream”.) Also known at various times as Lothloórien (S.

“Dreamflower”). Laurelindórenan (S. “Land of the Valley of Singing

Gold”), Mrinand, Lindórinand (N. “Land of the Singers”), and Dwimor-

dene (R. “Haunted Valley”.) The Golden Wood was formally established

by Galadriel in T.A. 1375, although a number of Nando Elves preceded

her there.

Moria: (S. “Black Chasm”) See Khazad-dûm above.

Nimrodel: (S. “Lady of the White Cave”.) A beautiful Silvan Elf of

Lórien, betrothed of Amroth; also a river which runs through the Golden

Wood named after her.

Noldor : (Q. “The Wise”; alt. “The Deep Elves”.) The Second Kindred of

the Eldar.

Northern Fields: The land between the Limlight and the Celebrant.

Ost-in-Edhil: (S. “Fortress of the Eldar”.) Capitol city and citadel of

Eregion. It was inhabited until S.A. 1697, when it was overrun and sacked

by Sauron’s armies.

Silvan: All of the Elves who are not Eldar.

Sirannon: (S. “Gatestream”.) The river which runs down from the West

doors of Moria.

West-gate: The western entry into Khazad-dûm; also called Durin’s Gate,

the Doors of Durin, the West Door, and the Elven- Door. Flanked by huge

holly trees, this door opened onto a wide road which led to Ost-in-Edhil,

the Eldarin capitol of Eregion.

White Mountains: (S. “Ered Nimrais.“) Snow-capped mountains which

run arch eastward from the Cape of Andrast and end above Minas Anor

(Minas Tirith), just west of the Anduin. The Paths of Dead cross under the

White Mountains between Harrowdale (on the north) and Erech (to the

south). Alpine in character, the White Mountains rise to heights of well

over I 1,000 feet.

Dunlending: (Dn. “Daen Lintis.“) A rugged race of Common Men who,

for the most part, migrated out of the White Mountains in the Second Age.

The Eredrim of Dor-en-Ernil are a related folk. Descendants of the Daen

Coenis, Dunlendings have a medium or stocky build, sparse brown hair,

and tanned or ruddy complexions. Men average 5’10”; women stand

around 5’6”. Mostly mountain-dwellers or hill-loving herders, they are

known by various names: Dunmen, Dunnish Folk, Dunlanders, Eredrim,

the Hillmen of the White Mountains, etc.

Eldar (Q. “Elves”; “ People of the Stars”.) The Calaquendi (Q. “High

Elves”), who made the Great Journey to the Undying Lands.

groups survive as

well, living in colonies and independent states such as Umbar.

The term Dúnedain refers to the Númenor eans and their descendants

in Middle-earth, groups which possess considerable physical and mental

strength, longevity, and a rich Elven-influenced culture. Adûnaic is their

native language.

Converting Statistics

1.2 ADAPTING THIS MODULE TO

YOUR CAMPAIGN

This module is designed for use with most major fantasy role

playing systems. Since the various FRP rules have their own

particular approaches to combat, spells, and character generation

and development, certain common descriptive terms have been

selected for the individual outlines of places, people, creatures, and

things. Unfortunately, statistical data such as bonuses and charac-

ter “stats” differ widely between systems; after all, they are keyed

to specific game mechanics. ICE has chosen to use percentile

(DlOO) terms as abase, sinceconversion to D20, D18, and D10 can

be achieved with relative ease. (Note Sec. 1.32 for a handy

conversion chart.) Player character and NPC characteristics/stats

are also detailed in one particular manner; again, simplicity and

consistency have been emphasized, and conversion to your game

system should be relatively painless.

Keep in mind that fantasy role playing is by nature a creative

experience, and the individual GM or player should feel free to

incorporate his/her own ideas into their game.

The following steps may be helpful when beginning to explore

the region here described:

(1) Read the entire module to get a flavorful idea of the region;

(2) Reread the sections devoted to notes for the Gamemaster, and

converting statistics for your game system;

(3) Choose the time setting for your campaign. Should you

choose to run a game at the beginning or end of the Third Age,

or early in the Fourth Age, pay particular attention to the

section devoted to this region “at other times.” In fact, this

section will give the GM an idea of the consideration involved

with setting a campaign at any date other than that chosen

here. ICE chose the mid-Third Age as a particularly exciting

era, but you may enjoy another time even more;

(4) Assemble any source materials you find necessary;

(5) Research the period you have chosen and compose any

outlines you need in addition to the material provided here;

(6) Convert the NPC, trap, weapon, spell, and item statistics to

terms suitable to your game. Note changes in the system you

are using which must be made in order to keep your campaign

in line with the flow of life in Middle-earth;

(7) Create a total setting, using lots of maps to detail patterns and

provide a creative framework. In this way you will have a rich

and consistent world, and the foundation data will give you the

flexibility to detail random areas and events.

1.3 CONVERTING STATISTICS

When using this supplement with your FRP campaign, be

careful to note the character statistics before beginning play.

Should any adjustments need to be made, you may wish to consider

the following guidelines. The material provided is in terms of

percentages and is intended to give the reader a relatively clear

picture of the strengths and weaknesses of the individuals and

creatures discussed. Most FRP systems will relate to the data, and

conversion should be simple; remember, however, that there are

dozens of role playing rules and the change-over from the statistics

given here may be troublesome.

1.31 CONVERTING HITS AND BONUSES

0 When converting percentile values to a l-20 system a simple

rule is: for every +5 on a DlOO scale-you get a +l on a D20.

The concussion hit numbers found in this module represent

general pain and system shock. They cover bruises and small

cuts rather than wounds. Critical strike damage is used to

describe serious wounds and fatal blows. The hit figures shown

here are less important than those used in game systems where

death occurs as a result of exceeding one’s available hits.

Should you use a game system that employs no specific critical

strike results, such as TSR Inc.‘s Dungeons and Dragons®,

simply double the number of hits your characters take or halve

the hit values found in this module.

1.32 CONVERTING STATISTICS FOR

ANY MAJOR FRP SYSTEM

All the statistics and numerical information used in this module

are expressed on a closed or open-ended scale with a l-100 base.

They are designed for use with percentile dice (D 100). Use the

chart below to derive appropriate bonuses or to convert the 1 - 100

numbers to figures suitable for non-percentile systems.

l-100

D 100

D20

3-18

2-12

stat

Bonus

stat

102+

+35

20+

17+

101

+30

15-16

100

+25

13-14

98-99

+20

95-97

+15

90-94

+l0

85-89

75-84

60-74

40-59

10-l 1

25-39

15-24

-5

-1

10-14

-5

-1

5-9

-10

-2

3-4

-15

-3

-20

-4

-25

-4

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