The Blood Bowl universe is fleshed out with its own background or "fluff". The fluff functions as a means to develop the spirit of the game and is peppered with puns, profiles, and unusual events that attempt to establish that anything can happen in a game of Blood Bowl. The background itself is an explanation of how Blood Bowl came to be and begins to draw out the tone. A Blood Bowl deity is described, called Nuffle and is a pun on NFL. Additional fluff exists to describe the demeanour and character of the Blood Bowl players with frequent reference to rule breaking and over-the-top violence in a light-hearted manner of ...

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Blood Bowl, Blood Bowl - Game basics, Blood Bowl - Fluff, Blood Bowl - History, Blood Bowl - Leagues and tournaments, Blood Bowl - Online Blood Bowl Leagues

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League play is the foundation upon which Blood Bowl games are based. A large number of variants exist to support league activity but the underlying effect is to create a campaign in which teams battle against each other over a period of time, developing new abilities and picking up injuries or worse before being crowned the league champion. Tournaments are a relatively new phenomenon and are one-off events whereby large numbers of Blood Bowl players gather to play against each other and at the end of the session become the tournament w ...

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Blood Bowl, Blood Bowl - Game basics, Blood Bowl - Fluff, Blood Bowl - History, Blood Bowl - Leagues and tournaments, Blood Bowl - Online Blood Bowl Leagues

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Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings films. As "punishment" for eavesdropping on Gandalf's conversation with Frodo regarding the dangers of the One Ring, Sam is made Frodo's first companion on his journey to Rivendell in the beginning of The Lord of the Rings. Sam saves Frodo's life more than once during the quest to destroy the Ring, and he accompanies him all the way to Mount Doom. After Shelob attacks and seemingly kills Frodo, Sam takes the Ring, intending to complete the quest. Because he holds the Ring for a time, h ...

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In his Edda Snorri Sturluson quotes many stanzas attributed to Bragi Boddason the old (Bragi Boddason inn gamli), a court poet who served several Swedish kings, Ragnar Lodbrok, Östen Beli and Björn at Hauge who reigned in the first half of the ninth century. This Bragi was reckoned as the first skaldic poet, and was certainly the earliest skaldic poet then remembered by name whose verse survived in memory. Snorri especially quotes passages from Bragi's Ragnarsdrápa, a poem supposedly composed in honor of ...

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Bragi, Bragi - Origins, Bragi - Other Spellings, Bragi - Modern invention, Bragi - Bragi Boddason, Bragi - Bragi son of Hálfdan the Old, Bragi - Bragi Högnason

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Bragi - Modern invention. Bragi's mother was Frigg. Bragi's mother was son of Odin by the giantess Gunnlöd. Bragi was generally conceived to have runes permanently carved into his tongue. Bragi was told to let the runes out like butterflies at banquets of the gods and in Valhalla in the form of poetry. Bragi had runes carved on his tongue by his wife Iðunn, the inventor of runes. (This is an invention of Barbara Walker, author of The Crone.) Bragi was re ...

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Bragi, Bragi - Origins, Bragi - Other Spellings, Bragi - Modern invention, Bragi - Bragi Boddason, Bragi - Bragi son of Hálfdan the Old, Bragi - Bragi Högnason

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Arnor's capital was Annúminas on Lake Evendim, but by T.A. 861 Fornost Erain had become the capital instead as Annúminas became depopulated. After the death of its tenth king, Eärendur, in T.A. 861, Arnor was shaken by civil war between the three sons of Eärendur. The eldest son, Amlaith, claimed Kingship over all Arnor but was reduced to only ruling the region of Arthedain as his kingdom, while the other sons founded the ...

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Arnor, Arnor - History, Arnor - Decline, Arnor - Reunited Kingdom

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Arwen means "noble woman" in Sindarin. Her epessë, Undómiel, means "Evenstar". She is held to be the reappearance in likeness of her ancestress Lúthien Tinúviel, most fair of all the Elves. Arwen's epessë also relates to Lúthien: Tinúviel translated to Quenya would be Tindómiel, which means "Nightingale," and shares the -miel evening/night-time suffix. The romance between Aragorn and Arwen is reminiscent of that between the Man Beren and the Elf Lúthien, but as with many other tales o ...

