Codemasters is announcing that The Lord of Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar MMORPG has updated to book 14. Dubbed the The Ring-forges of Eregion, this latest game patch will introduce players to Eregion - the ruined kingdom from where the rings of power originated.

Players will also now gain access to the Moria Prelude Quests, along with some general animation improvement that should polish your gameplay. We've posted some of the bigger changes for Book 14 below. Those interested in reading the full details for the game's latest patch may want to visit Codemasters' official LotRO website for Europe, via the source link below.

Highlights:

• Eregion: Journey to where the Elven Rings were forged!
• Epic Quest: The epic quest continues with world events that open up the adventure to every player across all servers!
• Moria Prelude Quests: Aid the Fellowship of the Ring as they prepare to leave Rivendell and make their way toward Mordor.
• Dungeons: The loot dropped in all instances and raids is being upgraded, and bosses and mobs are being adjusted to make for even better play experiences! Now is the time to prepare for the dangers that dwell in Moria!
• Animation Improvements: LOTRO continues to polish the experience!
• Animations and sounds for each Minstrel skill using their equipped instrument (no longer just the Lute!)
• Monster play emote animations for Orc, Uruk, Spider and Warg
• New animations for 12 emotes – plus three new animated emotes!
  

Of Special Note:

• (Monster Play) New racial specific emotes for Monster Player characters are now available!
• Spiders now have animations for the following emotes: agree, bother, bow, calm, cheer, dance1, laugh, salute, no, yes, and talk.
• Wargs now have animations for the following emotes: agree, bother, bow, calm, dance1, laugh, rude, salute, scratch, no, yell, yes, and talk.
• Urukhai now have animations for the following emotes: agree, bother, bow, calm, charge, cheer, dance1, flex, laugh, pose, rude, salute, shrug, no, yes, and talk.
• Orcs now have animations for the following emotes: agree, bother, bow, calm, cheer, dance1, flex, laugh, pose, rude, salute, scratch, shrug, no, yes, and talk.
• New collection-based fishing deeds are here! Be sure to catch'em all!
• The Dressing Room UI now supports dye colour previewing! You can alter the colour of any visible equipment slot to preview how you will look once you've applied Dye items to your gear.
• New dyes for clothing available: Orange, Grey, Burgundy, and Turquoise!