The Lord of the Rings

Any ideas/suggestions? I have a few...

I was a power-hungry maniac in GF1, so I know what it's like being able to crush drayks and battle gammas under your little finger What I meant was which faction gives you the most stat increases and items and stuff. (I can't believe Learned Pinner is still alive!)

What faction do you think is the most rewarding? I joined the Awakened my first time, and the ending wasn't too bad. What happens when you join the Barzites? I've always wondered... I think that's all... ciao! (I'm going to Italy in April, so I need to brush up.