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Heroes & Villains of Middle-earth

September 2003·pp. 124–127

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A collection of character profiles makes heroes from the first film’s game available to readers who own The Two Towers. Bilbo’s equipment and relationship to the Ring, Haldir’s archery, the Last Alliance leaders Elendil and Isildur, and Gandalf’s magical powers receive complete contemporary entries. Sharku, Grishnakh and Lurtz provide the Evil counterparts. The introduction notes that some profiles are updated ahead of their planned appearance in The Return of the King.

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