The Long Siege


"We are truth-speakers, we men of Gondor. We seldom boast, and then perform, or die in the attempt."


In my opinion, the Battle of the Pelennor Fields is the best portion of the epic story thus far. There is something so gripping, so thrilling, about seeing the progression from before the battle, exploring besieged Minas Tirith, riding around the different portions of Pelennor during the battle, and walking around after-battle Minas Tirith. I think the way the developers handled telling the story of one of the largest battles in Minas Tirith was absolutely breathtaking.

And thats when and why I knew I wanted to take screenshots for this outfit in besieged Minas Tirith. In an all black outfit, with a mix of leather and metal, it fits in with the dark, foreboding skies of the battle stricken city, and the fire and ruin throughout each tier. Some of the screenshots are dark, yes, but I really needed something so dark and intimidating to really capture this outfit.




Head: Tactical Eastemnet Assault Circlet - black
Shoulders: Hardened Steel Dunlending Pauldrons - black
Chest: Robe of Anorien Mercy - black
Hands: Ceremonial Engraved Iron Gauntlets - black
Feet: Ceremonial Boar Clansmen Sentry's Boots - black

Sword: Ranger's Edge

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