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This is a list of Dwarves from the fictional universe of Middle-earth. The Dwarves of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth are beings of short stature who all possess beards, and are often friendly with Hobbits although long suspicious of Elves. ... A fictional universe is a cohesive imaginary world that serves as the setting or backdrop for one or (more commonly) multiple works of fiction. ... A map of the Northwestern part of Middle-earth at the end of the Third Age, courtesy of the Encyclopedia of Arda. ...

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Azaghâl

Azaghâl was king of the Broadbeam Dwarves of Belegost during the First Age. He was slain by the dragon Glaurung after wounding him in the battle of Nirnaeth Arnoediad. The Helm of Hador was originally made for him by Telchar. The Dwarves of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth are beings of short stature who all possess beards, and are often friendly with Hobbits although long suspicious of Elves. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Belegost was one of two Dwarven cities in the Ered Luin. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the First Age began with the awakening of the Elves, and ended with the final overthrow of Morgoth by the combined armies of Valinor and Beleriand. ... J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth features dragons closely based on those of European legend. ... Known as the Deceiver, Glaurung was a land-bound fire-breathing Dragon, in J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... Combatants Angband Sons of Fëanor, Himring, Amon Ereb, Hithlum, Falas, Edain, Gondolin, Belegost, Nargothrond Commanders Morgoth, Gothmog, Glaurung, Ulfang† Maedhros, Fingon†, Gwindor, Turgon, Azaghâl†, Bór†, Húrin, Huor† In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, the Nirnaeth Arnoediad or (Battle of) Unnumbered Tears... Telchar is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ...


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Balin

Main article: Balin (Middle-earth)

Balin was a Dwarf leader, the son of Fundin and elder brother of Dwalin. He was born in 2763 Third Age. Balin was among the Dwarves that travelled with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf in The Hobbit. In J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy world of Middle-earth, Balin was a Dwarf leader, the son of Fundin and elder brother of Dwalin. ... The Dwarves of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth are beings of short stature who all possess beards, and are often friendly with Hobbits although long suspicious of Elves. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Dwarf Fundin was the son of Farin, the brother of Gróin, and the father of Balin and Dwalin, two of Thorin Oakenshields companions on the Quest of Erebor. ... Dwalin is a fictional character in The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... Bilbo Baggins is the central character in the J. R. R. Tolkien novel The Hobbit, and a minor character in its sequel, The Lord of the Rings. ... Gandalf is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens masterwork, The Lord of the Rings, where he appears as an archetypal wizard, taking a leading role in the War of the Ring. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


Bifur

Bifur was one of the three companions to accompany Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield on the quest of Erebor. They arrived at Bag End together. Bilbo Baggins is the central character in the J. R. R. Tolkien novel The Hobbit, and a minor character in its sequel, The Lord of the Rings. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, Thorin Oakenshield was a Dwarf, the son of Thráin II and the grandson of King Thrór. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Lonely Mountain (Sindarin Erebor) is a mountain in the northeast of Rhovanion. ... Bag End, as it is represented in a Lord of the Rings computer game. ...


Bofur

Bofur was one of the three companions to accompany Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield on the quest of Erebor. They arrived at Bag End together. Bilbo Baggins is the central character in the J. R. R. Tolkien novel The Hobbit, and a minor character in its sequel, The Lord of the Rings. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, Thorin Oakenshield was a Dwarf, the son of Thráin II and the grandson of King Thrór. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Lonely Mountain (Sindarin Erebor) is a mountain in the northeast of Rhovanion. ... Bag End, as it is represented in a Lord of the Rings computer game. ...


Bombur

Bombur is a fat Dwarf who accompanies Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins on their journey to Erebor. His brother Bofur and cousin Bifur also joined the quest. The Dwarves of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth are beings of short stature who all possess beards, and are often friendly with Hobbits although long suspicious of Elves. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, Thorin Oakenshield was a Dwarf, the son of Thráin II and the grandson of King Thrór. ... Bilbo Baggins is the central character in the J. R. R. Tolkien novel The Hobbit, and a minor character in its sequel, The Lord of the Rings. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Lonely Mountain (Sindarin Erebor) is a mountain in the northeast of Rhovanion. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens The Hobbit, Bofur the fictional Dwarf was a companion to Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield on the quest of Erebor. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens The Hobbit, Bifur the fictional Dwarf was a companion to Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield on the quest of Erebor. ...


