I own all the books for the 5E adaptation and I really like the Eriador setting, as the Loremaster has more creative freedom than in better-known areas. Example: the Tale of Years states that Tharbad was ruined and deserted in TA 2912, but because the books never take the reader there, the game designers were able to make a slight change by saying it was only partially deserted. I think my favourite location is Lond Daer. It's rough and ready, yet there's a real sense of optimism there. The "knights" may wear only hide armour, but they have self belief. One thing the Loremaster needs to make clear to players at the outset of any campaign - if you do something stupid in the Lone-lands, you will DIE!
I own all the books for the 5E adaptation and I really like the Eriador setting, as the Loremaster has more creative freedom than in better-known areas. Example: the Tale of Years states that Tharbad was ruined and deserted in TA 2912, but because the books never take the reader there, the game designers were able to make a slight change by saying it was only partially deserted. I think my favourite location is Lond Daer. It's rough and ready, yet there's a real sense of optimism there. The "knights" may wear only hide armour, but they have self belief. One thing the Loremaster needs to make clear to players at the outset of any campaign - if you do something stupid in the Lone-lands, you will DIE!