Try a different filter or a new search keyword Finding things on the scrapheap of history that we know don't belong there Streaming and Download help Australian artist leads a talented ensemble in a trio of improvised jazz compositions their minimalism enabled through spontaneity propulsive dialogue between traditional Haitian music inspired by Haitian voudoun and other folk traditions The Melbourne artist and her band make a stellar first impression with a buoyant debut combining folk romantic jazz; includes a gorgeous Owen Pallett collab Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp The Stories Behind Big Crown Records’ Soulful Singles Composer Meara O’Reilly Brings Hockets Into the Future The Merch Table: Samana Give Listeners a Map to Locate an Obelisk Hidden in Wales Backxwash joins the show to discuss her recent release Denver sets the stage for the beer scene in Colorado There are over 400+ operating breweries within the state We’ve gathered up a few of the best, from familiar faces such as Great Divide Brewing Company to some of the newer kids on the block such as Dos Luces Brewery. Although there are even more incredible breweries in the suburbs these breweries are limited to Denver proper grab your favorite beer and cheers to the best breweries in Denver If you’re looking for an outdoor patio to chill and imbibe consider this list of Denver’s best outdoor patio bars Here are among the top breweries in Denver An artisanal brewery, Bruz Beers specializes in brewing both innovative and traditional Belgian-style beers. They have two locations, the original midtown tasting room and the taproom off Colfax in Downtown Denver Each location offers a slightly different beer selection but much of the same good beer such as the Hellraiser Golden Strong Ale and the Puppy Dawg Session IPA Food is served at the brewing tasting room with a daily menu that includes pizza and snacks 1675 W 67th | 303.650.2337 | www.bruzbeers.com From the creators at Avery Brewing Company in Boulder the Call to Arms Brewing Company is a casual brewery that prides itself on blending tradition with innovation Located along Tennyson Street in Denver’s trendy Berkeley neighborhood the brewery focuses on the love for local and traditional food and drink to create a neighborhood-friendly gathering place good beer and camaraderie are what make this a must-try 4526 Tennyson St | 720.328.8258 | calltoarmsbrewing.com Dos Luces Brewery creates its pathway in the beer scene by using corn instead of barley Dos Luces serves up two core types of beer Dos Luces creates a space for all to enjoy 1236 S Broadway | 720.379.7763 | dosluces.com An unlikely blend of an authentic NJ/NY Italian-style delicatessen and an American microbrewery the Grateful Gnome Sandwich Shoppe and Brewery has made quite the name for itself within Denver’s beer scene The Berkley neighborhood brewery and sandwich shop dishes out different beers on tap 4369 Stuart St | 720.598.6863 | thegratefulgnome.com The Fort Collins legend, New Belgium opened a taproom inside the Source Hotel to pour an impressive collection of small-batch beers Brews are brewed on the ground floor of the hotel while barrel-aging happens on the 8th floor of the hotel on a rooftop lounge and New Belgium craft beers makes The Woods one of the best spots in town 3350 Brighton Blvd | 303.223.2149 | newbelgium.com A boutique brewery located in the historic Baker neighborhood the Novel Strand Brewing Company was started by a group of friends with diverse backgrounds Patrons can choose from a list of beers including an IPA or two Sip your beer on the newly built outdoor patio or inside their cozy taproom 305 West 1st Avenue | 720.949.0246 | novelstrand.com With a rustic woodsy atmosphere, Woods Boss Brewing serves up consistently good beer and good times. Located inside a refurbished century-old building in Denver’s Five Points creates a space that makes you want to kick back and stay for a while Do just that and order from their menu of 20+ beers and get food delivered right to your table with local deliveries from Illegal Pete’s 2210 California St | 720.642.7177 | woodsbossbrewing.com has been a staple in the mile-high beer scene for years with its first taproom on Platte Street Over the years with its growing popularity with favorites like Princess Yum Yum and the Incredible Pedal IPA they have expanded their reach with a taproom in Arvada and a new one coming soon to South Denver’s Downing Street pours Mexican-inspired craft cervezas into a brightly colored tasting room 1695 Platte St | 303.433.2739 | denverbeerco.com As one of the pioneers in Denver’s craft beer scene, Great Divide Brewing Company has been pouring award-winning brews since 1994 with no plans of stopping anytime soon. Having expanded their reach, you can now find them at the Denver International Airport, a taproom in Castle Rock, and the Barrel Bar and packaging hall in the RiNo district Classics that made them a household name include the Titan IPA 2201 Arapahoe St | 303.296.9460 | greatdivide.com The Fort Collins popular brewery made another home for itself in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood at the corner of 30th and Larimer The new taproom boasts an inviting outdoor patio along with the brewery’s well-known beers such as Easy Street Wheat and the Pulp Theory Hazy IPA But what makes this taproom a must-visit when in Denver are the small batch brews like the Clear as Haze IPA and a cucumber lime sour 2945 Larimer St | 720.795.7862 | odellbrewing.com It may not be as common as its aforementioned breweries in Denver but Briar Common is worth a nod to not only good small-batch brews but delicious food Located in the Jefferson Park neighborhood near the Empower Field at Mile High Stadium Don’t leave without trying their fries (trust us) and the fried chicken sandwich 2298 Clay St | 720.512.3894 | briarcommon.com Located in the heart of the Bluebird district in Denver Cerebral Brewing puts a lot of thought into what makes a great beer Their award-winning brews take a “scientific” methodology and creative approach to pour beers like the Bird of War – a smoothie sour with mango be sure to check their website for scheduled food trucks or grab a bit at the many restaurants located nearby 1477 Monroe St | 303.927.7365 | cerebralbrewing.com Said to be what kicked off the craft beer scene in Denver the Wynkoop Brewing Company was first started in 1988 by a group that included the former mayor of Denver The large space provides plenty of room to grab a beer the brewery likes to experiment with innovative brews like its current Blast Beet Sour and ColoRojo Imperial Red ale 1634 18th St | 303.297.2700 | wynkoop.com With the self-proclaimed “Denver’s best beer garden” Strange has a long history of serving a special area of West Denver not so far from Lincoln Park and Santa Fe Dr Hidden and hard to find like anything worth finding Strange brews up a wide array of craft beer Their highly touted patio seats 80 people with no problem and dogs are welcome 1330 Zuni St | 720.985.2337 | strangecraft.com This one sprang up to life fast after it opened its doors and windows to Sloans Lake locals It’s located close to the Bronco stadium off Federal Avenue so it’s easy to reach west of downtown Denver social atmosphere centered around a large round bar plus a couple of dog-friendly patios and countless tasty beers to choose from They have a lot of clever IPAs on tap too for hopheads 2924 W 20th Ave | 303.284.7893 | littlemachinebeer.com While there are certainly more breweries in Denver that deserve a toast you can taste what makes the Denver beer scene one of the best in the country Jessica is a writer and photographer based in Denver She spends her time traveling the world and exploring the beautiful state of Colorado She has a passion for well-written stories gorgeous photography and bringing these two together When she is not working in the city you can find her in the mountains either hiking Connect with her on Instagram or Facebook @jlhindesign Copyright © 2025 · Free Colorado Travel Guide | Vacations, Travel and Tourism · All Rights Reserved « Back Although both projects differ in how they confront the task at hand the utopian vision they depict puts forth some intriguing examples of how this complex issue can be tackled using vastly divergent approaches surmounted by an assortment of gardens and additional glass sheds along its uppermost level Generous balconies extend from the main façade protected from excess sunlight by white glazing along their edges The extensive use of glass does respond well to Bruz’s climate which oscillates between pleasant summers and cold winters hammering home the notion of the structure being a symbiosis of natural and human-made ecosystems the sheer size of the central space has allowed for larger trees and shrubs to make their home within the building enhancing the diversity of the landscaping in its scale as well While lower floors have blocks of housing units concentrated mainly along two sides the upper levels host a continuous stream of apartments along all of the building's faces increasing the sense of enclosure on moving towards the roof and drawing the eye towards the open sky above Spatial organisation within the units themselves is quite efficient yet not excessively utilitarian prioritising the availability of ample natural light and ventilation for residents residents always benefit from a double exposure providing sunshine and nice views,” relay the architects the building’s roof is home to a range of winter and summer gardens "which light up at night like lanterns to liven up the town’s skyline." 