Florandir Skirmishes to level 31

Florandir skirmishes to level 31 having chosen an archer as skirmish soldier. The Amon Sul skirmish is a favorite as the Lynx and soldier can hold their own in a -4 level fight so if I get called away to my little boy the skirmish can continue without Florandir. Being a Supreme Master Woodworker Florandir crafted an Ornate Yew Staff of Combat which gives a much needed Morale boost.

Apelred thanks Moonmaiden for his 2nd Age Bow

Apelred gives thanks to Moonmaiden for a 2nd Age L65 Bow which already had the Induction power down legendary and fortunately got the threat down at the L20 reforge making it a very good replacement for his 3rd Age bow.

Grimberg goes Legendary

Captain Grimberg thanks his kinmates for the items allowing him to get the In Defence Of Middle Earth legendary skill that gives +45 on all stats - nice. Just got to remember to keep it up all the time!

Florandir hits level 30 with a flourish

Florandir hands in Vol 1 Book 2 Chapter 15 to hit level 30 and gets a spectacular effect that is rather spoilt by the follow on quest dialogue box popping straight up so you can't see most of it. This effect only seems to appear when you level up as a result of handing in a quest.

Florandir then went on to do the notorious L30 Loremaster riddle quest. With a bit of thought he got the first two but had to look up the last one, and glad he did as it is not really clear how you are supposed to get to the answer from the riddle. I would have much preferred the third riddle to refer to some Tolkein lore like the second one did.

Flaming Halflings reunited

Apelred & Colzarak were joined by old friends Zeshac, Tipsie & Montagu for a trip to get Colzarak the 2nd key to Carn Dum.

Grimberg gets to level 45

Grimberg treks up the Misty Mountains & defeats Shataz on the way to level 44

Captian Grimberg is joined by Deshac the Burglar and Colvedui the Champion to make an unconventional group with no main healer & no main tank. The combination works surprisingly well and can deliver very high DPS so mobs don't stay around long enough to do much damage.
In the pic Deshac has triggered a fellowship maneuver on a turtle in Malenhad. Grimberg completed the Aughaire Fem quests to progress to level 45 enabling him to get his Class quests.