Tengwar is the name for the writing system used by Elves throughout the history of Middle-earth. Details on the writing itself can be found here , here , and here .
Within the LotR-TCG, special promotional cards were released with all text written using this script. The text was hand-lettered by noted New Zealand artist Daniel Reeve , the official calligrapher and cartographer of The Lord of the Rings movies. His work includes the text shown on the inscription of The One Ring and the text within the pages of the Book of Mazarbul .
German Tengwar cards from the War of the Ring Anthology used their own unique German mode, and as far as anyone knows these are the only Tengwar variants between languages. Seeing as these cards were only "discovered" to exist in 2020, it's unknown whether any other overseas printers produced their own versions as well.
Tengwar cards are legal to use and are considered identical to their English counterparts for gameplay purposes.
Tengwar Card Releases
Card Source
Release Date
Cards
The Fellowship of the Ring Anthology [1] 2003-07-25
The One Ring, Isildur's Bane (1R1T)
Gimli, Son of Gloin (1R13T)
Gimli's Battle Axe (1R14T)
Arwen, Daughter of Elrond (1R30T)
Legolas, Greenleaf (1R50T)
Gandalf, Friend of the Shirefolk (1R72T)
Servant of the Secret Fire (1R83T)
Aragorn, Ranger of the North (1R89T)
Boromir, Lord of Gondor (1R96T)
The Saga of Elendil (1R114T)
Lurtz, Servant of Isengard (1R127T)
Cave Troll of Moria, Scourge of the Black Pit (1R165T)
Úlairë Enquëa, Lieutenant of Morgul (1U231T)
The Witch-king, Lord of Angmar (1R237T)
Morgul Hunter (1R256T)
The Balrog, Flame of Udun (2R52T)
Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer (2C102T)
Mithril-coat (2R105T)
The Two Towers Anthology [2] 2004-02-25
The One Ring, Answer To All Riddles (4R1T)
Hides (4R19T)
Legolas, Dauntless Hunter (4R73T)
Gandalf, The White Wizard (4C90T)
Shadowfax (4R100T)
Treebeard, Earthborn (4R103T)
Gríma, Wormtongue (4R154T)
Saruman, Black Traitor (4R173T)
Uglúk, Servant of Saruman (4R176T)
Desert Lord (4R219T)
Easterling Captain (4R225T)
Simbelmynë (4R289T)
Frodo, Courteous Halfling (4R301T)
Aragorn, Wingfoot (4P364T)
Gollum, Stinker (5R25T)
Sméagol, Slinker (5R29T)
Grishnákh, Orc Captain (5R100T)
Úlairë Toldëa, Winged Sentry (6R88T)
DGMA Tournament Prize
2004-03
Sting, Baggins Heirloom (5R116T)
The Return of the King Anthology [3] 2004-10-20
The One Ring, Such a Weight to Carry (7R2T)
Úlairë Cantëa, Faster Than Winds (7R211T)
The Witch-king, Morgul King (7R221T)
Éomer, Skilled Tactician (7R227T)
Merry, Swordthain (7R321T)
Pippin, Wearer of Black and Silver (7R324T)
Gandalf, Leader of Men (8R15T)
Shelob, Eater of Light (8R25T)
King of the Dead, Oathbreaker (8R38T)
Castamir of Umbar (8R51T)
Corsair Marauder (8R57T)
Grond, Hammer of the Underworld (8R103T)
Arwen, Queen of Elves and Men (10R6T)
Elrond, Venerable Lord (10R9T)
Aragorn, Elessar Telcontar (10R25T)
Gothmog, Lieutenant of Morgul (10R88T)
Sam, Great Elf Warrior (10P122T)
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Andúril, Flame of the West (7R79T)
War of the Ring Anthology [4] 2005-08-19
The One Ring, The Ring of Rings (11R1T)
Gandalf, Leader of the Company (11S33T)
Aragorn, Strider (11R54T)
Boromir, Hero of Osgiliath (11R57T)
Goblin Hordes (11R123T)
The Witch-king, Captain of the Nine Riders (11R226T)
Elrond, Witness to History (12R17T)
Watch and Wait (12R35T)
Saruman, Of Many Colours (12R54T)
The Mouth of Sauron, Messenger of Mordor (12S73T)
The Balrog, The Terror of Khazad-dum (12R79T)
Úlairë Cantëa, Black Assassin (12R174T)
Gimli, Lord of the Glittering Caves (13R5T)
Déagol, Fateful Finder (13R46T)
Orc Crusher (13R112T)
Théoden, The Renowned (13R137T)
Sam, Bearer of Great Need (13R156T)
Uruk Rogue (13R174T)
German War of the Ring Anthology?
2005-08-19?
The One Ring, The Ring of Rings (11R1T)
Gandalf, Leader of the Company (11R1T)
Aragorn, Strider (11R54T)
Boromir, Hero of Osgiliath (11R57T)
Goblin Hordes (11R123T)
The Witch-king, Captain of the Nine Riders (11R1T)
Elrond, Witness to History (12R17T)
Watch and Wait (12R35T)
Saruman, Of Many Colours (12R54T)
The Mouth of Sauron, Messenger of Mordor (12S73T)
The Balrog, The Terror of Khazad-dum (12R79T)
Úlairë Cantëa, Black Assassin (12R174T)
Gimli, Lord of the Glittering Caves (11R1T)
Déagol, Fateful Finder (13R46T)
Orc Crusher (13R112T)
Théoden, The Renowned (13R137T)
Sam, Bearer of Great Need (13R156T)
Uruk Rogue (13R174T)
References
↑ Initial announcement: [1] ; subsequent delay announcement: [2]
↑ Initial announcement: [3] , subsequent delay: [4]
↑ Pulled from ROTK Anthology announcement on the Wayback: [5]
↑ Pulled from the Wayback: [6] and [7]
