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= | {{RulesQuote|source=signet|text=Some Free Peoples character cards have a signet, found in the lower left corner of the card. Cards with the same signet generally give bonuses to each other and work well in the same deck. | ||
Each signet is based around an important character in the story. The available signets are Aragorn, Frodo, Gandalf, and Théoden.}} | |||
== Mechanics and History == | == Mechanics and History == | ||
'''Signets''' are used to signify groups of characters that work well together, even reaching across [[ | '''Signets''' are used to signify groups of characters that work well together, even reaching across [[Cultures|cultural]] boundaries. Indeed, some cards with the same signet can all be viewed as if they were labeled with a unifying [[Unloaded Keywords|unloaded keyword]] such as Ranger or Besieger. It is thus no coincidence that the four signets center around particularly important characters, with those Characters or cards unique to them activating various signet abilities. Usually, however, (and this is true of Unloaded Keywords in general) signets are not something to be overly concerned about unless there is a particular signet-targeting ability that is going to be exploited. | ||
Three of the signets (Aragorn, Gandalf, and Frodo) were introduced in the very beginning with the release of ''Fellowship of the Ring'', while Theoden was introduced in ''The Two Towers'' (naturally). Particularly general wording in the rulebooks suggests that more were planned, but following the end of the Movie | Three of the signets (Aragorn, Gandalf, and Frodo) were introduced in the very beginning with the release of ''[[Fellowship of the Ring]]'', while Theoden was introduced in ''[[The Two Towers]]'' (naturally). Particularly general wording in the rulebooks suggests that more were planned, but following the end of the [[Movie Block]] signets were dropped entirely, their space replaced with an icon indicating personal [[Resistance]] instead. | ||
Below are four cards each bearing one of the four signets in their lower left-hand corner. From left to right: Gandalf, Aragorn, Frodo, and Theoden: | Below are four cards each bearing one of the four signets in their lower left-hand corner. From left to right: Gandalf, Aragorn, Frodo, and Theoden: | ||
[[File:LOTR-EN01S051.0_card.jpg|250px|link=Legolas,_Prince_of_Mirkwood_(1U51)|Legolas, Not As Good As Greenleaf]] | |||
[[ | [[File:LOTR-EN01S012.0_card.jpg|250px|link=lotr01012|Gimli, Lord of the Glittering Errata]] | ||
[[File:LOTR-EN01S097.0_card.jpg|250px|link=lotr01097|Boromir, Hero to Many a Hobbit]] | |||
[[ | [[File:LOTR-EN04S270.0_card.jpg|250px|link=lotr04270|Eowyn, Takes Hits Like A Girl]] | ||
And here are four of their counterparts, cards that can activate to benefit (or be benefited by) those with particular signets: | And here are four of their counterparts, cards that can activate to benefit (or be benefited by) those with particular signets: | ||
[[File:LOTR-EN03S035.0_card.jpg|250px|link=lotr03035|Trust Me Like That Time I Took You To A Dragon And Abandoned You There]] | |||
[[ | [[File:LOTR-EN01S365.0_card.jpg|250px|link=lotr01365|Aragorn, Walking Corpsman]] | ||
[[File:LOTR-EN01S290.0_card.jpg|250px|link=lotr01290|The Fellowship does not revolve around you! It revolves around ME]] | |||
[[ | [[File:LOTR-EN04S275.0_card.jpg|250px|link=lotr04275|Forth, My Meatshields!]] | ||
It should be noted that there is no rule stopping a character from boosting | It should be noted that there is no rule stopping a character from boosting themselves with a signet-targeting ability; for example, {{Card|Theoden, Lord of the Mark}} himself could gain '''defender +1''' from {{Card|Forth Eorlingas!}} above. Just remember that unless a card explicitly calls out a signet character by name (as seen with {{Card|Gandalf's Wisdom}}), that character must have his own signet to do so. | ||
==Post-Shadows== | ==Post-Shadows== | ||
As noted above, following Movie block | As noted above, following Movie block [[Companion]]s were no longer printed with any signets at all, and no more cards having costs or effects affecting only signeted cards were made. However, there is a curious case in that some cards were reprinted in later sets, notably {{Card|Boromir, Defender of Minas Tirith}} and {{Card|Pippin, Hobbit of Some Intelligence}}. Both of these cards have the new [[Resistance]] icon in place of a signet, but since they are word-for-word reprints of an earlier card, it was ruled that they both have the Gandalf signet of the originals. They are therefore unique in being the only signeted cards not actually bearing the signet on the face of the card itself. | ||
== List of Signet-Targeting Abilities == | == List of Signet-Targeting Abilities == | ||
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== List of Characters Bearing Signets == | == List of Characters Bearing Signets == | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:01, 28 February 2022
From the Comprehensive Rules:
Some Free Peoples character cards have a signet, found in the lower left corner of the card. Cards with the same signet generally give bonuses to each other and work well in the same deck. Each signet is based around an important character in the story. The available signets are Aragorn, Frodo, Gandalf, and Théoden.
