Harnessing the Strength of the Significant Rune Satchel: A Comprehensive Guide

A significant rune satchel is a specially designed bag used to hold and carry runes, which are ancient symbols used in divination and magic. These satchels are typically made from high-quality materials such as leather or fabric and are adorned with various symbols or patterns associated with the practice of rune casting. The use of a rune satchel is an essential part of working with runes. The satchel serves as a sacred container for the runes, protecting them from outside influences and preserving their energetic properties. It is believed that the satchel can also enhance the power of the runes and facilitate a deeper connection between the user and the symbols. The significance of a rune satchel goes beyond its practical purpose.

At the request of Lord Elrond I did not turn back there, but I continued on with the intention of exploring and mapping most of the caverns there as I could. Thankfully the goblins and orcs were distracted with the recent death of their captains and were, once again, fighting among themselves.

This observer controlled a great force of militarized and some what trained goblins of these tunnels and holds them in order at the same time keeping the forces of Angmar in check. However, you can dye a rune-satchel and add it to your cosmetic outfit panel, or you can add a rune-satchel to the wardrobe and apply several dyes to match different outfits.

The significance of a rune satchel goes beyond its practical purpose. It represents a commitment to the practice of rune casting and shows respect for the ancient wisdom and traditions associated with the runes. By using a dedicated satchel, practitioners create a sacred space for their runes and set the intention for their work.

Myndariel's Middle Earth

Rune-keepers attune themselves to words of power that let them unleash fire or lightning damage, or healing. Both elves (including high elves) and dwarves have a significant history with runes and secret or lost languages and are the only races who can become rune-keepers.

Rune-keepers wield a rune-stone as a weapon, and carry a special satchel for storing it. Jewelers can make rune-stones and there are three types with slightly different stat priorities: fire, lightning or ice. RKs (as rune-keepers are often called for short) are spell-casters so usually stay at range, although in the lightning spec they often need to be close to their targets.

The rune-keeper class is not readily available to free-to-play players: you will need LOTRO Points to buy the class (795 points) or the Moria expansion which includes the class (2495 points).

Here I'll record my experience levelling a rune-keeper from level 1 to 20, talking about skills, specs and anything else that might be useful to know.

• Wears light armour
• Wields a rune-stone (counts as a two-handed weapon but it looks like you're dual-wielding them in combat)
• Has a rune-satchel equipped in the class slot
• Primary stat is Will (although strangely, Agility is shown as the highest stat at level 1. )
• Starting abilities are: Fiery Ridicule (a fire damage over time spell that stacks up to 3 times and increases Battle attunement by 1 point), Scribe's Spark (an instant lightning damage spell that increases Battle attunement by 1 point), Shocking Words (an instant lightning damage and stun spell that has a 20 second cooldown and returns attunement to Neutral), and Prelude to Hope (a heal over time spell that increases Healing attunement by 1 point).

When you start a new rune-keeper, you will find an item in your inventory called "Rune-keeper -- Attunement" and it gives a brief overview of the class that you might find useful (for example, the characters marked on the attunement bar; the symbol like an "F" represents the Sindarin word "Dagor" and means "battle", the symbol like a "b" represents the Sindarin word "Thalas" and means "steady", and the symbol that looks a bit like a "m" represents the Sindarin word "Nestad" and means "healing").

The first quest in the introduction provides a satchel that contains a better rune-stone. At level 2 you are sent to the rune-keeper trainer who wants you to practise using Fiery Ridicule against a training dummy. They give you a new rune-stone and a handy hint - skill icons that increase Battle attunement will have a red background and skill icons that increase Healing attunement will have a green background.

At level 6 you get a new skill. Chilling Rhetoric does frost damage and reduces your target's movement speed, but it has a 20 second cooldown which really limits its usefulness.

