A full-color 24" x 36" poster map of Middle-earth, including the wild lands - north, south, and east - and a superimposed reference grid. Descriptions of the principal inhabitants of Middle-earth, including: a language tree and linguistic data; cultural notes; and an in depth time line. Maps and notes on Middle-earth's topography, climate, trade routes, and population centers. Guidelines for incorporating Middle-earth into any major role playing system.