No, the Longbeards aren't
Related to the Guys from ZZ Top



The Longbeards of Thorin's Hall offer great items of Ancient Dwarf-make
and a variety of recipes and housing items to those who gain their
favor by aiding in their struggle with the Dourhands of Sarnur. This
week’s new Reputation Guide will show all the great items available
from the Longbeards of Thorin's Hall.

The Longbeards of Thorin's Hall have been at war with
the Dourhand
Dwarves. The Dourhands serve the dark forces and an evil Dwarf named
Skorgrim. By aiding the Longbeards in their fight against the Dourhans
now residing in Sarnur you can gain their favor and some of the
greatest items of Dwarf-make in all of Middle-earth.

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