diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-cards/src/main/java/com/gempukku/lotro/cards/set13/shire/Card13_156.java b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-cards/src/main/java/com/gempukku/lotro/cards/set13/shire/Card13_156.java
index 42c3c9df4..eeffa2388 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-cards/src/main/java/com/gempukku/lotro/cards/set13/shire/Card13_156.java
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-cards/src/main/java/com/gempukku/lotro/cards/set13/shire/Card13_156.java
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ public class Card13_156 extends AbstractCompanion {
     public Card13_156() {
         super(2, 3, 4, 5, Culture.SHIRE, Race.HOBBIT, null, "Sam", true);
         addKeyword(Keyword.RING_BOUND);
+        addKeyword(Keyword.CAN_START_WITH_RING);
     }
 
     @Override
diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-web/src/main/webapp/includes/changeLog.html b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-web/src/main/webapp/includes/changeLog.html
index 92edeabb5..8dca72177 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-web/src/main/webapp/includes/changeLog.html
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-web/src/main/webapp/includes/changeLog.html
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 <pre style="font-size:80%">
 <b>17 Jan. 2012</b>
 - "Deagol" should be able to play an artifact or possession without freezing the game.
+- "Sam, Bearer of Great Need" may now start as a Ring-Bearer.
 
 <b>16 Jan. 2012</b>
 - "Fearless" should now be giving a proper bonus to the minion.