“Four Hobbits, Three Hunters — and the Weight of Many Contracts”

It began, as so many tales in the Shire do, with an agreement over a table — but these were no ordinary contracts. Bound by oaths beyond the wildest imaginings of the Green Dragon’s patrons, four hobbits found themselves pledged to a road from which none could turn back.

This time, the Ring did not rest on Frodo’s neck, but in the hands of Samwise Gamgee. The gardener of Bagshot Row bore its weight with a quiet stubbornness, every step driven by love for his friends and the green fields of home.

Contracts

Beyond the Original Bargain to play 2 extra contracts Bond of Friendship to play an extra hero Forth, The Three Hunters! to have an extra challenge!

Heroes & their attachments

Sam Gamgee stands as the stalwart shield

Restricted: The One Ring, Ring Mail, Sting Non-restricted: Fast Hitch, Spare Pipe, Well Preserved, Inner Strength, Hobbit Cloak & Friend of Friends

“Come on, Mr. Frodo. I can’t carry it for you… but I can carry you and it as well.” — The Return of the King

Frodo walked beside him, mind keen and heart steady, guiding the way through shadow and doubt.

Frodo Baggins serves as the clever pivot

Restricted: Ring Mail, Silver Circlet, Staff of Lebethron Non-restricted: Fast Hitch, Spare Pipe, Hobbit Cloak & Silver Lamp

“I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam.” — The Return of the King

Merry’s blades were quick to strike when danger closed in, and Pippin’s restless curiosity often found trouble before it found the path — but both stood fast when it mattered most.

Merry rides in for the strike

Restricted: Bree Pony, Dagger of Westernesse x2 Non-restricted: Friend of Friends, Unexpected Courage x2

Pippin a Fool of a Took who rounds out the fellowship

Restricted: Bree Pony, Red Book of Westmarch, Celebrían's Stone Non-restricted: Bilbo's Spoons

“You can trust us to stick to you through thick and thin – to the bitter end.” — The Fellowship of the Ring

Events

Threat control: A Lesson in Caution, Take No Notice & The Shirefolk Card draw: A Lesson in Caution & Drinking Song Defence: Small Target, Hobbit-sense, Halfling Determination, The Master Ring & The Ring of Power Offence: Halfling Determination & The Ring of Power

No allies marched at their side, yet help could still be summoned when the need was greatest — a jolly fellow in green and yellow. For even the most unlooked‑for hands, when bound by friendship and courage, may shape the fate of the world.

Ally

Tom Bombadillo! -> Tom Bombadil for a well earned Feast of Plenty!

“Yet it is oft the unlooked-for help that comes at need.” — The Return of the King