In this conflict the forces of 'Good' (Gondor, Rohan, Dale, Eriador, the Sylvan Elves, the High Elves and the Dwarves) are at war with the forces of 'Evil' (Harad, Isengard, Rhun, Mordor and the Orcs of the Misty Mountains). THIRD AGE is set approximately fifty years before the events of LORD OF THE RINGS and depicts a War of the Ring that occurs somewhat differently to the one in the books.
It is free of charge for various copyright-related reasons. THIRD AGE: TOTAL WAR is a high-quality fan-made mod for MEDIEVAL II: TOTAL WAR and its expansion KINGDOMS (which is needed to make the mod work).