[UPD 24 MAY 16] Preview: Mordor

[Vikus van de Merwe]

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Total War: Rise of Mordor (Alpha)
Faction Preview: Mordor
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Faction Description:

Dark, lidless, wreathed in flame! The Great Eye ever gazes, passing to and fro over the realms of this, Middle Earth. It stands solitary, unchallenged upon the pinnacle of Barad-Dur, ever watching, ever searching. While the Lord Sauron will soon have dominion over all, he yet lacks one thing. The nine he commands, the seven are scattered, and the three he knows, but the One, the One is yet lost to him. For that he will ever be searching, his need, his desire for it will never be quenched. And what is more, woe, woe to them that would hide his prize, rebels and thieves who would resist his will and keep what is not theirs! They will be dealt with swiftly and without mercy, for he shall find it, and when he does, none shall withstand him in the day of his Retribution!


In his just anger he has sought the perfection of his servants:The once wretched orcs now bread as tall and strong Uruks. Transformed from a witless rabble into an organized force, solely bent upon fulling the will of their Master. His Black Legions now have no fear of dawn, the accursed elves are wise enough to flee to their lands far across the sea, but men and dwarves will not be so fortunate. Beside these the master breeds all manor of fell creatures in the dungeons of his High Tower, terrible and great Olag-Hai, wargs and other more dreaded servants of darkness. Legions of Southrons and Easterlings, loyal to the Black Tower pour in everyday. Our full strength will now be unleashed against the weak and king-less land of Gondor. Finally it's accursed rebellion will cease, it's towers crumble and fortresses burn, Men will learn a fresh to fear, to cower before the Great, the Terrible, the Dark Lord, Sauron, to whom all owe allegiance! His power will reach from the vast eastern deserts to the havens of the accursed elf folk. None can abide his will, none can withstand his fury and vengeance, ages old and terrible! His legions will sweep across the land, all shall bow and despair. Shadow and unending night, a red sun with no dawn, an unending rule of total power, unchangeable, immutable and above all, powerful!



Who now could oppose us? Elves, no they flee across the seas. Dwarves, they ever dealve deeper into the mountains, hoping to escape the night that falls above the ground. And what strength is left in men? King-less bereft of strength, they quiver and shake behind their tall walls, for they know a storm is coming that they cannot abide! For this final stroke the Black Land is now mustering, to crush utterly and finally all resistance to his will. He is sending forth the clouds of war to ease our passing across the lands, and there is a new craving for man flesh in the Lands of Mordor! Our lord beckons, the hour is at hand! Now send forth the legions, and cover all lands in a second and total darkness!

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Faction Overview:

Campaign;
Mordor's largest unique feature on the campaign map will be it's tributary recruitment system. All factions that have an alliance with Mordor (including human players) are required to send him tribute both of gold and soldiers. This will be done for human players through the "minor missions" of the Mordor mission system which will be previewed later.

Besides this Mordor boasts a strong slave run economy with an incredibly secure starting location, being surrounded by impassible mountains. It's only direct threat is Gondor to it's West.


Multiplayer and Military:
The Dark Lord's roster boasts an array of footmen of all types. From cheap cannon fodder orcs, to punishing trolls, the strength of Mordor is undoubtedly in it's infantry. However it also is filled with various supporting troops, archers, wargs, wolves and horsemen giving the player access to many different strategies and options of play.

one of Mordor's greatest tools is fear, many of it's units cause fear as a passive battlefield ability, it's generals also have the ability to strike fear into the hearts of their foes, causing their prey to flee before them until they are devoured. Orcs will also recieve a combat bonus in "Night" battles and a malus in "Day" battles.

Faction Strengths at a glance:

* Strong slave run economy
* Secure starting location
*Tribute and soldiers gained from allies
*Strong and varied infantry roster
*Variety of supporting troops
*Expert at causing fear
*Combat bonus at Night

Campaign Difficulty- Medium
Multiplayer Difficulty- Medium
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Faction and Race Traits:

Orc Race trait;


Followers of Melkor: Orcs serve Morgoth, the Vala that once ruled Angbad, and are eternal foes of all others.


*(Units cause fear to all enemy factions, combat bonus at night)*


Fiends: Orcs hate all true creatures of Eru and so the have no sympathy...or mercy for them.


*(Increased income from looting and slaves, diplomatic penalty with all "good factions") *

Mordor Faction trait;

The Dark Lord:


Sauron commands us to destroy all resistance, and so we burn and pillage all lands that defy us and bring the plunder to the Great Eye!


- Increased income from "razing" (destroying the lands)
- Deceased recruitment time.
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Faction Roster:





Tier 1:

Orc Rabble

Orc Rabble Concept ----------- Light Melee Infantry Orcs in cloth armor with crude weapons Long description --------------------- Orcs are inherently cruel, whether they are trained or not, few can restrain them in their mad blood lusts. These raiders feed on brutality and slaughter, relishing the chase, and perusing those that flee. However they may loose their eagerness when their fleeing prey turns and fights. Short description ---------------------- Orc raiders hoping to slay and loot the unprepared, armed in light armor for speed, and any weapons they have, ferocity is their most dangerous tool. Special abilities -------------------- Loose formation, use of Whip Unit at a glance; (All unit stats are still in the works, these numbers are merely to help you gauge the unit and it's nature) Strength/s -- Cheap and Numerous Unit Size +/- 400 (all unit sizes are set to "Ultra unit scale") Recruitment Cost = $ ($=0-500 * $$= 501-1000 * $$$ = 1000+) Attack and Defense stats = Poor Moral = Poor ------------------------------------------------

