diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set1/set1-dwarven.json b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set1/set1-dwarven.json
index 96d32af0e..44eefa9a4 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set1/set1-dwarven.json
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set1/set1-dwarven.json
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@
             "text": "Would you like to heal bearer?",
             "effect": {
               "type": "heal",
-              "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+              "filter": "bearer"
             }
           },
           {
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@
             "text": "Would you like to heal bearer?",
             "effect": {
               "type": "heal",
-              "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+              "filter": "bearer"
             }
           }
         ]
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@
         },
         "effect": {
           "type": "exert",
-          "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+          "filter": "bearer"
         }
       }
     ]
diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set1/set1-elven.json b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set1/set1-elven.json
index 5ecf8d8de..8cd6a001c 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set1/set1-elven.json
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set1/set1-elven.json
@@ -509,7 +509,7 @@
           "effects": [
             {
               "type": "exert",
-              "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+              "filter": "bearer"
             },
             {
               "type": "discardFromHand",
@@ -520,7 +520,7 @@
         },
         "effect": {
           "type": "modifyStrength",
-          "filter": "choose(bearer)",
+          "filter": "bearer",
           "amount": 1
         }
       }
@@ -886,7 +886,7 @@
       },
       "cost": {
         "type": "exert",
-        "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+        "filter": "bearer"
       },
       "effect": {
         "type": "modifyArcheryTotal",
@@ -1029,7 +1029,7 @@
       },
       "cost": {
         "type": "exert",
-        "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+        "filter": "bearer"
       },
       "effect": {
         "type": "discardCardAtRandomFromHand",
diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set1/set1-gandalf.json b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set1/set1-gandalf.json
index b4fe48bac..0934a3f26 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set1/set1-gandalf.json
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set1/set1-gandalf.json
@@ -225,7 +225,7 @@
         ],
         "cost": {
           "type": "exert",
-          "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+          "filter": "bearer"
         },
         "effect": [
           {
diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set19.json b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set19.json
index 6a365a521..abed62aff 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set19.json
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set19.json
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
         },
         "effect": {
           "type": "modifyStrength",
-          "filter": "choose(bearer)",
+          "filter": "bearer",
           "amount": 3
         }
       }
@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@
           "effects": [
             {
               "type": "exert",
-              "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+              "filter": "bearer"
             },
             {
               "type": "returnToHand",
@@ -1161,7 +1161,7 @@
         },
         "effect": {
           "type": "heal",
-          "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+          "filter": "bearer"
         }
       }
     ]
diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-elven.json b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-elven.json
index 42b7bcc11..f9b6c546c 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-elven.json
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-elven.json
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@
       "optional": true,
       "cost": {
         "type": "exert",
-        "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+        "filter": "bearer"
       },
       "effect": {
         "type": "wound",
diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-gandalf.json b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-gandalf.json
index f6aedd357..b3057001f 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-gandalf.json
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-gandalf.json
@@ -305,7 +305,7 @@
         "phase": "maneuver",
         "cost": {
           "type": "exert",
-          "filter": "choose(bearer)",
+          "filter": "bearer",
           "times": 2
         },
         "effect": {
@@ -697,7 +697,7 @@
       },
       "effect": {
         "type": "preventWound",
-        "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+        "filter": "bearer"
       }
     }
   },
@@ -901,7 +901,7 @@
       "phase": "skirmish",
       "cost": {
         "type": "exert",
-        "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+        "filter": "bearer"
       },
       "effect": {
         "type": "modifyStrength",
diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-gondor.json b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-gondor.json
index d86e334df..9e80f342d 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-gondor.json
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-gondor.json
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
       },
       "effect": {
         "type": "modifyStrength",
-        "filter": "choose(bearer)",
+        "filter": "bearer",
         "amount": 2
       }
     }
@@ -271,7 +271,7 @@
       "phase": "skirmish",
       "cost": {
         "type": "exert",
-        "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+        "filter": "bearer"
       },
       "effect": {
         "type": "preventable",
@@ -334,7 +334,7 @@
       "phase": "skirmish",
       "cost": {
         "type": "exert",
-        "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+        "filter": "bearer"
       },
       "effect": {
         "type": "choice",
diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-isengard.json b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-isengard.json
index 83946160a..a5f1efed8 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-isengard.json
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-isengard.json
@@ -482,7 +482,7 @@
         },
         "effect": {
           "type": "preventWound",
-          "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+          "filter": "bearer"
         }
