Warner Bros. Interactive has announced the eleventh update of The Lord of the Rings Online: Riders of Rohan. This update called the Treachery of the White Hand will take players to the region of Wildermore, where a stone giant called Nurzum, under the control of Saruman, is causing havoc.

The update adds five new areas: Balewood, Writhendowns, Whitshaws, High Knolls and The Fallows. On the other hand, each user will receive a Silver Hobbit present each day which is connected to the game, and can earn rewards ranging from the most common to legendary parts. There will also be improvements to the VIPs, including a framework for the character, improvements in the experience and best gifts Hobbit bonus.

Update 11: Treachery of the White Hand

The epic story continues as you are called to the remote region of Wildermore! This Eastern Rohan area has been hard hit by an unnatural and deadly winter. A Stone Giant named Núrzum, under the control of Saruman, is rumored as the source of this icy tragedy. Throughout Wildermore, villages have suffered ravage and townsfolk have become refugees. Follow in the chilly footsteps of evil as you attempt to restore this once thriving region.

Embark through Five new areas

Writhendowns  - All word from Wildermore has ceased and rumors point to the worst. You must find and aid the town of Scylfig, which suffers from a strangely deepening winter and an Uruk-hai threat.

The Fallows - Uruk-hai invaders have torched the region’s farms, slaying many and driving the survivors from their homes. You must ride into the smoldering remains to help drive out the evil tides of Núrzum's raiders before meeting with the brooding Reeve of Wildermore.

Whitshaws - As the brutal winter rages, many folk have gone missing, and the small village of Dunfast is in dire need of protection. You must follow in the wake of Núrzum's destruction, but can you find him in time? Face marauding Warbands as you race to save the people of Dunfast.

High Knolls - The town of the High Knolls, Byre Tor, long held out against the powers of Núrzum, but now has fallen to the beastly enemy. Venture among forbidding crags in search of the city’s hunted refugees, but use caution, for whispers warn that the Knolls are thick with Saruman's minions!

Balewood - In the unruly, northern expanses of Fangorn Forest, the Darkness has taken hold. In the Balewood, violent Huorns and Wood-trolls prowl and Saruman’s Uruk-hai linger. You must gather young Ents to rally against the growing corruption.

Also new to Update 11

· Mounted combat revamp - New class-specific traits now enhance your mounted combat skills, while bonuses to mobility have been moved from traits to your base steed.

· Hobbit presents! - Another reason to get in the game! All players will receive a Silver Hobbit Present each day they log in to LOTRO. Rewards vary from common to legendary and are tailored to your logged-in character’s level and class.

· New VIP benefits - Improved offerings for VIPs, including a custom character portrait frame, improved bonus experience system and better Hobbit presents.

Information source: Warner bros press release.

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