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So we have a couple of dropouts and missing entries, but also 2 new contestants in this lot (including my own  ). Not entering this round (or any other, for that matter) is no obstacle to reentering in future, by the way.
Now onto some Dwarves and Elves. Just a couple of quick notes first:
1) Let’s for the moment pretend Dain Ironfoot, King Under the Mountain doesn’t exist because he makes any attempt at a useful Dwarf Guard nigh on broken.
2) Bear in mind that in general I was pushing for high power level and decent stats, otherwise they’d be too difficult to use, but also that it’s incredibly difficult to balance a  cost companion. So be lenient with power level in this round.
3) This may seem like a lot of cards, but they firstly don’t have much text, and secondly the same ideas are used in each pair, so don’t be daunted!
4) Vote for your favourite 3 in order, as usual.
5) Voting deadline will be Saturday 8th.
And without further ado, let’s bring on the cards:
NBarden
Dwarf Guard (V) 
Companion • Dwarf
Str: 3
Vit: 2
Sig/Res: 4
Damage +1.
To play, spot a Dwarf.
Skirmish: If the Free Peoples player is at an underground or mountain site, exert dwarf guard and discard a possession to discard Dwarf Guard to make a Dwarf damage +1 until the regroup phase.
Dwarves from Dain’s people are stout companions, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V) 
Companion • Elf
Str: 3
Vit: 2
Sig/Res: 4
To play, spot an Elf.
Skirmish: If the Free Peoples player is at a forest or river site, exert Lórien Elf and add two burdens to discard Lórien Elf and discard a condition.
"...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willingly have dealings with any other folk."
1 V 53
Hobbiton Lad
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Str: 4
Vit: 3
Res: 6
To play, spot a Dwarf.
While you can spot only Dwarves (except the ring-bearer) in the fellowship, this companion is strength +2 and damage +1.
Dwarves from Dain’s people are stout companions, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Str: 4
Vit: 3
Res: 6
To play, spot an Elf.
While you can spot only Elves (except the ring-bearer) in the fellowship, this companion is strength +2 and gains muster.
...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willingly have dealings with any other folk
1 V 53
Lem0nhead
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 2
Resistance: 6
To play spot a Dwarf.
When you play this companion it is strength +2 and damage +1 until the regroup phase.
Regroup: Return this companion to hand to play a possession from your discard pile.
Dwarves from Dain’s people are stout companions, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 2
Resistance: 6
To play spot an Elf.
When you play this companion it is strength +2 and resistance +2 until the regroup phase.
Regroup: Return this companion to hand to remove a threat.
"’...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willingly have dealings with any other folk.’"
1 V 53
AgentDrake
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Str: 1
Vit: 3
Res: 5
To play, spot a Dwarf.
This companion is strength +1 for each other Dwarf you can spot.
Dwarves from Dain’s people are stout companions, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Str: 1
Vit: 3
Res: 5
To play, spot an Elf.
This companion is strength +1 for each other Elf you can spot.
"’...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willingly have dealings with any other folk.’"
1 V 53
Anonymous Prodigy
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 5
To play, spot a Dwarf.
Regroup: Exert this companion twice to play a possession or tale from your discard pile.
“‘In the ruins of the Dwarves, a dwarf’s head will be less easy to bewilder than Elves or Men or Hobbits.’”
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 5
To play, spot an Elf.
Regroup: Exert this companion twice to play an possession or tale from your discard pile.
“‘And since you come with an Elf of our kindred, we are willing to befriend you….’”
1 V 53
Thranduil
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Str: 5
Vit: 3
Res: 6
This companion’s twilight cost is +1 for each Dwarf Guard you can spot.
While bearing a possession, this companion is strength +1 and damage +1.
’What fun! What fun to be off again, to be off on the Road with Dwarves!’
1 V 7
Lórien Elf
Companion • Elf
Str: 5
Vit: 3
Res: 6
This companion’s twilight cost is +1 for each Lórien Elf you can spot.
