Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien can let out a huge sigh of relief because the characters and story line in War in the North are in capable hands. Don’t believe us? Well, we let Scott Crawford, Lead Designer for Story and Quests, speak for himself. Here’s a brief excerpt from the interview:

"...In a small way I guess you could say that Tolkien changed my life. Not a day went by when I didn’t spend a significant amount of time thinking about Middle-earth. I was fortunate to have two good friends who were drawn in right along with me. We were so wrapped up in Tolkien’s fiction that for entertainment we would sit around in my friend’s backyard shed and quiz each other on Middle-earth trivia. This of course led to constant reading in order to stay sharp..."

"...For many years I made a point of reading The Lord of the Rings every year. I can’t say for sure but I believe that I am on my fifteenth reading, with the same number for The Hobbit. In contrast, I have only read The Silmarillion a paltry five times..."

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