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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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”
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 …
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Gandalf fears the Dark Lord Sauron may be responsible for the sickening of the Greenwood. Because of this, he ventures into Mirkwood to investigate, where he finds the fortress of Dol Guldur. Sauron is not yet strong enough to reveal himself, so decides to flee to the East. Will Gandalf learn of the Necromancer’s true …
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As the years pass, Mirkwood has increasingly become a place of fear and evil. Some say a huge spider has taken up residence just south of the Narrows of the Forest, and that any who stray into its lair are never heard of again. Though many bands of Rangers have been sent out to find …
Read more “Fall of the Necromancer – Scenario 4: Lurking in the Shadows”
As the Dark Lord’s power grows within Dol Guldur, increasing number of Orcs and other foul creatures are drawn to his evil. This increase has been noticed by the Elves living in the Greenwood. King Thranduil sends a band of his most trusted Rangers into the forest to track down the reason why these creatures …
Read more “Fall of the Necromancer – Scenario 3: Corruption of the Greenwood”