'Not far ahead were dreary hills, rising higher and higher, dark with trees. On some of them were old castles with an evil look, as if they had been built by wicked people.'

You are enjoying a rare, quiet evening at the inn in Bree when a hunter joins your table to share a tale about a dark threat looming over the North Downs. However, you are not merely simple guests at The Prancing Pony -- you are members of a Company. It is your self-appointed duty to inquire about the bone-chilling dangers that might emerge from the houseless hills beyond. Are you ready to take the road to adventure?

This new and beginner-friendly starter set for The One Ring tabletop RPG, based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien,  provides all you need to embark on your journeys in Middle-earth. Immerse yourself in a world set between the time of Bilbo's first adventure and the events of The Lord of the Rings, exploring the Lone-lands of Eriador and taking on the roles of characters whose stories are yet to be told. This boxed set contains:

• Condensed rules for action resolution, combat, councils and journeys.
• The complete adventure Over Hill and Under Hill, bringing the heroes deep into the wild lands of northern Eriador to face a dark threat.
• A large full-color map of the lands of Eriador, with a combat diagram on the back.
• Beautifully illustrated cardboard stand-up figures for Player-heroes and Adversaries.
• Five pre-generated and illustrated Player-heroes.
• Two D12 Feat Dice and six D6 Success Dice, all engraved with custom symbols.