Orc Rabble Bowmen

Orc Rabble Bowmen Concept ----------- Light Missile Infantry orcs in light armor with a simple bow and dagger Long description --------------------- Armies of orcs have no love of daylight, and so these numerous orc archers seek to shade their comrades under the shadow of their volleys. While these archers may be less than marksmen, they yet provide an ample skirmish arm to a Black captain. A strong shield may block a well aimed arrow, but what shield will parry a thousand? Short description ---------------------- Numerous, and cunning orc archers, with a short bow and light armor. Special abilities -------------------- *Rapid Fire, Loose Formation* ------------------------------ Unit at a glance: Strength/s -- Skirmishing, fast moving Unit Size +/- 250 Recruitment Cost = $ Attack and Defense stats = Poor Missile damage and accuracy = Poor Moral = Poor -------------------------------------------

Morgul Wolves

Morgul Wolves Concept ----------- Very Light Special Infantry Orcs in light armor bringing wolves with them. Long description --------------------- The Hounds of Sauron are brought forth into battle by trained orc handlers. When the time is right they let loose the wolves upon their foes. Skilled against both horse and man these war beasts are incredibly fast and will ensure that no foe escapes from the grasp of the Great Eye. Short description ---------------------- The wolves of Sauron brought into battle by lightly equipped orcs. Special abilities -------------------- "Release Wolves" ---------------------------------- Unit at a glance: Strength/s -- Very fast, Cause fear Unit Size +/- 250 Recruitment Cost = $ Attack and Defense stats = Poor Moral = Poor ------------------------------------------------------------

Tier 2

Orc Pillagers

Orc Pillagers Concept ----------- Medium Melee Infantry Lightly armored but fierce orcs carrying piercing battle axes. Long description --------------------- Orc pillagers and looters, armed for fast a brutal combat. They wield two handed axes and charge into the enemy, hoping to quickly overthrow the resistance, and plunder what remains. They are not true or honorable warriors, but ferocity and recklessness are equally useful tools on the battlefield. Short description -------------------- Shock troops of Mordor, with large weapons, but little discipline. Special abilities -------------------- Frenzy, Loose Formation ------------------- Unit at a glance: Strength/s -- Large charge bonus, Armor piercing Unit size +/- 300 Recruitment cost = $ Attack and defense stats = Medium-poor Moral = Poor ----------------------------

Orc Warriors

Orc Warriors Concept: Medium Melee Infantry Orcs with scimitars and hide/wooden shields Long Description: The Orc has long been the foot soldier of the Dark Lord, his brutality and strength make him a force to be reckoned with on the field. These warriors come armored in cloth and leather carrying blackened scimitars and hide shields, ever ready to carry out the bidding of the Eye, less they should suffer his whip. -------------------------- Short: "Where there's a whip, there's a will". ------------------------ Abilities: Frenzy, Loose formation ------------------------ Unit at a glance: Strength/s Close combat melee infantry Unit Size +/- 300 Recruitment Cost = $ Attack and Defense stats = Medium-poor Moral = Medium-poor --------------------------------------

Orc pikes

Orc Pikes Concept: Heavy pike infantry, Orcs with mail and a crude pike. -------------- Long Description: The Dark Lord has few fears, but one that often troubles him is the fear of horsemen, fierce warriors able to trample his hordes. But he will suffer no fear to be substantiated, so he has armed many of his servants with long and cruel pikes to ward off any "would be heroism". These orcs keep to the front of the formation to provide an iron wall in the face of the enemy. ----------------------------- Short: Mail clad pikes that keep horsemen at bay. ----------------------- Abilities: "Pike Wall, Formation Attack" ------------------------ Unit at a glance: Strength/s Can form pike wall, defensive unit Unit Size +/- 325 Recruitment Cost $ Attack and Defense stats = Medium-poor Moral = Medium-poor -----------------------------------

Morgul Orcs

Morgul Orcs Concept ----------- Heavy Melee Infantry Black Orcs from the Morgul Veil wielding a cruel scimitar and a shield. Long description --------------------- *In the Dark City otherwise known as Minas Morgul the Dark Lord has long bred a fearsome race of Black Orcs, more foul and cruel than others. These wretched beasts take to the field with curved scimitars and wooden bucklers. Their presence drives fear into the heart of the enemy, and while they are not not Saurons greatest servants they are often a useful too in the hand of his Lieutenants. * Short description ---------------------- *Black orcs from Morgul who wield sword and shield and bring a fear of darkness with them. * Special abilities -------------------- *Fear (passive) Frenzy, Loose Formation * Unit at a glance: ------------------------------------ Strength/s: Cause fear, solid melee combat skills. Unit Size +/- 250 Recruitment Cost = $$ Attack and Defense stats = Good Moral = Good ------------------------------------------------------------

