Recent content by ErikF

Sauron has a "racial" ability of Agelessness that is clearly meant to reflect Maia heritage, and several of his attributes are beyond anything a Man (or most Elves) should be able to achieve in the game. I would guess that Gandalf's stats, when published, will be similarly influenced--but note...

Beorn isn't statted, but the magic chapter addresses his powers specifically. Some spells can be developed into innate magical abilities, and it is also possible (by paying 10 advancement picks, the full total for two character advancements) for a non-magician/wizard to purchase such an innate...

As already noted, Saruman and the Balrog are both statted in the core book. (There is some report on the Decipher boards that a forthcoming Moria supplement will contain beefed-up Balrog stats, however.) Sauron is not statted, because the developers feel that his power should simply be...