LOTR characters of Middle-earth: Old Man Willow

Okay before I say anything else, you should know that the Old Man Willow has been going through difficult times lately. Why? Because he was constantly being compared with Harry Potter’s Whomping Willow. Bwahahaha! (Funny, right? No? Damn, tough crowd.)

Lame jokes aside though, you guys have probably noticed that we’ve been touring you around Middle-earth bit by bit: we brought you guys to the Hall of Fire in Rivendall and also to Crickhollow. So if you’re really not that into geography (even if it’s in the realm of Lord Of The Rings Online), today, we’ll introduce you to one more interesting character in the game. Fellas, meet Old Man Willow.

Old Man Willow, with his huge trunk and spread-out branches, stands along the banks of Withywindle. And because he dwells just near the river’s valley, a lot of adventurers and travellers are easily drawn to the lure of his shade. He is also one of the first great and ancient powers in Middle-earth that you’ll probably encounter so you might wanna be wary when approaching him. He’s very (and we mean VERY) protective of the dark forest, so again, proceed with caution. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself tangled up in the roots and fissures of Old Man Willow.

If you’re lucky, Tom Bombadil might be around to save you just like he saved Frodo and the gang in the Fellowship of the Ring. But just in case old Tom isn’t around, don’t say we didn’t warn ya.

Okay before I say anything else, you should know that the Old Man Willow has been going through difficult times lately. Why? Because he was constantly being compared with Harry Potter’s Whomping Willow. Bwahahaha! (Funny, right? No? Damn, tough crowd.)

Lame jokes aside though, you guys have probably noticed that we’ve been touring you around Middle-earth bit by bit: we brought you guys to the Hall of Fire in Rivendall and also to Crickhollow. So if you’re really not that into geography (even if it’s in the realm of Lord Of The Rings Online), today, we’ll introduce you to one more interesting character in the game. Fellas, meet Old Man Willow.

Old Man Willow, with his huge trunk and spread-out branches, stands along the banks of Withywindle. And because he dwells just near the river’s valley, a lot of adventurers and travellers are easily drawn to the lure of his shade. He is also one of the first great and ancient powers in Middle-earth that you’ll probably encounter so you might wanna be wary when approaching him. He’s very (and we mean VERY) protective of the dark forest, so again, proceed with caution. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself tangled up in the roots and fissures of Old Man Willow.

If you’re lucky, Tom Bombadil might be around to save you just like he saved Frodo and the gang in the Fellowship of the Ring. But just in case old Tom isn’t around, don’t say we didn’t warn ya.