The hobbits hit Level 2 at Rivendell, 3 after the breaking of the fellowship, 4 after The Two Towers (book, not movie) ends, and 5 at the Field of Cormallen. Based on the way Tolkien divides LotR into 6 books, of which 3 and 4 and some of 5 and 6 are concurrent until Cormallen, this makes the most sense. He saw each of these sections as separate arcs, and he is the DM after all. It also makes the hobbits level 5 by the time they return for the Scouring of the Shire. I’d assume the rest of the Fellowship, while starting at higher levels, levels at the same times.
The hobbits hit Level 2 at Rivendell, 3 after the breaking of the fellowship, 4 after The Two Towers (book, not movie) ends, and 5 at the Field of Cormallen. Based on the way Tolkien divides LotR into 6 books, of which 3 and 4 and some of 5 and 6 are concurrent until Cormallen, this makes the most sense. He saw each of these sections as separate arcs, and he is the DM after all. It also makes the hobbits level 5 by the time they return for the Scouring of the Shire. I’d assume the rest of the Fellowship, while starting at higher levels, levels at the same times.
I'd say the whole Fellowship levels up after Moria (while their in Lothlorien). I mean, they seem to be doing a lot better at Amon Hen; Legolas does his signature shoot-off-6-arrows-for-everyone-elses-1-sword-whack, Aragorn is dual-wielding his dagger, Boromir is smashing down orcs before they can even hit him, etc.
OK, what magic items would the Fellowship posses? Here's my idea: Aragorn: +1 dagger, Anduril which is a +3 greatsword. Boromir: +1 longsword. Frodo: +1 shortsword. Gandalf: +3 longsword that that glows near goblinoids and deals an extra d6 radiant dmg while glowing (Glamdring). Gimli: +1 greataxe (?). Legolas: +2 (maybe +3) longbow, +1 shortswords, maybe Bracers of Archery, possibly Boots of Striding and Springing. Merry: +1 dagger. Pippin: +1 dagger. Sam: Magic Elven Rope.
Remember, magic items in Middle-Earth are very rare: it’s a low-magic world, so if something doesn’t specifically have attention drawn to it, it’s probably not magical. In fact, I would guess many of the items I’m calling out here are not magical, but for D&D purposes why not.
Everyone but Gandalf definitely has a Cloak of Elvenkind from Lorien.
For Frodo, this leaves Sting, the mithril coat, the Ring, and the Phial of Galadriel. For Sam, the barrow-blade, the box of earth, and the elven rope. Merry and Pippin have barrow-blades as well, and silver belts from Galadriel. Boromir has the Horn of Gondor and a golden belt. Aragorn has Anduril and the Elfstone. Legolas has the Galadhrim bow, and Gimli...well, unless Galadriel’s hair has some magical effect, he only has the cloak like everyone else. Oh, and Gandalf has Glamdring.
Of the swords, Sting and the barrow-blades are all +1 daggers (described as good as a small sword for a hobbit, so maybe shortswords), and Sting has the Gondolin property (glows and gets +2 against orcs and goblins). Glamdring is a +3 longsword with the same property. Anduril is a simple +3 longsword, though of great lineage. The Galadhrim bow is a +1, but seems to shoot very far: maybe it negates disadvantage on long range shots? Or maybe that’s Legolas.
The belts, I would guess, function as Belts of Protection (like the cloak of the same name). The Mithril coat translates directly, as a chain shirt. Based on the description of the night when Aragorn first enters Minas Tirith (I think the chapter is The Houses of Healing), the Elfstone functions as a Rod of Rulership. And Sam’s elf-rope, which drops down when called, is a Rope of Climbing, though he never figured that out.
As for the other items, they don’t have a D&D equivalent, so they’d be homebrew. The Phial of Galadriel sends bright light up to 60 feet, dispels magical darkness in that area, makes Good creatures immune to fear effects, and forces Evil creatures entering the aura to make a save or be Frightened. The Ring gives different powers to different bearers, but for hobbits it acts like a Ring of Invisibility (but technically it shifts its wearer into the Astral Plane or “wraith-world”). The Horn of Gondor can be heard at great distances, and Sam’s box of earth can cause any tree to grow: both are more narrative.
And I think that’s about that.
Edit: forgot Vilya, the Ring of Fire, Gandalf’s ring. It’s known for inspiring courage in those who listen to its bearer, so perhaps it grants Advantage on checks to rally people? It might also allow the bearer to reroll 1s and 2s on dice of fire damage, hence why Gandalf favors that sort of magic.
