Middle Earth Role Playing (Middle Earth Game Rules, Intermediate Fantasy Role Playing, Stock No. 8000)

MERP contains all the components required to play a fantasy role playing game: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM - covering Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Trolls, etc. MAGIC SYSTEM - simple yet comprehensive rules for spells. COMBAT SYSTEM - realistic and flavorful, fast and playable. GAMEMASTER GUIDELINES - material covering travel, encounters, weather, random events, healing, poisons, and magic items. CREATURES AND RACES - a detailed appendix covering the major beasts, monsters, and peoples. SAMPLE ADVENTURE - a starting adventure set in the Trollshaws, complete with layouts.