Warg Riders

Warg Riders Concept ----------- Medium Melee Cavalry, Trained orcs in leather riding dreadful wargs. Long description --------------------- *Wargs, the hounds of Sauron have long been in his use. Able to carry his warriors swiftly into battle and also devour his foes. These ferocious beasts are ridden by orcs trained for mounted combat. These quick riders make excellent scouts and can also harass the flanks of the enemy. * Short description ---------------------- *Orcs riding upon fell wargs. * Special abilities -------------------- *Dismount, Frenzied Charge * ----------------------------------- Unit at a glance: Strength/s Scare horses, powerful charge Unit size +/- 180 Recruitment Cost = $$ Attack and defense stats = Medium Moral = Medium -------------------------------------

Tier 3:

Uruk Bowmen

Uruk Bowmen Concept ----------- Heavy Missile Infantry Uruk Bowmen with scale mail. Long description --------------------- The Uruk bowmen are as the setting of the sun on a veiled night, the first stage in the ever impending darkness, long crafted by Sauron. His legions are supported by these heavily armored Uruk archers. Their composite bows give them power and range which helps to aid their lack of marksmanship. They act as a skirmish arm of the shadow and a reserve for the front lines. Short description ---------------------- "Move an inch and you will loose, choice of evils you'rs to choose" Special abilities Loose Formation, Precision Shot ---------------------------------- Unit at a glance: Strength/s Good skirmish power, well armored Unit Size +/- 250 Recruitment Cost = $$ Attack and Defense stats: Good Moral = Good --------------------------------------

Uruk Throng

Uruk Throng Concept ----------- Heavy Melee Infantry Long description --------------------- The legions of the Black Land are made up of cruel minded, and yet well organised uruk soldiers. The orcs armed in gnarled chain mail with biting swords make up the meat of the Sauron's army. They are a shadow, a force of His malice that if yet unchecked will spread over all lands. Short description ---------------------- Trained and organized legions of uruks, with shields and swords, and a mind to the will of it's master. Special abilities -------------------- Black Will (Frenzy) Loose formation. Shield Wall -------------------------------------------------------------------- Unit at a glance: Strength/s Well armored, strong melee unit good moral Unit Size +/- 270 Recruitment cost = $$ Attack and Defense stats = Good Moral = Good --------------------------------

Uruk Spears

Uruk Spears Concept----------- Heavy Spear Infantry Long description --------------------- Sauron's legions are made of strong, trained and armored uruks. These legionaries have taken spear and shield to provide a solid line of defense for the Lord of the Black Land. Against the knights of Gondor and the Riders of Rohan any orc commander would be comforted with these strong uruks on the field. Short description ---------------------- Uruks armed with spears, and shields who are disciplined and armed in mail, a solid defense against cavalry for the armies of Mordor. Special abilities Cavalry Counter Tactics, Shield Screen. ---------------------------------------- Unit at a glance: Strength/s: Good against cavalry, well armored good moral Unit Size: +/- 270 Recruitment Cost = $$ Attack and Defense stats = Good Moral = Good -----------------------------------------------

Morgul Legion

Morgul Legion Concept ----------- Heavy Halberd Infantry Uruks carrying tall and deadly halberds. Long description --------------------- The Vast hordes of the Witchking's army in full battle array. These armored Uruks carry cruel halberds across the Morgul Veil, into Anorien and beyond. They are loyal and well trained servants, that forego the infighting and squabbling of lesser orcs, for these are no mere orcs, but fighting Uruks, bread for the destruction of men!. Short description ---------------------- Hordes of Sauron's malice with cruel halberds Special abilities -------------------- Pike Wall, Formation Attack, Steady Unit at a glance: -------------------------------- Strength/s: Effective against armor, well armored good moral. Unit Size +/- 300 Recruitment cost = $$ Attack and Defense stats = good Moral = good ------------------------------------

Mountain Trolls

Mountain Trolls Concept ----------- Special Shock infantry Trolls from the Mountains of Shadow carrying massive weapons. Long description --------------------- *Mountain trolls are above all, brutes. They are strong, cruel and gigantic, yet lack any sense of tactics or formation. They wield their large hammers as shock troops for the forces of Shadow, and hurling themselves at the enemy lines they have massive effect. They have no armor but thick troll skin may turn many an arrow, and blunt many a spear. Ferocious brezerkers of great strength, they are some of the favorites of the lord of the Black land. * Short description ---------------------- *"Stiff as stone is the flesh and bone, of a troll that sits in the hills alone" * Special abilities -------------------- *Brezerk* Unit at a glance: ------------------- Strength/s: Excellent shock infantry well armored, monster unit Unit Size +/- 20 Recruitment Cost = $$$ Attack and Defense stats = Elite Moral = Very Good --------------------------------------------

Troll Catapult

Troll Catapult: Concept: Heavy Seige Artilery Long Description: Massive seige engines borne by gigantic trolls to the pulling down of the fortresses. They fling massive boulders which break stone on barricade with ease. They are the terror of all who would seek shelter from the impending storm! Short: Massive siege engines carried by trolls. Abilities: Flamming shot, "Release the prisoners!" (head shot) Unit at a glance: ----------------------------------- In progress/TBD

