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Lord of the Rings Online Volume II: Book 8 has just hit the test server but if you want a sneak peek at all this update will have to offer then your wish has come true! Turbine has put up the full patch notes for the test server update and have put together a nice preview that highlights some of the features for Book 8.

The Scourge Is Rising!

Beneath the enchanted golden leaves of Lothlórien, you have made your name and won your glory, but the darkness of Moria is calling you back. In Volume II: Book 8: Scourge of Khazad-dûm, you must return to the ancient, harrowed darkness of Moria and uproot deadly evil growing there from pestilential roots. Your aid is desperately needed to bring light and air to the reclaimed kingdom of the Dwarves as darkness once again rises from the deep.

- Aid Celeborn and Haldir in fighting back the rising plague
- Recover artifacts of ancient evil from Moria’s depths
- Gather your wits and your courage to bring the elements of life to Khazad-dûm
- Retake the Dwarves’ Halls of Crafting in Moria and deny the foul Orcs their weapons of war

This is a great update packed full of content! Catch the patch notes here, or see the preview including images here!