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'''Dáin I''', the son of Náin II, was the last King of all Durin's Folk. Under Dáin I, attacks by dragons on their mines in the [[Ered Mithrin]] continued, and he was killed by a cold-drake in 2589 [[Third Age|T.A.]] and succeeded by his sons [[Thrór]] and [[Grór]]. The remnants of his people abandoned the Ered Mithrin and fled south, where Thrór established the realm of [[Erebor]] and [[Grór]] held rule in the [[Iron Hills]]. |
'''Dáin I''', the son of Náin II, was the last King of all Durin's Folk. Under Dáin I, attacks by dragons on their mines in the [[Ered Mithrin]] continued, and he was killed by a [[Dragon (Middle-earth)|cold-drake]] in 2589 [[Third Age|T.A.]] and succeeded by his sons [[Thrór]] and [[Grór]]. The remnants of his people abandoned the Ered Mithrin and fled south, where Thrór established the realm of [[Erebor]] and [[Grór]] held rule in the [[Iron Hills]]. |
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Revision as of 21:49, 5 April 2007
This is a list of Dwarves from the fictional universe of Middle-earth.
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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 The Helm of Hador was originally made for him by Telchar.
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Balin
Balin was one of the twelve companions of Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins on the Quest of Erebor. The son of Fundin and elder brother of Dwalin, he was born in 2763 Third Age. Balin was driven into exile by the dragon Smaug in 2770, along with the rest of the surviving Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain. In 2790, Balin followed King Thráin II into the bloody War of Dwarves and Orcs, after which he settled for a time in a Dwarf-colony in the Blue Mountains. In 2841, Balin began an ill-fated quest with King Thráin II to return to Erebor. This journey resulted in the disappearance and eventual death of Thráin II. Balin returned to the Blue Mountains. During the Quest, exactly one century later, he and Bilbo became close friends. Many years after the destruction of Smaug, Balin led an expedition to recolonise Khazad-dûm. Although the colony began well, Balin was slain after only a few years at the beginning of an Orc-assault that destroyed the colony. In The Fellowship of the Ring the Fellowship found his tomb, located inside the Chamber of Mazarbul (Chamber of Records), in the mines of Moria.
Bifur
Bifur was one of the twelve companions of Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins on the Quest of Erebor. The cousin of Bofur and Bombur, he was not descended from Durin. Along with his cousin Bombur, he was almost killed by Smaug when he was trapped at the bottom of a cliff on the Lonely Mountain, but was rescued in time. Also, he was fond of raspberry jam and apple-tart, wore a yellow hood and played the clarinet. He survived the barrel-ride in a drier and less bruised state than most of the other dwarves, but still couldn’t move after the ordeal. He also gave the trolls quite a fight before getting sacked and helped trying to rescue poor Bilbo Baggins, and was set down uncomfortably near the fire as a reward.
Bofur
Bofur was one of the twelve companions of Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins on the Quest of Erebor. The cousin of Bifur and brother of Bombur, he was not descended from Durin. He is the least-mentioned dwarf in The Hobbit; consequently, little is known about the rest of his life. The only things we know about Bofur are that he liked mince-pies and cheese at tea, and, like his cousin Bifur, played the clarinet and sported a yellow hood. He didn’t have as rough a barrel-ride as most of his companions, but was still too stiff to help de-keg the other dwarves.
Bombur
Bombur was one of the twelve companions of Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins on the Quest of Erebor. The cousin of Bifur and brother of Bofur, he was not descended from Durin.
"Poor, fat" Bombur is frequently shown as being the last in 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. He is also depicted as being foolish and making mistakes when 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 falls into the Enchanted River. Trusting neither mountain paths nor ropes to hold his weight, he chooses to stay and guard the company's camp while the others move up Erebor. However, he is forced to use the ropes to escape the rampaging dragon Smaug.
Bombur sleeps at several key moments in the book. When he falls into the Enchanted River, he falls under a spell that makes him sleep for days, causing his already despairing companions to carry him. During the siege of Erebor, Bilbo uses Bombur's sleepiness to his advantage, promising to take Bombur's midnight watch and allow him to sleep. As well, he was asleep when his barrel was opened at Esgaroth and when Bilbo discovered the secret entrance to Erebor.
Many years later, in The Lord of the Rings, Frodo Baggins inquires after Bombur and learns that he has grown so fat it takes six young dwarves to lift him, as he can no longer move from his bed to his couch.