Of the swords, Sting and the barrow-blades are all +1 daggers (described as good as a small sword for a hobbit, so maybe shortswords), and Sting has the Gondolin property (glows and gets +2 against orcs and goblins). Glamdring is a +3 longsword with the same property. Anduril is a simple +3 longsword, though of great lineage. The Galadhrim bow is a +1, but seems to shoot very far: maybe it negates disadvantage on long range shots? Or maybe that’s Legolas.
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Gandalf got the rest of the party to run so he could get all the EXP from the Balrog. I mean, come next session, he's definitely levelled up.
Honestly, someone's probably already said this, but still.
Nope, I don’t remember anyone saying that before! Welcome to the cult! You have the title of Hobbit, please put it in your signature. See the first page for a description of the titles, etc. Also, I’d say Gandalf is a DMPC. He hogs all the glory, is the all-powerful star of the story, and gets the PCs back on track whenever they try to escape the DM’s wonderful railroad. But if he is a PC, definitely.
May I join this cult? Because it seems like the sort of thing I'd like to join.
Gandalf got the rest of the party to run so he could get all the EXP from the Balrog. I mean, come next session, he's definitely levelled up.
Honestly, someone's probably already said this, but still.
Nope, I don’t remember anyone saying that before! Welcome to the cult! You have the title of Hobbit, please put it in your signature. See the first page for a description of the titles, etc. Also, I’d say Gandalf is a DMPC. He hogs all the glory, is the all-powerful star of the story, and gets the PCs back on track whenever they try to escape the DM’s wonderful railroad. But if he is a PC, definitely.
Yup, definitely makes sense. Or maybe he's just the one PC who actually cares about plot. Which may be why the DM resurrected him. Also, I'm not sure if I have room in my sig for that, but I'll try.
May I join this cult? Because it seems like the sort of thing I'd like to join.
Gandalf got the rest of the party to run so he could get all the EXP from the Balrog. I mean, come next session, he's definitely levelled up.
Honestly, someone's probably already said this, but still.
Nope, I don’t remember anyone saying that before! Welcome to the cult! You have the title of Hobbit, please put it in your signature. See the first page for a description of the titles, etc. Also, I’d say Gandalf is a DMPC. He hogs all the glory, is the all-powerful star of the story, and gets the PCs back on track whenever they try to escape the DM’s wonderful railroad. But if he is a PC, definitely.
Yup, definitely makes sense. Or maybe he's just the one PC who actually cares about plot. Which may be why the DM resurrected him. Also, I'm not sure if I have room in my sig for that, but I'll try.
May I join this cult? Because it seems like the sort of thing I'd like to join.
Gandalf got the rest of the party to run so he could get all the EXP from the Balrog. I mean, come next session, he's definitely levelled up.
Honestly, someone's probably already said this, but still.
Nope, I don’t remember anyone saying that before! Welcome to the cult! You have the title of Hobbit, please put it in your signature. See the first page for a description of the titles, etc. Also, I’d say Gandalf is a DMPC. He hogs all the glory, is the all-powerful star of the story, and gets the PCs back on track whenever they try to escape the DM’s wonderful railroad. But if he is a PC, definitely.
Yup, definitely makes sense. Or maybe he's just the one PC who actually cares about plot. Which may be why the DM resurrected him. Also, I'm not sure if I have room in my sig for that, but I'll try.
That would definitely make sense.
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Hi everyone! I'm working up the will to finalize my signature, so... I guess this will be the signature for now
Hey everyone, I can nerd on for a while today. Making a popular cult is hard, the elven cult died as quick as an orc that gets spotted by Legolas.
Super! Let’s continue the above discussion of LOTR characters as D&D PCs. Legolas and Gimli’s players are the guys who don’t care about the plot and just want to kill things. Other then the occasional time Legolas uses Primeval Awareness and everyone ignores him, they never really contribute to the story (this is based off the movies not the books, where Legolas and Gimli do have character development and effect on the story)
Hey everyone, I can nerd on for a while today. Making a popular cult is hard, the elven cult died as quick as an orc that gets spotted by Legolas.
Super! Let’s continue the above discussion of LOTR characters as D&D PCs. Legolas and Gimli’s players are the guys who don’t care about the plot and just want to kill things. Other then the occasional time Legolas uses Primeval Awareness and everyone ignores him, they never really contribute to the story (this is based off the movies not the books, where Legolas and Gimli do have character development and effect on the story)
Legolas is the pro that knows how to use his character's full extent of power. but also what you said.
Hey everyone, I can nerd on for a while today. Making a popular cult is hard, the elven cult died as quick as an orc that gets spotted by Legolas.
Super! Let’s continue the above discussion of LOTR characters as D&D PCs. Legolas and Gimli’s players are the guys who don’t care about the plot and just want to kill things. Other then the occasional time Legolas uses Primeval Awareness and everyone ignores him, they never really contribute to the story (this is based off the movies not the books, where Legolas and Gimli do have character development and effect on the story)
Legolas is the pro that knows how to use his character's full extent of power. but also what you said.