"Poor, fat" Bombur is frequently described as foolish and being the last for everything. Because he counts for two, he is the last to enter Beorn's house and the last to cross the enchanted river in Mirkwood. And he makes mistakes when he is last: He tumbles with Bifur and Bofur onto Thorin when they enter Bag End last, he enters Beorn's house earlier than intended, and he also slips into the enchanted river (and falls asleep). He chooses to stay and guard the supplies camp while the others move up Erebor because he trusts neither mountain paths nor ropes. Later though, he is forced to use the ropes to escape the rampaging dragon Smaug. Beorn is also a genus of extinct tardigrades, see Beorn leggi In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Beorn was a skin-changer, a man who could assume the appearance of a great black bear. ... Mirkwood was the name of the Maeotian marshes which separated the Goths from the Huns in the Norse Hervarar saga. ... Bag End, as it is represented in a Lord of the Rings computer game. ... J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth features dragons closely based on those of European legend. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Smaug was a greedy, reddish-gold dragon of Middle-earth, who laid waste to Dale and captured the Lonely Mountain (Erebor) with all its treasure, which he gathered in a central hall and slept upon. ...


Bombur sleeps at several key moments in the book. When he trips into the Mirkwood river, he falls under a spell that makes him sleep for days, burdening the others with his weight as they walked on. And while he is on a midnight lookout in the fortified Erebor, Bilbo promises to keep watch so that he can sleep in the warmth (Bilbo used this opportunity to sneak the Arkenstone out of the mountain). Incidentally, he was asleep when they opened his barrel after escaping the Elves of Mirkwood and also when Bilbo discovered the secret entrance to Erebor. The Arkenstone (or Heart of the Mountain) of Thrain was a wondrous gem sought by Thorin Oakenshield in J. R. R. Tolkiens The Hobbit. ... This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Secret passages are sometimes concealed using large items of furniture, such as this reconstruction of the bookcase that covered the entrance to Anne Franks secret room. ...


In The Lord of the Rings, many years later, Frodo Baggins enquires after Bombur and learns that he has grown so fat it takes six Dwarves to lift him. The Lord of the Rings is an epic high fantasy saga by the British author J. R. R. Tolkien, his most popular work and a sequel to his popular fantasy novel, The Hobbit. ... Frodo Baggins (September 22, 2968 T.A. – ?) is the main character of J. R. R. Tolkiens monumental and mythological novel, The Lord of the Rings. ...


Borin

Borin is a Dwarf of Durin's Line, the second son of King Náin II. He was the ancestor of both Balin and Gimli Elf-friend of the Company of the Ring. The Dwarves of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth are beings of short stature who all possess beards, and are often friendly with Hobbits although long suspicious of Elves. ... Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ... Náin II is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... The name Balin can refer to characters in several mythologies and literary works. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings, Gimli is a Dwarf of Durins Folk who is chosen to accompany Frodo Baggins as a member of the Fellowship of the Ring on the quest to destroy the One Ring. ... For the book The Fellowship of the Ring, see The Fellowship of the Ring (book) For the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, see The Fellowship of the Ring (movie) For the characters that make up the Fellowship, see Fellowship of the Ring (characters) This...


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Dáin I

Dáin I was the last King of all Durin's Folk, son of Náin II. Under Dáin I, attacks by dragons on their mines in the Ered Mithrin continued. Dáin I was killed by a cold-drake in 2589 T.A., and the Ered Mithrin were abandoned by the Dwarves. He was the last king of all Durin's folk. He was succeeded by his son, Thrór, who returned to Erebor and unsuccessfully attempted to reclaim Moria. He also had a younger son, Grór. The Third Age is a fictional time period from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy universe of Middle-earth, Thrór (2542 TA-2790 TA), was a Dwarf, the son of Dáin I and the father of Thráin II and brother to Frór and Grór. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Lonely Mountain (Sindarin Erebor) is a mountain in the northeast of Rhovanion. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Grór was a Dwarf of Durins folk. ...


Dáin II Ironfoot

Main article: Dáin II Ironfoot

Dáin II Ironfoot was a descendant of Grór, the youngest son of Dáin I of Durin's folk, and was lord of the Dwarves of the Iron Hills in Wilderland. Dáin II Ironfoot was a Dwarven King from J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ...


