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Saruman and Gríma
Saruman the White, was first of the Istari Wizards, the emissaries of the Valar sent to Middle-earth in the Third Age to help in countering the returned Sauron. He was originally the order's chief, and was head of the White Council that for a time opposed the Dark Lord. But, in time, Saruman was overcome by lust for power and swore fealty to Sauron, becoming his puppet. Having betrayed the Free Peoples, the corrupted Wizard hoped to either rule Middle-earth together with his
Isaak Sutton
Oct 11, 20231 min read


Nazgûl
The Nazgûl (Black Speech for "Ringwraiths"), also known as the Black Riders or simply The Nine, were the dreaded ring-servants of the Dark Lord Sauron in Middle-earth throughout the Second and Third Ages, who in the later years of the Third Age dwelt in Minas Morgul and Dol Guldur. They were dispatched to find the One Ring with the only clue to it's location were the words " Shire " and " Baggins ." Original deck by Geektopia available here .
Isaak Sutton
Oct 10, 20231 min read


Lurtz and Uruk Crossbowmen
Lurtz was the first of Saruman's Uruk-hai to be bred, choking the first Orc he saw to death within seconds of his birth. He became Saruman's second-in-command, and led a battalion of Uruk-hai into battle against the Fellowship of the Ring at Amon Hen. It was in this battle that Lurtz met his demise, though he was able to kill Boromir with his arrows first. Original deck by Geektopia available here .
Isaak Sutton
Oct 9, 20231 min read


Gothmog and Orc Archers
Gothmog was the lieutenant of the Witch-king in the Third Age who originated from Minas Morgul, notably serving at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. During the Battle, Gothmog called the army's reserve out of Osgiliath and into the main battle, bringing forth Easterlings, Southrons, Variags, and his legion of Orcs " into the fray ". Original deck by Geektopia available here .
Isaak Sutton
Oct 5, 20231 min read


Gollum and Shelob
Gollum, originally named Sméagol, was at first a Stoor, one of the three early Hobbit-types. The name Gollum was derived from the sound of his gurgling, choking cough. His life extended far beyond his nature, by the effects of possessing the One Ring, but he had been deformed and twisted in body and mind by the corruption of the Ring. His chief desire was to repossess the Ring that had enslaved him, and he pursued it for many years after Bilbo Baggins found it in Gollum's ca
Isaak Sutton
Oct 5, 20231 min read


Cave Troll and Moria Goblins
Cave trolls were a race of trolls found within the caves of the Misty Mountains. One of their number was encountered by the Fellowship of the Ring in Moria, during the Battle of the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, and was thought to initially have dealt a fatal blow to Frodo, though he was saved my his Mithril coat. Moria Goblins were legions of orcs that came to inhabit the abandoned Dwarven realm of Moria, or Khazad-dûm. Original deck by Geektopia available here .
Isaak Sutton
Oct 5, 20231 min read


Théoden and Rohirrim
Théoden, son of Thengel and Morwen Steelsheen, was the seventeenth King of Rohan, last of the Second Line of the royal House of Eorl. After being freed from Wormtongue's influence, the renewed king lead the defense of his people at Helm's Deep. Théoden then led six thousand Rohirrim to the aid of Gondor at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, bravely charging the legions of Sauron, where he won great glory by defeating a chieftain of the Southrons, though he perished after a co
Isaak Sutton
Oct 3, 20231 min read


Legolas and Gimli
Legolas was a Sindar Elf who was part of the Fellowship of the Ring in the Third Age. Son of the Elvenking Thranduil of Mirkwood, Legolas was Mirkwood's prince, a messenger, and a master archer. With his keen eyesight, sensitive hearing, and excellent bowmanship, Legolas was valuable to the Fellowship in their journey across Middle-earth. Gimli, son of Glóin, was a Dwarf of the House of Durin and a member of the Fellowship of the Ring. Unlike other Dwarves, he readily fought
Isaak Sutton
Oct 2, 20231 min read