- signet section
Mechanics and History[edit]
Signets are used to signify groups of characters that work well together, even reaching across cultural boundaries. Indeed, some cards with the same signet can all be viewed as if they were labeled with a unifying unloaded keyword such as Ranger or Besieger. It is thus no coincidence that the four signets center around particularly important characters, with those Characters or cards unique to them activating various signet abilities. Usually, however, (and this is true of Unloaded Keywords in general) signets are not something to be overly concerned about unless there is a particular signet-targeting ability that is going to be exploited.
Three of the signets (Aragorn, Gandalf, and Frodo) were introduced in the very beginning with the release of Fellowship of the Ring, while Theoden was introduced in The Two Towers (naturally). Particularly general wording in the rulebooks suggests that more were planned, but following the end of the Movie Block signets were dropped entirely, their space replaced with an icon indicating personal Resistance instead.
Below are four cards each bearing one of the four signets in their lower left-hand corner. From left to right: Gandalf, Aragorn, Frodo, and Theoden:
And here are four of their counterparts, cards that can activate to benefit (or be benefited by) those with particular signets:
It should be noted that there is no rule stopping a character from boosting themselves with a signet-targeting ability; for example, Théoden, Lord of the Mark (4P365)
himself could gain defender +1 from Forth Eorlingas! (4U275)
above. Just remember that unless a card explicitly calls out a signet character by name (as seen with Gandalf's Wisdom (2C23)
), that character must have his own signet to do so.
Post-Shadows[edit]
As noted above, following Movie block Companions were no longer printed with any signets at all, and no more cards having costs or effects affecting only signeted cards were made. However, there is a curious case in that some cards were reprinted in later sets, notably Boromir, Defender of Minas Tirith (3P122)
and Pippin, Hobbit of Some Intelligence (1R307)
. Both of these cards have the new Resistance icon in place of a signet, but since they are word-for-word reprints of an earlier card, it was ruled that they both have the Gandalf signet of the originals. They are therefore unique in being the only signeted cards not actually bearing the signet on the face of the card itself.
