Reforged Alliances (GoG's first DC set)

[Thranduil]

Naith Blade
 Possesion • Hand Wepon
 S: +1
 Bearer must be an Elf
 Bearer is strength +1 for each wounded minion
 "...Long curved elven steel..."

"Strength +1 for each wounded minion you can spot is more correct. I would also do one of 2 things, because it seems a bit too good: make it cost , or lose the original strength bonus.

Elven Shield
 Possesion • Shield
 Bearer must be an Elf
 Bearer can take no more than 1 wound in each skirmish.
 "Broad and Golden..."

Sure. Not an ability that shields have historically had, but it's fair enough.

Naith Warrior
 Companion • Elf
 S: 7
 V: 3
 R: 6
 Skirmish: Exert this Companion twice to wound a minion.
"The stood tall and proud."

I think "wound a minion skirmishing an unbound companion" would be better, just so that you can't save your Ring-bearer, or skirmishing an Elf (which I didn't suggest because I thought you would want this guy to work in as well. Also, unfortunately cost companions are very frustrating because there's nothing good to have with them in your starting fellowship. I would perhaps suggest a -1 twilight reduction if you can spot an Elf (or possibly a Man).

Archery Support
 Event • Archery
 Exert 2 Companions to wound minions.
 Sword-work is made easier with archery support.

Obviously you don't need to bracket the 2. I actually think this is fine; 2 exertions and for 2 wounds seems fair enough to me. Maybe it could cost .

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[GarrisonofGondor]

 Lets get this started again.

[DáinIronfoot]

•Gandalf, Instilled of Courage
 Companion • Wizard
 S: 7
 V: 4
 R: 7
 Each knight is strength +1 and Resistance +2
 "No matter what comes through that gate you will stand your ground!"

Not a big fan of the subtitle, but he's fun. Perhaps make him a knight as well, just for kicks?

•Brand, Friend to the Dwarfs
 Companion • Man
 S: 5
 V: 3
 R: 7
 Archer
 Each Man is strength +1 for each Companion you can spot
 "... He had the aid of the Dwarves of Erebor..."

As in the lore, the subtitle should be "Dwarves" rather than "Dwarfs". I should know! I love the synergy, but I think it needs a cap. Perhaps limit +3? Or only count Dwarves with resistance 5 or more or something? I dunno. Archer is probably a bit much as well, much as I like the idea. Now if it were Bard instead....

Blade of Dale
 Possession • Hand Weapon
 S: +1
 R: +1
 Bearer must be a Man.
 Bearer is damage +1.
 "Most Dalesman used broad-swords."

Certainly gives a nice alternative to Beorning Axe. I'm tempted to make it either cost or drop the resistance bonus, but it MIGHT be okay as is simply because Men are such a small group.

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•Gandalf, Instilled of Courage
 Companion • Wizard
 S: 7
 V: 4
 R: 7
 Each knight is strength +1 and Resistance +2
 "No matter what comes through that gate you will stand your ground!"

I agree with Dáin, he should so be a knight! You might have to specify "Each other knight" in that case, but maybe not...

•Brand, Friend to the Dwarfs
 Companion • Man
 S: 5
 V: 3
 R: 7
 Archer
 Each Man is strength +1 for each Companion you can spot
 "... He had the aid of the Dwarves of Erebor..."

Yeah, this is crazy, and for a culture which has ridiculous blanket bonuses already. I think it would be cool if Brand was an archer and "Brand is strength +1 for each companion you can spot." I think that would be more balanced and still very cool.

Blade of Dale
 Possession • Hand Weapon
 S: +1
 R: +1
 Bearer must be a Man.
 Bearer is damage +1.
 "Most Dalesman used broad-swords."

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I think I'd rather that the damage bonus was a bit conditional on something, like resistance, number of Dwarves, anything...

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[GarrisonofGondor]

 Thanks guys

[tim1247]

Nice deck. Indeed.