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Supplement for The One Ring, second edition
Hobbit Tales
"No Rings to destroy. Just the Shire, a lit pipe, and five hobbit-sized stories to tell."
What it's about
Five hobbit-sized stories, and all of the Shire to explore
Hobbit Tales is a supplement for The One Ring, Free League's award-winning RPG set in Middle-earth, second edition. It's the sweetest way to take your first steps into Tolkien's world: no Ring, no Nazgûl, just the adventures hobbits end up living when they just can't avoid them.
Inside you'll find an accurate description of the four Farthings of the Shire and five ready-to-play adventures. You can play them as famous hobbits (or their ancestors): Bilbo Baggins himself, Paladin Took, Rory, and Primula Brandybuck. In the stories, the hobbits help Bilbo with research for his book.
The tone of Hobbit Tales is lighthearted and bucolic, far from the epic drama of the saga: quiet, warm stories set in the Shire long before the War of the Ring. It's designed for beginners and for groups who want a peaceful breather between campaigns. An honest note follows below, because this content already has an editorial history.
"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit."
J.R.R. Tolkien, opening line of The Hobbit
What they say abroad
"Your players should find the adventures to be fun."
Your players will find the adventures enjoyable.
The Gaming Gang
No Ring, no Nazgûl: just the Shire, five hobbit-sized stories, and the feeling of coming home before the journey begins.
The point in a nutshell · FroGames
Four tables, one book
Who this supplement is really for
Hobbit Tales is not an epic adventure: it's an invitation to the Shire. And it has something concrete to offer four very different types of players.
If it's your first step into Middle-earth
Ready-made characters, light rules, and five stories to open and play. You don't have to build anything: choose a hobbit, light your pipe, and off you go. It's the gentlest way to discover how The One Ring works.
If you're looking for a relaxed game
The Shire before the storm: no armies, no catastrophes around the corner. Warm and curious stories, perfect for a quiet evening, ideal when the group wants a breather between two darker campaigns.
If you love the Shire and Bilbo
The four Farthings described with care, and adventures in which hobbits help Bilbo Baggins with research for his book. For those who love The Hobbit especially for its beginning: home, garden, the quiet before the journey.
If you are a Loremaster
Five ready adventures and a guide to the Shire to keep on your shelf. Low-prep material, useful as a light interlude or as a setting for your own hobbit stories.
Hobbit Tales
FrogScore editorial evaluation by FroGames based on rules, international reviews, and volume readingWhat you'll find in the book
Four pillars of Hobbit Tales
The Four Farthings
An accurate description of the Shire divided into its four Farthings: villages, paths, woods, and hidden corners, ready to explore or use as a backdrop for your own stories.
Five ready-to-play adventures
Five immediately playable stories where hobbits help Bilbo Baggins with research for his book. Short, warm, perfect for a single evening or a small series.
Pregenerated Hobbits
Ready-to-use characters, including famous hobbits (or their ancestors): Bilbo Baggins, Paladin Took, Rory, and Primula Brandybuck. No character creation: choose and play.
The Shire before the journey
A deliberately light and wholesome tone, set long before the War of the Ring. Middle-earth in its most serene version, to be enjoyed unhurriedly.
Honesty first and foremost
What you WON'T find in Hobbit Tales
We'll tell you before, not after purchase. Hobbit Tales is a supplement dedicated to the Shire, not a complete manual. Here's what it doesn't contain, so you know exactly what you're buying.
New content, if you already have the Starter Set
The guide to the Shire, the five adventures, and the pre-generated characters were already in the first The One Ring 2E Starter Set. If you own that box, you won't find new material here: it's the same content collected in a separate volume.
The complete core rulebook
Hobbit Tales is a supplement. To create your own hobbits and play beyond the included adventures, you need the The One Ring 2E core rulebook (or a Starter Set from the line).
An Italian edition
The book is in English. A minimum familiarity with English as played at the table is needed, covering proper nouns, Shire locations, and mechanics.
Epic battles and grand fights
No Ring, no armies, no Nazgûl. The tone is deliberately light and domestic: if you're looking for the drama of the War of the Ring, you won't find it here, and that's a deliberate choice.
The accessories from the Starter Set box
The original Starter Set had dice, a large map, cards, and simplified rules. Hobbit Tales is the book: the guide to the Shire and the adventures, not the physical components of the box.
A long, connected campaign
The five adventures are short and largely independent, linked by Bilbo's research. Don't expect a single grand campaign with an arc spanning dozens of sessions.
No surprises
To bring it to the table, you only need this
✅ You need…
- This volume plus the The One Ring 2E core rulebook
- The One Ring dice (d12 Feat die and d6 Success dice)
- 2 to 4 friends and a Loremaster
- A desire for a lighthearted evening in the Shire
❌ You do NOT need…
- Character creation: hobbits are already ready
- The first Starter Set 2E (if you have it, you already have this content)
- Previous experience with role-playing games
- To know Tolkien's books by heart
FroGames Tip
If it's your first time at a The One Ring table, start with one of the pre-generated hobbits and the first adventure: light rules, no character sheet to build, just enough time to get familiar with the dice. And before buying it, check one thing: if you already own the first Starter Set 2E, you already have this content. In that case, it's better to aim for an expansion that truly adds something new.
