Turbine recently put out a note to players that they would delay the beginning of the 3rd Birthday celebration so that they could finish some final preparations. In the letter they didn’t specify exactly what those were, nor did they say when it would begin, only that it would be soon. In the meantime they are extending the Spring Festival until the birthday celebration begins.

For current, new, and returning subscribers, the presents are even better: throughout the celebration, a token of our appreciation will be placed in your bag when you log in and join the party.** The Writ of Virtue is a reward for steadfast loyalty and will keep the revelry going with special privileges from the Bards of Middle-earth. And there’s no need for the party to end! Sign up for any 3, 6, or 12 month subscription plan, and play LOTRO for only $9.99 per month!* Keep the party going and celebrate three years in Middle-earth with LOTRO!

During the Third Anniversary Celebration, monsters of all levels will drop tokens when you defeat them! You can exchange these tokens for Anniversary Gift Boxes brimming with level-appropriate party favors to aid in your adventures. Available for players of all levels!

Throughout the celebration, we’re giving all current, new and returning subscribers a special gift: the Writ of Virtue, a reward for loyalty and a steadfast heart. But you have to come to the party to get your gift; make sure to log into the game once the celebration begins to receive this token of our affection.**

The Writ of Virtue: This special scroll will show the Bards that you know the value of revelry and celebration! The Writ grants a passive skill that gives you a 20 percent discount with Bards all across Middle-earth.

During LOTRO’s Third Anniversary Celebration, you can get any 3, 6, or 12 month subscription plan and play LOTRO for only $9.99 per month!* Good times are here in Middle-earth, and LOTRO wants to share them with you!

*New and existing subscribers can subscribe to The Lord of the Rings Online™ for only $9.99 a month when they sign-up for three months or more of service and save 33% on the regular monthly subscription price of $14.99.

• 3 Month plans are $29.97
• 6 Month plans are $59.94
• 12 Month plans are $119.88

Single-month subscriptions remain at $14.99.

**In order to receive your Writ of Virtue, you must have a free bank slot at the time of your character log-in. If you have not received your gift and fully expected it to arrive, your inventory was most likely full when delivery was attempted. Please empty a space in your inventory, log out of the game and back in, and your Writ should be delivered.