Cosmetic Lotro

Swashbuckler

September 15, 2014 by Cosmetic Lotro

The Corsair theme around the Bay of Belfalas inspired me to create a bit of a pirate outfit for my little burglar. The shirt comes from Lalia’s Market and is the dye-able version of the hunter armour set from the Ox-clan Camp in Isengard. Unfortunately with update 14 the barters at the Ox-clan Camp closed their doors to cross-class bartering, so if you want the original from that set, you need to bring a hunter there to barter for it. […]

Categories: - Thievery & mischief, Black, Female, Hobbit female, Outfit • Tags: Burglar, Corsair, Elegant Plumed Hat, Fingerless Gloves, hobbit, Pirate, Shirt of the Faron, Tavol-socas; spring; summer

Flare

September 10, 2014 by Cosmetic Lotro

Since the release of Helm’s Deep, almost a year ago now, I have “changed main character”. For the first time since I started playing Lotro 7 years ago, I abandoned my beloved Elf minstrel Hymne in favour of an alt character. I think it all happened when trait trees changed the way I used to play my minstrel, making her so much less versatile and fun, and the lack of new instance clusters which made grouping less interesting. I was […]

Categories: - Robes & dresses, Brown and Orange, Female, Outfit, Race of Man female, White and Grey • Tags: Ceremonial Gloves of the Graven Word, Clanweave Leggings, Clanweave Robe, Dungeon-crawler's Boots, Lore-master, Medium Nadhin Mask

Raised wings

September 3, 2014 by Cosmetic Lotro

Yet another Swan-outfit, this time inspired by the Lothlórien Swan theme. Lothlórien is the most enchanting and alluring area in Lotro’s Middle-earth. The design and lighting of this magical place, as well as the music, genuinely capture the solemn spirit of the elves. Using some of the swan pieces from the Dol Amroth armour sets, I tried to reflect that feeling in an outfit. The Light Nadhin Hood has a bit of a translucent quality to it, which makes the […]

Categories: - Robes & dresses, Blue and Turquoise, Elf female, Female, Outfit, White and Grey • Tags: elf, Gloves of the Lady's Wisdom, Heavy Nadhin Shoulders, Leather Bracers of the Gentle Stag, Light Nadhin Hood, Robe of the Lady's Wisdom

The Passing of the Grey Company

September 2, 2014 by Cosmetic Lotro

For me the time of stealth has passed. I will ride east by the swiftest way, and I will take the Paths of the Dead. The Lord of the Rings, Book V, Chapter 2 I’m still having fun playing with the new Nadhin armours that have appeared since Update 14, so here’s an outfit using the Medium Nadhin chestpiece, an excellent item that fits all characters well, and is especially good for Ranger type outfits. If you keep your cosmetic […]

Categories: - Rangers & hunters, Brown and Orange, Male, Outfit, Race of Man male, White and Grey • Tags: Fine Grey Company Wrap, Medium Nadhin Gauntlets, Medium Nadhin Jacket, Ranger, Reveller's Shield of the Odogil, Scout's Weathered Leather Boots, Woodland Ranger's Hood

Black swan

August 10, 2014 by Cosmetic Lotro

So finally a new outfit again! I’ve been trough many ups and downs in terms of inspiration, mixing and matching stuff but never quite happy enough to post. There comes a time in outfitting when you have “been there, done that” and get bored easily with cosmetics and armour that have already used up their newness. Since the launch of Update 14, the Swan theme has taken over by storm. In Dol Amroth the Swan Knight NPC’s are wearing their […]

Categories: - Battle & defense, Black, Elf female, Female, Outfit • Tags: Boots of the Shadow-walker, Cloak of the Raven, elf, Far-arrow's Helm, Heavy Nadhin Shoulders, The Beast-keeper's Gloves, Threkkappi

Edoras dress

June 21, 2014 by Cosmetic Lotro

I know that in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere it’s still snowing, and Winter doesn’t seem to want to end, but where I live in Europe, I haven’t seen even so much as one snowflake this season. The temperatures have been really mild and Spring is already starting. So forgive me for not being inspired to do another Winter outfit, as I’d rather look forward to the coming season. I’ve been questing through Western Rohan and finished the Helm’s […]

