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About The Hobbitry

The Hobbitry is a hobbit roleplaying and adventuring kinship on the Lord of the Rings Online’s Meriadoc [EU-RP] server.

Kinship Premise

Now that the rangers have moved off on secret errands and there is talk of brigands and worse abroad, it may soon be that a Shire-muster needs calling!

Note that this is a militia in the barest sense of the word, not taking itself too seriously; Our Shire-moots are usually more about facilitating gossip, companionship, and good cheer than serious war effort. But in times of great emergencies, the hobbits step up—with pitchforks, shovels, rolling pins, saucepans, and whatever else they can hastily lay their hands on.

The Hobbitry-in-arms in the lore

The Hobbitry-in-arms is the scarcely used and hurriedly-assembled militia of the Shire. Thain Paladin Took II is its captain. He has the authority to muster a Hobbitry in times of emergency, but it is long since there has been any need for one; the rangers have quietly and thanklessly sheltered the Shire from dangers beyond the bounds for countless years, and Hobbit government is largely ceremonial if it exists at all. Thus, the Hobbitry-in-arms has become a mere relic of tougher times. Any weapons from such times gather dust on the walls of the Mathom-House.

Events & Activities

Shire-moots (kinship gatherings)
Special events involving pony races, parties, pie processions, chicken runs, fishing events, games nights, riddle runs (a specialty of the People of the Shire), Dancing Coney Tavern Nights, and more!
Musical events and activities with our band, The Bullroarers.
Regular adventures (instances, raids, expeditions, and just plain exploring) with each other, our alts, and our allies.
We are long-time regulars and supporters of long-established hobbit community events like Green Dragon Friday.

In The Beginning

This kinship was born out of the ashes of the People of the Shire, one of the two big hobbit kinships in years gone by. The foundational friendships established during that time have endured and continue to thrive today. We share numerous interests and values, particularly a commitment to supporting one another, engaging with the game’s content collectively (but by all means join us and play solo, if that is your preference!), celebrating the works of Tolkien, forming meaningful alliances with other kins, and collaborating with those with like-minded perspectives, and enjoying all aspects of hobbit culture.

Out of Bounds

Outside of the game, we have an active Discord server for everyday chat, kin planning, crafting orders, raffles, character profiles, sharing screenshots, etc. when being in-game isn’t convenient.
Our YouTube channel can be navigated here. There you will find several creative projects and recordings made by The Hobbitry kinship.
The Hobbitry on Laurelin Archives.

In Bounds

The kinship chat channel in game facilitates both in-character and out-of-character chatting. We ask that out-of-character conversations be enclosed in brackets, ((like this)). To chat in the kinship channel, use the shortcut /k followed by your text.

We have an in-game chat channel designed to allow our alts to stay connected when we aren't online on our hobbits. Ask a Chief to learn more!

Housing

We make our home in Merryvale, within the Shire Homesteads:

Kin Burrow (4 Myrtle Court)
The Dancing Coney Inn (2 Chalk Road)
Crafting Facilities (3 Myrtle Court)

Additionally, we populate the premium neighbourhoods of Talerthy and Duran in the Lyndelby Homesteads.

Should you be burrow shopping and find none available in the aforementioned homesteads, ask around! We sometimes hold vacant homes for hobbits like you.

Join us!

Calling all Hobbits! With talk of brigands and worse sorts reaching us, the Hobbitry is mustering. Are you worthy of wielding a shovel, rolling pin, saucepan, or whatever you have to hand? Enjoy fine company, a full belly, and good gossip?

If so, be sure to read our recruitment page to see about joining us!

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