Dís

Dís was a female Dwarf, daughter of Thráin II and sister of Thorin Oakenshield. She was the mother of Fíli and Kíli, and the only dwarf-woman ever named by Tolkien. The Dwarves of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth are beings of short stature who all possess beards, and are often friendly with Hobbits although long suspicious of Elves. ... Thráin II is a Dwarf from J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, Thorin Oakenshield was a Dwarf, the son of Thráin II and the grandson of King Thrór. ... Fíli and Kíli are fictional characters in The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. ...


Dori

Dori was one of the three dwarf brothers who befriended Bilbo in The Hobbit and travel with him in search of Smaug's treasure caverns. Bilbo Baggins is the central character in the J. R. R. Tolkien novel The Hobbit, and a minor character in its sequel, The Lord of the Rings. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Smaug was a greedy, reddish-gold dragon of Middle-earth, who laid waste to Dale and captured the Lonely Mountain (Erebor) with all its treasure, which he gathered in a central hall and slept upon. ...


It fell to Dori to carry Bilbo in the tunnels of the Misty Mountains during the escape from the goblins, but Dori dropped Bilbo and the other dwarves blamed him for "losing their burglar." Later, during the escape from the Wargs, Bilbo grabbed Dori's legs as they scrambled up into the trees. The Misty Mountains as seen in the prologue to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). ... In Old Norse Warg (vargr) is an euphemism for wolf (ulfr), still used in modern Swedish as a word for wolf. ...


Durin the Deathless

Main article: Durin

King Durin I of Khazad-dum, better known as Durin the Deathless, was the eldest of the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves, first created by Aulë the Vala. Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ...


Durin II

Main article: Durin

Little is recorded about Durin II's reign, although there are indications that the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm had an agreement with early Men from the vales of Anduin. Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ...


Durin III

Main article: Durin

Durin III was the first bearer of one of the Seven Rings, although this was not known to outsiders until the end of the Third Age. Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ...


Durin IV

Main article: Durin

Durin IV joined Gil-galad and Elendil in the Last Alliance. Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ...


Durin V

Main article: Durin

Durin V lived in Khazad-dûm, and with the aid of the Ring prospered. Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ...


Durin VI

Main article: Durin

Durin VIwas King of the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm when the Balrog was aroused deep beneath the city. Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ...


Durin VII the Last

Main article: Durin

Durin VII was a descendant of Thorin III Stonehelm of Durin's folk, who was lord of the Dwarves of Erebor and the Iron Hills in Wilderland. Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ...


Dwalin

Dwalin was one of the Dwarves who travelled with Bilbo and Gandalf. Tolkien borrowed the name from Dvalin, a Dwarf from Norse mythology. Son of Fundin and younger brother of Balin, Dwalin is one of the least mentioned Dwarves in The Hobbit. He was the first Dwarf to arrive at Bag End. He wore a dark green hood and a golden belt and had a blue beard. Like his brother he plays the viol. Dwalin lent a hood and cloak to Bilbo when they set out on their journey. He supposedly died in IV 91 at the age of 340, very old even for a Dwarf. The Dwarves of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth are beings of short stature who all possess beards, and are often friendly with Hobbits although long suspicious of Elves. ... Bilbo Baggins is the central character in the J. R. R. Tolkien novel The Hobbit, and a minor character in its sequel, The Lord of the Rings. ... Gandalf is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens masterwork, The Lord of the Rings, where he appears as an archetypal wizard, taking a leading role in the War of the Ring. ... In Norse mythology, Dvalin was a ruler of the dwarves and one of the most powerful dwarves, known primarily for having invented runes. ... Norse or Scandinavian mythology comprises the pre-Christian religion, beliefs and legends of the Scandinavian people, including those who settled on Iceland, where the written sources for Norse mythology were assembled. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Dwarf Fundin was the son of Farin, the brother of Gróin, and the father of Balin and Dwalin, two of Thorin Oakenshields companions on the Quest of Erebor. ... The name Balin can refer to characters in several mythologies and literary works. ... Bag End, as it is represented in a Lord of the Rings computer game. ... Various sizes of viol, from Michael Praetorius Syntagma musicum (1618) The viol or viola da gamba is a family of musical instruments and is related to and descending from the vihuela and rebec. ... The Fourth Age is a fictional time period from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ...


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Fili

Fili was one of the Dwarves, who, along with Kili, fell defending Thorin in the battle.


