Your symbol: Complete Hobbit Breakfast   Diverse and well-rounded...you're a complete meal deal!

Burning embers! Sudden gusts of wind! Lightning! Earthquakes! Death and destruction!

It's you...all you! Whereas a Minstrel helps and heals, you Lore-masters prefer carnage, death and destruction! And why not?! With your vast knowledge of history and lore, of course, you're going to feel the need to avenge certain wrongs, misdeeds and festering wounds caused by knowledge of the terrible sufferings of others in ancient times.

Though Lore-masters can heal, provide some buffs, improve morale and aid others with power regeneration, you honestly prefer the darker side of battle...chaos, carnage and enemies taken out of commission through whatever means possible. You have the ability to mesmerize or stun prey, as well as "root" them in place so you and/or your fellows are better able to take them on in smaller numbers.

You excel in angry mob and crowd control, so long as your fellows remember when and where not to use AoE/Area of Effect, since this will break your mesmerism and rooting effects. A skilled Lore-master can juggle two mesmerisms at once and/or ensure a creature stays permanently mez'd until the fellow is ready to battle it. (Again...provided no one breaks mez with AoE.)

Lore-masters are known to be extremely manipulative in nature. Your scheming knows nearly no bounds when it concerns manipulating fire, lightning, power, people, enemies...and sometimes, even yourself! Your ability and tendency towards manipulation makes you nearly as conniving as a Burglar...in that one aspect, anyway. Beyond that, you're also a capable melee fighter, which makes you a versatile and pugnacious asset throughout the entirety of any battle.

In addition to your own diverse abilities, you tend to travel with a trained attack pet everywhere you go. This is generally a raven or bear, though it's unclear why you didn't opt for an angry splintertusk instead, since they seem to replicate like bunnies, are always battle-ready and must be reasonable in price. (Viability of splintertusk attack pets research not currently available, but pending.)

Your pets tend to wander aimlessly on occasion, but you are often able to call them back to you without too much cause for concern. Sometimes, however, a wise and pro-active Lore-master will reprimand his or her pet for being too aggressive, not aggressive enough or for drawing too much aggro because he/she hasn't learned that it's unwise to provoke, breathe on, claw or paw at everything that moves! It is best to advise your pet on a strategy before each hunt or battle ensues as strategies may change based on individual quests, instances, adversaries and goals!

Despite your pets' weaknesses and downfalls, your pets have saved you and others with a loyalty and self-sacrifice only other pets and Heralds could understand! Pets will "kamikaze" for their Lore-masters --- as will Heralds for their Captains --- providing you remember to reward and treat them on occasion for service above and beyond the call of duty!

Bears, especially, require motivation in the form of honey. You can buy some from the Lore-master trainer, but the best honeyed treats are made by cooks, so learn to cook...or plan a shopping trip to the Auction House...for your bear's needs this time, not yours! Some special mixtures of honey and oats have been known to stimulate the same effects or results from your bear as adrenaline shots and steroids!**

With your diverse abilities and a well-trained hunting pet never far from your side --- except when it's got a butt to sniff or a small flying insect to chase --- you are equally capable of hunting solo or in groups. Whether it's solitude or camaraderie you prefer at the time, you're geared well for success on the battlefield and know how to have a good time...even if it means sometimes having to read between the caws, grunts and growls.

All grunts and hisses aside, Lore-masters also have friends outside of the animal kingdom...friends who are drawn to your wisdom and understanding of lore, as well as your rare animal whispering abilities. They are intrigued and fascinated by you and the pets practically attached to your hips. They may whisper behind your back, wondering just how close you really are to your pets; but all in all, they can't help being drawn to you any more than you're drawn to your animals...and animal instincts. They're drawn to your fearless attractions to danger...to dark and mysterious places or beings...and to tempting fate. They're also heart-warmed and amused by your futile but persistent attempts at mezzing master elites. They, and many others, love that unwavering belief you have in yourself!

When it comes to love, you'll find that your pets can be as great an asset off the battlefield as they are on it! Take a pet for a long stroll or play with your pet in the park,**** and you're bound to come across someone who finds your raven or bear absolutely irresistible and adorable. That someone may even comment on this and ask to pet your pet. (If you're lucky, this could lead to you being the pet being petted later on...provided your raven does not become jealous, deciding to poo on your potential date's head before then!)

