Tales from the Age of Men (TAOM): The Lord of the Rings Mod for Bannerlord (Guide & Hub)
Tales from the Age of Men (TAOM) – Bannerlord Lord of the Rings Mod Hub
What is Tales from the Age of Men (TAOM)?
Tales from the Age of Men (TAOM) is a Middle-earth / Lord of the Rings total conversion project built for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. This page is a hub that keeps verified public information in one place and connects you to the satellite guides (installation, settings, timeline/factions). [1]
When is TAOM set in the LOTR timeline?
According to the project’s public FAQ, TAOM is set approximately two months before the War of the Ring begins. [2]
Factions and world theme (what the project references publicly)
Public project pages and development notes describe the Middle-earth direction and reference factions such as Gondor, Rohan, Mordor, and Harad (among others). [3]
The easiest way to start: the official TAOM Launcher
TAOM provides an official launcher to simplify installation and keep updates consistent. The launcher page highlights:
- Automatic updates (including delta patching)
- Multiple channels (including switching to Patreon builds)
- One-click launch (Bannerlord pre-configured) [4]
Compatibility notes (read before installing)
TAOM builds can target specific Bannerlord versions. The NexusMods listing states the newest version posted there is for Bannerlord 1.2.12, and it also states the mod is not compatible with the Xbox Game Pass version of Bannerlord. [5]
Settings & customization (confirmed public info)
In a public newsletter (“Public Release”), the team describes extensive customization via Mod Configuration Menu (MCM) and lists categories such as:
- Diplomacy and War of the Ring settings
- Messenger system options
- Battle size and combat settings
- Visual adjustments (including “dwarf eye height”)
- Bandit spawn rates and behavior
- Character creation options
- Crafting and loot systems
- Reinforcement mechanics
The same post also includes a clear note: “Elite Units: Not implemented yet.” [6]
Roadmap expectations (set realistic expectations)
In the public FAQ, the team notes the complete mod will take several years to finish, which they describe as typical for total conversion projects. [2]
Start here: the satellite guides connected to this hub
To keep everything structured (and avoid duplicate pages competing in search), use this reading order:
- How to Install TAOM (launcher, Bannerlord version notes, load order)
- TAOM Systems & Settings (War of the Ring + MCM options)
- TAOM Timeline & Factions (Middle-earth overview for new players)
Sources (official / public)
[1] https://www.moddb.com/mods/tales-from-the-age-of-men
[2] https://www.moddb.com/mods/tales-from-the-age-of-men/news/frequently-asked-questions17
[3] https://www.moddb.com/mods/tales-from-the-age-of-men/news/development-blog-october-2025
[4] https://lotraom.com/
[5] https://www.nexusmods.com/mountandblade2bannerlord/mods/7748
[6] https://www.patreon.com/posts/newsletter-147106408
