ME-PBM 2950 Nation Description Northern Gondor (#6) Ecthelion II, Royal Steward of Gondor Powers: New Char: Commanders up to 40 Training: 20 Morale: Lose 1-2 on force march, 2-5 w/out food Skills: Fortifications at 1/2 timber cost Special: A Palantíri, hidden population center Terrain: Best shore, plains; Worst swamps Climate: Mild 102-102-97-95-95-92-95 Armies: about 2000 mixed troops Morale: 40-60 Navies: Yes Characters: Total challenge ranks - about 340 Excellent commanders, little else. Six artifacts. Easily the most powerful military force in Middle-earth. Now, if only your capital and many of your population centers weren't right next door to Mordor. Create agent/guards as fast as possible to protect your characters and gold reserves from marauding Dark Servant agents. Although no longer the dominant force in western Middle-earth, the nation of Northern Gondor still controls a strategically significant domain, effectively standing watch over the fortresses and passes leading into and out of the dark land of Mordor. Led by the Ruling Steward Ecthelion II, their armies are well-provisioned and well-supplied and recruiting has begun to try and attain their former proportions. These seasoned Northern Gondor troops only lose 1-2 Morale points for a Forced March (2-5 points without food). Furthermore, new Northern Gondor troops start with a Training rank of 20. Several strong cities and fortified towns are located in this vast realm and their strong navy helps maintain Gondorian interests along the Anduin, as well as a route to the sea. The source of greatest concern for Northern Gondor is not their own might, but rather the volatile realm they must protect and the many enemies that reside on their borders. Many of the Dark Servant nations reside just across the unscalable mountains of Mordor. However, little information has been available recently regarding troop movements in the Dark Lord's former realm. Attention to these eastern borders has become an increasingly important element of the strategic plans of Northern Gondor. Furthermore, several powerful potential enemies, namely the Corsairs to the south, and the Dunlendings and the White Wizard to the west, could present considerable concerns. The eventual allegiance of these nations could also dictate radically different plans. Although the military might of Northern Gondor is considerable, their economic power is perhaps more vital. Controlling markets and promoting good relations by assisting neighboring allies, namely the Riders of Rohan and Southern Gondor, could provide more long-term security than the mightiest armies. Regardless, the Northern Gondor armies and navies provide a valuable military deterrent. Home - 1650 - 2950 - Fourth Age - Nations - Map - Samples - Download - FAQ - Prices - Email