Gandalf and Pippin
Gandalf, known temporarily as the Grey and later the White, was an Istar (Wizard), dispatched to Middle-earth in the Third Age to combat the threat of Sauron. He joined Thorin II Oakenshield and his company to reclaim the Lonely Mountainfrom Smaug, helped form the Fellowship of the Ring to destroy the One Ring, and led the Free Peoples in the final campaign of the War of the Ring. Peregrin Took, more commonly known as Pippin, was a hobbit of the the Shire, and one of Frodo Ba
Isaak Sutton
Sep 28, 20231 min read


Frodo and Sam
Frodo Baggins, son of Drogo Baggins, was a hobbit of the Shire in the late Third Age. He bore the One Ring to Mount Doom, where it was destroyed. He was one of three hobbits who sailed from Middle-earth to the Uttermost West at the end of the Third Age. Samwise Gamgee, another hobbit, was Frodo Baggins' gardener and best friend. Sam proved himself to be Frodo's closest and most dependable companion, the most loyal of the Fellowship of the Ring, and played a critical role in p
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Sep 26, 20231 min read


Faramir and Rangers of Ithilien
Faramir was the second son of Denethor II and younger brother of Boromir. He was Captain of the Rangers of Ithilien, a military group whose purpose was to defend Ithilien, east of the Anduin river, to prevent Haradrimand Orcs from entering Gondor and from gaining full control of the lost province. While in Ithilien, Faramir captured Frodo, Sam, and Gollum, but eventually set them free on their path after he released the importance of their mission. After the War of the Ring,
Isaak Sutton
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Éowyn and Merry
The niece of King Théoden and sister too Éomer, Éowyn was a noblewoman of Rohan who called herself a shield-maiden. With the hobbit Merry Brandybuck, she rode into battle and killed the Witch-King of Angmar, Lord of the Nazgûl, in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields and later married Faramir. Merry was one of four Hobbits in the Fellowship of the Ring. He became King Théoden's squire and joined Éowyn in battle. Original deck by Geektopia available here .
Isaak Sutton
Sep 13, 20231 min read


Éomer and Rohirrim
Éomer, of the House of Eorl, was the son of Éomund, a descendant of Éofor, and of Théodwyn, sister of King Théoden. After they were orphaned Théoden adopted them as his own children. Éomer became the third Marshal of the Mark, and was a strong leader of Men. He was honored highly and trusted by the King. After a brief exile, he returned to Théoden's service when Wormtongue's influence was removed. He rode with Théoden, Aragorn, and Gandalf to Isengard, where they were greeted
Isaak Sutton
Sep 13, 20231 min read


Ben Kenobi, Tala, and NED-B
Obi-Wan Kenobi was a legendary Jedi Master who served on the Jedi High Council during the final years of the Republic Era. His...
Isaak Sutton
Aug 31, 20231 min read


Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann
Avar Kriss was a Jedi Master during the time of the High Republic. Noble and selfless, Kriss was an inspiration to many of her fellow...
Isaak Sutton
Aug 29, 20231 min read


Cal Kestis and Merrin
The Padawan of Jedi Master Jaro Tapal, Cal Kestis became a Jedi Knight during the reign of the Galactic Empire. As one of the few Jedi...
Isaak Sutton
Aug 28, 20231 min read


Lothal
Lothal was a planet in the Outer Rim Territories. During the early years of the Galactic Empire, Lothal was in a state of economic...
Isaak Sutton
Aug 23, 20231 min read


Zuckuss and 4-LOM
Zuckuss was a Gand findsman who worked as a bounty hunter prior to and during the Galactic Civil War. 4-LOM (FOR-ELLOEM) was an ambitious...
Isaak Sutton
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Saw Gerrera and "Two Tubes"
Saw Gerrera was an Onderonian resistance fighter who fought against the Confederacy of Independent Systems on Onderon during the Clone...
Isaak Sutton
Aug 14, 20231 min read


Greef Karga and Cara Dune
Greef Karga was an agent of the Bounty Hunters' Guild and Guild Master of the Nevarro Hunters following the collapse of the Galactic...
Isaak Sutton
Aug 10, 20231 min read
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