• Blue = Benediction of Peace - focuses on healing, especially with heal over time (HoT) skills. You also gain several skills: Rune-sign of Winter is a HoT that also reduces damage taken while Writ of Health is a HoT that can stack up to 3 times.
• Red = Cleansing Flame - focuses on long-range DPS, especially with fiery damage over time (DoT) spells that are channelled or have a cast time. You also gain Smouldering Wrath (a fire DoT that is channelled) and Writ of Fire (a fire DoT that can stack up to 3 times).
• Yellow = Solitary Thunder - focuses on short-range DPS with instant lightning damage. You also gain Sustaining Bolt which does an instant burst of lightning damage and reduces power costs for skills for 15 seconds, but also resets attunement to Neutral and has a 15 second cooldown, and Writ of Lightning which deals lightning damage and reduces the target's lightning resistance.

After completing the introduction, don't forget to check your mail for the adventurer's gift. It contains several useful items and starts a couple of quests, including one that rewards 5 Tokens of Salutations which can be traded with the Barterer for a pocket item that increases run speed plus some health or power potions. The run speed buff can be quite helpful, especially if you don't have a mount.

At level 7 you get your first trait point that you can spend on your chosen specialisation. You get a new trait point every odd level.

Here's a cosmetic tip - rune-satchels are typically turquoise and brown, but that might not look good with your beautiful outfit. However, you can dye a rune-satchel and add it to your cosmetic outfit panel, or you can add a rune-satchel to the wardrobe and apply several dyes to match different outfits. Unfortunately there are not many styles of rune-satchel to choose from.

At level 8 you get Shocking Touch, a melee-range lightning spell that dazes the target and moves attunement 3 points towards Neutral. It also has a 20 second cooldown.

At level 10 you become eligible for Epic Battles such as Retaking Pelargir, but although you get scaled up to level 100, without all your equipment slots filled and with limited abilities, it may not be a very successful or satisfactory experience.

The next new skill is learnt at level 14. Word of Exultation is a bubble that grants extra health temporarily. It requires you to be in healing attunement, so it may be difficult to apply to yourself in the middle of a fight. If in battle, use a skill to return you to neutral attunement then cast Prelude to Hope (or another healing spell) to activate healing attunement, then quickly use Word of Exultation when it becomes available. The effect lasts 12 seconds and has a 30 second cooldown.

At level 15 Rune-keeper trainers can sell you a better rune-satchel. Basic Rune-satchel of Dagor increases Shocking Words damage by 2%, Basic Rune-satchel of Nestad increases Prelude to Hope pulses by 1 and Basic Rune-satchel of Thalas reduces target resistance to Shocking Touch. Tailors can make even better rune-satchels for level 20+. You also get a quest to visit Techeryn outside the Forsaken Inn in The Lone-lands. They can teach you more about the power of words and runes.

You also get two new skills at level 20. Nothing Truly Ends is an out-of-combat resurrection skill and Break the Bonds breaks you out of crowd-control effects.

Some of my gear was quite low level, so I upgraded my armour and jewellery at the Skirmish Camp. Now Fate is my highest stat, followed by Vitality and Will. Skirmishes become available at level 20 so I did the introduction quests for that too.

Here's how my rune-keeper looks now at level 20:

Here are my DPS results (collected with the CombatAnalysis plugin):

For Yellow, I tried including Ceaseless Remarks (from the yellow class traits tree) in the rotation but it used a lot more power (only 25-30% power remaining after 3 min instead of 99%) and average DPS was about 60. Instead, using Writ of Lightning and Scribe's Spark until Sustaining Bolt is available worked better. If in melee range, using this rotation and Shocking Words on cooldown produced slightly higher DPS than shown above (about 75 DPS) and also used neglible power.

For Red, I had a lot of trouble recording the combat because it kept stopping while Smouldering Wrath was channelling. With three stacks of Writ of Fire and Fiery Ridicule, then using Smouldering Wrath, I was getting around 90-110 DPS before it stopped recording, usually around the 15 second mark (so no indication of sustained damage potential).

