Lord of the Rings Online is set for a major content update with Book 14. The Mines of Moira is set to be released in the fall of 2008, Turbine and Codemasters have sent along some screens and information about Book 14, the prelude to Mines. Check it out after the jump.

Turbine posted this tidbit of news today:

Turbine is hosting a party for Turbine players! Join us at Jillians in Indianapolis from 8-10PM Friday, August 15th. Eldorudo, Tolero, Patience, Kate Paiz, and more will be on hand from Turbine! Food, games, fun, and swag - what more could you ask for?

Please click here to RSVP if you plan to attend so we can get an approximate headcount. We can't wait to see everyone there!

Could be a fun time!

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Turbine announced the release date for Lord of the Rings Online's next content update, The Ring-forges of Eregion.

The LOTRO game servers will be brought offline on Tuesday, July 22 from 6:00AM - 12:00PM Eastern (-4 GMT) for the latest free content update, Book 14: The Ring-forges of Eregion!

You can visit their Lorebook for the final release notes.

If you'd like, you can also download the update now, so that when the update is released, you won't have to wait. You can find more information about the downloader here.

Turbine's published another developer diary, this time focusing on some of the changes required with Book 14:

Book 14: The Ring-forges of Eregion "...brings with it a number of great new additions and features, but for those of us heavily invested in the storyline, one of the most exciting developments is also one of the longest-awaited: the Fellowship will finally depart Rivendell on their errand of secrecy."

You can enjoy reading about all the effort at the official site, here.