       }
     ]
diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-sauron.json b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-sauron.json
index b9d3c9516..abd72e5f5 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-sauron.json
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40-sauron.json
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@
             {
               "type": "exert",
               "player": "fp",
-              "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+              "filter": "bearer"
             }
           ]
         }
diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40.json b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40.json
index d93e8c81b..594d9ef69 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40.json
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set40/set40.json
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
           "effects": [
             {
               "type": "exert",
-              "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+              "filter": "bearer"
             },
             {
               "type": "discardCardAtRandomFromHand",
diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set9-1.json b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set9-1.json
index b411e0e9a..98cbaa7f5 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set9-1.json
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set9-1.json
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
         },
         "cost": {
           "type": "exert",
-          "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+          "filter": "bearer"
         },
         "effect": {
           "type": "putOnRing"
@@ -916,7 +916,7 @@
       "phase": "skirmish",
       "cost": {
         "type": "exert",
-        "filter": "choose(bearer)",
+        "filter": "bearer",
         "memorize": "bearer"
       },
       "effect": {
diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set9-2.json b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set9-2.json
index 94411f45a..a6f85dcb0 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set9-2.json
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-async/src/main/web/cards/set9-2.json
@@ -361,7 +361,7 @@
         },
         "effect": {
           "type": "preventWound",
-          "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+          "filter": "bearer"
         }
       }
     ]
@@ -725,7 +725,7 @@
         },
         "effect": {
           "type": "returnToHand",
-          "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+          "filter": "bearer"
         }
       }
     ]
@@ -744,7 +744,7 @@
         "phase": "skirmish",
         "cost": {
           "type": "exert",
-          "filter": "choose(bearer)",
+          "filter": "bearer",
           "times": 2
         },
         "effect": {
@@ -760,7 +760,7 @@
         },
         "effect": {
           "type": "returnToHand",
-          "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+          "filter": "bearer"
         }
       }
     ]
@@ -792,7 +792,7 @@
         },
         "effect": {
           "type": "returnToHand",
-          "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+          "filter": "bearer"
         }
       }
     ]
@@ -822,7 +822,7 @@
         },
         "cost": {
           "type": "exert",
-          "filter": "choose(bearer)"
+          "filter": "bearer"
         },
         "effect": {
           "type": "discard",
diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-logic/src/main/java/com/gempukku/lotro/cards/build/DefaultActionContext.java b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-logic/src/main/java/com/gempukku/lotro/cards/build/DefaultActionContext.java
index 95706bd2c..3e106d039 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-logic/src/main/java/com/gempukku/lotro/cards/build/DefaultActionContext.java
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-logic/src/main/java/com/gempukku/lotro/cards/build/DefaultActionContext.java
@@ -42,7 +42,8 @@ public class DefaultActionContext implements ActionContext {
     @Override
     public void setCardMemory(String memory, PhysicalCard card) {
         cardMemory.removeAll(memory);
-        cardMemory.put(memory, card);
+        if (card != null)
+            cardMemory.put(memory, card);
     }
 
     @Override
diff --git a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-logic/src/main/java/com/gempukku/lotro/cards/build/field/effect/appender/resolver/CardResolver.java b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-logic/src/main/java/com/gempukku/lotro/cards/build/field/effect/appender/resolver/CardResolver.java
index 1ef5c537b..d22ecbf9d 100644
--- a/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-logic/src/main/java/com/gempukku/lotro/cards/build/field/effect/appender/resolver/CardResolver.java
+++ b/gemp-lotr/gemp-lotr-logic/src/main/java/com/gempukku/lotro/cards/build/field/effect/appender/resolver/CardResolver.java
@@ -26,8 +26,6 @@ import java.util.LinkedList;
 import java.util.List;
 
 public class CardResolver {
-
-
     public static EffectAppender resolveStackedCards(String type, ValueSource countSource, FilterableSource stackedOn,
                                                      String memory, String choicePlayer, String choiceText, CardGenerationEnvironment environment) throws InvalidCardDefinitionException {
         return resolveStackedCards(type, null, countSource, stackedOn, memory, choicePlayer, choiceText, environment);
@@ -418,6 +416,28 @@ public class CardResolver {
                     };
                 }
             };
+        } else if (type.equals("bearer")) {
+            return new DelayedAppender() {
+                @Override
+                public boolean isPlayableInFull(ActionContext actionContext) {
+                    final PhysicalCard attachedTo = actionContext.getSource().getAttachedTo();
+                    if (attachedTo == null)
+                        return false;
+                    if (playabilityFilter != null)
+                        return PlayConditions.isActive(actionContext.getGame(), attachedTo, playabilityFilter.getFilterable(actionContext));
+                    return true;
+                }
+
+                @Override
+                protected Effect createEffect(boolean cost, CostToEffectAction action, ActionContext actionContext) {
+                    return new UnrespondableEffect() {
+                        @Override
+                        protected void doPlayEffect(LotroGame game) {
+                            actionContext.setCardMemory(memory, actionContext.getSource().getAttachedTo());
+                        }
+                    };
+                }
+            };
         } else if (type.startsWith("memory(") && type.endsWith(")")) {
             String sourceMemory = type.substring(type.indexOf("(") + 1, type.lastIndexOf(")"));
             return new DelayedAppender() {