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'''Dori''' was a Dwarf who, being of [[Durin's folk]], probably dwelt in the northern [[Blue Mountains]] with [[Thorin]] after the latter had settled there after [[Thráin II]] had disappered.<ref name="Durin">{{App|Durin}}</ref>  He was one of the thirteen [[Dwarves]] who journeyed to [[Erebor]] to challenge the [[Dragons|dragon]] [[Smaug]], and after the successful conclusion of this quest he lived with his part of the treasure at the Lonely Mountain.<ref name="Meetings">{{FR|II1}}</ref>


'''Dori''' was a Dwarf of [[Durin's folk]] who lived in the northern [[Blue Mountains]], and later the [[Lonely Mountain]].  He had two brothers named [[Nori]], and [[Ori]].  They were remote kinsman of King [[Thorin]].  He wore a purple hood and played the flute.
Dori's parentage is unknown although he was a member of the [[House of Durin]] and a remote kinsman of Thorin.<ref name="Durin"/>  His birth year is also unknown.  However, in [[Bilbo Baggins]]' account of the quest to Erebor he stated that the brothers [[Fíli]] and [[Kíli]] were the youngest of the thirteen "by some fifty years"<ref name="Hill">{{H|Hill}}</ref> and that when Thorin was missing, [[Balin]] was "the eldest left".<ref>{{H|Barrels}}</ref>  Since Fíli was born in {{TA|2859}} and Balin was born in {{TA|2763|n}},<ref name="Durin"/> this would put Dori's birth between {{TA|2809|n}} and {{TA|2763|n}}, and he would have been between 132 and 178 years old during the quest to EreborThorin stated that Dori was the strongest of the Dwarves in the company.<ref>{{H|Flies}}</ref>  Dori (and [[Nori]]) shared Bilbo's opinion that meals should be plentiful and frequent.<ref>{{H|Mutton}}</ref>
==History==
=== The Quest of Erebor ===


In [[Third Age 2941|T.A. 2941]], Dori was one of twelve Dwarves selected to accompany Thorin Oakenshield on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the Dragon [[Smaug]].  Dori was the strongest of the thirteen Dwarves, and he was fond of food.  And he was quite a decent fellow, according to [[Bilbo Baggins]].
==The Quest of Erebor==
   
When Bilbo first met Dori (in the fourth group of Dwarves to arrive at [[Bag End]]) he was wearing a purple hoodDuring the evening when Thorin called for music, Dori (along with Nori and [[Ori]]) played the flute.<ref>{{H|Party}}</ref> 
Dori was noteworthy for two incidents in the tale: Dori carried Bilbo in the tunnels of the [[Misty Mountains]] during the escape from the goblins, but unfortunately dropped him; the other Dwarves later blamed him for "losing their burglar."


Later, during the escape from the [[Wargs]], Dori climbed down from a tree, which allowed Bilbo to scramble up the tree. Bilbo later grabbed Dori's legs as they were carried off by an eagle, saving them from a fire lit by Goblins.   
Bilbo proclaimed Dori to be "really a decent fellow"<ref name="Pan">{{H|Pan}}</ref> because thrice Dori assisted Bilbo when the hobbit might otherwise have been killed:  First, Dori carried Bilbo in the tunnels of the [[Misty Mountains]] during the escape from the goblins, but unfortunately dropped him;<ref name="Hill"/> the other Dwarves later blamed him for losing their burglar.  Second, during the escape from the [[Wargs]], Dori climbed down from a tree, which allowed Bilbo to scramble up Dori and into the tree. Lastly, Bilbo grabbed Dori's legs as they were carried off by an eagle, saving them from a fire lit by Goblins.<ref name="Pan"/>
 
When [[Gandalf]] was telling the story of the company's adventures to [[Beorn]], Dori and Thorin were the first two Dwarves to show up.<ref>{{H|Queer}}</ref> Upon being pulled out of the barrel after escaping the [[Elvenking]]'s halls, Dori was one of the Dwarves who was waterlogged and seemed only half alive.<ref>{{H|Welcome}}</ref>
 
Dori later fought in and survived the [[Battle of Five Armies]].  He was given his share of the treasure by [[Dáin Ironfoot]], and made his home in Erebor.<ref>{{H|Return}}</ref>
 
==Erebor==
Dori lived a very rich life after the quest as one of the reclaimers of the mountain.  He was still alive during the [[War of the Ring]],<ref name="Meetings"/> and may have fought in the [[Battle of Dale]].  His date of death is not known.


