We are moving forward with the formation of the Numenorian Guard (NG,) an Endgame focused group.  For this group, the process is beginning towards the recruitment of pure-bred leadership, able to enjoy and sustain a "raiding" guild. 

The purpose for this move is simple.  Although purely casual endgame does and will continue to happen within SoN, we would gain by having a "hardcore" counterpart, which was at once stand-alone, yet a part of our extended family.  Those wishing to put a level capped Alt in NG could do so, those in NG wishing to "vacation" from the grind, would be able to send a character to SoN.  Ideally, this new group would as part of their operation, help SoN members gain access to the highest of Endgame but sponsoring a few events with us, helping our more casual members as their time allows, etc.

Trying to do this under one Kinship is simply not workable, as our group presently is setup.  The kind of rules, mandates, penalties, and general feel of a true raiding group doesn't mix well with what is a truly casual group in SoN.  

Likewise, moving into mid-2011, Sons of Numenor will also have a Guild in Star Wars: The Old Republic.  This setup we are going to pursue will work well for that game.

What are we going to do with Star Wars: The Old Republic?  First, SoN - LOTRO is and will remain the "mother ship."  Yet so many of our membership have an interest in ToR, including myself, that for some of us, being able to "stay in the family" with both games is highly appealing.  There will be a separate website (already in an advance state of construction,) calender, etc.  We will benifit here because recruiting in ToR will promote the fact that those players can come here and enjoy LOTRO with us.  Above all else, none here should be let this long-term development worry them.  We'll always be here.  This is simply a means for some of us to enjoy both worlds.  Experience suggests being able to escape to ToR will actually refresh and recharge members and help prevent burn-out.

Our Calender of Events has been upgraded.  Some minor configuration adjustments will continue.  However you may now indicate you wish to attend events with a click of a box.  Likewise, you can now require people to register for your events, and save the trouble with emailing people ahead of time.

Visit it, kick the tires, and give it a try!  Looking for help with a quest, epic book, or just want to RP?  Use our calender to let us know where you are, what you want to do!

Turbine is advising all players to immediately change their passwords.  The details of why remain scarce.  Suffice to say, folks have had their accounts accessed before, and there is real evidence that this could happen to a large number of people.

So go forth, and change they password!

This is a new class of activity for SoN.

Nothing is more boring at times, than having to harvest mats alone, or with something trying to gnaw off your leg.  Here, the idea is to gather some members, and to proceed to an area, and harvest materials and such for crafting. Using our collective power numbers to protect low level members, and otherwise escort each-other.

We'll basically start a point A, and forage everything moving to point B. Folks are encouraged to trade items that they themselves can't use, etc. Use the chat channel to let folks know what you have after we are generally done.

Generally, this will be a light RP style activity. /say channel will remain in-character. Otherwise we will use SoN.Raiders to communicate.

Visit the Calender to see when current and future events are scheduled

View the Forum thread to discuss joining us!