Also, I posted that a while ago, at this point I can only be on for about 30 more mins.
Hey everyone, I can nerd on for a while today. Making a popular cult is hard, the elven cult died as quick as an orc that gets spotted by Legolas.
Super! Let’s continue the above discussion of LOTR characters as D&D PCs. Legolas and Gimli’s players are the guys who don’t care about the plot and just want to kill things. Other then the occasional time Legolas uses Primeval Awareness and everyone ignores him, they never really contribute to the story (this is based off the movies not the books, where Legolas and Gimli do have character development and effect on the story)
Legolas is the pro that knows how to use his character's full extent of power. but also what you said.
Also, I posted that a while ago, at this point I can only be on for about 30 more mins.
Oh yeah. Legolas is definitely the annoying guy with his immensely OP build that everyone hates. Boromir's player had to leave the group because he was moving, and the DM gave him a big dramatic death scene.
Hey everyone, I can nerd on for a while today. Making a popular cult is hard, the elven cult died as quick as an orc that gets spotted by Legolas.
Super! Let’s continue the above discussion of LOTR characters as D&D PCs. Legolas and Gimli’s players are the guys who don’t care about the plot and just want to kill things. Other then the occasional time Legolas uses Primeval Awareness and everyone ignores him, they never really contribute to the story (this is based off the movies not the books, where Legolas and Gimli do have character development and effect on the story)
Legolas is the pro that knows how to use his character's full extent of power. but also what you said.
Also, I posted that a while ago, at this point I can only be on for about 30 more mins.
Oh yeah. Legolas is definitely the annoying guy with his immensely OP build that everyone hates. Boromir's player had to leave the group because he was moving, and the DM gave him a big dramatic death scene.
Sam's the newbie that doesn't really know how to play. Merry and Pippin are the best friends that always stick together even in a fake realty that uses dice instead of skill.
Hey everyone, I can nerd on for a while today. Making a popular cult is hard, the elven cult died as quick as an orc that gets spotted by Legolas.
Super! Let’s continue the above discussion of LOTR characters as D&D PCs. Legolas and Gimli’s players are the guys who don’t care about the plot and just want to kill things. Other then the occasional time Legolas uses Primeval Awareness and everyone ignores him, they never really contribute to the story (this is based off the movies not the books, where Legolas and Gimli do have character development and effect on the story)
Legolas is the pro that knows how to use his character's full extent of power. but also what you said.
Also, I posted that a while ago, at this point I can only be on for about 30 more mins.
Oh yeah. Legolas is definitely the annoying guy with his immensely OP build that everyone hates. Boromir's player had to leave the group because he was moving, and the DM gave him a big dramatic death scene.
Sam's the newbie that doesn't really know how to play. Merry and Pippin are the best friends that always stick together even in a fake realty that uses dice instead of skill.
Aragorn is the only guy who really cares about the story (read: railroad) and that's only because his character is big and important.
I'll have to sleep on this one. I'll let you know in the morning!
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The hobbits hit Level 2 at Rivendell, 3 after the breaking of the fellowship, 4 after The Two Towers (book, not movie) ends, and 5 at the Field of Cormallen. Based on the way Tolkien divides LotR into 6 books, of which 3 and 4 and some of 5 and 6 are concurrent until Cormallen, this makes the most sense. He saw each of these sections as separate arcs, and he is the DM after all. It also makes the hobbits level 5 by the time they return for the Scouring of the Shire. I’d assume the rest of the Fellowship, while starting at higher levels, levels at the same times.
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I'd say the whole Fellowship levels up after Moria (while their in Lothlorien). I mean, they seem to be doing a lot better at Amon Hen; Legolas does his signature shoot-off-6-arrows-for-everyone-elses-1-sword-whack, Aragorn is dual-wielding his dagger, Boromir is smashing down orcs before they can even hit him, etc.
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OK, what magic items would the Fellowship posses? Here's my idea: Aragorn: +1 dagger, Anduril which is a +3 greatsword. Boromir: +1 longsword. Frodo: +1 shortsword. Gandalf: +3 longsword that that glows near goblinoids and deals an extra d6 radiant dmg while glowing (Glamdring). Gimli: +1 greataxe (?). Legolas: +2 (maybe +3) longbow, +1 shortswords, maybe Bracers of Archery, possibly Boots of Striding and Springing. Merry: +1 dagger. Pippin: +1 dagger. Sam: Magic Elven Rope.
