

It is a brutal scene that depicts his and his family’s death at the sword of The Black Hand of Sauron. The final scene of the opening shifts to the last moments of Talion's old life.

It is an elegant way to mix story and tutorial, without bogging you down the pace.

This touching scene quickly establishes the ranger’s relationship with his family while also laying out their back-story. The setting changes, and you are treated to a basic stealth tutorial with Talion sneaking up on his wife to kiss her. The first is a precious moment with Talion’s son as he teaches him - and by extension you - the basics of combat. These memories double as the games tutorial.
