Synopsis

The Silvan Elves of Mirkwood and Lothlorien feature the best ranged units in the scenario.

The Woodland Elves and Dwarves of Erebor are the only “good” factions that are at war with one another. A top priority for the Silvan Elves is gaining control of Erebor or Moria for gold income as the Great Forest of the Wilderland is mostly devoid of this resource. Rhun will also need to be checked before it expands too far west and the Orcs of Gundabad are a constant threat in the northwest.

Like the High Elves, Silvan hero units are dramatically better than their normal counterparts and much more expensive. Woodland Wardens have the largest range in the scenario. Although the elves lack siege weapons thier range allows them to attack fortifications without fear of retaliation. Fully upgraded Woodland Wardens with Burning Pitch will be able to down enemy fortresses and town centers in seconds while remaining out of range.

The Silvan Elves' greatest weakness is cavalry. Lorien Guards (Fanatics) and Thranduil Guard (Hero Murmillo) are not particularly effective agaisnt cavalry. Fortunately, few evil factions have access to horse cavalry.

Faction Difficulty

Moderate

Faction Details

Strengths
- very strong ranged
- units have increased line of sight
- the Mirror of Galadriel recharges Palantir visions faster

Weaknesses
- lacks cavalry
- expensive units
- units cost additional population
- can't build walls

Palantir: attainable - bring a seeing stone to the settlement Caras Galadhon

Starting Settlements: Caras Galadhon, Woodland Realm

God Powers
- Gaia Forest (1)
- Healing Spring (2)
- Hesperides (4)
- Tornado (1)

Heroes
- Galadriel
- Legolas Thranduilion

Diplomacy

Allies: High Elves, Rohan
Neutral: Gondor, Arnor, Dwarves of the West
Enemies: Mordor, Rhun, Orcs of Gundabad, Isengard, Harad, Dwarves of Erebor

Units

- Silvan Infantry (Murmillo)
- Dorwinion Half-Elf (Fanatic)

- Quendi (Arcus)
- Woodland Warden (Hero Arcus->Hippolyta)

- Dale Mercenary Cavalry (Llama->Jarl)

- Ent (Dryad)
- Beorning Cavalry (Bear)