Tier 4

Olag-hai

Olag-hai Concept ----------- Super Heavy Troll Infantry Trolls in black steel with large hammers. Long description --------------------- *Trolls are savage and brutal creatures, who bring brute strength, but little else, For this cause Sauron instituted the breeding and training of a superior troll, one who fears no sun, or any thing else. Such he named the Olag Hai, the elite shock forces of Modor, who hammer, and carve their way through enemy lines. Smart, strong and fearless the Olag-Hai are a strong hammer well wielded by the Servants of Sauron. * Short description ---------------------- *Trolls, armored in black steel with massive hammers, -which they wield effortlessly- who fearlessly make up the mighty shock forces of the Black legion. * Special abilities -------------------- *Loose formation, Headhunt* Unit at a glance: ---------------------------------- Strength/s: Excellent shock and melee unit, well armored Unit Size +/- 20 Recruitment cost = $$$ Attack and Defense stats = Elite Moral = Elite --------------------------------------------

Guards of the Teeth

Guards of the Teeth Concept ----------- Super Heavy Halberd infantry Long description --------------------- The Morannon is home to the black gate, and is the pinnacle of the Dark Lord's power and rule. With such an imposing fortress he will not suffer it to be guarded by rabbles of mindless orcs. So he set to it's defense some of his most dread servants, Black men of Numenor, tall, fierce and great in power and loyalty. These chosen guardians wield halberds of blackened steel, forged in the dark forges of Barad Dur, their armor is thick and strong as the malice and hatred in their dark hearts. Short description ---------------------- You are standing underneath, the Towers of the Teeth move an inch, and you'll be dead! Special abilities -------------------- Frenzy, Pike Wall Steady, Fear (passive) Unit at a glance: ----------------------- Strength/s: Effective against armor, very well armored, effective against mounted and beast units Unit Size +/- 200 Recruitment cost = $$$ Attack and Defense stats = Very Good Moral = Elite ------------------------------

Servants of the Eye

Servants of the Eye Concept ----------- Very Heavy Melee Cavalry Long description --------------------- High men of Numenor brought low by black sorcery. Cruel and twisted servants of evil, yet with great strength. Their noble blood now corrupted with hate, their bent will is set upon the service of Sauron. They ride upon black steeds, with armor forged in the depth of the Black Tower and swords edged in dark wrath. These ferocious warriors of shadow will not suffer any resistance or equality. Short description ---------------------- You are standing in the Eye of the Storm, and the Eye blazes red! Special abilities -------------------- Fear (passive) Wedge formation Unit at a glance: ---------------------- Strength/s: Cause fear, strong charge, well armored Unit Size +/- 100 Recruitment Cost = $$$ Attack and Defense stats = Very Good Moral = Very Goood ------------------------------------

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Custom Generals:


TW-ROM will feature approximately 1-3 custom generals per fection. These are not custom units merely unique abilities for you general on the battlefield that you choose in the army selection phase.

(Custom generals are still in the conceptual phase and we have very little confirmed on them)


Lord Sauron (of course)

Sauron's Helm WIP

The Witch King of Angmar

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Missions:

Mordor will have a unique mission system as will every other faction, but due to our teams focus on the multiplayer Alpha release we will preview Mordor missions at a later time when we know more about campaign features.

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Thank you all so much for reading, it took a very long time and much effort for our team to make all of this and we hope above all else that you greatly enjoy it.

Please leave your feedback as we always love it.

If you feel you could help our mod in anyway don't hesitate to contact Mr j. or Vikus.

[Vikus van de Merwe]

I think it's a good idea to start a new thread for this to keep everything nice and clean.

I attached a preview of Sauron's Helm in the OP. A little taster what you'll get when Sauron gets the One Ring...

Enjoy!

[GinTonik]

are you sure that thing will be ingame? looks too good to be true

[Mr.Jox]

Models and textures are not big dial. The problem will come with animations even if we use vanilla animations there is no Sauron mace animations

[Northern-Ranger]

Why dont you give hime the same animations as the trolls . Anyway the films miss interpreted Sauron, his attacks were more one on one then Hulk smash

[Alkar]

I think it's a good idea to start a new thread for this to keep everything nice and clean.

I attached a preview of Sauron's Helm in the OP. A little taster what you'll get when Sauron gets the One Ring...

Enjoy!

That model is unbelievably awesome. I can't wait to control Sauron. I was wondering if you would put your profile picture into a preview.

[Tinteex]

Nice work Vikus!
Cannot wait to hear more from you guys!

[cshewey]

Total War: Rise of Mordor: (Alpha)
Faction Preview: Mordor
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Faction Description:

Dark, lidless, wreathed in flame! The Great Eye ever gazes, passing to and fro over the realms of this, Middle Earth. It stands solitary, unchallenged upon the pinnacle of Barad-Dur, ever watching, ever searching. While the Lord Sauron will soon have dominion over all, he yet lacks one thing. The nine he commands, the seven are scattered, and the three he knows, but the One, the One is yet lost to him. For that he will ever be searching, his need, his desire for it will never be quenched. And what is more, woe, woe to them that would hide his prize, rebels and thieves who would resist his will and keep what is not theirs! They will be dealt with swiftly and without mercy, for he shall find it, and when he does, none shall withstand him in the day of his Retribution!


