The best all around nation there is in Middle-earth. The popular choice of
certificate holders everywhere. With no enemies close by and the best set of
characters in the game you are pretty much free to do whatever you want.

 
Strengths

Awesome characters skilled in every profession
Large collection of artifacts
Most secure population centers in the game
Good tax base
Useful nation advantages
Very unlikely to fall under serious attack until games end
Great personal challenge characters

 
Weaknesses

Weak starting armies
Recruiting bases too far away from where battles will occur

 

   Here are a few things you should do to help your allies. Locate the agent
artifacts, if you can't recover them then track them for your allies. Don't fall
in love with collecting artifacts to the point where you are doing nothing to
win the war. From game start place as many camps as you can. Not only does this
benefit you greatly but it hurts the Dark Servants. The faster the camp limit is
reached the worse their economies will suffer. Once you are wealthy send money
to any of your teammates who need it.

 
Characters

  The very best characters in the game. You can do anything you want and do it
well. As far as new characters go I suggest nothing but agents. Mostly pure
agents with a handful of commander-agents to serve as company commanders. Agents
take advantage of your ability to gain stealth and are the easiest way for you
to become a factor in the war. Get your agents into the fray as fast as
possible.

 
Economy

   Though solid at games start it does need improvement. Fortunately you have
the answer. The Noldo start with four characters capable of creating camps. They
should do just that from the very beginning of the game until the camp limit is
reached. Furthermore I recommend sending out two of your 50 point commanders to
post camps also. Creating six camps a turn will make you an economic powerhouse
in no time.

 
Military

   This is the Noldo Elves weakest area. However it can quickly become a
strength too if you wish. In a few turns you should be rich enough to recruit
well supplied troops. From game start recruit at Imladris (2209). This army can
either take Goblin-Gate or punish Rhudaur if it's necessary. Gildor or a new
hire commander-agent should recruit at your capitol so you have some troops to
help out in the west.

 
Final thoughts

   On your way to collect your game winning certificate try not to forget about
the war. You won't get anything no matter how high your victory points are if
your team loses. Help your allies as best as you can.