List of Signet-Targeting Abilities[edit]
| Signet | CardName | Culture | CardType | GameText |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signet | CardName | Culture | CardType | GameText |
 | Aragorn, King in Exile (1P365) | Gondor | Companion | Ranger. At the start of each of your turns, you may heal another companion who has the Aragorn signet. |
| No Mere Ranger (2R36) | Gondor | Event | Skirmish: Exert Aragorn to make another companion strength +2 (or +3 if that companion has the Aragorn signet). |
| Voice of Rauros (3U47) | Gondor | Event | Maneuver: Exert Aragorn to make each companion with the Aragorn signet damage +1 until the regroup phase. |
| Hard Choice (4U123) | Gondor | Event | Fellowship: Spot Aragorn to heal a companion who has the Aragorn signet twice. |
| These Are My People (5R41) | Gondor | Event | Fellowship: Exert Aragorn twice to play any number of possessions from your discard pile onto companions with the Aragorn signet. |
| Westfold (6U116) | Site | Site | Fellowship: Exert Aragorn twice to play a companion with the Aragorn signet from your draw deck. |
| At His Command (8C31) | Gondor | Event | Exert Aragorn to make an unbound companion with the Aragorn signet strength +1 for each threat you can spot. |
 | Frodo, Son of Drogo (1C290) | Shire | Companion | Ring-bearer (resistance 10). Fellowship: Exert another companion who has the Frodo signet to heal Frodo. |
| Dear Friends (2U98) | Shire | Event | Fellowship: Exert a companion to place a Free Peoples card from your discard pile beneath your draw deck (or 2 Free Peoples cards if that companion has the Frodo signet). |
| Frodo's Pipe (3U107) | Shire | Possession | Bearer must be Frodo. Fellowship: Discard a pipeweed possession and spot X pipes to heal a companion with the Frodo signet X times. |
| Mind Your Own Affairs (4U312) | Shire | Event | Skirmish: Spot Frodo and add a burden to wound a minion skirmishing a companion who has the Frodo signet. |
| No Use That Way (5R113) | Shire | Event | Skirmish: Add 3 burdens to wound a minion skirmishing a companion who has the Frodo signet twice. |
| Rocks of Emyn Muil (6U115) | Site | Site | Fellowship: Play a companion with the Frodo signet to remove a burden. |
| Straining Towards Us (8C114) | Shire | Event | Exert Frodo to remove  for each Frodo signet you spot. |
 | Gandalf, The Grey Wizard (1P364) | Gandalf | Companion | Fellowship: Exert Gandalf to play a companion who has the Gandalf signet. The twilight cost of that companion is -2. |
| Gandalf's Wisdom (2C23) | Gandalf | Condition | Plays to your support area. The twilight cost of each possession or artifact played on Gandalf or a character who has the Gandalf signet is -1. |
| Trust Me as You Once Did (3U35) | Gandalf | Condition | Skirmish: Exert Gandalf to make a companion strength +1 for each companion with the Gandalf signet you can spot (limit +3). |
| Keep Your Forked Tongue (4U96) | Gandalf | Event | Skirmish: Spot Gandalf and 3 twilight tokens to prevent all wounds to a companion who has the Gandalf signet. |
| Down From the Hills (5R16) | Gandalf | Event | Spell. Maneuver: Exert Gandalf 3 times to make an unbound companion with the Gandalf signet strength +5, defender +1, damage +2, and unable to take wounds until the regroup phase. |
| Meduseld (6U117) | Site | Site | Sanctuary. Fellowship: Exert 3 companions with the Gandalf signet to play an unbound companion from your dead pile. |
| Let Us Not Tarry (8U16) | Gandalf | Event | Exert Gandalf to make a minion skirmishing an unbound companion strength –1 for each Gandalf signet you spot. |
 | Forth Eorlingas! (4U275) | Rohan | Event | Maneuver: Exert Théoden to make a companion who has the Théoden signet defender +1 until the regroup phase. |
| I Am Here (5R84) | Rohan | Event | Fellowship: Exert Théoden twice to heal every other companion with the Théoden signet twice. |
| Hornburg Hall (6U118) | Site | Site | Sanctuary. Fellowship: Spot 3 companions with the Théoden signet and discard your hand to draw 4 cards. |
| No Living Man (8C90) | Rohan | Event | Exert Théoden to exert a minion for each Théoden signet you spot. |
| Horn of the Mark (9R45) | Rohan | Possession | Bearer must be Merry or Pippin. Bearer gains the Théoden signet. Response: If bearer wins a skirmish, exert him to discard each minion involved in that skirmish. |
List of Characters Bearing Signets[edit]
| Signet | CardName | Culture | CardType | GameText |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signet | CardName | Culture | CardType | GameText |
| Gimli, Dwarf of Erebor (1U12) | Dwarven | Companion | Damage +1.