Flói

Flói was one of six Dwarves who who entered Moria with Balin. In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ... The name Balin can refer to characters in several mythologies and literary works. ...


Frár

Frár was one of six Dwarves who who entered Moria with Balin. In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ... The name Balin can refer to characters in several mythologies and literary works. ...


Frerin

Frerin was the second son of Thráin II and the younger brother of Thorin Oakenshield. Little is known of him except for that he perished at a young age when he joined in the Battle of Azanulbizar in the climatic battle of the War of the Dwarves and Orcs, beneath the East Gate of Khazad-dûm. Thráin II is a Dwarf from J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, Thorin Oakenshield was a Dwarf, the son of Thráin II and the grandson of King Thrór. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, the Battle of Nanduhirion was the last battle in the War of the Dwarves and Orcs. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional realm of Middle-earth, the War of the Dwarves and Orcs was a great war fought between the two races. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ...


Frór

Frór was a dwarf of the line of Durin, who was killed with his father Dáin I by a cold-drake in the Grey Mountains. The kingship of Durin's folk clan then passed on to his brother Thrór, who founded the kingdom of Erebor. However the greater part of Durin's folk followed Thrór's younger brother Grór to the Iron Hills. The Dwarves of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth are beings of short stature who all possess beards, and are often friendly with Hobbits although long suspicious of Elves. ... Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ... Dáin I is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth features dragons closely based on those of European legend. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Ered Mithrin or Grey Mountains was a large mountain range to the north of Rhovanion. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy universe of Middle-earth, Thrór (2542 TA-2790 TA), was a Dwarf, the son of Dáin I and the father of Thráin II and brother to Frór and Grór. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Lonely Mountain (Sindarin Erebor) is a mountain in the northeast of Rhovanion. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Grór was a Dwarf of Durins folk. ... The Iron Hills are a range of mountains in the north of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, east of the Lonely Mountain, that are home to a Dwarf mining community. ...


Fundin

Fundin was the son of Farin, the brother of Gróin, and the father of Balin and Dwalin, two of Thorin Oakenshield's companions on the Quest of Erebor. Fundin was killed beneath the East Gate of Khazad-dûm in the climatic Battle of Azanulbizar during the War of the Dwarves and Orcs. After the battle, all of the fallen Dwarves, Fundin included, were stripped of their armour and weaponry by their kinsmen, and were burnt upon pyres of wood. Glóin is a the name of two fictional characters of J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy world of Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy world of Middle-earth, Balin was a Dwarf leader, the son of Fundin and elder brother of Dwalin. ... Dwalin is a fictional character in The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, Thorin Oakenshield was a Dwarf, the son of Thráin II and the grandson of King Thrór. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Lonely Mountain (Sindarin Erebor) is a mountain in the northeast of Rhovanion. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, the Battle of Nanduhirion was the last battle in the War of the Dwarves and Orcs. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional realm of Middle-earth, the War of the Dwarves and Orcs was a great war fought between the two races. ... The Dwarves of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth are beings of short stature who all possess beards, and are often friendly with Hobbits although long suspicious of Elves. ...


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Gamil Zirak

Gamil Zirak was a Dwarvish smith, who was the master of Telchar of Nogrod. Gamil was a great craftsmen, whose work was found in the treasuries of Elu Thingol. Telchar is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Nogrod was one of two Dwarven cities in the Ered Luin. ... Elu Thingol is the King of Doriath and High King of the Sindar, a fictional character of Middle-earth, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ...


Gimli

Main article: Gimli (Middle-earth)

Gimli (Middle-earth)|Gimli was chosen by Elrond to be one the nine Fellowship and befriended Legolas during the War of the Ring. In J. R. R. Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings, Gimli is a Dwarf of Durins Folk who is chosen to accompany Frodo Baggins as a member of the Fellowship of the Ring on the quest to destroy the One Ring. ... Elrond the Half-elven (F.A. 525 - ?) is a fictional character of Middle-earth, created by fantasy author J. R. R. Tolkien. ... Spoiler warning: The Fellowship of the Ring, as described in the first volume of The Lord of the Rings, which bears the same name, is a union of 9 representatives from each of the free peoples in Middle-earth, the number chosen to match the 9 Ringwraiths. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings, Legolas is an Elf, a Sinda prince who becomes a member of the Fellowship of the Ring. ... Combatants Free peoples of Middle-earth: Gondor, Rohan, Dale, Esgaroth, Erebor, The Shire, Lothlórien, the Woodland Realm Evil forces: Under Sauron: Mordor, Rhûn, Harad, Umbar, Khand Under Saruman: (actually a third party) Isengard, Dunland Commanders Gandalf† (but resurrected) Aragorn Théoden† Denethor† Dain II† Brand† Galadriel and Celeborn...