So I manually timed 3 minutes of attacking the training dummy then reviewed the combat log. It did not show the full 3 minutes, only the last 90 seconds or so. I recorded the type and damage of each attack (e.g. Fiery Ridicule: 89, Writ of Fire Tier 3: 63 or Searing Words: 45) and whether it was a crit or not. I repeated this three times and recorded the best result above. Under the circumstances this seems to be the best estimate I can provide.

General Observations

I was disappointed with the rune-keeper - it feels like it doesn't have enough abilities at level 20 to really give you a good idea of what it's capable of at higher levels. Spamming two builder skills and an execute doesn't take much strategy, although maybe keeping track of stacks and procs does (I've heard the BuffBars plugin is recommended). The DPS was much lower than I expected too. It seems this is just the tip of the iceberg and there's a lot more complexity to come. I guess you just have to be patient, but I don't really like waiting for a class to get better - I want it to be fun and interesting from the start. I have two other rune-keepers levelled to 42 that I want to like, but they are still a chore to play.

If you're going into a difficult battle, try using Prelude to Hope before starting combat so that your health keeps getting topped up as you fight. It's only a small heal though so you may still need potions.

Stats

• Will - your main stat that increases damage and healing
• Fate - increases survivability (morale/power regeneration), damage and healing (increases critical strike chance)
• Morale and Vitality - increases survivability
• Critical Strike Rating - increases damage and healing
• Mitigations and Resistances - reduces damage taken

Here are some virtues that may be helpful for Rune-keepers and how to get them by level 20:

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Rune-keepers wield a rune-stone as a weapon, and carry a special satchel for storing it. Jewelers can make rune-stones and there are three types with slightly different stat priorities: fire, lightning or ice. RKs (as rune-keepers are often called for short) are spell-casters so usually stay at range, although in the lightning spec they often need to be close to their targets.

When selecting a significant rune satchel, individuals often choose a design that resonates with them personally or aligns with their spiritual beliefs. Some satchels feature specific symbols or patterns associated with Norse mythology or other ancient cultures, while others may incorporate gemstones or other elements believed to enhance the power of the runes. In addition to its role as a container for runes, a significant rune satchel can also serve as a symbol of personal transformation and spiritual growth. Many practitioners view the process of working with runes as a journey of self-discovery and use their satchel as a reminder of their commitment to this path. Overall, a significant rune satchel is a vital tool for anyone practicing rune casting. It not only provides a practical way to store and transport runes but also serves as a reflection of the practitioner's dedication to their craft. By selecting a satchel that holds personal meaning and resonance, individuals can enhance their connection to the runes and deepen their practice..

Reviews for "Ancient Wisdom at Your Fingertips: Maximizing the Potential of the Significant Rune Satchel"

1. Sara - 2 stars

I was really disappointed with the significant rune satchel. The quality of the material was subpar and it felt like it wouldn't last long. Additionally, the size was much smaller than I expected, making it difficult to fit all my runes securely. I also found the closure mechanism to be flimsy, and I was worried about losing any of my valuable runes. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this satchel to anyone looking for a reliable and durable option for their rune storage.

2. Mark - 1 star

The significant rune satchel was a complete waste of money for me. The design was not practical at all, with the runes slipping and moving around inside whenever I carried the satchel. The straps were uncomfortable to hold and didn't feel secure. The overall construction was quite poor, with loose threads and a weak stitching that started to unravel after just a few uses. I would suggest looking for a different rune satchel that offers better quality and design.

3. Emily - 2 stars

I had high hopes for the significant rune satchel, but unfortunately, it failed to meet my expectations. The overall design was not user-friendly, with the closure being difficult to open and close. The material used felt cheap and didn't provide enough protection for the runes. The satchel also lacked enough compartments or dividers, resulting in my runes getting jumbled together and difficult to organize. I found it extremely frustrating and would not recommend this satchel to anyone serious about their rune collection.

Enhance Your Magical Abilities with the Significant Rune Satchel