From LOTRO.com

The Lord of the Rings Online™ launched a year ago and we want you to help us celebrate! That's why we're giving you free LOTRO access from May 8-12, 2008!

Play your old characters, check out the LOTRO Anniversary celebration events, explore new areas, and tackle new quests. Just log into your LOTRO account from May 8-12, 2008 and we'll take care of the fun and adventure.

LOTRO Game Updates & Enhancements Since You Last Played:

* New Region - Explore the icy reaches of Forochel
* New Quests - Over 100 new quests
* Hobby System - Feel like going fishing?
* Enhanced Monsterplay - New monster class: the Orc Defiler
* Looking For Fellowship Enhancements - Mustering Horns and UI improvements
* Customize Your Character - cosmetic clothing, traveling clothes, and barbershops! (more info)
* Guardians - major updates (more info)
* Burglars - major updates (more info)
* Champions - several improvements (more info)
* New PvMP dungeon - The Delving of Frór (more info)
* Return to Angmar - completely overhauled to enhance playability and fun (more info)

For a limited time, there will be two new pricing options:

* Become a LOTRO Lifetime Member for $199 and never pay a monthly fee again** (more info)
* Choose any multi-month plan (90-days or longer) and lock in a monthly price of $9.99 per month** (more info)

During the LOTRO anniversary celebration, many monsters throughout Middle-earth will drop rare items when defeated. Exchange these rare items for a special gift box that will reward you with a variety of in-game items to aid you in your adventures in Middle-earth.