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Set 6, '''Ents of Fangorn''' (or '''EOF''') is the second expansion of the Two Towers block, and the fifth set overall. It was released on July 2, 2003.  
'''Ents of Fangorn''' (or '''EOF''') is the second expansion of [[Towers Block]] and the sixth set overall. It was released on July 2, 2003. The set contained 122 cards (40 commons, 40 uncommons, 40 rares, and 2 premium cards that only appeared in starter decks), all of which could appear in foil versions. One rare from the set had a Tengwar version produced and six rares from the set were printed in starter decks with alternate art (three per deck).


== Themes and Mechanics ==
== Themes and Mechanics ==
EOF continued introducing cards to support the strategies and cultures from TTT and BOHD, but also broke new ground in a number of small ways. [[Wraith]]s (not Ringwraiths) were introduced to the {{C|Sauron}} culture, as were [[Troll]]s.  Neither of those first attempts ended up more than novelties, but later in [[King Block]] the {{C|Sauron}} [[Troll Swarm]] would being to be a thing of terror.
 
Ents of Fangorn continued introducing cards to support the strategies and cultures from [[The Two Towers]] and [[Battle of Helm's Deep]], but also broke new ground in a number of small ways. [[Wraith]]s (not Ringwraiths) were introduced to the {{C|Sauron}} culture, as were [[Troll]]s.  Neither of those first attempts ended up more than novelties, but later in [[King Block]] the {{C|Sauron}} [[Troll Swarm]] would being to be a thing of terror.


[[Ent]]s completed their arc, and for the first time had companions released that were not hampered by the [[Unhasty]] keyword.   
[[Ent]]s completed their arc, and for the first time had companions released that were not hampered by the [[Unhasty]] keyword.   
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The Balrog also makes his final [[Movie Block]] appearance, in a form that is no longer required to be played [[Underground]].
The Balrog also makes his final [[Movie Block]] appearance, in a form that is no longer required to be played [[Underground]].


== Starter Decks ==
This set continues the experiment begun in [[Battle of Helm's Deep]], where the 3 random Rare cards that normally came in a [[Starter Deck]] are replaced with fixed Alternate Image "rares" which thematically suited the deck.  This was the last set that followed this pattern, and with [[The Return of the King]] random rares would be restored to the starter decks once more.
The Witch-king Starter is notable for being the first starter deck themed around a [[Shadow]] premium card.
* [[Starter_Decks/Towers_Block#EoF_Faramir_Starter_Deck|Faramir Starter Deck]]:  {{C|Gondor}} / {{C|Shire}} / {{C|Isengard}}
* [[Starter_Decks/Towers_Block#EoF_The_Witch-king_Starter_Deck|The Witch-king Starter Deck]]:  {{C|Gandalf}} / {{C|Ringwraith}} / {{C|Sauron}}
==Cycles==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!colspan="7" | Free Peoples Cycles
|-
!Cycle Name
! {{C|Dwarven}}
! {{C|Elven}}
! {{C|Gandalf}}
! {{C|Gondor}}
! {{C|Rohan}}
! {{C|Shire}}
|-
|rowspan="2" | Banners
| {{Card|Banner of Elbereth}}
| N/A
| N/A
| {{Card|Banner of Westernesse}}
| {{Card|Banner of the Mark}}
| N/A
|-
|colspan="6" | Hand weapons with an ability that triggers each time bearer wins a skirmish, as well as the ability "'''Response:''' If bearer wins a skirmish, discard this possession to liberate a site."
|-
|rowspan="2" | Two token conditions
| {{Card|Suspended Palaces}}
| {{Card|Agility}}
| N/A
| {{Card|Garrison of Osgiliath}}
| {{Card|We Left None Alive}}
| {{Card|Kept Safe}}
|-
|colspan="6" | Common support area conditions that enter with two culture tokens if you can spot a companion of the appropriate culture (except for Kept Safe, which assumes you have a {{C|Shire}} companion since at the time Frodo was the only ring-bearer). The conditions have an ability with a cost of removing a token or discarding the condition.
|}


