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Lost lore

February 19, 2019 by Cosmetic Lotro

“… And yet there lie in his hoards many records that few now can read, even of the lore-masters, for their scripts and tongues have become dark to later men. And… there lies in Minas Tirith still, unread, I guess, by any save Saruman and myself since the kings failed, a scroll that Isildur made himself…” – Lord of the Rings, Appendix B I love the House of Lore in Minas Tirith. It is grand, majestic, full of royal secrets […]

Categories: - Robes & dresses, Female, Outfit, Race of Man female, Red and Burgundy • Tags: Cadarn-durnvol, Light Nadhin Shoes, Lore-master, Reinforced Cap of Gráriks Armouries'Embroidered Mantle of Bard's Will, Robe of the Five Rivers

Window on the West

February 12, 2019 by Cosmetic Lotro

They went first along a black passage, then up many wet steps, and so came to a small flat landing cut in the stone and lit by the pale sky, gleaming high above through a long deep shaft. From here two flights of steps led: one going on, as it seemed, up on to the high bank of the stream; the other turning away to the left. This they followed. It wound its way up like a turret-stair. At last […]

Categories: - Rangers & hunters, Green, Male, Outfit, Race of Man male • Tags: Eastemnet Skirmish Gauntlets, Hauberk of the Traveller, Medium Nadhin Boots, Medium Nadhin Mask, Woodland Ranger's Cloak

Brilliant

February 8, 2019 by Cosmetic Lotro

A new update went live and I had absolutely no idea that it would be bringing such an amazing set of new cosmetics. When I discovered that the inventory of the Adventurer’s Quartermaster had been resupplied with not one but two sets of Elvish cosmetics I couldn’t contain myself and just had to get them all. Unfortunately I didn’t have enough Figments of Splendour to get both sets, so I got the one that I think is the prettiest, the […]

Categories: - Rangers & hunters, Blue and Turquoise, Elf female, Female, Outfit • Tags: Brilliant Forest Defender's, Elegant Elven Quiver, elf

Misty forest

February 6, 2019 by Cosmetic Lotro

O Elbereth! Gilthoniel! We still remember, we who dwell In this far land beneath the trees, Thy starlight on the Western Seas. Silent footprints, swift steps through brooks and groves. Keen eyes, keen ears, the forest has no secrets. Through the misty coppice, under the moon-lit canopy of the Mallorn trees she walks. A labyrinth of twigs and twine. No better home than here. I have loved these shoulders ever since I got them, but found it very hard to […]

Categories: - Casual & travel, Brown and Orange, Elf female, Female, Outfit • Tags: Battle-leader's Gauntlets, elf, Lithe Boots of the Towers, Padded Coif of the Towers, Robe of the Hopeful Melody, Shoulders of the Waking Wood, Trousers of the Hopeful Melody

Esquire

February 3, 2019 by Cosmetic Lotro

At the Skirmish Camp there are vendors selling low level armour and weapons for recruits, footmen, esquires, guardsmen etc. The most well known esquire (at least to me) is probably Merry. When he offers his services to King Théoden, he becomes Esquire to the King of Rohan. However, there must surely have been many more esquires serving the brave knights of Middle-earth, carrying messages back and forth, repairing weapons and armour, tending to horses and assisting in battle when needed. […]

Categories: - Battle & defense, Female, Horses & Ponies, MOUNTS, Outfit, Race of Man female, Red and Burgundy • Tags: Helm of the Slayer's Raiment, Shoulders of the Helmingas, Steed of the Guardian, Steel Boots, Steel Gloves, Woven Heavy Cloak of the Towers, Zhélruka Guard Armour

Yule Outfit Contest 2018 winners!

January 11, 2019 by Cosmetic Lotro

The outfit blogs Material Middle-earth, Wandering Around Arda and (myself) Cosmetic Lotro are very proud to present the three winners of the Yule Outfit Contest 2018! We received 72 entries and it was very hard to narrow down our winners to only 3, but in the end we reached a final verdict. The entries were judged based on these criteria: Representative of the Yule spirit or Wintry ambiance. Originality of the overall design. Integration of the various pieces used. Blending […]

Categories: Contests • Tags: Yule Outfit Contest

Cream and honey

January 4, 2019 by Cosmetic Lotro

The origins of Beornings are not known, save that they dwelt in the Vales of Anduin between Mirkwood and the Great River in the late Third Age. They had the unique ability to change into bears. They were named after Beorn, their patriarch. They seemed to have the same life-span of mortal men, and could speak in both the tongue of men and of bears. They did not seem very fond of Dwarves, and were bitter enemies of the Goblins. […]