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience The Belgian-style brewery is the anchor of the brand new Midtown neighborhood Denver's new Midtown neighborhood has a unique draw for potential homebuyers The development just north of the city is launching with a brewhouse at its center. Bruz Beers will hold its grand opening this weekend at 1675 W "It's just a really unique situation," said brewery co-owner Ryan Evans "We're the anchor of this brand new neighborhood." Located just a few blocks from the soon-to-open light rail Bruz will grow to include 20 taps of Belgian-style beers they'll debut eight styles along with three flavors of kombucha Head brewer Charlie Gottenkieny's flagship brews span traditional Belgian styles from the Dame Blanche Witbier at 5.5 percent ABV to the Jagged Twilight Quadruple at 11.6 percent The wit was a gold-medal winner at this year's Denver International Beer Competition The grand opening festivities kick off Friday, July 8, at 4 p.m. For more information, visit the brewery's website or Facebook page Join us for a Wednesday happy hour and live music @ https://www.facebook.com/thirstcolorado/ By providing your credit card you authorize us to charge your card for the subscription and subsequent automatic renewals. Cancellations prior to 45 days of automatic renewal will be granted Subscribers will be notified 90 days prior to renewal that their subscription will be automatically renewed. Should you like to cancel please call 303-428-9529 or by sending an email to subscription@thirstcolorado.com.By subscribing you agree to receive the Thirst Colorado eNewsletter and other marketing efforts Belgium has a brewing history dating back hundreds of years to when beer was brewed out of necessity because fouled water was too dangerous to drink a true beer lover will probably still choose a delicious Belgian Tripel over a glass of water.  With diverse styles and unique brewing methods, Belgium has solidified its legacy and continues to influence brewing worldwide, including in Colorado. One Colorado brewery that’s all in for Belgian-style beers in Colorado is Bruz Beers founded by Charlie Gottenkieny and Ryan Evans in 2016.  Charlie Gottenkieny at the Bruz Beers Midtown location / Photo by Jay McKinney Ryan and I had both gone to Belgium and loved the beer from the minute we tasted it which was both of our favorites,” Gottenkieny says “I came back and couldn’t find Belgian beers in America He started homebrewing in 1988 and mastered the craft winning competitions and eventually teaching a class titled “World of Belgian Beers” at Colorado Free University and Front Range Community College Evans attended a class and hit it off with Gottenkieny.  Evans tasted some of Gottenkieny’s Belgian-style beers and soon after they were crafting a business plan for a brewery They secured a location in the Midtown neighborhood of north Denver purchased an old system from Black Shirt Brewing Co Since then, the brewery has added a second taproom on East Colfax Avenue. They try to source ingredients locally as much as possible because, as Gottenkieny says, “That’s what the Belgians would do.” For example, the Diablo Colorado is a golden strong ale made with grain from Loveland, hops from Billy Goat Hop Farm in Montrose locally propagated yeast and Colorado water.  “Belgian beer is a small slice of the overall market and a niche,” Gottenkieny says “But they’re higher quality beers for the most part sparing no expense or effort making the best beer they can possibly make and we’ve kind of adopted that philosophy.”  Gottenkieny and Evans aren’t the only brewers making Belgian-style beers in Colorado. Gottenkieny lists Barquentine Brewing Co., Cellar West Artisan Ales, Avery Brewing Co., Primitive Beer, New Belgium, TRVE Brewing Co. and River North Brewery as a few other Colorado breweries that serve great Belgian beers. Matt Hess, founder of River North Brewery acknowledges the Belgian inspiration in his beer.  “Belgian beer is the reason I fell in love with drinking “The beer styles open up a world of flavors that can be found in no other brewing tradition Some of the original brewers in Belgium were monks monks began brewing in the Middle Ages to provide a safe form of hydration for the community with different strengths given to the separate social classes It may seem as if the entire civilization was drunk back then but most of the beer contained more sugar and less alcohol than present day beers.  brewing expanded outside of monasteries and continued to evolve with various styles developing in different regions Despite the wide variety of flavors and brewing methods there are some common attributes that set them apart from other beers around the world and make them unique.   Ryan Evans enjoys a Belgian beer / Photo by Christopher Austin Today hundreds of yeast strains are available to brewers and Belgian strains tend to contain more esters and phenols Estery yeasts provide fruity flavors such as banana or apricot and phenolic strains bring spice flavors such as clove or pepper.  