A new developer diary video from Turbine's
Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria team gives players a formal introduction to the new classes in the expansion. Cardell Kerr, Creative Director, and Ryan Bednar, Lead Game Systems Designer, explain the inspiration for the Rune-keeper and the Warden as well as the mechanics they use. Both classes are inspired by the elves of Lothlórien. Haldir is the epitome of the Warden class while the Rune-keeper is modeled after Galadriel herself. The footage shows some excellent action sequences as well as explaining how the powers of each class are used.