Glóin (Son of Gróin)

{See also Glóin son of Thorin I}

Glóin
Dwarf


Family
Parentage	Gróin
Physical Description
Gender	Male

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Glóin (Third Age 2783 – Fourth Age 15, aged 253 years), was a Dwarf of Durin's folk, the son of Gróin, brother of Óin.

War of the Dwarves and Orcs

Not much is known about Glóin during the War of the Dwarves and Orcs, other than he survived the Battle of Azanulbizar, but it is possible that he was too young to fight in the beginning of the war, and joined the the Dwarf-host later on.

After the battle, he was one of the Dwarves among the surviving army of King Thráin II's, which returned to the exiled people at Dunland. Not long after, they wandered North till, they came to the northern Blue Mountains where they settled.

Life in Thorin's Halls

During Glóin's life in Blue Mountains he saw the departure of King Thráin, who tried to go back to Erebor, but was captured and tortured for the Ring of Thrór, and he died several years later. But his life wasn't so bad in the Ered Luin. Under King Thorin Oakenshield they had fair halls in the mountains, and became prosperous in a fashion and trafficked goods with other peoples, and gained what wealth they could. But ever they spoke of the Lonely Mountain.

The Quest of Erebor

After nearly a hundred years of living in the Ered Luin King Thorin happened to meet Gandalf the Wizard. They both came up with a plan to retake the Lonely Mountain from Smaug the Dragon. Before Thorin left his halls, he selected twelve Dwarves to come with him, among them being Glóin and his brother, Óin. When Thorin and company observed the "burglar" Gandalf had picked named Bilbo Baggins, they were not impressed, and were ready to leave. But the Wizard convinced them to give the Hobbit one more chance. A couple days later, they were in Bilbo's home at Bag End, where they discussed their quest. Once morning came around they set out for Erebor. On their quest Glóin was quite useful, especially at making fires. But he tended to be very cross with Bilbo, but as their journey went on and the Hobbit rescued them several times he grew an affection for Bilbo.

Months later they reached Erebor. And once word reached their ears that the Dragon was dead, and that a host of Elves from Mirkwood and Lake-men were coming for wealth they sat up defenses. Not long later they came out of the mountain to help the Elves, Men, and kinsfolk from the Iron Hills fight the Orcs and Wargs in the Battle of Five Armies. Glóin survived the battle, was given his share of the treasure by Dáin II Ironfoot who became King after Thorin's death, and settled in the Lonely Mountain.

Erebor, and the War of the Ring

Years later, he was present with his son, Gimli, at the Council of Elrond. Like his brother, he was said to be an expert at producing fire. It is also possible if not likely that Glóin fought in the Battle of Dale during the War of the Ring.