Categories: - Battle & defense, Beorning female, Brown and Orange, Female, Outfit, White and Grey • Tags: Beorning, Ceremonial Breastplate of the Aurochs, Lesser Secret of the West Leggings, Light Gauntlets of the Grey Mountain Elite, Shoulderguards of the Northern Sky, Spirited Assault Shoes of the Deep, Trapper's Bandana

Ranger of the North

December 23, 2018 by Cosmetic Lotro

The Rangers of the North, also known as the Dúnedain of the North, were the descendants of the Dúnedain from the lost kingdom of Arnor. They were Men, and one of the Free Peoples of Middle-earth. They patrolled the boundaries of Eriador and were by necessity skilled with the sword, bow, and spear. I am immersed in all things Yuletide and enjoying my activities both online and in real life. I have dressed most of my characters in winter attire, […]

Categories: - Rangers & hunters, Black, Brown and Orange, Male, Outfit, Race of Man male • Tags: Ornate Winter Jacket and Trousers, Ranger, Shoulderguards of the Northern Sky, Storvâgûn, Woodland Ranger's Hood

Yule Outfit Contest 2018

December 19, 2018 by Cosmetic Lotro

With great excitement and Holiday cheer I am proud to announce that three Lotro Outfit Blogs (Cosmetic Lotro, Material Middle-earth and Wandering Around Arda) have joined forces to host a Yule Outfit Contest this year! We ask all outfit enthusiasts to activate their creativity and design a wonderful Yule or Winter themed outfit. First prize: 1550 Lotro Points Second prize: Perlino steed (account wide code) Third prize: Hauberk of the Mithril Guard (account wide code) How to enter the contest: […]

Categories: Contests • Tags: Yule Outfit Contest

Swan-maiden

December 15, 2018 by Cosmetic Lotro

Eärwen, mother of Galadriel, was known as the Swan-maiden of Alqualondë. The swan was an important bird in the tales of the Elder Days. Swans were sent by the Maiar to draw the ships of the Teleri over Belegaer to Aman without help of the winds. The Teleri thus especially came to revere swans, and named their city Alqualondë (the Swanhaven) and built their ships in swan-form. The new Yule Festival cosmetics lend themselves nicely for a Swan-themed outfit. Swans […]

Categories: - Robes & dresses, Blue and Turquoise, Elf female, Female, Outfit • Tags: elf, Heavy Gauntlets of the Grey Mountain Stalwart, Shoes of the Lady's Wisdom, Shoulderguards of the Northern Sky, Swan-Cloak, Time-worn Helmet, Vestment of the Northern Sky

Winter wear

December 11, 2018 by Cosmetic Lotro

It’s getting colder every day and I am ready for winter wear! Both in game and in real life actually. It hasn’t been snowing in my neck of the woods yet, but winter is definitely coming. Winter outfits in Lotro are never hard to find. There are lots of warm, comfy items available from Yule Festivals, Forochel and Wildermore and they all combine so well! I chose to combine some items with the new Ered Mithrin cosmetics. These cosmetics are […]

Categories: - Casual & travel, Green, Horses & Ponies, MOUNTS, Outfit, Race of Man female, White and Grey • Tags: Ajokoira Shoes, Elk of Felegoth's Glory, Insightful Assault Hood of the Deep, Light Chestplate of the Grey Mountain Stalwart, Light Gauntlets of the Grey Mountain Stalwart, Winter, Yule Scarf

Smart

December 6, 2018 by Cosmetic Lotro

Starter outfit My characters on the legendary server are pretty much burned out on the Harvestmath Festival encore. Of course the encore provides a wonderful opportunity for the Legendary Servers to catch up with some cosmetics, so I’m not complaining, but I’ve been running the quests back to back, just to make sure I collect enough tokens to get everything I want. Despite the plentiful options I ended up using only the Harvest Brew Hat for my little hobbit, but […]

Categories: - Casual & travel, - Starter, Blue and Turquoise, Brown and Orange, Female, Hobbit female, Outfit • Tags: Harvest-brew Hat, hobbit, Leather Hauberk, Mathom-Hunter's Mantle, Sterkist's Sturdy Bracers