In his just anger he has sought the perfection of his servants:The once wretched orcs now bread as tall and strong Uruks. Transformed from a witless rabble into an organized force, solely bent upon fulling the will of their Master. His Black Legions now have no fear of dawn, the accursed elves are wise enough to flee to their lands far across the sea, but men and dwarves will not be so fortunate. Beside these the master breeds all manor of fell creatures in the dungeons of his High Tower, terrible and great Olag-Hai, wargs and other more dreaded servants of darkness. Legions of Southrons and Easterlings, loyal to the Black Tower pour in everyday. Our full strength will now be unleashed against the weak and king-less land of Gondor. Finally it's accursed rebellion will cease, it's towers crumble and fortresses burn, Men will learn a fresh to fear, to cower before the Great, the Terrible, the Dark Lord, Sauron, to whom all owe allegiance! His power will reach from the vast eastern deserts to the havens of the accursed elf folk. None can abide his will, none can withstand his fury and vengeance, ages old and terrible! His legions will sweep across the land, all shall bow and despair. Shadow and unending night, a red sun with no dawn, an unending rule of total power, unchangeable, immutable and above all, powerful!



Who now could oppose us? Elves, no they flee across the seas. Dwarves, they ever dealve deeper into the mountains, hoping to escape the night that falls above the ground. And what strength is left in men? King-less bereft of strength, they quiver and shake behind their tall walls, for they know a storm is coming that they cannot abide! For this final stroke the Black Land is now mustering, to crush utterly and finally all resistance to his will. He is sending forth the clouds of war to ease our passing across the lands, and there is a new craving for man flesh in the Lands of Mordor! Our lord beckons, the hour is at hand! Now send forth the legions, and cover all lands in a second and total darkness!

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Faction Overview:

Campaign;
Mordor's largest unique feature on the campaign map will be it's tributary recruitment system. All factions that have an alliance with Mordor (including human players) are required to send him tribute both of gold and soldiers. This will be done for human players through the "minor missions" of the Mordor mission system which will be previewed later.

Besides this Mordor boasts a strong slave run economy with an incredibly secure starting location, being surrounded by impassible mountains. It's only direct threat is Gondor to it's West.


Multiplayer and Military:
The Dark Lord's roster boasts an array of footmen of all types. From cheap cannon fodder orcs, to punishing trolls, the strength of Mordor is undoubtedly in it's infantry. However it also is filled with various supporting troops, archers, wargs, wolves and horsemen giving the player access to many different strategies and options of play.

one of Mordor's greatest tools is fear, many of it's units cause fear as a passive battlefield ability, it's generals also have the ability to strike fear into the hearts of their foes, causing their prey to flee before them until they are devoured. Orcs will also recieve a combat bonus in "Night" battles and a malus in "Day" battles.

Faction Strengths at a glance:

* Strong slave run economy
* Secure starting location
*Tribute and soldiers gained from allies
*Strong and varied infantry roster
*Variety of supporting troops
*Expert at causing fear
*Combat bonus at Night

Campaign Difficulty- Medium
Multiplayer Difficulty- Medium
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Faction and Race Traits:

Orc Race trait;


Followers of Melkor: Orcs serve Morgoth, the Vala that once ruled Angbad, and are eternal foes of all others.


*(Units cause fear to all enemy factions, combat bonus at night)*


Fiends: Orcs hate all true creatures of Eru and so the have no sympathy...or mercy for them.


*(Increased income from looting and slaves, diplomatic penalty with all "good factions") *

Mordor Faction trait;

The Dark Lord:


Sauron commands us to destroy all resistance, and so we burn and pillage all lands that defy us and bring the plunder to the Great Eye!


- Increased income from "razing" (destroying the lands)
- Deceased recruitment time.
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Faction Roster:





Tier 1:

Orc Rabble

Orc Rabble Concept ----------- Light Melee Infantry Orcs in cloth armor with crude weapons Long description --------------------- Orcs are inherently cruel, whether they are trained or not, few can restrain them in their mad blood lusts. These raiders feed on brutality and slaughter, relishing the chase, and perusing those that flee. However they may loose their eagerness when their fleeing prey turns and fights. Short description ---------------------- Orc raiders hoping to slay and loot the unprepared, armed in light armor for speed, and any weapons they have, ferocity is their most dangerous tool. Special abilities -------------------- Loose formation, use of Whip Unit at a glance; (All unit stats are still in the works, these numbers are merely to help you gauge the unit and it's nature) Strength/s -- Cheap and Numerous Unit Size +/- 400 (all unit sizes are set to "Ultra unit scale") Recruitment Cost = $ ($=0-500 * $$= 501-1000 * $$$ = 1000+) Attack and Defense stats = Poor Moral = Poor ------------------------------------------------

Orc Rabble Bowmen

Orc Rabble Bowmen Concept ----------- Light Missile Infantry orcs in light armor with a simple bow and dagger Long description --------------------- Armies of orcs have no love of daylight, and so these numerous orc archers seek to shade their comrades under the shadow of their volleys. While these archers may be less than marksmen, they yet provide an ample skirmish arm to a Black captain. A strong shield may block a well aimed arrow, but what shield will parry a thousand? Short description ---------------------- Numerous, and cunning orc archers, with a short bow and light armor. Special abilities -------------------- *Rapid Fire, Loose Formation* ------------------------------ Unit at a glance: Strength/s -- Skirmishing, fast moving Unit Size +/- 250 Recruitment Cost = $ Attack and Defense stats = Poor Missile damage and accuracy = Poor Moral = Poor -------------------------------------------

