The Lord of the Rings Online Classes Announced

Turbine's official The Lord of the Rings Online website has been updated with a list of all the character classes that will be available in the MMORPG. In addition to a quick description, they're also offering a quote from within the original Lord of the Rings books that inspired each class. The Minstrel:
'...in the midst of their merriment and tears the clear voice of the minstrel rose like silver and gold, and all men were hushed.'

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, "The Field of Cormallen"

With song and tale, a Minstrel brings hope to places thick with gloom. He can inspire those with desperate minds and heavy hearts to great deeds. In battle, he can turn the tide with songs that strengthen his allies and dirges which strike fear into the hearts of his enemies.