== Notable Cards ==
== Notable Cards ==
* {{Card|Glamdring, Lightning Brand}}
* {{Card|Glamdring, Lightning Brand}}
* {{Card|Ent Horde}}
* {{Card|Ent Horde}}
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* {{Card|The Balrog, Terror of Flame and Shadow}}
* {{Card|The Balrog, Terror of Flame and Shadow}}
* {{Card|Fell Beast}}
* {{Card|Fell Beast}}
== Starter Decks ==
This set continues the experiment begun in [[Battle of Helm's Deep]], where the 3 random Rare cards that normally came in a [[Starter Deck]] are replaced with fixed Alternate Image "rares" which thematically suited the deck.  This was the last set that followed this pattern, and with [[The Return of the King]] random rares would be restored to the starter decks once more.
The Witch-king Starter is notable for being the first starter deck themed around a [[Shadow]] premium card.
* [[Starter_Decks/Towers_Block#EoF_Faramir_Starter_Deck|Faramir Starter Deck]]:  {{C|Gondor}} / {{C|Shire}} / {{C|Isengard}}
* [[Starter_Decks/Towers_Block#EoF_The_Witch-king_Starter_Deck|The Witch-king Starter Deck]]:  {{C|Gandalf}} / {{C|Ringwraith}} / {{C|Sauron}}




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Ents of Fangorn
ID6
NameEnts of Fangorn
CreatorDecipher
Release Date2003-07-02
Is Officialyes
PlatformsPaper • LotR-O • GEMP • mLOTRO • Tabletop Simulator • Lackey • gccg
Notes


Ents of Fangorn (or EOF) is the second expansion of Towers Block and the sixth set overall. It was released on July 2, 2003. The set contained 122 cards (40 commons, 40 uncommons, 40 rares, and 2 premium cards that only appeared in starter decks), all of which could appear in foil versions. One rare from the set had a Tengwar version produced and six rares from the set were printed in starter decks with alternate art (three per deck).

Themes and Mechanics[edit]

Ents of Fangorn continued introducing cards to support the strategies and cultures from The Two Towers and Battle of Helm's Deep, but also broke new ground in a number of small ways. Wraiths (not Ringwraiths) were introduced to the Sauron culture, as were Trolls. Neither of those first attempts ended up more than novelties, but later in King Block the Sauron Troll Swarm would being to be a thing of terror.

Ents completed their arc, and for the first time had companions released that were not hampered by the Unhasty keyword.

Ringwraith makes their first showing in Towers Block, including a very important cycling staple in the form of Fell Beast (6U83) .

The Balrog also makes his final Movie Block appearance, in a form that is no longer required to be played Underground.

Starter Decks[edit]

This set continues the experiment begun in Battle of Helm's Deep, where the 3 random Rare cards that normally came in a Starter Deck are replaced with fixed Alternate Image "rares" which thematically suited the deck. This was the last set that followed this pattern, and with The Return of the King random rares would be restored to the starter decks once more.

The Witch-king Starter is notable for being the first starter deck themed around a Shadow premium card.

Cycles[edit]

Free Peoples Cycles
Cycle Name Dwarven Elven Gandalf Gondor Rohan Shire
Banners Banner of Elbereth (6U14) N/A N/A Banner of Westernesse (6U51) Banner of the Mark (6U90) N/A
Hand weapons with an ability that triggers each time bearer wins a skirmish, as well as the ability "Response: If bearer wins a skirmish, discard this possession to liberate a site."
Two token conditions Suspended Palaces (6C10) Agility (6C12) N/A Garrison of Osgiliath (6C52) We Left None Alive (6C97) Kept Safe (6C111)
Common support area conditions that enter with two culture tokens if you can spot a companion of the appropriate culture (except for Kept Safe, which assumes you have a Shire companion since at the time Frodo was the only ring-bearer). The conditions have an ability with a cost of removing a token or discarding the condition.

Notable Cards[edit]



Sets
Official Decipher Sets Promotional Promotional
Fellowship Block The Fellowship of the Ring • Mines of Moria • Realms of the Elf-lords
Towers Block The Two Towers • Battle of Helm's Deep • Ents of Fangorn
King Block The Return of the King • Siege of Gondor • Mount Doom
War of the Ring Block Shadows • Black Rider • Bloodlines
Hunters Block The Hunters • Rise of Saruman • Treachery & Deceit
Non-Block Sets Reflections • Expanded Middle-earth • The Wraith Collection • Age's End
Unreleased Sets The Great Eye • Shelob's Lair
Unofficial Fan Sets Player's Council PC Kitchen Sink (V0) • Shadow of the Past (V1) • King of the Golden Hall (V2) • The Pelennor Fields (V3)
Hobbit Draft Game Main Deck • Shadow Packs • Supplementary Packs
mLOTRO MLOTRO Promo Cards • MLOTRO Reflections II
The Journey Continues The Journey Begins
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