In the 1977 Rankin-Bass version of The Hobbit, he was voiced by Paul Frees.
Borin
Borin was 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.
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Dáin I
Dáin I, the son of Náin II, was the last King of all Durin's Folk. Under Dáin I, attacks by dragons on their mines in the Ered Mithrin continued, and he was killed by a cold-drake in 2589 T.A. and succeeded by his sons Thrór and Grór. The remnants of his people abandoned the Ered Mithrin and fled south, where Thrór established the realm of Erebor and Grór held rule in the Iron Hills.
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. When only a "stripling in the reckoning of the Dwarves", Dáin joined his father's contingent in the Battle of Azanulbizar, at which time he slew Azog and looked into the Gate of Moria. As his father was slain by Azog, at this time he took up the rule of the Iron Hills. Many years later, after the slaying of Smaug in 2941, Thorin II Oakenshield bid him come to relieve the siege of Erebor. After Thorin's death in the resulting Battle of Five Armies, Dáin was proclaimed king of Durin's Folk. He fell in the Battle of Dale in 3019, defending himself valiantly even at the old age of 252. He was succeeded by his son Thorin III Stonehelm.
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.
Dori
Dori was one of the twelve companions of Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins on the Quest of Erebor. He was the brother of Nori and Ori.
It fell to Dori to carry Bilbo in the tunnels of the Misty Mountains, but Dori dropped Bilbo and the other dwarves blamed him for "losing their burglar." Later, during the escape from the Wargs when they all climbed trees, Dori climbed back down to help Bilbo, who could not get up on his own. When the Eagles carried them off, Bilbo grabbed hold of Dori's legs as they went. The Hobbit describes Dori as being "a decent fellow, despite his grumbling," while Thorin describes him as being the strongest member of the company.
- Quote: "I can't be always carrying burglars on my back...down tunnels and up trees! What do you think I am? A porter?"
Durin the Deathless
King Durin I of Khazad-dûm, better known as Durin the Deathless, was the eldest of the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves, first created by Aulë the Vala.
Durin II
Little is recorded about Durin II's reign, although there are indications that during his reign, the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm had an alliance with early Men from the vales of Anduin.
Durin III
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 IV
Durin IV joined Gil-galad and Elendil in the Last Alliance.
Durin V
Durin V lived in Khazad-dûm, and with the aid of the Ring prospered.
Durin VI
Durin VI was King of the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm when the Balrog was aroused deep beneath the city.
Durin VII the Last
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.
Dwalin
Dwalin was one of the twelve companions of Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins on the Quest of Erebor. His name is taken from Dvalin, a dwarf from the Poetic Edda and other Norse mythology. The son of Fundin and younger brother of Balin, Dwalin was one of the least mentioned Dwarves in The Hobbit, even though 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, and, like his brother Balin, he played the viol. Dwalin lent a hood and cloak to Bilbo when they set out on their journey. He died in IV 91 at the age of 340, very old even for a Dwarf.
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Farin
Farin was the son of Borin and father of Fundin and Groin. Therefore, he was the grandfather of Balin and Dwalin, Glóin and Óin.
Fíli
Fíli was one of the twelve companions of Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins on the Quest of Erebor. He and his brother Kíli were the sons of Dís, Thorin's sister. The two brothers were described as being young in Dwarf terms, being younger than the rest by some fifty years, and having the best eyesight. Fíli was the younger of the two and confirmed Bilbo's sighting of a boat along the Enchanted River. The brothers are consistently described as being cheerful, being the only two to come out of the barrels at Lake-Town "more or less smiling." Along with Kíli, Fíli fell at the Battle of the Five Armies, defending his uncle Thorin.
Flói
Flói was one of the six chief Dwarves who entered Moria with Balin.
Frár
Frár was one of the six chief Dwarves who entered Moria with Balin.
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.
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.
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, including Fundin, were stripped of their armour and weaponry by their kinsmen, and were burnt upon pyres of wood.
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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.
Gimli
Gimli, the son of Glóin, was chosen by Elrond to be one of the nine members of the Fellowship of the Ring. He remained with Aragorn throughout the War of the Ring, fighting at the Hornburg and at Pelargir. His friendship with Legolas was held up as unusual, as Dwarves and Elves were usually antagonistic to each other. His admiration for Elf-Lady Galadriel further expanded the conjoinment of the Dwarven-Elf Alliance.