Morgul Wolves

Morgul Wolves Concept ----------- Very Light Special Infantry Orcs in light armor bringing wolves with them. Long description --------------------- The Hounds of Sauron are brought forth into battle by trained orc handlers. When the time is right they let loose the wolves upon their foes. Skilled against both horse and man these war beasts are incredibly fast and will ensure that no foe escapes from the grasp of the Great Eye. Short description ---------------------- The wolves of Sauron brought into battle by lightly equipped orcs. Special abilities -------------------- "Release Wolves" ---------------------------------- Unit at a glance: Strength/s -- Very fast, Cause fear Unit Size +/- 250 Recruitment Cost = $ Attack and Defense stats = Poor Moral = Poor ------------------------------------------------------------

Tier 2

Orc Pillagers

Orc Pillagers Concept ----------- Medium Melee Infantry Lightly armored but fierce orcs carrying piercing battle axes. Long description --------------------- Orc pillagers and looters, armed for fast a brutal combat. They wield two handed axes and charge into the enemy, hoping to quickly overthrow the resistance, and plunder what remains. They are not true or honorable warriors, but ferocity and recklessness are equally useful tools on the battlefield. Short description -------------------- Shock troops of Mordor, with large weapons, but little discipline. Special abilities -------------------- Frenzy, Loose Formation ------------------- Unit at a glance: Strength/s -- Large charge bonus, Armor piercing Unit size +/- 300 Recruitment cost = $ Attack and defense stats = Medium-poor Moral = Poor ----------------------------

Orc Warriors

Orc Warriors Concept: Medium Melee Infantry Orcs with scimitars and hide/wooden shields Long Description: The Orc has long been the foot soldier of the Dark Lord, his brutality and strength make him a force to be reckoned with on the field. These warriors come armored in cloth and leather carrying blackened scimitars and hide shields, ever ready to carry out the bidding of the Eye, less they should suffer his whip. -------------------------- Short: "Where there's a whip, there's a will". ------------------------ Abilities: Frenzy, Loose formation ------------------------ Unit at a glance: Strength/s Close combat melee infantry Unit Size +/- 300 Recruitment Cost = $ Attack and Defense stats = Medium-poor Moral = Medium-poor --------------------------------------

Orc pikes

Orc Pikes Concept: Heavy pike infantry, Orcs with mail and a crude pike. -------------- Long Description: The Dark Lord has few fears, but one that often troubles him is the fear of horsemen, fierce warriors able to trample his hordes. But he will suffer no fear to be substantiated, so he has armed many of his servants with long and cruel pikes to ward off any "would be heroism". These orcs keep to the front of the formation to provide an iron wall in the face of the enemy. ----------------------------- Short: Mail clad pikes that keep horsemen at bay. ----------------------- Abilities: "Pike Wall, Formation Attack" ------------------------ Unit at a glance: Strength/s Can form pike wall, defensive unit Unit Size +/- 325 Recruitment Cost $ Attack and Defense stats = Medium-poor Moral = Medium-poor -----------------------------------

Morgul Orcs

Morgul Orcs Concept ----------- Heavy Melee Infantry Black Orcs from the Morgul Veil wielding a cruel scimitar and a shield. Long description --------------------- *In the Dark City otherwise known as Minas Morgul the Dark Lord has long bred a fearsome race of Black Orcs, more foul and cruel than others. These wretched beasts take to the field with curved scimitars and wooden bucklers. Their presence drives fear into the heart of the enemy, and while they are not not Saurons greatest servants they are often a useful too in the hand of his Lieutenants. * Short description ---------------------- *Black orcs from Morgul who wield sword and shield and bring a fear of darkness with them. * Special abilities -------------------- *Fear (passive) Frenzy, Loose Formation * Unit at a glance: ------------------------------------ Strength/s: Cause fear, solid melee combat skills. Unit Size +/- 250 Recruitment Cost = $$ Attack and Defense stats = Good Moral = Good ------------------------------------------------------------

Warg Riders

Warg Riders Concept ----------- Medium Melee Cavalry, Trained orcs in leather riding dreadful wargs. Long description --------------------- *Wargs, the hounds of Sauron have long been in his use. Able to carry his warriors swiftly into battle and also devour his foes. These ferocious beasts are ridden by orcs trained for mounted combat. These quick riders make excellent scouts and can also harass the flanks of the enemy. * Short description ---------------------- *Orcs riding upon fell wargs. * Special abilities -------------------- *Dismount, Frenzied Charge * ----------------------------------- Unit at a glance: Strength/s Scare horses, powerful charge Unit size +/- 180 Recruitment Cost = $$ Attack and defense stats = Medium Moral = Medium -------------------------------------

Tier 3:

Uruk Bowmen

Uruk Bowmen Concept ----------- Heavy Missile Infantry Uruk Bowmen with scale mail. Long description --------------------- The Uruk bowmen are as the setting of the sun on a veiled night, the first stage in the ever impending darkness, long crafted by Sauron. His legions are supported by these heavily armored Uruk archers. Their composite bows give them power and range which helps to aid their lack of marksmanship. They act as a skirmish arm of the shadow and a reserve for the front lines. Short description ---------------------- "Move an inch and you will loose, choice of evils you'rs to choose" Special abilities Loose Formation, Precision Shot ---------------------------------- Unit at a glance: Strength/s Good skirmish power, well armored Unit Size +/- 250 Recruitment Cost = $$ Attack and Defense stats: Good Moral = Good --------------------------------------

