TA:TW Unit Preview - Orcs of the Misty Mountains

**Aradan** · February 24, 2009, 05:29 PM

Third Age: Total War has released a new preview, Orcs of the Misty Mountains.

Upon the defeat of Morgoth by the hosts of the Valar, the many creatures bred by Morgoth in the pits of Angband were hunted down and destroyed. Those who escaped the forces of the West fled deep into the dark places of the world, awaiting their time for vengeance.

Many orcs of Morgoth's host fled into the roots of the Misty Mountains, where no other power could hunt them.There they remained throughout the Second Age, nursing their hatred and waiting for the time to strike. Throughout the Third Age these Orcs and Goblins fought against the Dwarves in a great war, ending in the Battle of Nanduhirion, where Dáin Ironfoot slew Azog, the great Orc-chieftain of Moria. What these Orcs lack in individual valor they more than make up for in numbers, using the horde as an alternative to single combat.

Now, as the Third Age wanes, perhaps that time has come. In 2941 TA, Bolg, son of Azog, led the Orcs against the combined might of Elves, Dwarves, and Men in the Battle of Five Armies. Their defeat served only to strengthen their resolve and lead them to their ultimate goal: to destroy the Free Peoples of Middle-earth.

For more information and screenshots follow the link!
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=228281

**Sharpe** · February 24, 2009, 07:25 PM

Very nice

**Conquistatore** · February 24, 2009, 11:24 PM

Wow looks amazing. Can't wait for this one!

**Kolba** · February 25, 2009, 02:00 AM

Looks very professional!

**Dea Paladin** · February 25, 2009, 03:06 AM

Is the rohan preveiw out as well soon? Because of the short amount of time between the isengard and this one i was thinking maybe rohan preview is coming soon