Glóin

Glóin was the son of Thorin I, and succeeded his father as the king of Durin's folk. He expanded the mines of the Ered Mithrin, and further abandoned Erebor. Thorin I is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ... Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Ered Mithrin or Grey Mountains was a large mountain range to the north of Rhovanion. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Lonely Mountain (Sindarin Erebor) is a mountain in the northeast of Rhovanion. ...


Glóin, son of Gróin

Glóin, son of Gróin, was the father of Gimli and was one of Thorin Oakenshield's companions in The Hobbit. He was the son of Gróin, the grandson of Borin, the younger son of King Náin II, and so could claim direct descent from Durin the Deathless himself. Óin, another of Thorin's companions, was his brother. Glóin and his son went to Rivendell in time for the Council of Elrond, telling tales about the Lonely Mountain, Moria, and what they knew of Sauron's plans. Gimli became a member of the Fellowship of the Ring. Glóin is a the name of two fictional characters of J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy world of Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, Borin is a Dwarf of Durins Line, the second son of King Náin II. He was the ancestor of both Balin and Gimli Elf_friend of the Company of the Ring. ... Náin II is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ... Óin is a name of two fictional characters of J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy world of Middle-earth. ...


Glóin is a hero unit for the Dwarves in the Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II, along with his son Gimli and King Dáin II Ironfoot. He fought alongside Glorfindel in the battle for the north. Dáin II Ironfoot was a Dwarven King from J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ...


Gróin

Gróin was one of the Lords of the Lonely Mountain and the father of Glóin.


Grór

Grór was the younger son of King Dáin I, and younger brother of Frór and Thrór. When Thrór left the Iron Hills to reclaim the Kingdom of Erebor, Grór remained behind, ruling over the majority of Durin's folk even if his brother was King. The murder of Thror resulted in the climatic Battle of Azanulbizar in the year 2799. It is very likely that Gror had learned of the death of his brother, although his age may have been a factor that kept him from participating in the war, as his death was in 2805, five years later. Dáin I is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... In Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, Frór was a dwarf of the line of Durin, who was killed with his father Dáin I by a cold-drake in the Grey Mountains. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy universe of Middle-earth, Thrór (2542 TA-2790 TA), was a Dwarf, the son of Dáin I and the father of Thráin II and brother to Frór and Grór. ... The Iron Hills are a range of mountains in the north of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, east of the Lonely Mountain, that are home to a Dwarf mining community. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Lonely Mountain (Sindarin Erebor) is a mountain in the northeast of Rhovanion. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, the Battle of Nanduhirion was the last battle in the War of the Dwarves and Orcs. ...


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Ibûn

Ibûn was one of the last of the Petty-dwarves and son of Mîm. In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, the Petty-dwarves, or (Sindarin) Noegyth Nibin or Nibin-Noeg, were a diminuitive race of Dwarves. ...


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Khîm

Khîm was one of the last of the Petty-dwarves and son of Mîm. In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, the Petty-dwarves, or (Sindarin) Noegyth Nibin or Nibin-Noeg, were a diminuitive race of Dwarves. ...


Kili

Kili was one of the Dwarves, who, along with Fili, fell, defending Thorin from attack during the battle.


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Lóni

Lóni was one of six Dwarves who who entered Moria with Balin. In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ... The name Balin can refer to characters in several mythologies and literary works. ...


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Mîm

Main article: Mîm

Mîm was one of the last of the Petty-dwarves who lived with his two sons, Ibûn and Khîm, at Amon Rûdh in middle Beleriand. The main part of this article relates to the last versions of Middle-earths history, and as such may controvert parts of The Silmarillion. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, the Petty-dwarves, or (Sindarin) Noegyth Nibin or Nibin-Noeg, were a diminuitive race of Dwarves. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Amon Rûdh is the Bald Hill (the meaning of its Sindarin name) that lay south of Brethil in West Beleriand during the First Age. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Beleriand was the region of northwestern Middle-earth during the First Age. ...