Uruk Throng

Uruk Throng Concept ----------- Heavy Melee Infantry Long description --------------------- The legions of the Black Land are made up of cruel minded, and yet well organised uruk soldiers. The orcs armed in gnarled chain mail with biting swords make up the meat of the Sauron's army. They are a shadow, a force of His malice that if yet unchecked will spread over all lands. Short description ---------------------- Trained and organized legions of uruks, with shields and swords, and a mind to the will of it's master. Special abilities -------------------- Black Will (Frenzy) Loose formation. Shield Wall -------------------------------------------------------------------- Unit at a glance: Strength/s Well armored, strong melee unit good moral Unit Size +/- 270 Recruitment cost = $$ Attack and Defense stats = Good Moral = Good --------------------------------

Uruk Spears

Uruk Spears Concept----------- Heavy Spear Infantry Long description --------------------- Sauron's legions are made of strong, trained and armored uruks. These legionaries have taken spear and shield to provide a solid line of defense for the Lord of the Black Land. Against the knights of Gondor and the Riders of Rohan any orc commander would be comforted with these strong uruks on the field. Short description ---------------------- Uruks armed with spears, and shields who are disciplined and armed in mail, a solid defense against cavalry for the armies of Mordor. Special abilities Cavalry Counter Tactics, Shield Screen. ---------------------------------------- Unit at a glance: Strength/s: Good against cavalry, well armored good moral Unit Size: +/- 270 Recruitment Cost = $$ Attack and Defense stats = Good Moral = Good -----------------------------------------------

Morgul Legion

Morgul Legion Concept ----------- Heavy Halberd Infantry Uruks carrying tall and deadly halberds. Long description --------------------- The Vast hordes of the Witchking's army in full battle array. These armored Uruks carry cruel halberds across the Morgul Veil, into Anorien and beyond. They are loyal and well trained servants, that forego the infighting and squabbling of lesser orcs, for these are no mere orcs, but fighting Uruks, bread for the destruction of men!. Short description ---------------------- Hordes of Sauron's malice with cruel halberds Special abilities -------------------- Pike Wall, Formation Attack, Steady Unit at a glance: -------------------------------- Strength/s: Effective against armor, well armored good moral. Unit Size +/- 300 Recruitment cost = $$ Attack and Defense stats = good Moral = good ------------------------------------

Mountain Trolls

Mountain Trolls Concept ----------- Special Shock infantry Trolls from the Mountains of Shadow carrying massive weapons. Long description --------------------- *Mountain trolls are above all, brutes. They are strong, cruel and gigantic, yet lack any sense of tactics or formation. They wield their large hammers as shock troops for the forces of Shadow, and hurling themselves at the enemy lines they have massive effect. They have no armor but thick troll skin may turn many an arrow, and blunt many a spear. Ferocious brezerkers of great strength, they are some of the favorites of the lord of the Black land. * Short description ---------------------- *"Stiff as stone is the flesh and bone, of a troll that sits in the hills alone" * Special abilities -------------------- *Brezerk* Unit at a glance: ------------------- Strength/s: Excellent shock infantry well armored, monster unit Unit Size +/- 20 Recruitment Cost = $$$ Attack and Defense stats = Elite Moral = Very Good --------------------------------------------

Troll Catapult

Troll Catapult: Concept: Heavy Seige Artilery Long Description: Massive seige engines borne by gigantic trolls to the pulling down of the fortresses. They fling massive boulders which break stone on barricade with ease. They are the terror of all who would seek shelter from the impending storm! Short: Massive siege engines carried by trolls. Abilities: Flamming shot, "Release the prisoners!" (head shot) Unit at a glance: ----------------------------------- In progress/TBD

Tier 4

Olag-hai

Olag-hai Concept ----------- Super Heavy Troll Infantry Trolls in black steel with large hammers. Long description --------------------- *Trolls are savage and brutal creatures, who bring brute strength, but little else, For this cause Sauron instituted the breeding and training of a superior troll, one who fears no sun, or any thing else. Such he named the Olag Hai, the elite shock forces of Modor, who hammer, and carve their way through enemy lines. Smart, strong and fearless the Olag-Hai are a strong hammer well wielded by the Servants of Sauron. * Short description ---------------------- *Trolls, armored in black steel with massive hammers, -which they wield effortlessly- who fearlessly make up the mighty shock forces of the Black legion. * Special abilities -------------------- *Loose formation, Headhunt* Unit at a glance: ---------------------------------- Strength/s: Excellent shock and melee unit, well armored Unit Size +/- 20 Recruitment cost = $$$ Attack and Defense stats = Elite Moral = Elite --------------------------------------------

Guards of the Teeth

Guards of the Teeth Concept ----------- Super Heavy Halberd infantry Long description --------------------- The Morannon is home to the black gate, and is the pinnacle of the Dark Lord's power and rule. With such an imposing fortress he will not suffer it to be guarded by rabbles of mindless orcs. So he set to it's defense some of his most dread servants, Black men of Numenor, tall, fierce and great in power and loyalty. These chosen guardians wield halberds of blackened steel, forged in the dark forges of Barad Dur, their armor is thick and strong as the malice and hatred in their dark hearts. Short description ---------------------- You are standing underneath, the Towers of the Teeth move an inch, and you'll be dead! Special abilities -------------------- Frenzy, Pike Wall Steady, Fear (passive) Unit at a glance: ----------------------- Strength/s: Effective against armor, very well armored, effective against mounted and beast units Unit Size +/- 200 Recruitment cost = $$$ Attack and Defense stats = Very Good Moral = Elite ------------------------------

