What if the Keepers of the Elven Rings had used their Rings of Power to challenge the might of the Dark Lord? What if the Balrog had risen out of Moria to bring fire and fury to the lands of the Free Peoples? What if the Council of Elrond had decided differently regarding the Fellowship of the Ring? With Lords of Middle-earth, the first expansion for the War of the Ring Second Edition board game, players may explore these possibilities and many others to create fresh gaming opportunities and new strategies. Lords of Middle-Earth introduces new Characters including Elrond, Galadriel, Smeagol, Gothmog, and the powerful Balrog of Moria, as well as alternate versions of Gandalf, the Witch-king, and the Mouth of Sauron. Plus, new special Action Dice, new versions of all the Companions of the Fellowship of the Ring to play the optional ÒCouncil of RivendellÓ rules, and figures for Aragorn and Gandalf the White are provided.