While an IPA may be brewed with neutral yeasts because the brewer wants the flavor to primarily come from the hops Belgian brewers choose yeasts that contribute to the flavor Another common quality of modern Belgian beers is that they tend to be dry and highly attenuated which is caused by the yeasts eating up a larger quantity of the fermentable sugar Some of the most famous Belgian styles include Witbier Monastery beers like Dubbel and Tripel have evolved from their early counterparts and Belgium has strict laws governing their classification A modern-day Tripel that’s labeled as Trappist must be brewed under direct supervision of monks at a brewery on monastery property The same beer brewed outside of a monastery would be labeled as an Abbey Tripel.  Even though each style has particular characteristics and individual origin stories Belgian brewing is generally viewed as an artisanal craft Rather than strictly conforming to pre-existing styles brewers are seen as artists with freedom to be creative In addition to selecting distinctive yeasts Belgian brewers determine flavor profiles by adding fruits and spices or various grains Fermentation techniques also might be tweaked Beer is an essential component of Belgian culture There are hundreds of different glass shapes and Belgian bartenders are adamant about serving beer in the correct glass Gottenkieny also fell in love with the cuisine Belgian chefs frequently use beer in their recipes and develop dishes with beer pairings in mind Belgian cuisine is varied and influenced by the surrounding countries Fine dining in Belgium has elements of fancy French cooking but the average food in the country can be described as comfort food and is influenced heavily by the Dutch.  One classic dish is Carbonnade à la Flamande a Belgian beef stew with the primary ingredients of beef Another extremely common food found in Belgium is frites Despite being commonly known as “French” fries the Belgians insist they were the original creators of the side and they are commonly served with meals.  it’s not hard to pair a Belgian beer with just about anything A lighter beer like Witbier is excellent with sushi or other light seafood dishes Belgian Strong Golden Ales pair nicely with a wide range of foods including poultry A Belgian Abbey Tripel pairs well with roasted pork rich seafood and creamy desserts like crème brûlée Darker beers such as a Belgian Abbey Dubbel go great with hearty foods like roasted meats and Belgian beers of all varieties can be paired to an assortment of cheeses This story is in our January-February print issue. Click here to read the full magazine Jay McKinney grew up in Sedalia and graduated from the Metropolitan State University of Denver with a bachelor’s degree in communications shooting pool and hiking throughout Colorado and neighboring Utah Powered by Squarespace How to tackle the sprawling Middle-earth adventure Shadow of War builds upon the storyline and many mechanics of 2014's surprise hit Shadow of Mordor introducing a greater Middle-earth storyline and the return of a dynamic Nemesis system guide and tips explain how progression works in this sprawling open-world adventure and hunt down the many kinds of collectibles The game is split into four Acts - a beginning and an epilogue - each driven by character-specific plot lines and your progression through the first Act is largely determined for you Once Act II has opened up the path you take is much more under your control and at any given time you may have four or five quests available to you so for simplicity we've covered the quests in the order you'll find them in the menu rather than the order we played them - your experience may vary markedly from ours While it's up to you which available quests you tackle at any given time it's worth noting that once you reach Act 2 the Eltariel quests are essentially the "story" Some of the other questlines contain prerequisites required to unlock more of Eltariel's quests but it's possible to finish the game without doing everything so if you don't want to miss anything we'd recommend leaving Eltariel until last there are a number of other systems and mechanics to get your head around There are a number of things you should know before starting Shadow of War: you can freely travel between using fast travel points Once you gain access to a region we'd recommend unlocking the fast travel points as early as you can partly to cut down on the amount of walking you have to do and partly in order to reveal the location of the games collectibles Each region contains a fortress that will need conquering once the Siege missions become available a variety of smaller encampments that you can clear to make travel easier Additional reporting by Chris Tapsell and Matthew Reynolds © 2025 Eurogamer.net a brand of IGN Entertainment No part of this website or its content may be reproduced without the copyright owner's permission Eurogamer is a registered trademark of Gamer Network Limited Posted in: Games, Video Games | Tagged: , , , Interactive Entertainment today released a NEW trailer for Middle-earth: Shadow of War starring the charming yet deadly Orc, Bruz the Chopper who gives viewers a comprehensive overview on everything you need to know about Middle-earth: Shadow of War in preparation for the