Servants of the Eye

Servants of the Eye Concept ----------- Very Heavy Melee Cavalry Long description --------------------- High men of Numenor brought low by black sorcery. Cruel and twisted servants of evil, yet with great strength. Their noble blood now corrupted with hate, their bent will is set upon the service of Sauron. They ride upon black steeds, with armor forged in the depth of the Black Tower and swords edged in dark wrath. These ferocious warriors of shadow will not suffer any resistance or equality. Short description ---------------------- You are standing in the Eye of the Storm, and the Eye blazes red! Special abilities -------------------- Fear (passive) Wedge formation Unit at a glance: ---------------------- Strength/s: Cause fear, strong charge, well armored Unit Size +/- 100 Recruitment Cost = $$$ Attack and Defense stats = Very Good Moral = Very Goood ------------------------------------

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Custom Generals:


TW-ROM will feature approximately 1-3 custom generals per fection. These are not custom units merely unique abilities for you general on the battlefield that you choose in the army selection phase.

(Custom generals are still in the conceptual phase and we have very little confirmed on them)


Lord Sauron (of course)






The Witch King of Angmar

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Missions:

Mordor will have a unique mission system as will every other faction, but due to our teams focus on the multiplayer Alpha release we will preview Mordor missions at a later time when we know more about campaign features.

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Thank you all so much for reading, it took a very long time and much effort for our team to make all of this and we hope above all else that you greatly enjoy it.

Please leave your feedback as we always love it.

If you feel you could help our mod in anyway don't hesitate to contact Mr j. or Vikus.

[You_Guess_Who]

Plotted, the models made, but the units themselves aren't finished yet for battle screenshots?

[cshewey]

Plotted, the models made, but the units themselves aren't finished yet for battle screenshots?

screenshot to come later...

[Northern-Ranger]

Your missing a unit description

[Commissar Caligula_]

Your missing a unit description

Thanks for that. Here you go until the proper layout is fixed:

Morgul Orcs

Morgul Orcs

Morgul Orcs Concept ----------- Heavy Melee Infantry Black Orcs from the Morgul Veil wielding a cruel scimitar and a shield. Long description --------------------- In the Dark City otherwise known as Minas Morgul the Dark Lord has long bread a fearsome race of Black Orcs, more foul and cruel than others. These wretched beasts take to the field with curved scimitars and wooden bucklers. Their presence drives fear into the heart of the enemy, and while they are not Sauron's greatest servants, they are often a useful tool in the hands of his Lieutenants. Short description ---------------------- Black orcs from Morgul who wield sword and shield and bring a fear of darkness with them. Special abilities -------------------- Fear (passive), Frenzy, Loose Formation Unit at a glance: ---------------------- Strength/s: Cause fear, strong charge, well armored Unit Size +/- 100 Recruitment Cost = $$$ Attack and Defense stats = Very Good Moral = Very Goood ------------------------------------

[SmithErik]

Wow, Really good, Keep at it. Who are up next?

[SmithErik]

I have been waiting weeks for this, this is damm good, I can't wait for more, Which faction preview is up next?

[Sk1p56]

In that situations I'm sad because I don't speak english very well, so I can't enjoy the description in 100% but the images are cool anyway Haha! These units are looking badass in contrast of Third Age Mordor roster. Ofcourse RoM is totally different than TA (I thought like this from the begining!). Maybe I will play evil faction at first? Great stuff.

I have a question, if there was an answer somewhere on forum, please don't shout on me

Trolls will have own animation, right? Probably without "combat animations", they will kill only one soldier or maybe 3-5 soldiers by one attack? Will soldiers have "die animations from trolls" like jumping like they were shot from cannon? (It was in TA )

Wargs will be moddeling like horses? Will they bite?

Keep it up guys! Waiting for screenshots! If trolls will work...I belive that you can do EVERYTHING!

[Maestro1]

Well done, my colleague, well done

Next preview? Well that shouldn't be that hard to guess. A warlike race of old, these have not yet seen much ofthe community, but I'm sure they won't be shy...

[Commissar Caligula_]

Trolls will have own animation, right? Probably without "combat animations", they will kill only one soldier or maybe 3-5 soldiers by one attack? Will soldiers have "die animations from trolls" like jumping like they were shot from cannon? (It was in TA )
Wargs will be moddeling like horses? Will they bite?
Keep it up guys! Waiting for screenshots! If trolls will work...I belive that you can do EVERYTHING!

Trolls and wargs will hopefully have their own animations eventually, but I've got no idea when. I'd definitely want trolls to be hitting 3-5 soldiers per hit and send them flying like elephants do in both Rome 2 and Attila.

[dancc58]

betautiful, keep going guys!

[♔atthias♔]

great work team
but I have a question will orc and trolls and nazgul units also cause fear to the elves?

[cshewey]

great work team
but I have a question will orc and trolls and nazgul units also cause fear to the elves?

Hmm haven't really considered that yet, prob not, as normally it's the orcs scarred of the elves...
"I think there is a great elf warrior loose"