Fellowship: Add  to place a card from hand beneath your draw deck. |
| Arwen, Daughter of Elrond (1R30) | Elven | Companion | Ranger. While skirmishing a Nazgûl, Arwen is strength +3. |
| Boromir, Lord of Gondor (1R96) | Gondor | Companion | Ranger. Boromir is not overwhelmed unless his strength is tripled. |
| Merry, From O'er the Brandywine (1C303) | Shire | Companion | While Merry bears a weapon, he is strength +2. |
| Sam, Son of Hamfast (1C311) | Shire | Companion | Fellowship: Exert Sam to remove a burden. Response: If Frodo dies, make Sam the Ring-bearer (resistance 5). |
| Aragorn, King in Exile (1P365) | Gondor | Companion | Ranger. At the start of each of your turns, you may heal another companion who has the Aragorn signet. |
| Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer (2C102) | Shire | Companion | Ring-bound. Ring-bearer (resistance 10).
The cost of each artifact, possession, and  tale played on Frodo is -1. |
| Pippin, Mr. Took (2C110) | Shire | Companion | Fellowship: Play Gandalf or Aragorn; his twilight cost is -2. |
| Gandalf, The Grey Pilgrim (2P122) | Gandalf | Companion | At the start of each of your turns, you may draw a card. |
| Legolas, Son of Thranduil (3P121) | Elven | Companion | Archer. While Legolas is at a river or forest, add 1 to the fellowship archery total. |
| Gimli, Lockbearer (4R48) | Dwarven | Companion | Damage +1. Gimli is strength +1 for each unbound Hobbit companion you can spot. |
| Legolas, Dauntless Hunter (4R73) | Elven | Companion | Archer. The twilight cost of each Shadow event and Shadow condition is +1 for each unbound Hobbit you can spot. |
| Faramir, Captain of Gondor (4R116) | Gondor | Companion | Ring-bound. Ranger.
The twilight cost of each other |
| Éomer, Sister-son of Theoden (4C266) | Rohan | Companion | While you can spot a  Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is -1.
At the start of each turn, you may heal a ally. |
| Éowyn, Sister-daughter of Theoden (4R271) | Rohan | Companion | Valiant. Response: If Éowyn is exhausted and about to take a wound in a skirmish, discard 2 cards from hand to prevent that wound. |
| Théoden, Son of Thengel (4C292) | Rohan | Companion | Regroup: Spot a ally and exert Théoden to liberate a site. |
| Aragorn, Wingfoot (4P364) | Gondor | Companion | Ranger. Each time the fellowship moves, you may wound a minion for each unbound Hobbit you spot. |
| Legolas, Dauntless Hunter (4M2) | Elven | Companion | Archer. The twilight cost of each Shadow event and Shadow condition is +1 for each unbound Hobbit you can spot. |
| Frodo, Master of the Precious (5U111) | Shire | Companion | Ring-bearer (resistance 10). Fellowship: Add a burden to play Sméagol from your discard pile. |
| Sam, Nice Sensible Hobbit (5U115) | Shire | Companion | Ring-bound.
While you can spot Frodo and Sméagol, Sam may not be overwhelmed unless his strength is tripled. Response: If Frodo is killed, make Sam the Ring-bearer (resistance 5). |
| Arwen, Evenstar of Her People (6U13) | Elven | Companion | Skirmish: Exert an Elf to make a minion skirmishing Arwen strength –1. |
| Gandalf, Mithrandir (6R30) | Gandalf | Companion | Damage +1. Each time the fellowship moves, wound Gandalf. |
| Merry, Impatient Hobbit (6R113) | Shire | Companion | Regroup: Discard Merry to heal a  companion. |
| Pippin, Hastiest of All (6R114) | Shire | Companion | Regroup: Discard Pippin to choose a Shadow player who must wound one of his or her minions. |
| Merry, Impatient Hobbit (6M3) | Shire | Companion | Regroup: Discard Merry to heal a companion. |
| Gimli, Feared Axeman (7R7) | Dwarven | Companion | Damage +1.