Even without your pets in sight, Lore-masters do moderately well in social situations, remembering not everyone is as smart as you or carries the same intense love of history and lore. You may need to "dumb yourself down" a bit in some situations in order to relate to others, however, you are well informed on many topics, so you always have an edge when it comes to striking up conversations. Just try not to show your driving need for death and destruction, at least until you've mesmerized your potential mate with tales of lore and beauty first!

Then again, it is possible your potential mate likes things just as rough as you do! Nonetheless, take it easy in the beginning, as finding out that you've gotten your pets killed 387 times or so --- in two weeks --- will not likely be viewed as impressive, endearing or charming (unless you're dealing with another Lore-master, that is).

If you've truly found someone special, though, don't rely on cute pets or conversation to lure in your prey. Make a game plan that uses a combination of your smoothest of moves. Let a Gust of Wind ruffle his/her hair. Follow that up with Light of the Rising Dawn and Cracked Earth. Not only will you have your prey weak before you, but also also awestruck, seeing stars and having felt Middle Earth move. Clearly, he or she will think it's love and destiny to be with you! And it is...at least until he or she sees you utilize those same skills indiscriminately on the battlefield with a host of others you don't even like in the least!

When you're not hunting, battling or stirring up your social life, you enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including gardening, landscaping, hiking, camping, bird-watching, playing tag and teaching your bear to swim. You also enjoy reading books, hearing Bilbo Baggins retell his tales of adventure and examining fossils and bones you've picked up in your own adventures. And finally, after failing yet another flight lesson from your raven, you have also been known to hibernate on occasion and over-indulge on sugar by splitting a jar of honey with your bear. No wonder you can't fly!

Virtues of the Lore-master:

There seems to be much diversity amongst Lore-masters as to which traits and virtues are the most valued, depending on your individual hunting styles, preferences and habits. However, the most common virtues you share are Valour, Loyalty...and, of course...Wisdom! You certainly couldn't be much of a Lore-master if you weren't wise! Other common virtues include wide-eyed Idealism, a committed desire for Justice and unwavering Empathy for your fellow LOTROnians. All of this makes you wise beyond your years!

The above are, by no means, the only virtues of interest or demand by Lore-masters. Some of you have honed other traits such as Honour, Fidelity, Determination, Mercy, Patience, etc. Don't be discouraged if your virtues differ from those mentioned already. Lore-masters seem to be the most widely diverse LOTROniac Sign in terms of traits and virtues individually possessed and valued. (You Lore-masters are clearly a unique breed......not that there's anything wrong with that!)

Primary health concerns of Lore-masters:

Health vulnerabilities of Lore-masters center on or around your nervous systems and digestive tracts.

 

Battle has a tendency to make you nervous, especially if your pet has recently passed on or abandoned you for the 476th time. This nervousness is self-doubt which you must learn to overcome. Never doubt your abilities or usefulness to other LOTROniac Signs.

 

You must find a way to overcome your nerves, or you will be prone to other issues, such as chattering teeth, quivering knees, hiccups, ulcers, upset stomach and acid reflux. It is suggested that prolonged nervousness may also lead to the frequent intense need to urinate and could ultimately lead to recurrent urinary tract infections. Please see your healthcare professional for proper diagnoses and treatment.

 

Studies have shown that puking or inducing vomit before battle will greatly reduce your nerves, as well as help keep you fit and trim!

 

Another study shows that imagining your targets or enemies in their undies --- especially the pink, frilly kind --- also alleviates those feelings of anxiety and doubt of your battlefield prowess. Just don't laugh too loudly at the images in your mind, or you will draw the aggro you're trying to avoid and have a real reason to be afraid!

Occupations that Lore-masters excel at include:

The "famed" who exhibit Lore-master characteristics include:

**Earnote: Completely legal and fully approved by the Middle Earth HDA/Honey and Drug Administration!

****Earnote²: Make sure your pet is wearing appropriate ID tags, and never remove your pet's leash in the company of others. Fines and fees may apply for runaway pets and unidentified flying objects (also known as ravens without ID's).

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