Westu Théoden Hál!

[uthoroc]

Hi there,

I 've got a question concerning the "Westu Théoden Hál" card from the Rohan scenario. Its effects seem a little unclear to me - at least in the German version of the game.

If I understand it correctly it's a method to bring Theoden in play, even if Gandalf is not in Edoras. It's not a prerequisite for getting Theoden at all, right?

If that's correct, does the second part of the card text ("If Theoden is in play, place one recruitment token in each free settlement of the Free People") mean "in addition to placing Theoden" or is it the card effect for when Theoden has been brought into play via Gandalf previously? I'd assume the latter.

Basically the difference comes down to whether the English card reads "If Theoden is in play..." or "When/After Theoden is in play...". The German text can mean both.

Also, if I bring Theoden into play via this card, do I lose the free Rider of Rohan and the additional recruitment tokens from his character card? They'd be placed, if Gandalf was in Edoras and brought Theoden in play.

[Veldrin]

The English master text:

"Place Théoden on step 9 of the Fate Track. When Théoden becomes ready, he can be played using a Will of the West die result. If Théoden is in play, place a Recruitment token in each Free Peoples settlement."

So, you can:

1. Play the card to place Théoden on the Fate track and then bring him into play (using a Will of the West die result) without having Gandlaf the White in Edoras.

Bringing in Théoden this way still gives you the extra Rohan Rider in Edoras and the Recruitment token in each Free Peoples Settlement as stated on Théoden's Character card.

2. Play the card to place a Recruitment token in each Free Peoples Settlement if Théoden is in play when you play the card.

[glow=green,2,300]Veldrin[/glow]

[uthoroc]

Thanks a bunch, this is clears it all up! ;D