While bearing an possession, each minion skirmishing this companion is strength -2.
’An Elven-maid there was of old, / A shining star by day: / Her mantle white was hemmed with gold, / Her shoes of silver-grey.’
1 V 53
Anonymous Prodigy
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 5
To play, spot a Dwarf.
Regroup: Exert this companion twice to play a possession or tale from your discard pile.
“‘In the ruins of the Dwarves, a dwarf’s head will be less easy to bewilder than Elves or Men or Hobbits.’”
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 5
To play, spot an Elf.
Regroup: Exert this companion twice to play an possession or tale from your discard pile.
“‘And since you come with an Elf of our kindred, we are willing to befriend you….’”
1 V 53
AnxiousChieftain
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 2
Resistance: 5
To play, spot a Dwarf.
Each time a Dwarf wins a skirmish, you may make this companion strength +2 (and damage +1 if at a mountain) until the regroup phase.
Dwarves from Dain’s people are stout companions, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 2
Resistance: 5
To play, spot an Elf.
Each time an Elf wins a skirmish, you may make this companion strength +2 (or +3 if at a forest) until the regroup phase.
"’...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willing have dealings with any other folk.’"
1 V 53
Anvar
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Str: 4
Vit: 3
Res: 6
Skirmish: Exert this companion to make a unique Dwarf strength +1.
"Unwearied then were Durin’s folk; / Beneath the mountains music woke..."
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Str: 4
Vit: 3
Res: 6
Skirmish: Exert this companion to make a minion skirmish a unique Elf strength -1.
’"They’re Elves", said Sam. "Can’t you hear their voices?"’
1 V 53
sickofpalantirs
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Str: 5
Vit: 2
Res: 6
To play, spot a Dwarf.
When you play this companion, you may make each other Dwarf strength +2 until the regroup phase.
Dwarves from Dain’s people are stout companion, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Str: 4
Vit: 3
Res: 6
To play, spot an Elf.
When you play this companion, you may make each other Elf strength +2 until the regroup phase.
"...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willing have dealings with any other folk"
1 V 53
LeoKula
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Str: 4
Vit: 2
Res: 5
To play spot a Dwarf.
Maneuver: Exert this companion to play a artifact from your draw deck.
Dwarves from Dáin’s people are stout companions, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Str: 4
Vit: 2
Res: 6
To play spot an Elf.
Archery: Exert this companion to play an ranged weapon from your draw deck.
"’...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willingly have dealings with any other folk.’"
1 V 53
elf lvr
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion * Dwarf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 6
To play, spot a Dwarf.
When you play Dwarf Guard, choose one: reinforce a token, play a possession from your discard pile, or make an opponent discard the top 2 cards of their draw deck.
Dwarves from Dain’s people are stout companions, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lorien Elf (V)
Companion * Elf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 6
To play, spot an Elf.
When you play Lorien Elf, choose one: reinforce an token, take an event from your discard pile into hand, or draw 2 cards.
"...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willingly have dealings with any other folk."
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![]() Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:50 pm |
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Tough choice, but here I go:
1) #1 for an ingenious way to deal with low stat companions - throw them at Balrogs! 
2) #3 for an intriguing choice between hand clog and losing decent stats
3) #7 for a nice simple and effective mechanic
Also, have to say that #8’s Lorien Elf has one of my favourite lores of all time!
Come on guys, we’ve all got to vote. 
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| Anonymous Prodigy |
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I’ll vote in your contest if you vote in mine.
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| Hobbiton Lad |
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![]() Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:29 pm |
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I was one of the poor unfortunate souls that missed the deadline, thanks to another crazy weekend. (You may find out HOW crazy in a couple weeks.) That’s what I get for waiting (AGAIN) until the last couple days before the deadline. Ah well.
To make up for it, here’s a full review!
Quote: #1
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Str: 3
Vit: 2
Res: 4
Damage +1.
To play, spot a Dwarf.
Skirmish: If the Free Peoples player is at an underground or mountain site, exert dwarf guard and discard a possession to discard Dwarf Guard to make a Dwarf damage +1 until the regroup phase.
