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Welcome Traveller, your Middle‑earth™ journey awaits

Take the quiz below to reveal if you're a Wizard, a Hobbit, a Dwarf, or an Elf

Question 1

You're embarking on an unexpected journey. Where would you like to start?

In the belly of jewelled caves and geothermal wonders
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Amongst towering mountains and glaciers
At a magical waterfall

On Foot
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