Welcome to the Ettenmoors, the place in Middle-earth where the conflict between good and evil is always raging on. Here, the Free Peoples of the world constantly battle the dark servants of Sauron. In The Lord of the Rings Online, this conflict is known as monster play. For players wishing to take part in this ongoing battle, there are a few requirements that must be met first.

The Ettenmoors is a large, separate region that is comparable in size to The Shire. Players on both sides have “safe zones” on opposite sides of the Ettenmoors region. New players entering monster play start out in these areas. There are several objectives that players will have as they enter this most dangerous of areas in Middle-earth. These objectives include defeating your enemies in battle, completing PvE (player versus environment) tasks or quests, and keeping or taking control of several keeps or areas within the Ettenmoors. 

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