game's launch on October 10 From a recap on the original story and the iconic characters to the expansive open world and all of the new features Bruz has it covered in the Middle-earth: Shadow of War 101 Trailer The charismatic Olog-hai also helps fans and newcomers with an introduction to the innovative Nemesis System which adds an entirely new dimension to the game through the introduction of Orc Followers and Nemesis Fortresses allowing players to create new personal stories of loyalty The Official Middle-earth: Shadow of War 101 Trailer is below the charismatic Bruz the Chopper returns after his memorable debut at E3 2017 to recap everything players need to know about the upcoming Middle-earth: Shadow of War including the game's original story and the award-winning Nemesis System Set between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Middle-earth: Shadow of War is an open world action RPG that continues the original narrative of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor more personal and expansive world full of epic heroes and villains more personalities and a new cast of characters with untold stories Middle-earth: Shadow of War will be available for Xbox One X PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro beginning October 10 Just 5 days before its launch, Warner Bros. and Monolith are showing the world what Shadow of War is all about… and this time Bruz the Chopper is back from his star debut at e3 too Watch the Shadow of War 101 trailer and get hyped and so far it seems like the sequel is a worthy if somewhat bloated and micro-transaction-filled adventure that gives us more of the same great action on a whole new level From the Gamecrate review: Shadow of War’s focus on preparation before combat will have you feeling like Batman while its chaotic fortress assaults wouldn’t feel out of place in a war game The story is exciting and interesting whether you’re a Tolkien fan or not and the writing is consistently strong and often hilarious We’ve never seen an action game that grows and expands as well as Shadow of War does It was a brilliant move to build the “after the end” sandbox mode into the core campaign because this is a game you’re not going to want to stop playing for a long time ABOUT THE GAME Middle-earth: Shadow of War™ is the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor™ winner of more than 50 industry awards—including the 2015 Game Developers Choice Awards’ Game of the Year Outstanding Innovation in Gaming at the 2015 D.I.C.E Middle-earth: Shadow of War features an original story with the return of Talion and Celebrimbor who must go behind enemy lines to forge an army and turn all of Mordor against the Dark Lord FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit the Website: http://www.shadowofwar.com Y"},"category":false,"taxonomy":{"active":false,"name":"category"}},"markup":{"custom_html":true,"wpp-start":"","wpp-end":"<\/ul>","title-start":"","title-end":"<\/h2>","post-html":"{thumb} {title} {stats}<\/span><\/li>"},"theme":{"name":""}} GameSpace aims to be a one-stop shop for all your gaming news, reviews, videos, streams, opinions, and forums. 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from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords It's befitting of a preliminary final stage and certainly worthy of a crowd packed with nearly 100,000 passionate and raging fans watching on at the MCG But analysing whether that's the match-up Collingwood coach Craig McRae rolls with during Friday night's final against Greater Western Sydney is difficult given it's not a battle supporters have been able to enjoy recently Be it due to a suspension that ruled him out of that famous preliminary final victory back in 2019 or an ankle injury he sustained earlier this season Greene has only played Collingwood three times in the last five years reason to suggest why that should be the match-up Greene has an awesome recent record against the Pies kicking nine goals from those last three fixtures but only one has come when paired directly against Maynard McRae rolled a heap of opponents against Greene in an 11-point Collingwood victory Champion Data notes that Nick Daicos (35 minutes) Jeremy Howe (23 minutes) and John Noble (13 minutes) all spent time on him Greene was ultimately restricted to just one goal from 19 disposals the best game to judge a potential Greene match-up was their 2021 fixture at the MCG Greene earned Brownlow votes on that night having kicked five goals from 18 disposals in a 30-point Giants win Watch as Toby Greene tears up the 'G as acting captain for the Giants Champion Data stats show that Greene kicked all five of his goals that night in the 58 minutes he spent paired alongside Isaac Quaynor while he was held goalless during the 48 minutes on Maynard when Greene finished with three goals from 19 disposals in a two-point Giants win he kicked just one goal in the 73.7 percent game time paired with Maynard Compare that with the 10.5 percent game time he