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[[Image:Ironfist dwarf.jpg|thumb|An Ironfist dwarf by Daniel Falconer]]
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The '''Ironfists''' were one of the seven houses of the [[Dwarves]] that dwelt in mountains of the East of [[Middle-earth]]. They were originally paired with the [[Stiffbeards]].<ref>{{PM|X}}, pp. 301, 322 (note 24)</ref>
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The '''Ironfists''' were one of the seven houses of the [[Dwarves]] that dwelt in [[Rhûn]]. They were originally paired with the [[Stiffbeards]].<ref>{{PM|X}}, pp. 301, 322 (note 24)</ref>


It is possible that the Ironfists sent troops to fight in the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]] during the [[Third Age]]. For it is said that [[Durin's folk]] called for aid from houses of other fathers of the Dwarves.<ref>{{App|A3}}</ref>
The locations of the four [[Dwarves|Dwarven]] clans, including the Ironfists, who lived in the [[East]] are unknown. The distance between their mansions in the East and the [[Misty Mountains]], specifically [[Gundabad]], was said to be as great or greater than that of Gundabad's distance from the [[Blue Mountains]] in the West.<ref>{{PM|Dwarves}}, p. 301</ref>
 
It is possible that the Ironfists were among the "''Houses of other Fathers''" who sent troops to help [[Durin's Folk]] in the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]].<ref>{{App|A3}}</ref>
 
Late in the [[Third Age]], when war and terror grew in the [[East]] itself, considerable numbers of Ironfists and dwarves of the Eastern clans left their ancient homelands. They sought refuge in Middle-earth's western lands, where some of them met [[Frodo Baggins]].<ref>{{FR|Shadow}}</ref>


==Portrayal in adaptations==
==Portrayal in adaptations==


'''1982-97: ''[[Middle-earth Role Playing]]'':'''
'''1982-97: ''[[Middle-earth Role Playing]]'':'''
: The unnamed Dwarven tribes were given invented names in an early supplement.<ref>{{ICE|8004}}</ref> While these were published before the publication of Tolkien's late note on the name of the Dwarven houses of the East, it has been suggested that the Ironfists could correspond to '''Thelór's house''' (as portrayed in ''[[Middle-earth Role Playing|MERP]]'').<ref>[[Thomas Morwinsky]], "A Brief History of the Dwarven Mansions", in ''[[Other Minds]]'' issue 4 (July 2008)</ref>
: The unnamed Dwarven tribes were given invented names in an early supplement.<ref>{{ICE|8004}}</ref> While these were published before the publication of Tolkien's late note on the name of the Dwarven houses of the East, it has been suggested that the Ironfists could correspond to '''Thelór's tribe''' (as portrayed in ''[[Middle-earth Role Playing|MERP]]'').<ref>[[Thomas Morwinsky]], "A Brief History of the Dwarven Mansions", in ''[[Other Minds]]'' issue 4 (July 2008)</ref>


'''2002-5: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game]]'':'''
'''2002-5: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game]]'':'''

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Ironfists
People
Daniel Falconer - Ironfist dwarf.jpg
"Ironfiest dwarf" by Daniel Falconer
General Information
LocationsRhûn[1]
AffiliationStiffbeards
LanguagesKhuzdul
Physical Description
Lifespanc. 250 years[2]
GalleryImages of Ironfists

The Ironfists were one of the seven houses of the Dwarves that dwelt in Rhûn. They were originally paired with the Stiffbeards.[3]

The locations of the four Dwarven clans, including the Ironfists, who lived in the East are unknown. The distance between their mansions in the East and the Misty Mountains, specifically Gundabad, was said to be as great or greater than that of Gundabad's distance from the Blue Mountains in the West.[4]

It is possible that the Ironfists were among the "Houses of other Fathers" who sent troops to help Durin's Folk in the War of the Dwarves and Orcs.[5]

Late in the Third Age, when war and terror grew in the East itself, considerable numbers of Ironfists and dwarves of the Eastern clans left their ancient homelands. They sought refuge in Middle-earth's western lands, where some of them met Frodo Baggins.[6]

Portrayal in adaptations

1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:

The unnamed Dwarven tribes were given invented names in an early supplement.[7] While these were published before the publication of Tolkien's late note on the name of the Dwarven houses of the East, it has been suggested that the Ironfists could correspond to Thelór's tribe (as portrayed in MERP).[8]

2002-5: The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game:

The House corresponding to the Ironfists is called Sindri's Folk, said to inhabit a mountain chain of central Middle-earth.[9]

References

Dwarven Clans
Longbeards · Firebeards · Broadbeams · Ironfists · Stiffbeards · Blacklocks · Stonefoots · (Petty-dwarves)