Today, Free League Publishing announced the official release date for the new Starter Sets for both The One Ring and The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E. On July 31, would-be wanderers can pick up their Starter Sets in person at Gen Con 2025 at the Free League booth, or order online through the Free League webshop. The new Starter Sets will also be available in hobby stores worldwide, and in digital format at DrivethruRPG.
Both Starter Sets are available now for pre-order on the Free League webshop, and all pre-orders of the new expansions give buyers immediate access to a complete PDF with rules, background lore, artwork, and more.
You are enjoying a rare, quiet evening at the inn in Bree when a hunter joins your table to share a tale about a dark threat looming over the North Downs. However, you are not merely simple guests at The Prancing Pony — you are members of a Company. It is your self-appointed duty to inquire about the bone-chilling dangers that might emerge from the houseless hills beyond. Are you ready to take the road to adventure?
The One Ring Starter Set and The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E Starter Set Key Features:Â
- Condensed rules for action resolution, combat, councils, and journeys
- The complete adventure Over Hill and Under Hill, bringing the heroes deep into the wild lands of northern Eriador to face a dark threat
- A large full-color map of the lands of Eriador, with a combat diagram on the back
- Beautifully illustrated cardboard stand-up figures for Player-heroes and Adversaries
- Five pre-generated and illustrated Player-heroes
- Special dice engraved with custom symbols (depends on which Starter Set is purchased)
The One Ring Starter Set includes two D12 Feat Dice and six D6 Success Dice, all engraved with custom symbols. The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E Starter Set contains a full set of transparent polyhedral dice, including two D20s engraved with the Rune of Gandalf and the Eye of Sauron.
Starter Sets for both The One Ring and The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E will be available for purchase worldwide on July 31, 2025 through the Free League webshop. Both Starter Sets are priced at $29.99 USD. The Starter Sets are available for pre-order on the Free League webshop prior to the release date.
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Images via Free League Publishing
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