In the year T.A. 2941 an unlikely band of thirteen Dwarves, a Wizard and a Hobbit journey to reclaim the lost Dwarvish kingdom of Erebor. All across Middle Earth, a growing darkness can be felt. The numbers of Orcs increases, as do the frequency and ferocity of their attacks, striking fear into the hearts of Men. In the ruined fortress of Dol Guldur, the black magic of the mysterious Necromancer restores the dead to life and the forest of Greenwood, home to the Elves, has grown caliginous and now vile Giant Spiders dwell there. Middle Earth lies at your feet, ready and waiting for you to begin your adventure. Will you resist the forces of evil?

An Unexpected Party is an active, friendly and creative forum that welcomes new players and new ideas!

• Based on the works of our beloved J.R.R. Tolkien and the films by Peter Jackson
• If posts exceed PG-13 a warning must be placed in the thread description
• We are canon but welcome AU aspects that are not detrimental to the main plot
• Highly creative player content and plots
• Relaxed word count, 200~
• A friendly, active and dedicated community is waiting to welcome you!