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Náin I

Náin I was the son of Durin VI, and succeeded his father as King of Khazad-dûm. When his father was slain by the Balrog, Náin I attempted to destroy it, but was himself killed the following year. The remainder of Durin's Folk fled Khazad-dûm, and renamed it Moria. He was succeeded on the throne by Thráin I. In Norse mythology, Durin was the first of the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ... Spoiler warning: The Balrog from Peter Jacksons The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Balrogs are fictional demon-like creatures from J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Durins folk is the most important folk of Dwarves. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ... Thráin I, sometimes Thrain the Old, is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ...


Náin II

Náin II was a King of Durin's Folk, son of Óin. Under Náin II, the Dwarves lived peacefully in the Ered Mithrin, until they were attacked by dragons. He was succeeded by his son, Dáin I. He had a younger son Borin, from whom several of Thorin Oakenshield's companions were descended. In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Durins folk is the most important folk of Dwarves. ... Óin is a name of two fictional characters of J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy world of Middle-earth. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Ered Mithrin or Grey Mountains was a large mountain range to the north of Rhovanion. ... J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth features dragons closely based on those of European legend. ... Dáin I is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, Borin is a Dwarf of Durins Line, the second son of King Náin II. He was the ancestor of both Balin and Gimli Elf_friend of the Company of the Ring. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, Thorin Oakenshield was a Dwarf, the son of Thráin II and the grandson of King Thrór. ...


Náin, son of Grór

Náin, son of Grór was killed at the Battle of Nanduhirion, and the rule of the Dwarves of the Iron Hills passed to his grandson, Dáin II Ironfoot. In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, the Battle of Nanduhirion was the last battle in the War of the Dwarves and Orcs. ... Dáin II Ironfoot was a Dwarven King from J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ...


Náli

Náli was one of six Dwarves who who entered Moria with Balin. In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ... The name Balin can refer to characters in several mythologies and literary works. ...


Nár

Nár was the companion of Thrór during his ill-fated attempt to reclaim Moria. In J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy universe of Middle-earth, Thrór (2542 TA-2790 TA), was a Dwarf, the son of Dáin I and the father of Thráin II and brother to Frór and Grór. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ...


Narvi

Narvi (originally Ngarvi, Ñarvi) made the Doors of Durin, on which Celebrimbor wrote the inscription. In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, The Doors of Durin were created in the dark cliffs of Moria, in the cooperation of the Elves and the Dwarves before Saurons dominance in Middle-earth. ... Celebrimbor is a fictional character In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ...


Nori

Nori was one of the three dwarf brothers who befriended Bilbo in The Hobbit and travel with him in search of Smaug's treasure caverns. Bilbo Baggins is the central character in the J. R. R. Tolkien novel The Hobbit, and a minor character in its sequel, The Lord of the Rings. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Smaug was a greedy, reddish-gold dragon of Middle-earth, who laid waste to Dale and captured the Lonely Mountain (Erebor) with all its treasure, which he gathered in a central hall and slept upon. ...


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Óin, son of Glóin

Óin, son of Glóin, and succeeded his father as King of Durin's folk, reigning from 2385 to 2488 Third Age.


Óin, son of Gróin

Óin, son of Gróin accompanied Thorin Oakenshield on his quest in The Hobbit. He was also one of six Dwarves who entered Moria with Balin. In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, Thorin Oakenshield was a Dwarf, the son of Thráin II and the grandson of King Thrór. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ... The name Balin can refer to characters in several mythologies and literary works. ...


Ori

Ori was one of the three dwarf brothers who befriended Bilbo in The Hobbit and travel with him in search of Smaug's treasure caverns. He was also one of six Dwarves who who entered Moria with Balin. Bilbo Baggins is the central character in the J. R. R. Tolkien novel The Hobbit, and a minor character in its sequel, The Lord of the Rings. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Smaug was a greedy, reddish-gold dragon of Middle-earth, who laid waste to Dale and captured the Lonely Mountain (Erebor) with all its treasure, which he gathered in a central hall and slept upon. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ... The name Balin can refer to characters in several mythologies and literary works. ...


In The Hobbit, Ori (and his brothers) accompanied their lord Thorin Oakenshield on the Quest of Erebor, in which they were assisted by the hobbit Bilbo Baggins. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, Thorin Oakenshield was a Dwarf, the son of Thráin II and the grandson of King Thrór. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Lonely Mountain (Sindarin Erebor) is a mountain in the northeast of Rhovanion. ... Hobbits are a subset of the race of Men from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth, sometimes considered a separate race. ... Bilbo Baggins is the central character in the J. R. R. Tolkien novel The Hobbit, and a minor character in its sequel, The Lord of the Rings. ...