Dwarves from Dain’s people are stout companions, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Str: 3
Vit: 2
Res: 4
To play, spot an Elf.
Skirmish: If the Free Peoples player is at a forest or river site, exert Lórien Elf and add two burdens to discard Lórien Elf and discard a condition.
"...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willingly have dealings with any other folk."
1 V 53
Not too bad. I like the Elf well enough, but the Dwarf just seems too weak. All that just for a damage bonus? Not really worth it, in my mind.
Quote: #2
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Str: 4
Vit: 3
Res: 6
To play, spot a Dwarf.
While you can spot only Dwarves (except the Ring-bearer) in the fellowship, this companion is strength +2 and damage +1.
Dwarves from Dain’s people are stout companions, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Str: 4
Vit: 3
Res: 6
To play, spot an Elf.
While you can spot only Elves (except the Ring-bearer) in the fellowship, this companion is strength +2 and gains muster.
...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willingly have dealings with any other folk
1 V 53
Thran’s note: Since we’re making these virtual cards in hindsight, just as a lot of these cards use resistance, I didn’t see a problem with using newer keywords as well.
Despite Thran’s words, I usually don’t like old-school cards being given new-school stuff like muster. That being said, I LOVE both of these cards. Borderline OP for (I would have liked 2 vitality much better), but I think they’re balanced well enough.
Quote: #3
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 2
Resistance: 6
To play spot a Dwarf.
When you play this companion it is strength +2 and damage +1 until the regroup phase.
Regroup: Return this companion to hand to play a possession from your discard pile.
Dwarves from Dain’s people are stout companions, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 2
Resistance: 6
To play spot an Elf.
When you play this companion it is strength +2 and resistance +2 until the regroup phase.
Regroup: Return this companion to hand to remove a threat.
"’...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willingly have dealings with any other folk.’"
1 V 53
My problem with these is that they’re simply too easy to recycle. I know, I know...they’d create some serious hand clog in doing so. But I would have liked them MUCH better if their regroup ability exerted them to prevent you from turning them into easy archery sponges or the like. Not bad cards by any means, but a couple small tweaks would make them nigh perfect, in my opinion, and right now they fall a LITTLE short.
Quote: #4
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Str: 1
Vit: 3
Res: 5
To play, spot a Dwarf.
This companion is strength +1 for each other Dwarf you can spot.
Dwarves from Dain’s people are stout companions, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Str: 1
Vit: 3
Res: 5
To play, spot an Elf.
This companion is strength +1 for each other Elf you can spot.
"’...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willingly have dealings with any other folk.’"
1 V 53
Very interesting...but without a cap, these are both OP considering they can get up to a potential 9/3 for only .
Quote: #5
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 5
To play, spot a Dwarf.
Regroup: Exert this companion twice to play a possession or tale from your discard pile.
“‘In the ruins of the Dwarves, a dwarf’s head will be less easy to bewilder than Elves or Men or Hobbits.’”
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 3
Resistance: 5
To play, spot an Elf.
Regroup: Exert this companion twice to play an possession or tale from your discard pile.
“‘And since you come with an Elf of our kindred, we are willing to befriend you….’”
1 V 53
Not too shabby, but awfully weak. Would have liked them better with a little more strength and just 2 vitality...and then exerting just once, of course. Probably balanced, but I would simply never use them.
Quote: #6
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Str: 5
Vit: 3
Res: 6
This companion’s twilight cost is +1 for each Dwarf Guard you can spot.
While bearing a possession, this companion is strength +1 and damage +1.
’"What fun! What fun to be off again, to be off on the Road with Dwarves!"’
1 V 7
Lórien Elf
Companion • Elf
Str: 5
Vit: 3
Res: 6
This companion’s twilight cost is +1 for each Lórien Elf you can spot.
While bearing an possession, each minion skirmishing this companion is strength -2.
