"The long journey from Rivendell had brought them far south of their own land, but not until now in this more sheltered region had the hobbits felt the change of clime. Here Spring was already busy about them: fronds pierced moss and mould, larches were green-fingered, small flowers opening in the turf, birds were singing. Ithilien, the garden of Gondor now desolate kept still a dishevelled dryad loveliness."

There is a vital aspect of gaming in Middle-earth that is often overlooked: Middle-earth itself. The terrain upon our playing surfaces can change the course of a battle dramatically, and those with the ability to best utilise it are at a distinct advantage.

Join Jeremy and Kylie as they discuss the rules of terrain, the ways in which it can affect your games, and how to set up a board to make it come alive.