{"product_id":"middle-earth-journal-the-treachery-of-gollum-pre-order","title":"MIDDLE EARTH JOURNAL: THE TREACHERY OF GOLLUM","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIDDLE EARTH JOURNAL: THE TREACHERY OF GOLLUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eGollum has sworn to guide Frodo and Sam through the most perilous paths into Mordor, promising a safe passage so the One Ring can be destroyed. Predictably, this promise comes with a catch. His obsession with the “Precious” never fades, and as he leads the Hobbits into dark, winding tunnels, he prepares a betrayal that involves one of Middle-earth’s most terrifying creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eThe Treachery of Gollum is a narrative expansion for the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMiddle-earth Strategy Battle Game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, focusing on some of the most tense and memorable moments from the journey into Mordor. Centered on \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGollum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and the monstrous \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eShelob\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this supplement lets you recreate the desperate struggle between loyalty, corruption, and survival as the fate of the Ring hangs in the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eAcross its 48-page softcover format, the book presents a sequence of nine narrative scenarios that depict the most devious and dangerous moments involving Gollum and Shelob. These scenarios are linked together through a campaign system, meaning the outcome of each battle directly affects the next, creating a flowing story that rewards careful play and tough decisions. Players can choose to aid \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrodo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on his grim quest, alongside \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or embrace Gollum’s treachery and attempt to reclaim the Ring for themselves deep within \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMordor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eBeyond gameplay, the supplement includes comprehensive painting guides for Gollum and Shelob, showing how to achieve appearances inspired by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Step-by-step hobby tutorials also walk you through building immersive terrain, from the claustrophobic tunnels of Shelob’s lair to the sewers beneath Osgiliath and the foul, mist-choked Dead Marshes, helping you bring these iconic locations to life on the tabletop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2126\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTo use this expansion fully, you will need the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rules Manual and Armies of The Lord of the Rings™, both available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note, due to Games Workshop policy we are not allowed to sell this product internationally outside of Canada. If added to cart, it may prevent checkout for international customers. International orders containing new Games Workshop products will be cancelled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GW-LOCAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52946736513331,"sku":"30-103","price":28.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0022\/6158\/1926\/files\/https___trade.games-workshop.com_assets_2026_01_60041499056_MiddleEarthTreacheryOfGollumBook01.jpg?v=1768687028","url":"https:\/\/tistaminis.com\/products\/middle-earth-journal-the-treachery-of-gollum-pre-order","provider":"Tistaminis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}