’"An Elven-maid there was of old, / A shining star by day: / Her mantle white was hemmed with gold, / Her shoes of silver-grey."’
1 V 53
Niftiness. I like the twilight cost thing to prevent you from loading up on them, though the wording is a bit off. THESE I’d use to fill in that annoying leftover you sometimes encounter when building your starting fellowship.
Quote: #7
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 2
Resistance: 5
To play, spot a Dwarf.
Each time a Dwarf wins a skirmish, you may make this companion strength +2 (and damage +1 if at a mountain) until the regroup phase.
Dwarves from Dain’s people are stout companions, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Strength: 4
Vitality: 2
Resistance: 5
To play, spot an Elf.
Each time an Elf wins a skirmish, you may make this companion strength +2 (or +3 if at a forest) until the regroup phase.
"’...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willing have dealings with any other folk.’"
1 V 53
Not bad, not bad. Above-average speed bumps at the very least.
Quote: #8
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Str: 4
Vit: 3
Res: 6
Skirmish: Exert this companion to make a unique Dwarf strength +1.
"Unwearied then were Durin’s folk; / Beneath the mountains music woke..."
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Str: 4
Vit: 3
Res: 6
Skirmish: Exert this companion to make a minion skirmishing a unique Elf strength -1.
’"They’re Elves", said Sam. "Can’t you hear their voices?"’
1 V 53
Nice and simple, which is good. Unfortunately, they’re also BELOW-average speed bumps, in my humble opinion. Not bad, just not something I can see myself using instead of simple pumps, which don’t sacrifice a valuable fellowship slot in the process.
Quote: #9
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Str: 5
Vit: 2
Res: 6
To play, spot a Dwarf.
When you play this companion, you may make each other Dwarf strength +2 until the regroup phase.
Dwarves from Dain’s people are stout companion, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Str: 4
Vit: 3
Res: 6
To play, spot an Elf.
When you play this companion, you may make each other Elf strength +2 until the regroup phase.
"...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willing have dealings with any other folk"
1 V 53
I would have liked it a little more had they worked on themselves, too, but that doesn’t make them bad cards. Useful at the right time, certainly.
Quote: #10
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Str: 4
Vit: 2
Res: 5
To play spot a Dwarf.
Maneuver: Exert this companion to play a artifact from your draw deck.
Dwarves from Dáin’s people are stout companions, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Str: 4
Vit: 2
Res: 6
To play spot an Elf.
Archery: Exert this companion to play an ranged weapon from your draw deck.
"’...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willingly have dealings with any other folk.’"
1 V 53
I think these (much like the originals) would be fine with 5 strength or no spotting requirement. But I DO like the idea.
Quote: #11
Dwarf Guard (V)
Companion • Dwarf
Str: 4
Vit: 3
Res: 6
To play, spot a Dwarf.
When you play Dwarf Guard, choose one: reinforce a token, play a possession from your discard pile, or make an opponent discard the top 2 cards of their draw deck.
Dwarves from Dain’s people are stout companions, trustworthy and loyal.
1 V 7
Lórien Elf (V)
Companion • Elf
Str: 4
Vit: 3
Res: 6
To play, spot an Elf.
When you play Lórien Elf, choose one: reinforce an token, take an event from your discard pile into hand, or draw 2 cards.
"...we dwell now in the heart of the forest, and do not willingly have dealings with any other folk."
1 V 53
Interesting in that they encourage NOT playing them in the starting fellowship. Major props for that.
Hmmm...tougher choice than I initially thought this would be. But I vote for:
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| Thranduil |
![]() Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:44 pm |
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Thanks for voting, DI.  Sorry you missed the deadline, but such things will happen occasionally if you keep up your habit! I know because I do exactly the same
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| NBarden |
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| Shieldmaiden |
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| Thranduil |
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Shieldmaiden wrote: Really good round!
Close as well. You should have entered, but thanks for voting even though you didn’t have to!
Everyone else, remember the next round will begin Saturday night so get in your votes before then!
I still need:
AC
Anvar
LK
EL
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