Dáin’s DC Duos #174

Well while we debate and decide what to do with Tower Guard of Amon Lanc, here’s the last "Orc-pimping" cards I plan on posting today. This "duo"--and the next--will actually be a trio, since it seems difficult to split up the three cards found in each. You’ll understand when you see them. Enjoy!

Dol Guldur Blade
Possession • Hand Weapon
Strength +1
Bearer must be a minion (except a Spider).
While you can spot 2 threats, bearer gains hunter 1.
While you can spot 4 threats, bearer is damage +1.
Using the crudest of materials, the orcs of Dol Guldur forged the crudest of weapons.

good

The basic weapon of the Shadow culture, bearable by Orcs, of course, but also by Nazgûl (giving them an alternative to the unique Sword of Amon Lanc) and even Sauron himself if you so choose. Spiders will get their own toys to play with; for everyone else, this weapon is a great option.

Mirkwood Axe
Possession • Hand Weapon
Strength +2
Bearer must be a Orc.
Skirmish: Exert bearer to make bearer damage +1.
Often used for keeping the woods around Amon Lanc under control, the axes of Dol Guldur were just as effective at hewing their enemies.

sweet ability

And here’s another choice, but for Orcs only this time. That’s okay though, because in most cases, this is the better overall option for them anyway, especially if they have an extra vitality or two to devote to pumping up those damage bonuses.

Dol Guldur Bow
Possession • Ranged Weapon
To play, spot a Orc.
Bearer must be an Orc. Bearer gains hunter 1. You may exert bearer only once each turn.
Archery: Exert bearer to add 1 to the minion archery total.
Skirmish: Exert bearer to make bearer strength +1.

kewl

Man, I feel like Decipher making up all these non-canon possessions. In truth, there’s no evidence that Mirkwood Orcs used bows (or even swords or axes, for that matter), but it seems to make sense given their hunting nature and similar tactics to the goblins of Moria.

Like I said, look for three cards next time, too!

Dáin’s DC Duos #174

Well while we debate and decide what to do with Tower Guard of Amon Lanc, here’s the last "Orc-pimping" cards I plan on posting today. This "duo"--and the next--will actually be a trio, since it seems difficult to split up the three cards found in each. You’ll understand when you see them. Enjoy!

Dol Guldur Blade
Possession • Hand Weapon
Strength +1
Bearer must be a minion (except a Spider).
While you can spot 2 threats, bearer gains hunter 1.
While you can spot 4 threats, bearer is damage +1.
Using the crudest of materials, the orcs of Dol Guldur forged the crudest of weapons.
Nice!

The basic weapon of the Shadow culture, bearable by Orcs, of course, but also by Nazgûl (giving them an alternative to the unique Sword of Amon Lanc) and even Sauron himself if you so choose. Spiders will get their own toys to play with; for everyone else, this weapon is a great option.

Mirkwood Axe
Possession • Hand Weapon
Strength +2
Bearer must be a Orc.
Skirmish: Exert bearer to make bearer damage +1.
Often used for keeping the woods around Amon Lanc under control, the axes of Dol Guldur were just as effective at hewing their enemies.
Ah! Reminiscent of Moria Axe. Dearly loved that culture. I love this card.

And here’s another choice, but for Orcs only this time. That’s okay though, because in most cases, this is the better overall option for them anyway, especially if they have an extra vitality or two to devote to pumping up those damage bonuses.

Dol Guldur Bow
Possession • Ranged Weapon
To play, spot a Orc.
Bearer must be an Orc. Bearer gains hunter 1. You may exert bearer only once each turn.
Archery: Exert bearer to add 1 to the minion archery total.
Skirmish: Exert bearer to make bearer strength +1.
Odd... but cool! I like!

Man, I feel like Decipher making up all these non-canon possessions. In truth, there’s no evidence that Mirkwood Orcs used bows (or even swords or axes, for that matter), but it seems to make sense given their hunting nature and similar tactics to the goblins of Moria.

Like I said, look for three cards next time, too!

Dáin’s DC Duos #174

Dol Guldur Blade
Possession • Hand Weapon
Strength +1
Bearer must be a minion (except a Spider).
While you can spot 2 threats, bearer gains hunter 1.
While you can spot 4 threats, bearer is damage +1.
Using the crudest of materials, the orcs of Dol Guldur forged the crudest of weapons.
sure .

Mirkwood Axe
Possession • Hand Weapon
Strength +2
Bearer must be a Orc.
Skirmish: Exert bearer to make bearer damage +1.
Often used for keeping the woods around Amon Lanc under control, the axes of Dol Guldur were just as effective at hewing their enemies.
sure

Dol Guldur Bow
Possession • Ranged Weapon
To play, spot a Orc.
Bearer must be an Orc. Bearer gains hunter 1. You may exert bearer only once each turn.
Archery: Exert bearer to add 1 to the minion archery total.
Skirmish: Exert bearer to make bearer strength +1.

•Dol Guldur Taskmaster
Minion • Orc
Strength: 8
Vitality: 3
Site: 7
Damage +1.
Shadow: Exert this minion to wound a character you have captured.
“...and chuckled and laughed in their horrible stony voices....”

Dol Guldur Tormenter
Minion • Orc
Strength: 5
Vitality: 1
Site: 7
This minion is strength +1 for each wounded character you have captured.
“The goblins were very rough, and pinched unmercifully....”

Mirkwood Ambusher
Minion • Orc
Strength: 6
Vitality: 2
Site: 7
Lurker. Tracker. Hunter 1.
Regroup: Exert this minion to capture an unbound companion.
“...cruel and evil creatures laid there their snares.”

•Dol Guldur Taskmaster
Minion • Orc
Strength: 8
Vitality: 3
Site: 7
Damage +1.
Shadow: Exert this minion to wound a character you have captured.
“...and chuckled and laughed in their horrible stony voices....”

Dol Guldur Tormentor
Minion • Orc
Strength: 4
Vitality: 1
Site: 7
Hunter 1.
This minion is strength +1 for each wounded character you have captured.
“The goblins were very rough, and pinched unmercifully....”

Mirkwood Ambusher
Minion • Orc
Strength: 6
Vitality: 2
Site: 7
Lurker. Tracker. Hunter 1.
Regroup: Exert this minion to capture an unbound companion.
“...cruel and evil creatures laid there their snares.”

Prisoner of the Necromancer
Event • Response
Toil 1.
If a companion is about to be rescued, spot your minion (except a Spider) or Orc to prevent that.
“‘I tried to save your father, but it was too late. He was witless and wandering....’”

•Meddle As Little As Might Be
Condition • Support Area
To play, spot 3 minions.
Each Elf is strength -1 for each other Free Peoples culture in the fellowship (limit -3).
Discard this condition if the fellowship is at a non-forest or non-mountain site.
“The Silvan Elves hid themselves in the woodland fastness beyond the Misty Mountains, and became small and scattered peoples, hardly to be distinguished from Avari....”