Years later, Ori travelled south with Balin and a force of Dwarves, on a fatal attempted journey to reclaim their ancient mansions of Khazad-dûm, which were presently occupied by the Goblins. Ori and the remaining Dwarves perished during a final stand inside the Chamber of Mazarbul. On the Quest of Mount Doom, the Fellowship of the Ring journeyed through Moria and discovered the book that contained the records of the expedition written by Ori. In J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy world of Middle-earth, Balin was a Dwarf leader, the son of Fundin and elder brother of Dwalin. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ... Orcs in Moria, from the 1978 animated film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings. ... See also: Book of Mazarbul The old Chamber of Records of Khazad-dûm. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Mount Doom, or Orodruin, is a volcano in Mordor where the One Ring was forged in the Crack of Doom, a fiery chasm within the mountain. ... Spoiler warning: The Fellowship of the Ring, as described in the first volume of The Lord of the Rings, which bears the same name, is a union of 9 representatives from each of the free peoples in Middle-earth, the number chosen to match the 9 Ringwraiths. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ...


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Telchar

Telchar was a Dwarf of Nogrod in the Blue Mountains. He was one of the greatest smiths of Middle-earth. Among his works were Angrist, Narsil, and the Dragon-Helm of Dor-lómin. The Dwarves of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth are beings of short stature who all possess beards, and are often friendly with Hobbits although long suspicious of Elves. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Nogrod was one of two Dwarven cities in the Ered Luin. ... The Ered Luin or Blue Mountains, also known as Ered Lindon, is the mountain range at the far west of Eriador, in J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth. ... This is a list of noted weapons from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... The shards of Narsil in Peter Jacksons The Fellowship of the Ring. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Dor-lómin was a part of the land of Hithlum in Middle-earth. ...


Thorin

Thorin I was the son of Thráin I, and succeeded his father as King of Erebor and King of Durin's folk. He left Erebor with the greater part of his folk, moving to the Ered Mithrin. He was succeeded as King by Glóin. Thráin I, sometimes Thrain the Old, is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Lonely Mountain (Sindarin Erebor) is a mountain in the northeast of Rhovanion. ... Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Lonely Mountain (Sindarin Erebor) is a mountain in the northeast of Rhovanion. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Ered Mithrin or Grey Mountains was a large mountain range to the north of Rhovanion. ... Glóin is the name of two fictional characters of J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy world of Middle-earth. ...


Thorin II Oakenshield

Main article: Thorin II Oakenshield

Thorin Oakenshield brings twelve Dwarves to Bag End to recruit Bilbo for their treasure hunt in The Hobbit. In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, Thorin Oakenshield was a Dwarf, the son of Thráin II and the grandson of King Thrór. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, Thorin Oakenshield was a Dwarf, the son of Thráin II and the grandson of King Thrór. ... Bag End, as it is represented in a Lord of the Rings computer game. ... Bilbo Baggins is the central character in the J. R. R. Tolkien novel The Hobbit, and a minor character in its sequel, The Lord of the Rings. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


Thorin III Stonehelm

Thorin III Stonehelm was the son and heir of Dáin II Ironfoot of Durin's folk, who was lord of the Dwarves of Erebor and the Iron Hills in Wilderland. Dáin II Ironfoot was a Dwarven King from J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Lonely Mountain (Sindarin Erebor) is a mountain in the northeast of Rhovanion. ... The Iron Hills are a range of mountains in the north of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, east of the Lonely Mountain, that are home to a Dwarf mining community. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Rhovanion or Wilderland was a large region of northern Middle-earth. ...