Categories: - Robes & dresses, Black, Blue and Turquoise, Brown and Orange, Gold and Yellow, Outfit, Race of Man female, White and Grey • Tags: Ceremonial Dress, Circlet of Men, Combat Pauldrons of Éomer, Common Long-sleeved Dress, Farmer's Fancy Dress, Gwir-Palvais, Innkeeper's Dress, Long-sleeved Summer Dress, Shoulders of the Helmingas, Woodland Ranger's Cloak, Worn Ranger's Hood

Silvan refuge

May 29, 2014 by Cosmetic Lotro

It seems that many of my fellow Lotro bloggers and players are currently in a state of Lotro fatigue, and have put the game on hold, or their blogs on hold. Even the forums have been relatively quiet lately. Much of what used to be a bustling community seems to have come to a pause, as if everyone is holding their breath and waiting for what is to come. My own gaming activities have slowed somewhat, but only slightly. I […]

Categories: - Thievery & mischief, Black, Elf female, Female, Outfit • Tags: Ceremonial Jacket of the Unseen, elf, Rune-keeper, Songmaster's Shoes, Songmaster's shoulders, West-land Gloves; spring

Cold

January 16, 2014 by Cosmetic Lotro

Continuing my fetish for long robes on male characters, I have dressed my male lore-master in the same robe that appears in my Yule Cheer post. Just like the crafted Westemnet robe from my previous post, this robe too has a different appearance for male and female characters and dyes well in solid colours, including white. Solid white dye channels used to be a rare feature in the earlier days of Lotro armour, but has become more common the last […]

Categories: - Robes & dresses, Outfit, Race of Man male, White and Grey • Tags: Cloak of the Cold Well, Dwarf Steel Shoes, Jacket of Lies, Lesser Arrow of the West Shoulder Guards, Lore-master, Snow-dusted Travelling Gloves, Winter

Bleak

January 12, 2014 by Cosmetic Lotro

For all of you reading this blog: a happy new year! My first outfit in this new year is not strictly a wintry outfit even though it’s still very much winter outside. The Helm’s Deep expansion delivered some nice robes (crafted and quest rewards), which when used on a male elf or male race of man character are below knee length. When using these same robes on a female, hobbit or dwarf character, they are shortened above knee length. This […]

Categories: - Rangers & hunters, Male, Outfit, Race of Man male, White and Grey • Tags: Hunter, Ranger, Scout's Weathered Leather Boots, Secret of the West Gauntlets, Westemnet Campaign Robe, Winter, Worn Ranger's Hood

Holiday cheer

December 26, 2013 by Cosmetic Lotro

Ho, ho, ho! I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas and is enjoying at least a few days off during this Holiday Season. I spent the days with my family and will be visiting other relatives later this week. Although I am obviously a gamer and like to have plenty of time to myself, connecting to the ones I love around me remains my number one priority because it feels so good to love and be loved! Exchanging presents […]

Categories: - Casual & travel, Dwarf, Male, Outfit, Red and Burgundy • Tags: Cloak of the Unwelcome Guest, Dwarf, Gloves of the Vicious Proclamation, Isengard armour, Jacket of Lies, Rhydhid-lhopan, Winter, Wintry Yule Cap, Yule

Cold Moon

December 17, 2013 by Cosmetic Lotro

December’s Full Moon is called the Cold Moon. It is the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. Winter Solstice is upon us soon which means that it’s time to start preparing for the Yule Festival! According to the Lotro Calendar it is supposed to start tomorrow and I have no idea what to expect. Last year’s Yule Festival was a disappointment for many players as there was such a huge grind […]

Categories: - Robes & dresses, Female, Green, Outfit, Race of Man female • Tags: Ajokoira Shoes, Wandering Bard's Helm, Wildermore Survivor's Gloves, Wildermore Survivor's Robe, Winter, Yule Scarf

Common goods

October 18, 2013 by Cosmetic Lotro

The other day I read an interesting request on the suggestions forum for more “sensible” clothing in Lalia’s Market. The player making the request points out that he would love to see a larger selection of common shirts, pants and hats in the market, to satisfy the needs of those who prefer to explore Middle-earth in a simple and lore-appropriate outfit rather than elaborate armour with ornaments and sometimes even quite extravagant designs. I completely understand the request and wholeheartedly support […]

Categories: - Casual & travel, - Thievery & mischief, Brown and Orange, Female, Hobbit female, Outfit • Tags: Burglar, hobbit, Shoulders of the Eorlingas, Spirited Assault Hat of Eomer, Tattered Cloak, Well-worn Tunic