Treachery of Rhudaur - Noldor and Silvan
Smiticus 5
Description
This fellowship did well against the Treachery of Rhudaur (7 rounds; score 142). I have not tried it on other scenarios, but it seems solid enough to handle other challenges. I included a few one-of cards just for fun; they are not essential and can be removed.
Stage 1 has three side quests staged, each with a Clue objective card on the back. Try to complete at least two of these, and attach them to different players (one each). The Clues are helpful for Stage 2 and shadow effects. Focus on "Decipher Ancient Texts" because the other two can get progress from explored locations and destroyed enemies. The encounter deck also has two more side quests.
Elrond gets Vilya, two Burning Brands, and Unexpected Courage
Galadriel gets Nenya, the Mirror, and two Silver Harps
Glorfindel gets Light of Valinor, Asfaloth, and Rivendell Blade
Thranduil gets The Elvenking
Celeborn gets Necklace of Girion and O Lórien!
Legolas gets Arod, Bow of the Galadhrim, Rivendell Blade, and Unexpected Courage
Mulligan Noldor deck: the Mirror and Silver Harp; also if you draw Firyal or Gandalf, which you want to get in play by Vilya
Mulligan Silvan deck: O'Lorien
Amarthiul (objective ally) gets Elf-friend and Rivendell Blade
Arwen targets Elrond or Thranduil
Use Hands Upon the Bow and Quick Strike with Legolas during the Quest stage (Stage 1B), so progress can be placed on the side quest (if no active location).
Galadhrim Minstrel helps find an Event card and also to shuffle your deck if it has stalled.