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Arwen, Arwen - Arwen in the books, Arwen - Arwen in the films, Arwen - Controversy, Arwen - Line of the Half-elven

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Horses of Middle-earth - Mearas. The Mearas were a breed of wild horses in the north of Middle-earth in the J.R.R. Tolkien legendarium. Their mortality is equal to Men and their intelligence and strength are extraordinary. They descend from Felaróf, who was tamed by the first King of Rohan, Eorl. Ever since, they have been the mounts of the King and Princes of Rohan alone. During the War of the Ring, however, Gandalf the Grey tamed ...

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Horses of Middle-earth, Horses of Middle-earth - Races of horses, Horses of Middle-earth - Mearas, Horses of Middle-earth - Individual horses, Horses of Middle-earth - Arod, Horses of Middle-earth - Asfaloth, Horses of Middle-earth - Bill the pony, Horses of Middle-earth - Fatty Lumpkin, Horses of Middle-earth - Firefoot, Horses of Middle-earth - Felaróf, Horses of Middle-earth - Hasufel, Horses of Middle-earth - Nahar, Horses of Middle-earth - Rochallor, Horses of Middle-earth - Roheryn, Horses of Middle-earth - Shadowfax, Horses of Middle-earth - Snowmane, Horses of Middle-earth - Stybba, Horses of Middle-earth - Windfola

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List of characters in the Harry Potter books - During second war. Albus Dumbledore (leader of Order; died in June 1997) Amelia Bones (died in July or August 1996) Sirius Black (died in June 1996) Dedalus Diggle Elphias Doge Aberforth Dumbledore Arabella Figg Mundungus Fletcher (in prison) Rubeus Hagrid Hestia Jones Remus Lupin Minerva McGonagall Alastor Moody Sturgis Podmore K ...

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List of characters in the Harry Potter books, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Students, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Gryffindors, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Ravenclaws, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Hufflepuffs, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Slytherins, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Hogwarts Students House Unknown, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Other Students Mentioned in J.K. Rowling's Character Notes, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Past Students, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Other Schools, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Professors and Hogwarts employees, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Hogwarts Headmasters and Headmistresses, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Heads of Houses, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Defence Against the Dark Arts Professors, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Other Hogwarts Professors, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Other Hogwarts Employees, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - OWL Ordinary Wizarding Levels Examiners, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Other schools, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Ghosts and Poltergeists, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Portraits, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Order of the Phoenix, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - During second war, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Double Agents, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Permanently incapacitated in first war, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Died in first war, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Dark wizards and witches, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Death Eaters, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Other, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Ministry of Magic, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Ministers of/for Magic, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Ministry Workers, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Aurors, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Members of the Wizengamot, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Other, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Quidditch Players, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Hogwarts Quidditch Players, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - International Quidditch Players, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Historical Witches and Wizards, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Chocolate Frog Characters, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Hogwarts Founders, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Other, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Minor Relatives of Major Characters, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Other wizards and witches, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Diagon Alley Knockturn Alley and Hogsmeade Related, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Healers, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Writers of books, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Musical Artists, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Miscellaneous, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Non-Magical Characters, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Squibs, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Muggles, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Other Characters, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Elves, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Goblins, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Giants, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Centaurs, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Werewolves, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Pets and Other Magical Beasts, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Owls, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Cats, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Dogs, List of characters in the Harry Potter books - Other

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Currently Redguard society is divided into two social classes, an upper and a lower, known as the Crowns and the Forebears. The Crowns are the ruling elite, and are descendant from the High King and the Na-Totambu who ruled in Yokuda. The Forebears are the common people, and by far outnumber the Crowns. They are descended from the warrior class which took Hammerfell from the Orcs. Redguard society is extremely martial, and nearly everyone is expected to have a superior grasp of basic weaponry and combat, although only the Crown ...

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Álfheim - In Old Norse texts. Álfheim as an abode of the Elves is mentioned only twice in Old Norse texts. The eddic poem Grímnismál describes twelve divine dwellings beginning in stanza 5 with: Ydalir call they     the place where Ull A hall for himself hath set; And Álfheim the gods     to Frey once gave As a tooth-gift in ancient times. A tooth-gift was a gift given to an infant on the cutting of the first tooth. Snorri Sturluson in the Gylfaginning relates a ...

