Category Archives: Game Variant

Artist Spotlight: Jenny Dolfen

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Beorn

The Silmarillion includes so many fantastic stories, and the First Age expansion at Tales from the Cards does an excellent job of capturing many of the characters and moments from Tolkien’s foundational mythology. The work of Jenny Dolfen is featured … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Artist Spotlight, Books, Community, First Age, Game Variant, Legendarium, Media, Series, The Silmarillion | Tagged Art, Artist Spotlight, Community, Eärendil the Mariner, First Age, Homebrew Expansions, Jenny Dolfen, Living Card Games, Lord of the Rings LCG, Painting, Silmarillion, Tales from the Cards | Leave a comment

Homebrew: Springtime at the Carrock

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Beorn

Spring is a time of change. The cool weather recedes, the plants revive, and animals awaken from their winter slumbers. As the cold weather ebbs away, I’ve been a busy bear crafting a new batch of custom cards. I wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Archetypes, Art, Combo, Community, Custom Cards, Game Variant, Homebrew Cards, Media, Series, Theme, Tribal | Tagged Beornings, Creatures, Discard from Deck, Discard Pile Interaction, Fantasy Flight Games, Fun, Homebrew Cards, Living Card Games, Lord of the Rings LCG, Mining, Nature, Seasons, Spring, Tolkien | Leave a comment

Homebrew: Boromir’s Journey

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Beorn

In my recent custom card designs I’ve been interested in double-sided cards with a “upgrade” mechanic. This time I decided to apply that theme to Boromir’s Journey from Mines Tirith all the way to Rivendell where he joined the Fellowship … Continue reading →

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Homebrew: The Huntress

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Beorn

The process of designing custom cards for the Beorning Advent was quite enjoyable. One of the strengths of this game is the way that it facilitates, even encourages, card designs around particular themes. With than in mind, I decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Community, Custom Cards, Game Variant, Homebrew Cards, Literature, Media, Series | Tagged Community, Creatures, Diana the Huntress, Double-sided cards, Encounter keyword, Fantasy Flight Games, Fun, Homebrew Cards, Living Card Games, Lord of the Rings LCG, Tolkien, Woodman | Leave a comment

Celebration: 11 Years of the Hall of Beorn

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Beorn

The years roll by, and it continues to surprise me that a project I started on a whim is still going. Lord of the Rings LCG products are being re-released, but this blog has technically outlived the first official run … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Celebration, Community, Game Variant, Homebrew Cards, Media, News, Series, Thanks, The Hobbit | Tagged 11 Years, Anniversary, Art, Beorn, Celebration, Community, Double-Sided Hero, Fantasy Flight Games, Fun, Hall of Beorn Blog, Homebrew Cards, Living Card Games, Lord of the Rings LCG, Thanks | 3 Comments

Beorning Advent: Dec 25 – Yuletide Celebration

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Beorn

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone in this fine community. I hope that you all have a wonderful time of celebration and fellowship. Everyone here at The Hall wishes you and yours the best Yuletide and a prosperous and … Continue reading →