Campaign History

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...there came one day to Bilbo’s door the great 
Wizard, Gandalf the Grey, and thirteen Dwarves 
with him...

Year 2941
The wizard Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield and thirteen 
Dwarven companions visit Bilbo the Hobbit in the Shire: 
they set upon a quest to recover the treasure of Durin’s 
Folk and free the North from the threat of the Dragon of 
Erebor. A series of unlikely events lead to the death of Smaug 
and to the destruction of Lake-town. Dáin of the Iron 
Hills becomes King of the restored Kingdom under the 
Mountain, while Dwarves, Men and Elves collaborate in 
rebuilding new cities in Dale and upon the Long Lake.

Year 2942
Bilbo returns to his peaceful life in the Shire. He carries 
the One Ring with him, not suspecting its true nature. 
News of the great events that have come to pass spread 
across the land as he travels home.

Year 2943
The Master of Lake-town falls victim of the dragon-
sickness and leaves, carrying with him most of the 
gold given to him by Bard for the help of the Lake-
people. Initially helped by some companions, he is then 
abandoned and dies of starvation in the Waste.

Years 2944-2945
Bard completes the reconstruction of Dale and is 
crowned King. A new Lake-town is completed on the 
Long Lake and trade resumes up and down the Running 
River. Beorn establishes his rule as a great chief at the 
head of his new followers, soon to be known as the 
Beornings.