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.
Glóin, son of Gróin
Glóin, son of Gróin was one of the twelve companions of Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins on the Quest of Erebor. He was the son of Gróin, the grandson of Borin, the younger son of King Náin II, and thus directly descended from Durin the Deathless himself. Óin, another of Thorin's companions, was his brother. Between them, they were counted on to start the campfires, though they bickered over the task. Glóin and his son Gimli went to Rivendell in time for the Council of Elrond, acting as an embassy of Dáin to bring news of the Erebor, Moria, and what they knew of Sauron's plans.
Glóin is also a playable hero unit in the game The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II. In the good campaign he joins with Glorfindel as a showing of an alliance between dwarves and elves after the goblin's siege of Rivendell (which was invented for the game).
Gróin
Gróin was the son of Farin 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.
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Ibûn
Ibûn, the son of Mîm, was one of the last of the Petty-dwarves.
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Khîm
Khîm, the son of Mîm, was one of the last of the Petty-dwarves. He was slain by Andróg, a man of Túrin's company.
Kíli
Kíli was one of the twelve companions of Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins on the Quest of Erebor. He and his brother Fíli were the sons of Dís, Thorin's sister. The two brothers were described as being young in Dwarf terms, being younger than the rest by some fifty years, and having the best eyesight. The brothers are consistently described as being cheerful, being the only two to come out of the barrels at Lake-Town "more or less smiling." Along with Fíli, Kíli fell at the Battle of the Five Armies, defending his uncle Thorin.
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Lóni
Lóni was one of the six chief Dwarves who who entered Moria with Balin.
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Mîm
Mîm was one of the last of the Petty-dwarves who lived with his two sons, Ibûn and Khîm, at Amon Rûdh in central Beleriand. Although he harbored the company of Túrin, he also betrayed them to Orcs sent against them, as a man of Túrin's company had slain his son Khîm. Mîm was eventually slain by Húrin at Nargothrond.
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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 continue the kingdom, but was himself killed the following year. The remainder of Durin's Folk fled Khazad-dûm, and the city was renamed Moria. He was succeeded on the throne by Thráin I.
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.
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 son, Dáin II Ironfoot.
Náli
Náli was one of the six chief Dwarves who entered Moria with Balin.
Nár
Nár was the companion of Thrór during his ill-fated attempt to reclaim Moria. After Thrór's death, Nár bore the ill tidings to Thrór's son Thráin.
Narvi
Narvi was a dwarf of Moria who built Moria's west-gate in the Second Age. His name was inscribed on the door by Celebrimbor, writing in Sindarin Elvish on Narvi's behalf. The inscription reads Im Narvi hain echant. Celebrimbor o Eregion teithant i thiw hin: "I, Narvi, made them. Celebrimbor of Eregion drew these signs."
Nori
Nori was one of the twelve companions of Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins on the Quest of Erebor.
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Óin
Óin succeeded his father Glóin as King of Durin's folk, reigning from 2385 to 2488 Third Age.
Óin, son of Gróin
Óin, son of Gróin was one of the twelve companions of Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins on the Quest of Erebor. Along with his brother Glóin, he was counted on to start the campfires, though the brothers bickered over the task. He was also one of the six chief Dwarves who entered Moria with Balin. His death came while trying to escape via the Western Door, taken by the Watcher in the Water.
Ori
Ori was one of the twelve companions of Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins on the Quest of Erebor. He was also one of the six chief Dwarves who who entered Moria with Balin. He was among the last members of Balin's colony to be killed, as is known by his entering the last records in the Book of Mazarbul before their final hopeless stand against the Orcs. This book was later discovered by the Fellowship of the Ring.
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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.
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.
Thorin II Oakenshield
Thorin Oakenshield was the King of Durin's Folk who led the expedition to destroy Smaug in 2941 S.A.
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.
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.
During his rule Gimli, son of Glóin, led a number of Dwarves south to Aglarond, where a new lordship was established, most likely a colony of Durins Folk under the vassalage of the King of Erebor.
Thorin III had a descendant, Durin VII the Last, who was held to be the final reincarnation of Durin the Deathless. It is unclear whether Durin VII was a son of Thorin III or a later descendant.
Thráin I
Thráin I, sometimes called Thráin 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.
Thráin II
Thráin II was the father of Thorin Oakenshield, the son of Thrór, and a direct descendant of Durin the Deathless.
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.
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.