Response: If a  condition is about to be discarded by an opponent, exert a Dwarf or discard a card from hand to prevent that. |
| Legolas, Fearless Marksman (7R25) | Elven | Companion | Archer. Archery: If you have initiative, discard 4 cards from hand to wound a minion. |
| Aragorn, Captain of Gondor (7C81) | Gondor | Companion | Knight.
At the start of each fellowship phase, you may add to heal another  companion. |
| Denethor, Steward of the City (7R85) | Gondor | Companion | Fellowship: Play a knight. That knight’s twilight cost is –2.
Each time a Shadow card adds a threat, add a burden. Each time a Shadow card adds a burden, add a threat. |
| Denethor, Wizened Steward (7C86) | Gondor | Companion | Denethor is strength +1 for each other Man you can spot (limit +4). |
| Éomer, Skilled Tactician (7R227) | Rohan | Companion | Valiant. While you can spot a Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is –1.
Fellowship: Play a companion to take a possession or skirmish event into hand from your discard pile. |
| Éowyn, Restless Maiden (7C229) | Rohan | Companion | Skirmish: Discard a possession borne by Éowyn to make her strength +2. |
| Frodo, Hope of Free Peoples (7C317) | Shire | Companion | Ring-bearer (resistance 10).
Ring-bound. Each time the fellowship moves, you may add to remove a threat. |
| Pippin, Wearer of Black and Silver (7R324) | Shire | Companion | Skirmish: If Pippin is not assigned to a skirmish, return him to your hand to wound a roaming minion twice. |
| Sam, Needer of Vittles (7C326) | Shire | Companion | Ring-bound.
Fellowship: Play a Hobbit companion to remove a burden. Response: If Frodo is killed, make Sam the Ring-bearer (resistance 5). |
| Legolas, Elven Stalwart (8C10) | Elven | Companion | Archer. While you can spot 3 wounded minions, each minion skirmishing Legolas is strength –3. |
| Gandalf, Leader of Men (8R15) | Gandalf | Companion | When Gandalf is in your starting fellowship, his twilight cost is -2. |
| King of the Dead, Oathbreaker (8R38) | Gondor | Companion | Enduring. To play, spot a Wraith and add 2 threats.
Response: If Aragorn is about to take a wound in a skirmish, exert King of the Dead to prevent that wound. |
| Oathbreaker (8C41) | Gondor | Companion | Enduring. To play, add a threat. Skirmish: Discard 3 cards from hand to discard a possession borne by a minion skirmishing this companion. |
| Shadow Host (8R43) | Gondor | Companion | Enduring. To play, spot 2 exhausted Wraiths and add 2 threats.
While Shadow Host is exhausted, it is defender +1. |
| Sleepless Dead (8U45) | Gondor | Companion | Enduring. To play, add a threat. Each time this companion wins a skirmish, you may exert him to discard a minion he is skirmishing. |
| Théoden, Tall and Proud (8R92) | Rohan | Companion | Valiant.
While you can spot a companion from your discard pile or draw deck. |
| Arwen, Echo of Luthien (10U5) | Elven | Companion | Skirmish: Discard a card from hand to discard the bottom card of your draw deck. If the bottom card was an  card, each minion skirmishing Arwen is strength –3. |
| Denethor, Lord of Minas Tirith (10R28) | Gondor | Companion | To play, spot 2 Men.