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Don't forget the swords/daggers over the nazgul's resistance to piercing damage
Hi everyone! I'm working up the will to finalize my signature, so... I guess this will be the signature for now
Remember, magic items in Middle-Earth are very rare: it’s a low-magic world, so if something doesn’t specifically have attention drawn to it, it’s probably not magical. In fact, I would guess many of the items I’m calling out here are not magical, but for D&D purposes why not.
Everyone but Gandalf definitely has a Cloak of Elvenkind from Lorien.
For Frodo, this leaves Sting, the mithril coat, the Ring, and the Phial of Galadriel. For Sam, the barrow-blade, the box of earth, and the elven rope. Merry and Pippin have barrow-blades as well, and silver belts from Galadriel. Boromir has the Horn of Gondor and a golden belt. Aragorn has Anduril and the Elfstone. Legolas has the Galadhrim bow, and Gimli...well, unless Galadriel’s hair has some magical effect, he only has the cloak like everyone else. Oh, and Gandalf has Glamdring.
Of the swords, Sting and the barrow-blades are all +1 daggers (described as good as a small sword for a hobbit, so maybe shortswords), and Sting has the Gondolin property (glows and gets +2 against orcs and goblins). Glamdring is a +3 longsword with the same property. Anduril is a simple +3 longsword, though of great lineage. The Galadhrim bow is a +1, but seems to shoot very far: maybe it negates disadvantage on long range shots? Or maybe that’s Legolas.
The belts, I would guess, function as Belts of Protection (like the cloak of the same name). The Mithril coat translates directly, as a chain shirt. Based on the description of the night when Aragorn first enters Minas Tirith (I think the chapter is The Houses of Healing), the Elfstone functions as a Rod of Rulership. And Sam’s elf-rope, which drops down when called, is a Rope of Climbing, though he never figured that out.
As for the other items, they don’t have a D&D equivalent, so they’d be homebrew. The Phial of Galadriel sends bright light up to 60 feet, dispels magical darkness in that area, makes Good creatures immune to fear effects, and forces Evil creatures entering the aura to make a save or be Frightened. The Ring gives different powers to different bearers, but for hobbits it acts like a Ring of Invisibility (but technically it shifts its wearer into the Astral Plane or “wraith-world”). The Horn of Gondor can be heard at great distances, and Sam’s box of earth can cause any tree to grow: both are more narrative.
And I think that’s about that.
Edit: forgot Vilya, the Ring of Fire, Gandalf’s ring. It’s known for inspiring courage in those who listen to its bearer, so perhaps it grants Advantage on checks to rally people? It might also allow the bearer to reroll 1s and 2s on dice of fire damage, hence why Gandalf favors that sort of magic.
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Legolas definitely has the Sharpshooter feat.
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Gandalf got the rest of the party to run so he could get all the EXP from the Balrog. I mean, come next session, he's definitely levelled up.
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Honestly, someone's probably already said this, but still.
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Nope, I don’t remember anyone saying that before! Welcome to the cult! You have the title of Hobbit, please put it in your signature. See the first page for a description of the titles, etc.
Also, I’d say Gandalf is a DMPC. He hogs all the glory, is the all-powerful star of the story, and gets the PCs back on track whenever they try to escape the DM’s wonderful railroad. But if he is a PC, definitely.
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Yup, definitely makes sense. Or maybe he's just the one PC who actually cares about plot. Which may be why the DM resurrected him. Also, I'm not sure if I have room in my sig for that, but I'll try.
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That would definitely make sense.
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Gollum is the guy who doesn't know who to play and so the DM takes control, thus the two personalities
Hi everyone! I'm working up the will to finalize my signature, so... I guess this will be the signature for now
Hey everyone, I can nerd on for a while today. Making a popular cult is hard, the elven cult died as quick as an orc that gets spotted by Legolas.
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Super! Let’s continue the above discussion of LOTR characters as D&D PCs.
Legolas and Gimli’s players are the guys who don’t care about the plot and just want to kill things. Other then the occasional time Legolas uses Primeval Awareness and everyone ignores him, they never really contribute to the story (this is based off the movies not the books, where Legolas and Gimli do have character development and effect on the story)
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Legolas is the pro that knows how to use his character's full extent of power. but also what you said.
Back in black baby
Also, I posted that a while ago, at this point I can only be on for about 30 more mins.
Back in black baby
Oh yeah. Legolas is definitely the annoying guy with his immensely OP build that everyone hates. Boromir's player had to leave the group because he was moving, and the DM gave him a big dramatic death scene.
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Sam's the newbie that doesn't really know how to play. Merry and Pippin are the best friends that always stick together even in a fake realty that uses dice instead of skill.
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Aragorn is the only guy who really cares about the story (read: railroad) and that's only because his character is big and important.
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