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The race of [[Dwarves]] whose halls were at [[Belegost]], the northernmost of the two great Dwarf-cities that stood in the [[Blue Mountains]] during the [[First Age]].  
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The '''Dwarves of Belegost''' were a people of [[Dwarves]] who dwelt in the city of Belegost, the northernmost of the two great Dwarf-cities that stood in the Blue Mountains during the [[First Age]].  


Home to the Dwarven House of [[Broadbeams]], Belegost was founded by the Elder of their House sometime during the [[Years of the Trees]].  
They had generally better relations with the [[Elves]] than their neighbors in [[Nogrod]], and were behind the building of [[Menegroth]]. The Dwarves of Belegost were friends to the [[Sindar]]<ref name="Sindar">{{S|Sindar}}</ref> and later allies of the [[Noldor]] of [[Beleriand]].<ref>{{S|Noldor}}</ref> They first met the [[Noldor]] Elves near [[Rerir|Mount Rerir]] and a great friendship began between the two peoples; [[Maedhros]] once saved Lord [[Azaghâl]] from an [[Orcs|Orc]]-assault.<ref>{{UT|Narn}}, p. 75</ref> They joined the [[Union of Maedhros]] and fought bravely beside each other during the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]], where they lost their ruler Lord [[Azaghâl]] in battle to the dragon [[Glaurung]].


They had a generally better relations with the [[Elves]] than their neighbors in [[Nogrod]], and as well as being responsible for the building of [[Menegroth]].  They first met the craft loving [[Noldor]] Elves near [[Mount Rerir]] and a great friendship began between the two peoples.
When the [[Dwarves of Nogrod]] assembled a great host of Dwarves to attack [[Doriath]], the Dwarves of Belegost tried to dissuade them from war, but their brethren from Nogrod did not heed their advice. These dwarves went on to fight in the [[Battle of the Thousand Caves]],<ref>{{S|Doriath}}</ref> and later met their demise the [[Battle of Sarn Athrad]]. After this tragedy the Dwarves of Belegost started leaving for [[Moria|Khazad-dûm]], for fear of reprisal from the Elves. There was much loathing between Elf and Dwarf from there on.<ref name="Concerning">{{UT|Concerning}}</ref>
they fought bravely beside [[Elves]] and [[Men]] during the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]].  Even losing their ruler Lord [[Azaghâl]] in battle, to the Dragon, Glaurung.
When the Dwarves of Nogrod built a great host of Dwarves to attack [[Doriath]] the Broadbeams tried to dissuade them from war, but they didn't heed their and went on to fight in the [[Sacking of Doriath]], and later their demise the [[Battle of Sarn Athrad]]. After this tragedy the Belegostians started fleeing to Khazad-dûm, for fear of reprise from the Elves. Their was much loathing between Elf and Dwarf from there on.
'''Belegost''' was later ruined in the [[War of Wrath]], and most of the Brodbeams left for [[Khazad-dum]], while some stayed to build, or rebuild new homes and mines, along with some remaining [[Firebeards]] from Nogrod.


The Belegostians were second only to the [[Dwarves of Nogrod]] in smithing.  They learned many secrets in smithing from the Elves, and Elves from the Dwarves.  They created many weapons for the Elves when evil began to stir in Beleriand, and Belegost was the first to create linked ring mail.  Also the great pearl called [[Nimphelos]] was greatly prized by the chieftain of Belegost above a mountain of wealth.
After the end of the [[First Age]], around {{SA|40}}, the power and wealth of Khazad-dûm was much increased; for it was enriched by many people and much lore and craft when the ancient cities of [[Nogrod]] and [[Belegost]] in the [[Blue Mountains]] were ruined in the breaking of [[Thangorodrim]].<ref name="Durin"/> However, there always remained some Dwarves on the eastern side of the Blue Mountains in days afterwards.<ref name="Concerning" />


Apparently the the Broadbeams along with the Firebeards, used Khuzdul names instead of from a different language. Which is odd considering they were secretive about their language and true names.  But they probably just used a given name, like [[Durin's folk]] used the names of the [[Northmen]].
In smithing, the Dwarves of Belegost were second only to the Dwarves of Nogrod. They learned many secrets in smithing from the Elves, and Elves from the Dwarves. They created many weapons for the Elves when evil began to stir in [[Beleriand]], and the smiths of Belegost were the first to create linked ring mail.  


the most Noted Dwarf from Belegost was:
==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''1982-97: ''[[Middle-earth Role Playing]]'':'''
: The Dwarves of Belegost are called '''Thrár's Tribe'''.<ref>{{ICE|8004}}</ref><ref>[[Thomas Morwinsky]], "A Brief History of the Dwarven Mansions", in ''[[Other Minds]]'' issue 4 (July 2008)</ref>


*Lord [[Azaghal]].
==See also==
*[[Dwarves of Nogrod]]


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Dwarves of Belegost
People
Joona Kujanen - The Battle of Unnumbered Tears.jpg
"The Battle of Unnumbered Tears" by Joona Kujanen
General Information
LocationsBelegost, Blue Mountains, Khazad-Dûm[1]
AffiliationUnion of Maedhros
LanguagesKhuzdul, Sindarin
MembersAzaghâl
Physical Description
Lifespanc. 250 years
Average heightFive feet or less

The Dwarves of Belegost were a people of Dwarves who dwelt in the city of Belegost, the northernmost of the two great Dwarf-cities that stood in the Blue Mountains during the First Age.

They had generally better relations with the Elves than their neighbors in Nogrod, and were behind the building of Menegroth. The Dwarves of Belegost were friends to the Sindar[2] and later allies of the Noldor of Beleriand.[3] They first met the Noldor Elves near Mount Rerir and a great friendship began between the two peoples; Maedhros once saved Lord Azaghâl from an Orc-assault.[4] They joined the Union of Maedhros and fought bravely beside each other during the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, where they lost their ruler Lord Azaghâl in battle to the dragon Glaurung.

When the Dwarves of Nogrod assembled a great host of Dwarves to attack Doriath, the Dwarves of Belegost tried to dissuade them from war, but their brethren from Nogrod did not heed their advice. These dwarves went on to fight in the Battle of the Thousand Caves,[5] and later met their demise the Battle of Sarn Athrad. After this tragedy the Dwarves of Belegost started leaving for Khazad-dûm, for fear of reprisal from the Elves. There was much loathing between Elf and Dwarf from there on.[6]

After the end of the First Age, around S.A. 40, the power and wealth of Khazad-dûm was much increased; for it was enriched by many people and much lore and craft when the ancient cities of Nogrod and Belegost in the Blue Mountains were ruined in the breaking of Thangorodrim.[1] However, there always remained some Dwarves on the eastern side of the Blue Mountains in days afterwards.[6]

In smithing, the Dwarves of Belegost were second only to the Dwarves of Nogrod. They learned many secrets in smithing from the Elves, and Elves from the Dwarves. They created many weapons for the Elves when evil began to stir in Beleriand, and the smiths of Belegost were the first to create linked ring mail.

Portrayal in adaptations

1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:

The Dwarves of Belegost are called Thrár's Tribe.[7][8]

See also

References