Fellowship: If at a sanctuary, exert Denethor to take a card into hand from your draw deck, then reshuffle. Choose an opponent who may draw 2 cards. |
| Legolas, Greenleaf (1R50) | Elven | Companion | Archer. Archery: Exert Legolas to wound a minion; Legolas does not add to the fellowship archery total. |
| Gandalf, Friend of the Shirefolk (1R72) | Gandalf | Companion | Gandalf is strength +1 for each of these races you can spot in the fellowship: Hobbit, Dwarf, Elf, and Man. |
| Boromir, Son of Denethor (1U97) | Gondor | Companion | Skirmish: Exert Boromir to make a Hobbit strength +3. |
| Frodo, Son of Drogo (1C290) | Shire | Companion | Ring-bearer (resistance 10). Fellowship: Exert another companion who has the Frodo signet to heal Frodo. |
| Merry, Friend to Sam (1R302) | Shire | Companion | Skirmish: If Merry is not assigned to a skirmish, exert him twice to add his strength to another companion. |
| Pippin, Friend to Frodo (1C306) | Shire | Companion | Your opponent may not discard your tales from play. |
| Sam, Faithful Companion (1R310) | Shire | Companion | Fellowship: Play Bill the Pony from your draw deck. Response: If Frodo dies, make Sam the Ring-bearer (resistance 5). |
| Gimli, Dwarf of the Mountain-race (2P121) | Dwarven | Companion | Damage +1. Each underground site's Shadow number is -2. |
| Gimli, Dwarf of the Mountain-race (2M4) | Dwarven | Companion | Damage +1. Each underground site’s Shadow number is -2. |
| Arwen, Elven Rider (3U7) | Elven | Companion | Ranger. Response: If the Ring-bearer is about to take a wound, discard 3 cards from hand to prevent that wound. |
| Aragorn, Heir to the White City (3R38) | Gondor | Companion | Ranger.
Each time the fellowship moves during the fellowship phase, remove . |
| Arwen, Elven Rider (3M1) | Elven | Companion | Ranger. Response: If the Ring-bearer is about to take a wound, discard 3 cards from hand to prevent that wound. |
| Faramir, Son of Denethor (4C117) | Gondor | Companion | Ring-bound. Ranger. An opponent may not play skirmish events or use skirmish special abilities during skirmishes involving Faramir. |
| Frodo, Courteous Halfling (4R301) | Shire | Companion | Ring-bearer (resistance 10). While you can spot 3 unbound companions, Shadow cards may not discard cards from your hand or from the top of your draw deck. |
| Merry, Learned Guide (4C310) | Shire | Companion | Skirmish: Exert the Ring-bearer to discard Merry. Any Shadow player may remove to prevent this. |
| Pippin, Woolly-footed Rascal (4C314) | Shire | Companion | Skirmish: Add a burden to discard Pippin. Any Shadow player may remove to prevent this. |
| Sam, Frodo's Gardener (4R315) | Shire | Companion | Ring-bound.
Fellowship: Play Sam’s Pack from your draw deck. Response: If Frodo is killed, make Sam the Ring-bearer (resistance 5). |
| Sméagol, Old Noser (5C28) | Gollum | Companion | Ring-bound. To play, add a burden. Regroup: Exert Sméagol (or Gollum) twice to reveal the top 4 cards of your draw deck. Wound a minion for each Shadow card revealed. Place those 4 cards beneath your draw deck in any order. |
| Sméagol, Slinker (5R29) | Gollum | Companion | Ring-bound. To play, add a burden. Skirmish: Add a burden to make Sméagol strength +2 and take no wounds. |
| Sméagol, Poor Creature (6C45) | Gollum | Companion | Ring-bound. To play, add a burden. Skirmish: Discard a card from hand to make Sméagol strength +1. |
| Sméagol, Always Helps (7R71) | Gollum | Companion | Ring-bound. To play, add a burden. Assignment: Assign a minion to Sméagol and add 2 threats to exhaust that minion. |
| Sméagol, Hurried Guide (7C72) | Gollum | Companion | Ring-bound. To play, add a burden. Skirmish: If you have initiative, discard 2 cards from your hand. Sméagol cannot be overwhelmed unless his strength is tripled. |
| Faramir, Wizard's Pupil (7R91) | Gondor | Companion | Ranger.
Fellowship: Play a Skirmish: Exert Faramir to make an unbound Hobbit strength +2. Skirmish: Exert Gandalf to prevent all wounds to Faramir. |
| Sam, Resolute Halfling (7R327) | Shire | Companion | Ring-bound.
