Radagast has delivered the message to the White Council, informing them of Gandalf’s journey into Dol Guldur. Now he must make haste through the Mirkwood Forest in order to save Gandalf. But giant spiders are drawn to the evil of the Necromancer, and seek to feast upon Radagast. Playthrough: 1v1 Played on: Saturday 7 March …
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Having freed Thráin, Gandalf continues his search for the evil that lurks within the depths of Dol Guldur. As Gandalf and Thráin venture further into the seemingly-deserted fortress, they begin to sense they are not alone within its crumbling walls, and that the evil within is far greater than Gandalf had ever anticipated. Playthrough: 1v1 …
Read more “Fall of the Necromancer – Scenario 11: Capture of the Grey Wizard”
Knowing that Radagast will never willingly serve The Eye, Saruman has sent a force of Uruk-hai to kill the Brown Wizard and steal his Staff of Power. Suspecting Saruman’s evil intent, Gandalf has sent Gwaihir to warn Radagast. Will the Windlord arrive in time? Playthrough type: solo Played on: Monday 23 February 2026 Ruleset / …
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Gandalf attempts to discover the truth about the evil that lies within Dol Guldur. He must navigate the twisted labyrinth of the dungeons there in order to break the enchantments of concealment. Meanwhile, lurking somewhere in the dark is a ragged creature who may be end up being quite important. Playthrough: 1v1 Played on: Friday …
Read more “Fall of the Necromancer – Scenario 10: Thráin the Broken”
Radagast sets out to investigate the ruins of Dol Guldur, hoping to find the source of the dark magic that has set the creatures loose that attacked his homestead. Playthrough: 1v1 Played on: Monday 20 August 2025 Scenario: Fall of the Necromancer (2021) #9 (out of 13) Ruleset / profiles: 7th edition (2024 War of …
Read more “Fall of the Necromancer – Scenario 9: Exploration of Dol Guldur”
The Mirkwood Spiders have come looking to prey upon the Wizard living alone in the Woods. Playthrough: 1v1 Played on: Monday 20 October 2025 Scenario: Fall of the Necromancer (2021) #8 (out of 13) Ruleset / profiles: 7th edition (2024 War of the Rohirrim Edition) Participants Good (1 model) Evil (4 models) Radagast the Brown …
Read more “Fall of the Necromancer – Scenario 8: Attack on Rhosgobel”
As you might be able to tell from this website’s name, Radagast (also called Aiwendil) used to be my favourite character in the Lord of the Rings. I really liked Games Workshop depiction of him, way before the Hobbit films. I think the classic metal miniature is great and I fondly remember getting him for …
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Somehow, the Necromancer has returned. Unbeknown to the Elves, he has once again taken up residence in his domain of Dol Guldur in southern Mirkwood. The fell creatures of the forest have once more begun to creep further from the shadows. Giant cobwebs have become a much more common sight and are found ever more …
Read more “Fall of the Necromancer – Scenario 7: Clearing the Nests”
With Sauron having fled into the east, his influence over Mirkwood has faded. This time became known as the Watchful Peace. Even in this time of relative calm, the Elvenking Thranduil was wary of the threat of the beasts that still dwelt within the shadowed reaches of the forest. So he commands his Rangers to …
Read more “Fall of the Necromancer – Scenario 6: The Watchful Peace”
In October 2021, Games Workshop released the Ruins of Dol Guldur Terrain Kit. A very versatile and awesome looking kit, which I originally bought 3 kits of. However, when I started building the kit I was so impressed by it that I ordered 3 more, for a total of 6 kits. For me that turned …