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Álfheim, Álfheim - The Elven abode, Álfheim - In Old Norse texts, Álfheim - In English text, Álfheim - Used by J. R. R. Tolkien, Álfheim - The region in Scandinavia, Álfheim - About the region and its folk, Álfheim - Traditions of Álf the Old, Álfheim - Later kings of Álfheim, Álfheim - Variant spellings

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The Three Rings of the Elves of Eregion were forged by Celebrimbor alone, and were never touched by Sauron. They were called Narya, the Ring of Fire, worn first by Círdan and then by Gandalf; Nenya, the Ring of Water, worn by Galadriel; and Vilya, the Ring of Air, borne first by Gil-galad and then by Elrond. They remained hidden, and the whereabouts of two were not revealed until the end of the Third Age, after the One Ring was destroyed, and the Dark Lord Sauron was overthrown (Galadriel reveals her possession of one of th ...

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Rings of Power, Rings of Power - The creation of the Rings of Power, Rings of Power - The Three, Rings of Power - The Seven, Rings of Power - The Nine, Rings of Power - The One, Rings of Power - The power of the rings, Rings of Power - The Nine and the Seven, Rings of Power - The Three, Rings of Power - The One, Rings of Power - The final disposition of the Rings of Power

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Full article: Nazgûl The nine rings for mortal men were those divided amongst those evil-hearted men doomed to become the Nazgûl, the Ringwraiths. None are mentioned specifically throughout the Lord of The Rings save their leader, the Witch-king of Angmar. His second-in-command is named in the Unfinished Tales as Khamûl, the Black Easterling. The early Middle-earth Role Playing games name the eight other Ringwraiths, Er-Murazor (the Witch-king, of Númenórean race), Dwar, Ji Indur, Akhorahil, Hoarmurath (Númenórean), Adun ...

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Main Article: One Ring The One Ring, secretly forged by Sauron in the heart of Mount Doom, had the power to dominate the other 19 Great Rings. His dominion over the other rings was incomplete, but the force Sauron could bring to bear with the Ring was amazing nonetheless. This was due in part to his placing a large amount of his own power into it at its forging; a necessity that later led to his downfall at Frodo's hands. ...

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Realms of Arda - Realms of Men. Gondor Dol Amroth (de facto independent realm) Umbar (943–1447 and 1810–1944 only) Arnor (divided 861) Arthedain (until 1975) Cardolan (until c. 1410) Rhudaur (until 1409) Kingdom of Rhovanion (until 1851) Éothéod (until 2510), afterwards: Rohan Dale and Esgaroth (c. 2940 onwards) Harad Umbar (until 943, 1447–1810 and 1944 onwards Corsairs of Umbar) Khand Rhûn < ...

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Realms of Arda, Realms of Arda - First Age and before, Realms of Arda - Realms of the Dwarves, Realms of Arda - Realm of the Enemy, Realms of Arda - Realms of the Elves, Realms of Arda - Realms of the Edain Men, Realms of Arda - Realms of the Ents Ents, Realms of Arda - Second Age, Realms of Arda - Realms of Men, Realms of Arda - Realms of the Elves, Realms of Arda - Realms of the Dwarves, Realms of Arda - Realm of the Enemy, Realms of Arda - Third Age, Realms of Arda - Realms of Men, Realms of Arda - Realms of the Elves, Realms of Arda - Realms of the Dwarves, Realms of Arda - Realms of the Enemy, Realms of Arda - Fourth Age, Realms of Arda - Realms of Men, Realms of Arda - Realms of the Dwarves, Realms of Arda - Realms of the Elves

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Realms of Arda - Realms of Men. Númenor (founded 32, destroyed 3319) Lond Daer (foresting colony, founded c. 1000) Arnor (first colonized c. 800, founded 3320 by Elendilli) Gondor (first colonized c. 1100, founded 3320 by Elendilli) Umbar (first colonized c. 1100, founded c. 3220 by Black Númenóreans) Realms of Arda - Realms of the Elves. Lórinand (after c. 1400 Lothlórien) Edhellond (southern 'colony' of Lórinand) Dorwinion See also:

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Nords, as their name implies, come from the north. As a people, they originated in the northern-most place in the known world, a continent known as Atmora. Little is known of the geography and history of Atmora, as at the time of the migration from there, humanity did not possess a written language. What little is known comes from old Elvish records which are not open to Imperial scholars, but which are known to refer to the continent as 'Aldmora', meaning "Elder Wood". It is likely Atmora is a human corruption of this word. In ...