Fellowship: If you have initiative, discard a card from hand to heal Sam. Response: If Frodo is killed, make Sam the Ring-bearer (resistance 5). |
| Sméagol, Slippery Sneak (8R27) | Gollum | Companion | Ring-bound. To play, add a burden.
Skirmish: Add a number of threats equal to the total vitality of the minions Sméagol is skirmishing to discard Sméagol. Regroup: Discard Sméagol to take a  minion from your discard pile into hand. |
| Merry, Noble Warrior (8P121) | Shire | Companion | To play, spot a companion.
Skirmish: Discard 4 cards from hand to make Merry strength +2 for each companion you spot. |
| Pippin, Guard of Minas Tirith (8P122) | Shire | Companion | To play, spot a Man.
Skirmish: Discard 4 cards from hand to wound a minion Pippin is skirmishing twice if that minion bears a fortification. |
| Arwen, Queen of Elves and Men (10R6) | Elven | Companion | Each minion skirmishing Arwen is strength –2 for each wounded minion you can spot. |
| Aragorn, Elessar Telcontar (10R25) | Gondor | Companion | When you play Aragorn, you may heal another companion. At the start of each fellowship phase, you may exert a companion of one culture to heal a companion of another culture. |
| Frodo, Resolute Hobbit (10P121) | Shire | Companion | Ring-bearer (resistance 12). |
| Aragorn, Elessar Telcontar (10M1) | Gondor | Companion | When you play Aragorn, you may heal another companion. At the start of each fellowship phase, you may exert a companion of one culture to heal a companion of another culture. |
| Gimli, Son of Gloin (1R13) | Dwarven | Companion | Damage +1. Skirmish: Exert Gimli to make him strength +2. |
| Legolas, Prince of Mirkwood (1U51) | Elven | Companion | Archer. While skirmishing a Nazgûl, Legolas is strength +3. |
| Aragorn, Ranger of the North (1R89) | Gondor | Companion | Ranger. Maneuver: Exert Aragorn to make him defender +1 until the regroup phase. |
| Frodo, Old Bilbo's Heir (1R289) | Shire | Companion | Ring-bearer (resistance 10). At the start of each of your turns, you may heal a Hobbit ally. |
| Pippin, Hobbit of Some Intelligence (1R307) | Shire | Companion | When you play Pippin, remove a burden or wound from a companion. |
| Gandalf, The Grey Wizard (1P364) | Gandalf | Companion | Fellowship: Exert Gandalf to play a companion who has the Gandalf signet. The twilight cost of that companion is -2. |
| Merry, Horticulturalist (2C104) | Shire | Companion | Fellowship: Exert Merry to play Farmer Maggot from your draw deck. |
| Sam, Proper Poet (2C114) | Shire | Companion | Maneuver: Exert Sam twice to make him defender +1 until the regroup phase. Response: If Frodo dies, make Sam the Ring-bearer (resistance 5). |
| Arwen, Lady Undomiel (3R8) | Elven | Companion | While you can spot 3 allies whose home is site 3, each minion skirmishing Arwen is strength -3. |
| Boromir, Defender of Minas Tirith (3P122) | Gondor | Companion | Ranger.
Fellowship: Add to heal Boromir. |
| Gimli, Unbidden Guest (4C49) | Dwarven | Companion | Damage +1. Skirmish: Exert Gimli to make an unbound companion strength +1 (or +2 if that companion is Legolas). |
| Legolas, Elven Comrade (4C74) | Elven | Companion | Archer. Skirmish: Exert Legolas to make a minion skirmishing an unbound companion strength -1 (or -2 if that companion is Gimli). |
| Gandalf, The White Wizard (4C90) | Gandalf | Companion | While you can spot 3 twilight tokens, Gandalf is strength +3. |
| Aragorn, Heir of Elendil (4C109) | Gondor | Companion | Defender +1. |
| Frodo, Tired Traveller (4C302) | Shire | Companion | Ring-bearer (resistance 10). Fellowship: Play a Ring-bound companion to remove a burden. |
| Merry, Unquenchable Hobbit (4R311) | Shire | Companion | Skirmish: If Merry is not assigned to a skirmish, discard him to remove a  Orc from a skirmish involving an unbound companion. |
| Pippin, Just a Nuisance (4R313) | Shire | Companion | Skirmish: If Pippin is not assigned to a skirmish, discard him to remove an Uruk-hai from a skirmish involving an unbound companion. |
| Sam, Samwise the Brave (4C316) | Shire | Companion | Ring-bound.