spent on Jack Crisp The other aspect that goes in Maynard's favour to earn the Greene matchup is the fact he hasn't had the offensive side of his game compromised despite spending more time opposed to the Giants captain than any other Magpies player Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards discuss a big weekend of storylines in Access All Areas Maynard still had 22 disposals and nine marks against the Giants in 2022 It's clearly enough to suggest he could be the man for the occasion on Friday night the football world will certainly be licking its lips for what's in store at the MCG Collingwood's Toby Greene matchups since 2020142 minutes: Brayden Maynard (one goal)59 minutes: Isaac Quaynor (five goals)35 minutes: Nick Daicos (nil)29 minutes: Jeremy Howe (one goal)19 minutes: John Noble (nil)16 minutes: Jack Crisp (two goals)10 minutes: Nathan Murphy (nil)3 minutes: Darcy Moore (nil)1 minute: Pat Lipinski (nil) Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss the May edition of The 25 on AFL.com.au Gold Coast Academy’s Usher on her ACL injury rehab battles and best friend Havana Harris 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that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today Middle Earth: Shadow Of War much expanded from its predecessor, lets Talion recruit huge armies of orcs as well as some new additions like war trolls and drakes While many dominated-followers are just randomized stats and names the Olog-Hai named Bruz gets his own specific quest line teaching you how to conquer and defend strongholds Unlike most other missions that clearly go from A to B without any problems you frequently have to complete other quests to unlock new areas and continue Bruz’s saga we outline all the Shadow Of War Bruz missions  This guy will be nice to have on your side Domination is one of the only major abilities from the Shadow of Mordor that’s missing at the start of Shadow Of War but you can finally start dominating enemies again early in Act 2 with this quest All you have to do is battle Bruz in the same way as any of the other war trolls you’ve come across at that point Hit “A” (Xbox One) or “X” (PS4) when prompted to dodge his attacks three times in a row and then finally dominate him to get Bruz on your side  Getting some conquest advice from your new troll pal Talion will need to recruit three Captains (besides Bruz) to build up a force to capture Nurnen in this siege segment capture the two Victory Points and take out the overlord to install Bruz as your new second in command Completing the mission opens up the map so you can get into the full meat of the game  Talion also weirdly gives a motivational Braveheart style speech to… his army of mindless dominated orcs This quest and the next one don’t have a whole lot for Talion to do except follow tutorials You can get the I Like To Watch achievement here by having a follower murder another captain without helping him during the pit fight segment Just watch the fights and move on to the next quest Some players have had trouble getting this Bruz quest to unlock If the quest isn’t available after The Fight Pits go make sure you’ve progressed along the Carnan quest line as far as you can but it is possible to lose the mission entirely so make sure you’ve got some warchiefs and captains to help you defend the Victory Points Pay attention to this mission: the grueling Shadow War end-game content is a whole lot of this exact scenario This is your typical rescue mission (which were so prevalent in the previous game) and stealth is key so you don’t get swarmed before you start releasing prisoners so you don’t have to deal with ranged fire if someone notices you If you imported your follower from Shadow Of Mordor that orc can be randomly assigned as one of the prisoners to save it’s time to fight Bruz again — just use the same war troll tactics you know by now avoiding his big attack and getting behind to freeze and get in a few swings The big problem here is that there can be multiple captains with the army so you need to keep them apart if you want to survive If any of them are vulnerable to freezing or pinning make sure to lock them in place while you take care of the rest  Rescuing some orc prisoners head to the meeting point and be prepared for an ambush with caragor-mounted orcs then go on a mad dash to rescue the Ranger troll with a 30-second countdown as Bruz has set up a not-so-cleverly disguised Ranger that’s actually a bunch of explosives Wait for the Ka-Boom and then follow the ever-helpful Ratbag to get revenge on your erstwhile lieutenant  No sneak into Bruz’s camp without raising any alarms (be on the lookout for archers!) and get ready for your final battle against the upstart troll you need to dominate him again and pick the “shame” option to show the other warchiefs who is boss That’s all you need to know to complete the Shadow Of War Bruz quest line!  Need help with the rest of the game? 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