"Before the Ring, before the Shadow, there was only the Shire: a garden, a pipe, and all the time in the world. Tonight, that world is open on your table again."
🗺️The Four Farthings of the ShireThe geography that forms the backdrop to the stories
The heart of the Shire
The most populous and familiar part: Hobbiton, Bywater, Michel Delving, and Tuckborough. The classic landscape of rolling hills, gardens, and round doors.
Towards Brandywine
The wet lands near the river, the Marish and Stock, up to the borders with Buckland. More secluded and a bit wilder than the rest of the Shire.
The land of pipe-weed
The warmest and sunniest, home to the best pipe-weed in the Shire, around Longbottom. Gentle hills and cultivated fields.
The quiet lands
The coldest and least inhabited, towards the northern moors. Open and silent spaces, where hobbits rarely venture.
🧩What the volume contains and what you needWhat you open and what you need to play
The First Session
How the story might begin at your table
The Invitation
Bilbo Baggins needs a hand with his book. He asks you to gather stories, rumors, and curiosities from all four Farthings.
The Departure
You start from Hobbiton: a hearty breakfast, a pipe in your pocket, and the paths of the Shire before you. No rush, no mortal dangers.
Through the Farthings
Markets, meddling relatives, old village legends. Hobbit adventures arise from small things, and here they are all waiting to be discovered.
A Little Trouble
Every story has its hiccup: a runaway animal, a neighborhood mystery, a mess you stumble into unintentionally. It's solved with cunning and good heart.
Return Home
You return to Bilbo with a full notebook and a story to tell. The Shire is at peace again, and you are a little fonder of these great little heroes.
From the box to the table
How to organize a session
Choose a hobbit
No character creation: each player takes one of the pre-generated characters, from Bilbo to Paladin Took to the Brandybucks.
Open an adventure
The five stories are ready. Choose one, read it in half an hour, and you're good to go: little preparation, everything clear.
Explore the Shire
Use the guide to the four Farthings to add flavor: villages, inns, relatives, and gossip always at hand.
Play lightly
Relaxed tone, calm pace, gentle rules. You play for the story and for the pleasure of being in the Shire.
Honest comparison
Hobbit Tales and other entry points to The One Ring
| Hobbit Tales | Over Hill and Under Hill (Starter Set) | Ruins of the Lost Realm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Shire supplement + 5 adventures | Complete boxed Starter Set | Region expansion |
| Focus | The Shire and hobbits | The lands of Eriador | The ruins of Arnor |
| For whom | Newcomers and Shire lovers | Those starting from scratch | Experienced groups |
| What you need | Core rules (or a starter) | Nothing, it's complete | Core rules |
| Tone | Light, bucolic | Introductory, adventurous | Exploratory, melancholic |
| What makes it special | The four Farthings and famous hobbits | Everything in a box to get started | A huge region to explore |
Why it's worth 39.99 euros
Six concrete reasons to bring it to the table
The complete Shire
The four Farthings described with care: Tolkien's most beloved setting, finally in a dedicated, ready-to-use volume.
Five ready-made stories
Five adventures playable immediately, linked by Bilbo's research. Little preparation for the Loremaster, plenty of flavor at the table.
Playable famous hobbits
Step into the shoes of Bilbo, Paladin Took, Rory and Primula Brandybuck, or their ancestors. Ready-made characters, no sheets to build.
Gentle entry point
Light rules and relaxed tone: the softest way to introduce The One Ring to someone who has never touched a role-playing game.
Free League editorial care
The usual quality of the line: evocative illustrations and clean layout. A beautiful book to browse, not just to play.
A break between campaigns
Perfect as a light interlude when the group wants a break from epic tales and a quiet evening in the Shire.
Long-term value
How long it will last at your table
Five evenings in the Shire
Five ready adventures: five light evenings, or a small series to play at leisure. Enough material for weeks of relaxed gaming.
Open the round doors of the Shire.
A guide that remains
Even after the adventures are over, the guide to the four Farthings remains on the shelf: a ready backdrop for any hobbit story you want to tell.
The Shire always ready on your shelf.
Real questions
Answers before buying
Is it worth it if I already have the 2E Starter Set?
Is it too light, is it a children's game?
Do I need the core rulebook to play?
Is it in Italian?
How many players is it suitable for?
What's the difference with Shire Adventures?
Hobbit Tales is a supplement for The One Ring, Free League Publishing's award-winning role-playing game set in Middle-earth, in its second edition. Hobbit Tales gathers an accurate description of the four Farthings of the Shire and five ready-to-play adventures, where hobbits help Bilbo Baggins in his research for his book. You can play as famous hobbits like Bilbo Baggins, Paladin Took, Rory and Primula Brandybuck (or their ancestors), with pre-generated characters ready to use. The tone is light and bucolic, a gentle entry point to Middle-earth. The contents of Hobbit Tales had already appeared in the first 2E Starter Set of The One Ring. English edition. Hobbit Tales is available on FroGames.it.
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