The realm of the White Wizard has only recently begun to influence the affairs of north-western Middle-earth. Saruman the White, mighty among the Wise, has claimed the Tower of Orthanc and its surrounding vales as his own. While the armies of the White Wizard are adequate to defend the vales, they are lacking in discipline, and consist of large numbers of mercenaries and his own ill-bred Half-orcs. Complementing his forces, Saruman possesses a most persuasive tongue and one of the sharpest minds in Middle-earth. His able agents and subtle diplomats also keep the White Wizard well-informed of events surrounding his growing realm, and allow him considerable influence in the courts of his powerful neighbours. Saruman's keen interest in ancient artifacts leads him to spend much of his time searching for these ancient sources of power and strength.
¶ Special Abilities
- Armies are hired at no cost.
- New men-at-arms recruits have a training rank of 25.
- New commanders may have a command skill rank of up to 40 when created using the order 728 – Name Commander.
- New characters may have a bonus to their challenge rank.
¶ Starting Characters
| Name |
Command |
Agent |
Emissary |
Mage |
Stealth |
Challenge |
Artifacts |
| Bill Ferny |
10 |
20 |
- |
- |
- |
12 |
- |
| Bugrug |
40 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
40 |
- |
| Durbuhuk |
20 |
- |
- |
10 |
- |
22 |
- |
| Grima Wormtongue |
- |
- |
30 |
- |
- |
15 |
- |
| Lugdush |
- |
30 |
- |
- |
- |
22 |
- |
| Mauhir |
30 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
30 |
- |
| Saruman the White |
- |
- |
70 |
90 |
20 |
128 |
17, 30, 162 |
| Ugluk |
40 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
40 |
- |
¶ Starting Population Centres
| Name |
Location |
Size |
Fortifications |
Harbour/Port |
Special |
| Angrenost |
2119 |
Major Town |
Citadel |
- |
Capital |
| Arailt |
1918 |
Village |
Tower |
- |
- |
| Lag-sharak |
2118 |
Camp |
- |
- |
- |
| Lag-thugrim |
2215 |
Camp |
Tower |
- |
- |
| Nin-in-Eilph |
1715 |
Camp |
- |
- |
- |
| Treforn |
2017 |
Village |
- |
- |
- |
¶ Starting Armies and Navies
| Location |
HC |
LC |
HI |
LI |
AR |
MA |
Warships |
Transports |
Morale |
| 1918 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
400 |
- |
- |
40 |
| 2119 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
800 |
- |
- |
30 |
¶ Nation Climate and Terrain Modifier Percentage
| Climate |
Shore |
Plains |
Rough |
Forest |
Desert |
Swamp |
Mountains |
| Polar |
90 |
90 |
93 |
90 |
86 |
85 |
90 |
| Severe |
92 |
92 |
96 |
92 |
88 |
87 |
92 |
| Cold |
95 |
95 |
98 |
95 |
91 |
90 |
95 |
| Cool |
97 |
97 |
101 |
97 |
93 |
92 |
97 |
| Mild |
100 |
100 |
103 |
100 |
96 |
95 |
100 |
| Warm |
100 |
100 |
103 |
100 |
96 |
95 |
100 |
| Hot |
95 |
95 |
98 |
95 |
91 |
90 |
95 |
¶ Warship Strength
3
¶ Files
NOTE: Character locations and artifact bonuses will differ from game to game.