Laurel's Den

Since I'm new here, I thought I'd clarify: these are not new items coming to LOTRO tomorrow - these are just seasonal outfits I put together for my characters to participate in the festival! I try to give them a seasonal theme and story, too. There's four this year, you can find my previous years in the blog.

Celestial Dew

Based on the Elden Ring item that grants Absolution, a new beginning, just like Spring.

Galateia

Epimelides, white-haired nymph, protector of the apple trees and sheep.

Sprightly Fiddler

A simple but vibrant musician outfit for my Minstrel. The feather is a wink to the Spring pets you can barter for during the fest.

Hopscotch Champion

My hobbit lass has overhead the Gaffer gossiping in the Ivy Bush, and has seen the Brockenboring workers set up weird fences. Now she's determined to investigate this Shrew-stomping & fence-running business.

New Outfit!

Closing this calendar, a praise for old Gandalf's fireworks and one of the most iconic festive locations in LOTRO! Merry Christmas, everyone!

Only one more day to go!

Well wishes from Mithrandir seemed appropiate for Christmas Eve.

Only 2 more cards left & I'll be taking a long, well-earned break. I'll be chilling on my couch like Miss Grubb here.

Concerning gifts, Gildor has something to say & now you understand why Ravaedron chose to give the Stagshorns a painting instead!

Yesterday's card is another Merry & Pippin scene - this time, with one of my personal favorite amongst Treebeard quotes. This resonates with me.

Day 21

Today's card is a fragment of the Song of Durin and a photo that captures its essence, imho.

19 days - 19 cards made - Can you believe it!? Gimli certainly couldn't believe his eyes after his ordeal!

Gwaihir, the Windlord, and Gandalf's rebirth

A Bree-town quote!

A Gift from the Lady of the Golden Wood (who I'm impersonating for the sake of this card)

The Ring has been destroyed; Sam & Frodo awaken in the Field of Cormallen - 'round noon coz Sam was a sleepyhead.

A song by Treebeard, a picture of him while in session play in Wellinghall.

Outfit blogpost collab with a kinnie - themed after the Steed of the Black Grave!

Christmas is not only "the most wonderful time of the year" but also a time for reflection, and when we feel most heavily the absence of those who have sailed West before us. May we meet again.