He became King under the Mountain when his father Dáin was killed during the War of the Ring in 3019 T.A.. Thorin III helped rebuild Erebor and Dale, and prospered. His realm became a close ally of the Reunited Kingdom of Arnor and Gondor of King Elessar. The term King under the Mountain was used in a good deal of Celtic mythology (and later fairy tales) to refer to the ruler of the supernatural creatures particular to a given location, particularly the sidhe. ... Combatants Free peoples of Middle-earth: Gondor, Rohan, Dale, Esgaroth, Erebor, The Shire, Lothlórien, the Woodland Realm Evil forces: Under Sauron: Mordor, Rhûn, Harad, Umbar, Khand Under Saruman: (actually a third party) Isengard, Dunland Commanders Gandalf† (but resurrected) Aragorn Théoden† Denethor† Dain II† Brand† Galadriel and Celeborn... The Third Age is a fictional time period from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ... Dale is a town in J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... Properly, the Reunited Kingdom of Arnor and Gondor is a fictional realm from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ... In the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien, Arnor, or the Northern Kingdom, was a kingdom of the Dúnedain in the land of Eriador in Middle-earth. ... One rendition of the flag of Gondor Gondor is a fictional country from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ...


During his rule Gimli, son of Glóin, led a number of Dwarves south to Aglarond, where a new Kingdom was settled. Also during his rule mining for mithril in Moria slowly began again, although Moria was not yet permanently settled. In J. R. R. Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings, Gimli is a Dwarf of Durins Folk who is chosen to accompany Frodo Baggins as a member of the Fellowship of the Ring on the quest to destroy the One Ring. ... Glóin is the name of two fictional characters of J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy world of Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Aglarond was a name for the Hornburg as well as the Glittering Caves behind it at Helms Deep. ... Mithril is a fictional material from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ...


Thorin III had an heir, (or possibly a later descendant) who was held to be the reincarnation of Durin the Deathless, and who succeeded him at his death as Durin VII the Last. In Norse mythology, Durin was the first of the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves. ...


Thráin I

Thráin I, sometimes Thrain the Old, was the son of Náin I, and succeeded his father as King of Khazad-dûm. When his father was slain by the Balrog as his grandfather Dúrin VI had been killed before, Thráin I fled Khazad-dûm together with the remainder of Durin's folk, migrating to Erebor, which he founded in 1999 T.A.. He was succeeded as King by Thorin I. Náin I is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ... Spoiler warning: The Balrog from Peter Jacksons The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Balrogs are fictional demon-like creatures from J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Lonely Mountain (Sindarin Erebor) is a mountain in the northeast of Rhovanion. ... Thorin I is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ...


Thráin II

Main article: Thráin II

Thráin II was the father of Thorin Oakenshield, the son of Thrór, and a direct descendant of Durin the Deathless. Thráin II is a Dwarf from J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... Thráin II is a Dwarf from J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, Thorin Oakenshield was a Dwarf, the son of Thráin II and the grandson of King Thrór. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy universe of Middle-earth, Thrór (2542 TA-2790 TA), was a Dwarf, the son of Dáin I and the father of Thráin II and brother to Frór and Grór. ... Durin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe, Middle-earth. ...


Thrór

Thrór (2542 TA-2790 TA) was a King of Durin's folk, the son of Dáin I and the father of Thráin II, and brother to Frór and Grór. In 2790 he journeyed with Nár to Moria, upon entering it, he was killed by Azog the Goblin, which started the War of the Dwarves and Orcs. The Third Age is a fictional time period from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ... The Third Age is a fictional time period from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ... Dáin I is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... Thráin II is a Dwarf from J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... In Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, Frór was a dwarf of the line of Durin, who was killed with his father Dáin I by a cold-drake in the Grey Mountains. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Grór was a Dwarf of Durins folk. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy universe of Middle-earth, Nár was a Dwarf, the companion of Thrór during his ill-fated attempt to reclaim Moria. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. ... In Tolkiens Middle-earth Azog was the name of an Orc chieftain who lived in Moria from about 2480 to 2799 Third Age. ... Orcs in Moria, from the 1978 animated film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional realm of Middle-earth, the War of the Dwarves and Orcs was a great war fought between the two races. ...


Thrór was the first King who lived in exile: after a cold-drake had killed Dáin I and Frór, only a part of Durin's folk joined him in the mines of Erebor, the greater part moving to the Iron Hills under Grór. J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth features dragons closely based on those of European legend. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, the Lonely Mountain (Sindarin Erebor) is a mountain in the northeast of Rhovanion. ... The Iron Hills are a range of mountains in the north of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, east of the Lonely Mountain, that are home to a Dwarf mining community. ...


See also

  • Dwarves

The Dwarves of J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth are beings of short stature who all possess beards, and are often friendly with Hobbits although long suspicious of Elves. ...

External links

  • The Encyclopedia of Arda

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