The Path To Middle-earth: Shadow of WarSet almost immediately after Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, the next adventure for the undead ranger Talion and his wraith sidekick Celebrimbor sees them expanding their arsenal of skills while forging a new ring of power in order to dismantle the Dark Lord Sauron`s influence over the lands of Middle-earth. In Middle-earth: Shadow Of War, the scope is much larger than before, and in order to survive, Talion and Celebrimbor will have to form their own army of orcs, trolls, and dragons--forcing Talion to fight fire with fire to quell the evils of Mordor and beyond.For anyone who hasn`t had the chance to dive into Shadow of Mordor, here`s a quick breakdown of all the key events in the first game, how they lead up to the next adventure, and where Talion and Celebrimbor`s story fits into the broader history of J.R.R. Tolkien`s Middle-earth. Of course, there are spoilers abound, so be wary of the road that lays ahead. In The BeginningSet within the sixty-year gap between The Hobbit and The Lord Of The Rings saga, Shadow of Mordor begins during a relatively calm period of Middle-earth, which is largely uncharted territory in Tolkien-lore. The kingdom of Gondor keeps watch of the mostly arid and craggy lands of Mordor due to constant activity from orcs, and the persistent rumors of Sauron`s gradual return to power. Gondorian ranger Talion and his family are stationed at one of the garrisons a part of the Black Gate of Mordor, intended to shield the dangers of Mordor from the rest of the land. Death And RebirthAfter a day of training and resting with his family, the garrison is suddenly attacked by orcs and Uruks--a, who serve the Dark Lord Sauron. Led by three Black Captains--The Hammer Of Sauron, The Tower Of Sauron, and The Black Hand of Sauron--the overrun the garrison and take control of the Black Gate. Though he`s able to fight off several foes, Talion and his family are held captive and used as sacrifices to summon t ...
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