Leaves Of Lorien is now live on all Lord of the Rings Online servers. Read about the update which introduces a host of new material as well as tons of game improvements below:

Codemasters Online and Turbine announced the details of the latest major update for subscribers of The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria™ (LOTRO gold ). Book 7: Leaves of Lórien is the latest of Turbine's frequent and substantial updates to the Best MMORPG of 2008**. Book 7 delivers the next installment to the epic story for Volume II of LOTRO gold including a new 12-player raid, major gameplay enhancements, the Spring Festival and access to the full region of Lothlórien. Book 7: Leaves of Lórien will be available to subscribers of The Lord of the Rings Online in North America and shortly after this date in Europe.

"The launch of our first expansion, Mines of Moria™, has been a huge success and has firmly established the game as one of the premier MMOs in the world," said Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings Online. "For nearly two years LOTRO gold has been one of the fastest growing games in the industry and with Book 7 we continue to expand the world with the expansion of Lothlórien, the legendary home of Galadriel and the elves and the introduction of new tools and improvements based on player feedback including a new Quest Guide and an enhanced new player experience."

The Epic Journey Continues - The first update to Volume II, Book 7 will take LOTRO's unique storytelling to a new level as it introduces a new reputation faction, the reclusive elves of Lothlórien. Players will need to gain their trust in order to continue their adventure. After earning their favour, players are reunited with the Fellowship and begin a series of quests to root out the Orc influence within Moria ending with a climactic battle against the forces of Mazog and an audience with Celeborn and the Lady Galadriel back in their kingdom of Lothlórien.