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Nord Elder Scrolls, Nord Elder Scrolls - History, Nord Elder Scrolls - Society, Nord Elder Scrolls - Anthropology, Nord Elder Scrolls - Trivia

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At Gil-galad's death, the High Kingship in Middle-earth under the Ñoldor ended. The Mannish descendants of Elros (the Kings of Arnor) now claimed the title High King, alhough there is no indication that this referred anything other than a High Kingship over the Dúnedain. It is unclear whether Elros and his brother Elrond were considered eligible, but Elrond never claimed Kingship, implying that they were not. Another possibility is that Elrond and Elros's father Eärendil, who is the grandson of Turgon through his daughter ...

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Ñoldor, Ñoldor - History, Ñoldor - High Kings, Ñoldor - The House of Finwë and the Ñoldorin descent of Aragorn and Arwen, Ñoldor - Other versions of the legendarium, Ñoldor - Links

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Racially, Nords are of above average human intellect, according to standard Mage’s Guild tests of intelligence; out-competing Cyrodiils and Redguards in most areas of intelligence, although Cyrodiils are more competent with matters of economic importance, as well as having a superior grasp of political issues, and being much more socially inclined as a people of trade and commerce, than the individualistic Nords, it is often suggested that Cyrodiils have a greater proclivity towards intuitive social judgments, probably indicating a greater ...

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An Enkidukai mining for gold in the forest. The Magic Shop in the forest: an expensive place to buy high quality magic. Spell casting against a Tefusang in the arena. Fighting a Clacker in the arena: these are more deadly than they appear. A Kran looking at the Hydlaa Plaza. Looking at the crowd next to Harnquist's shop. The exit from Death Realm. Standing on a roo ...

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PlaneShift, PlaneShift - Setting, PlaneShift - Races, PlaneShift - The Death Realm, PlaneShift - Creatures, PlaneShift - Screenshots, PlaneShift - Open source development

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Dragons destroyed four of the Seven Rings, and after Sauron's return he recaptured the remaining three (the last from Thráin, father of Thorin Oakenshield, just before or during the action of The Hobbit). What came of them following Sauron's demise is not known, but it is likely they were destroyed in the collapse of Barad-dûr. In any case, it is safe to assume that they, like the elvish rings, were shorn of their power(s). The Nine were worn by Sauron's Ringwraiths until he recovered them. Once enslaved, Sauron no longer nee ...

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Rings of Power, Rings of Power - The creation of the Rings of Power, Rings of Power - The Three, Rings of Power - The Seven, Rings of Power - The Nine, Rings of Power - The One, Rings of Power - The power of the rings, Rings of Power - The Nine and the Seven, Rings of Power - The Three, Rings of Power - The One, Rings of Power - The final disposition of the Rings of Power

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Shannara creatures - Banshees. The Banshees reside in the Hall of Kings, near Paranor. It is said that their voices can turn people insane. The only people known who have been able to get past the banshees were Allanon, Shea Ohmsford, Flick Ohmsford, Balinor Buckhannah, Menion Leah, Hendel, Durin, and Dayel in The Sword of Shannara, and Walker Boh in The Scions of Shannara. Shannara creatures - Mord Wraiths. See main article.< ...

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Shannara creatures, Shannara creatures - The Races, Shannara creatures - Men, Shannara creatures - Dwarves, Shannara creatures - Gnomes, Shannara creatures - Trolls, Shannara creatures - Elves, Shannara creatures - Ethereal creatures, Shannara creatures - Banshees, Shannara creatures - Mord Wraiths, Shannara creatures - Mutens, Shannara creatures - Shadowen, Shannara creatures - Skull Bearers, Shannara creatures - The Warlock Lord, Shannara creatures - Creatures from the Old World, Shannara creatures - Creatures of Faerie, Shannara creatures - Elementals, Shannara creatures - Jachyra, Shannara creatures - Old World Demons, Shannara creatures - Mechanical creatures, Shannara creatures - Creepers, Shannara creatures - Sphinxes, Shannara creatures - The Creature of the Wolfsktaag, Shannara creatures - Miscellaneous creatures, Shannara creatures - Asphinxes, Shannara creatures - Caulls, Shannara creatures - Gnawls, Shannara creatures - Kodens, Shannara creatures - Kraken, Shannara creatures - Moor Cats, Shannara creatures - Tree Squeaks, Shannara creatures - Rocs, Shannara creatures - Sirens, Shannara creatures - Splinterscats, Shannara creatures - Serpents, Shannara creatures - The Creature of the Mist Marsh, Shannara creatures - Things, Shannara creatures - War Shrikes, Shannara creatures - Werebeasts

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