(AP News) In a searing act of flagrant racial discrimination, Turbine announced today an update to the Champion class for Lord of the Rings Online.  Long suspected of being under the sway of Saruman, it seems clear that some foul new devilry in Massachussettes has been at work on the racial limitations for this class.

The updated description tells us that the Champion is one heck of a damage dealing force, whose primary tactic involves dual-wielding.  Hobbits have been unceremoniously precluded from this class - and have begun voicing their discontent over the purposed insult.

"What do you mean we're not damage dealers?!" exclaimed Flolly Butterbrim, "We're natural born killers we are, and make no mistake!"

Similar cries of indignant outrage filled the Shire today as news of this dastardly tactic spread throughout the Four Farthings.  Michel Delving's mayor has sworn to set aside room for a new display he's calling "The Fiercelings" - a name he says describes the true nature of Hobbits when duty calls for action.

We'll be following this story closely, so stay tuned!