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The Prancing
Pony
Upon arrival in Bree, weary travelers will want to
make for the Prancing Pony, one of the town's oldest
and most popular inns. The distinctive sign of
a rearing, fat white pony marks the large building
with its inviting arched entrance and pleasant courtyard,
although it is likely that the sign will not be entirely
necessary –as most seasoned travelers can direct
those new to town to "The Pony," as is it commonly
known. The Prancing Pony is owned and operated
by Barliman Butterbur, the latest in the generations
of Butterburs who have looked after the old inn with
great care. Mr. Butterbur is assisted by two
hobbits, Nob and Bob, who help with all matters from
greeting guests, to preparing rooms and food, to looking
after patrons' horses in the inn's stables. Although
traffic along the major roads that intersect at Bree
has diminished greatly over the years, The Prancing
Pony remains the center of news and tales from far-distant
lands, as it has for as long as anyone can remember.
The Prancing Pony provides many essentials for adventurers
in The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of Angmar,
from food, to lodging, to news, as well as trading
and general socializing. Those familiar with The
Lord of the Rings will remember the common room
in The Pony as the scene of the well-known first meeting
of Frodo (then known as Mr. Underhill) and Aragorn
(then known as Strider). The Prancing Pony is
also frequented by the powerful yet secretive Gandalf
the Grey, as it is well known throughout Bree that
the mysterious wizard is on friendly terms with Mr.
Butterbur, the inn's proprietor. However, travelers
through Bree must even be wary when within the walls
of the Prancing Pony, since not all the residents of
the town are friendly to those who stand in opposition
of the growing darkness in the east. Agents of
shadow have been seen throughout the darkening streets
of late, so even when resting comfortably at The Pony,
adventurers in the land should be wary of speaking
openly to strangers, and certainly should be aware
not to take more ale than is good for them!
Archet - Barrow-downs - Brandy
Hall - Bree - House
of Tom Bombadil - Prancing
Pony - Weathertop - Withywindle
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