Response: If a Shadow card is about to add any number of burdens, spot Frodo and exert Sam to prevent this. Response: If Frodo is killed, make Sam the Ring-bearer (resistance 5). |
| Théoden, King of the Golden Hall (5C93) | Rohan | Companion | Valiant.
Maneuver: Play a possession on Théoden to heal a ally. |
| Éowyn, Daughter of Eomund (5P122) | Rohan | Companion | Valiant.
Maneuver: Play a possession on Éowyn to heal her. |
| Éomer, Rohirrim Captain (6R92) | Rohan | Companion | Valiant. While you can spot a Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is –1. Skirmish: Discard 3 cards from hand to make a Man strength +2 for each wound on each minion in his or her skirmish. |
| Faramir, Ithilien Ranger (6P121) | Gondor | Companion | Ring-bound. Ranger. If Faramir is in your starting fellowship, his twilight cost is –1. Fellowship: Play a ranger to heal a Ring-bound companion. |
| Arwen, Fair Elf Maiden (7R16) | Elven | Companion | While skirmishing a fierce minion, Arwen is strength +3. |
| Gandalf, Defender of the West (7C36) | Gandalf | Companion | While you cannot spot 3 companions of the same culture, Gandalf is strength –2. |
| Théoden, Rekindled King (7R255) | Rohan | Companion | While you can spot a Man, Théoden’s twilight cost is –1.
Fellowship: If the twilight pool has fewer than 2 twilight tokens, play a possession on Théoden and add to heal another companion. |
| Merry, Rohirrim Squire (7C320) | Shire | Companion | Skirmish: If you cannot spot 3 threats, add a threat to make Merry strength +2. |
| Pippin, Sworn to Service (7C323) | Shire | Companion | While you cannot spot 4 threats, Pippin is strength +1 for each threat you can spot. |
| Aragorn, Driven by Need (7P364) | Gondor | Companion | While you cannot spot 4 threats, Aragorn is strength +1 for each threat. Regroup: Exert Aragorn twice to remove 3 threats. |
| Gimli, Counter of Foes (8C5) | Dwarven | Companion | Damage +1. For each wound on Gimli, he is strength +1 and damage +1. |
| Faramir, Defender of Osgiliath (8C34) | Gondor | Companion | Knight. When you play Faramir (except in your starting fellowship), you may reveal the top 10 cards of your draw deck. You may play a knight revealed. Shuffle your draw deck. |
| Éomer, Keeper of Oaths (8C87) | Rohan | Companion | Valiant. When you play Éomer (except in your starting fellowship), you may reveal the top 10 cards of your draw deck and play all possessions revealed. Shuffle your draw deck. |
| Radagast, The Brown (9R+26) | Gandalf | Companion | The move limit is +1. Each time the fellowship moves during the regroup phase, each opponent may discard 2 cards from hand to draw 2 cards. |
| Éowyn, Lady of Ithilien (10R72) | Rohan | Companion | Skirmish: Exert Éowyn to choose an opponent. That opponent must wound a minion for each wound on each minion skirmishing Éowyn. |
| Sam, Great Elf Warrior (10P122) | Shire | Companion | Ring-bound.
Sam is strength +1 for each |
| Boromir, Defender of Minas Tirith (12U43) | Gondor | Companion | Ranger.
Fellowship: Add to heal Boromir. |