Dori later fought in and survived the [[Battle of Five Armies]].  He was given his share of the treasure by [[Dáin Ironfoot]], and made his home in Erebor. 
=== Erebor ===
Dori lived a very rich life after the quest as one of the reclaimers of the mountain.  He was still alive during the [[War of the Ring]], and may have fought in the [[Battle of Dale]]. His date of death is not known.
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
''Dóri'' is a dwarf from the ''[[Völuspá|Dvergatal]]''. His name most likely means "Borer" or "auger-man".<ref>Chester Nathan Gould, "Dwarf-Names: A Study in Old Icelandic Religion", published in ''Publications of the Modern Language Association of America'', Vol 44 (1929), issue #4, pp. 939-967</ref>
''Dóri'' is a dwarf from the ''[[Völuspá|Dvergatal]]''. His name most likely means "Borer" or "auger-man".<ref>Chester Nathan Gould, "Dwarf-Names: A Study in Old Icelandic Religion", published in ''Publications of the Modern Language Association of America'', Vol 44 (1929), issue #4, pp. 939-967</ref>
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Dori
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Dori was a Dwarf who, being of Durin's folk, probably dwelt in the northern Blue Mountains with Thorin after the latter had settled there after Thráin II had disappered.[1] He was one of the thirteen Dwarves who journeyed to Erebor to challenge the dragon Smaug, and after the successful conclusion of this quest he lived with his part of the treasure at the Lonely Mountain.[2]

Dori's parentage is unknown although he was a member of the House of Durin and a remote kinsman of Thorin.[1] His birth year is also unknown. However, in Bilbo Baggins' account of the quest to Erebor he stated that the brothers Fíli and Kíli were the youngest of the thirteen "by some fifty years"[3] and that when Thorin was missing, Balin was "the eldest left".[4] Since Fíli was born in T.A. 2859 and Balin was born in 2763,[1] this would put Dori's birth between 2809 and 2763, and he would have been between 132 and 178 years old during the quest to Erebor. Thorin stated that Dori was the strongest of the Dwarves in the company.[5] Dori (and Nori) shared Bilbo's opinion that meals should be plentiful and frequent.[6]

The Quest of Erebor

When Bilbo first met Dori (in the fourth group of Dwarves to arrive at Bag End) he was wearing a purple hood. During the evening when Thorin called for music, Dori (along with Nori and Ori) played the flute.[7]

Bilbo proclaimed Dori to be "really a decent fellow"[8] because thrice Dori assisted Bilbo when the hobbit might otherwise have been killed: First, Dori carried Bilbo in the tunnels of the Misty Mountains during the escape from the goblins, but unfortunately dropped him;[3] the other Dwarves later blamed him for losing their burglar. Second, during the escape from the Wargs, Dori climbed down from a tree, which allowed Bilbo to scramble up Dori and into the tree. Lastly, Bilbo grabbed Dori's legs as they were carried off by an eagle, saving them from a fire lit by Goblins.[8]

When Gandalf was telling the story of the company's adventures to Beorn, Dori and Thorin were the first two Dwarves to show up.[9] Upon being pulled out of the barrel after escaping the Elvenking's halls, Dori was one of the Dwarves who was waterlogged and seemed only half alive.[10]

Dori later fought in and survived the Battle of Five Armies. He was given his share of the treasure by Dáin Ironfoot, and made his home in Erebor.[11]

Erebor

Dori lived a very rich life after the quest as one of the reclaimers of the mountain. He was still alive during the War of the Ring,[2] and may have fought in the Battle of Dale. His date of death is not known.

Etymology

Dóri is a dwarf from the Dvergatal. His name most likely means "Borer" or "auger-man".[12]

Portrayal in Adaptations

1966: The Hobbit (1966 film):

Dori is omitted. Thorin Oakenshield only travels with an unnamed guard and the princess of Dale.[13]

1968: The Hobbit (1968 radio series):

Dori is played by Alexander John.

1977: The Hobbit (1977 film):

Dori is voiced by John Stephenson.

1979: The Hobbit (1979 radio series):

No actor is specified for the role of Dori.

1982: The Hobbit (1982 video game):

Dori is omitted; Thorin is the only companion of the player, Bilbo Baggins.[14]

2003: The Hobbit (2003 video game):

Dori has a long brown beard without moustache. He does not appear in the game until Lake-town, though he can be seen in the fir tree with Bilbo, much like the scene in the book.

2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:

Dori is a non-playable character. He is captured along with the gems he was bringing to the Dwarves of Othrikar by the Dourhands. The player must rescue him in Vol I, Book III, Chapter 4 "Freeing Dori". He also makes an appearance during the Dwarven Introduction quest line.

2012-3: The Hobbit films:

Dori will be played by Mark Hadlow.[15]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "Durin's Folk"
  2. 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Many Meetings"
  3. 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Over Hill and Under Hill"
  4. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Barrels Out of Bond"
  5. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Flies and Spiders"
  6. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Roast Mutton"
  7. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "An Unexpected Party"
  8. 8.0 8.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire"
  9. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Queer Lodgings"
  10. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "A Warm Welcome"
  11. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "The Return Journey"
  12. Chester Nathan Gould, "Dwarf-Names: A Study in Old Icelandic Religion", published in Publications of the Modern Language Association of America, Vol 44 (1929), issue #4, pp. 939-967
  13. "The Hobbit.mp4" dated 5 January 2012, YouTube (accessed 10 January 2012)
  14. ZX Computing, 8304 (April/May 1983), p. 76, accessed April 24 2011
  15. Peter Jackson, "Production begins in New Zealand on The Hobbit" dated 20 March 2011, Facebook (accessed 23 December 2011)
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