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	:''See also: [[The Hobbit#Synopsis\|The Hobbit]]''		:''See also: [[The Hobbit#Synopsis\|The Hobbit]]''
	[[File:Henning Janssen - Magnificent Guardian.jpg\|thumb\|left\|''Magnificient Guardian'' by [[Henning Janssen]]]]		[[File:Henning Janssen - Magnificent Guardian.jpg\|thumb\|left\|''Magnificient Guardian'' by [[Henning Janssen]]]]
−	In {{TA\|2850}}, [[Gandalf]], whilst spying on the [[Necromancer]] in [[Dol Guldur]], found a Dwarf imprisoned; near death, the dwarf gave Gandalf a key and a map. Unbeknownst to Gandalf at the time this dwarf was [[Thráin II\|Thráin]], [[Kings of Durin's Folk\|King of Durin's Folk]], who had been captured by the Necromancer in {{TA\|2845}}. Having discovered that the Necromancer was indeed [[Sauron]], Gandalf was very concerned that Sauron could use Smaug to a devastating effect. It is for this reason that Gandalf sought a plan to ~~neutralize~~ the threat of Smaug and limit the potential power of Sauron in the north of Middle-earth.<ref name="UTErebor"/>	+	In {{TA\|2850}}, [[Gandalf]], whilst spying on the [[Necromancer]] in [[Dol Guldur]], found a Dwarf imprisoned; near death, the dwarf gave Gandalf a key and a map. Unbeknownst to Gandalf at the time this dwarf was [[Thráin II\|Thráin]], [[Kings of Durin's Folk\|King of Durin's Folk]], who had been captured by the Necromancer in {{TA\|2845}}. Having discovered that the Necromancer was indeed [[Sauron]], Gandalf was very concerned that Sauron could use Smaug to a devastating effect. It is for this reason that Gandalf sought a plan to neutralise the threat of Smaug and limit the potential power of Sauron in the north of Middle-earth.<ref name="UTErebor"/>

	By chance on [[15 March]] {{TA\|2941\|n}}, Gandalf met [[Thorin\|Thorin Oakenshield]] in [[Bree]] (although another source states that they met when Thorin overtook but started to talk to Gandalf on the road<ref name="UTErebor">{{UT\|9}}</ref>). They discussed their desire to destroy Smaug and retake the Lonely Mountain; they later met in [[Thorin's Halls]] in the [[Blue Mountains]] to develop a plan. Gandalf wanted Thorin to take the [[hobbits\|hobbit]] [[Bilbo Baggins]] as a ''burglar'' on their adventure to retake Erebor; this took considerable persuasion.<ref name="AppB2"/><ref name="AppA3"/>		By chance on [[15 March]] {{TA\|2941\|n}}, Gandalf met [[Thorin\|Thorin Oakenshield]] in [[Bree]] (although another source states that they met when Thorin overtook but started to talk to Gandalf on the road<ref name="UTErebor">{{UT\|9}}</ref>). They discussed their desire to destroy Smaug and retake the Lonely Mountain; they later met in [[Thorin's Halls]] in the [[Blue Mountains]] to develop a plan. Gandalf wanted Thorin to take the [[hobbits\|hobbit]] [[Bilbo Baggins]] as a ''burglar'' on their adventure to retake Erebor; this took considerable persuasion.<ref name="AppB2"/><ref name="AppA3"/>

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	[[File:Henning Janssen - Magnificent Guardian.jpg\|thumb\|left\|''Magnificient Guardian'' by [[Henning Janssen]]]]		[[File:Henning Janssen - Magnificent Guardian.jpg\|thumb\|left\|''Magnificient Guardian'' by [[Henning Janssen]]]]
−	In {{TA\|2850}}, [[Gandalf]], whilst spying on the [[Necromancer]] in [[Dol Guldur]], found a Dwarf imprisoned; near death, the dwarf gave Gandalf a key and a map. Unbeknownst to Gandalf at the time this dwarf was [[Thráin II\|Thráin]], [[Kings of Durin's Folk\|King of Durin's Folk]], who had been captured by the Necromancer in {{TA\|2845}}. Having discovered that the Necromancer was indeed [[Sauron]], Gandalf was very concerned that Sauron could use Smaug to a devastating effect. It is for this reason that Gandalf sought a plan to ~~neutralise~~ the threat of Smaug and limit the potential power of Sauron in the north of Middle-earth.<ref name="UTErebor"/>	+	In {{TA\|2850}}, [[Gandalf]], whilst spying on the [[Necromancer]] in [[Dol Guldur]], found a Dwarf imprisoned; near death, the dwarf gave Gandalf a key and a map. Unbeknownst to Gandalf at the time this dwarf was [[Thráin II\|Thráin]], [[Kings of Durin's Folk\|King of Durin's Folk]], who had been captured by the Necromancer in {{TA\|2845}}. Having discovered that the Necromancer was indeed [[Sauron]], Gandalf was very concerned that Sauron could use Smaug to a devastating effect. It is for this reason that Gandalf sought a plan to neutralize the threat of Smaug and limit the potential power of Sauron in the north of Middle-earth.<ref name="UTErebor"/>

	By chance on [[15 March]] {{TA\|2941\|n}}, Gandalf met [[Thorin\|Thorin Oakenshield]] in [[Bree]] (although another source states that they met when Thorin overtook but started to talk to Gandalf on the road<ref name="UTErebor">{{UT\|9}}</ref>). They discussed their desire to destroy Smaug and retake the Lonely Mountain; they later met in [[Thorin's Halls]] in the [[Blue Mountains]] to develop a plan. Gandalf wanted Thorin to take the [[hobbits\|hobbit]] [[Bilbo Baggins]] as a ''burglar'' on their adventure to retake Erebor; this took considerable persuasion.<ref name="AppB2"/><ref name="AppA3"/>		By chance on [[15 March]] {{TA\|2941\|n}}, Gandalf met [[Thorin\|Thorin Oakenshield]] in [[Bree]] (although another source states that they met when Thorin overtook but started to talk to Gandalf on the road<ref name="UTErebor">{{UT\|9}}</ref>). They discussed their desire to destroy Smaug and retake the Lonely Mountain; they later met in [[Thorin's Halls]] in the [[Blue Mountains]] to develop a plan. Gandalf wanted Thorin to take the [[hobbits\|hobbit]] [[Bilbo Baggins]] as a ''burglar'' on their adventure to retake Erebor; this took considerable persuasion.<ref name="AppB2"/><ref name="AppA3"/>
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	{{Blockquote\|Old fool! Why there is a large patch in the hollow of his left breast as bare as a snail out of its shell!\|Bilbo, to himself.}}		{{Blockquote\|Old fool! Why there is a large patch in the hollow of his left breast as bare as a snail out of its shell!\|Bilbo, to himself.}}

−	Bilbo had obtained the information that he had needed. He fled up the passage, leaving behind a dragon infuriated by the notion of "revenge", having the hair on the back of his head and heels singed off. When Bilbo returned ~~the~~ the door-step he regaled the dwarves with the story of his conversation with the dragon whilst the [[Thrushes\|thrush]] was listening. Smaug left his lair once more and smashed the mountainside with strikes of his tail, trapping [[Thorin and Company]] inside the secret passage.<ref name="HInsider" />	+	Bilbo had obtained the information that he had needed. He fled up the passage, leaving behind a dragon infuriated by the notion of "revenge", having the hair on the back of his head and heels singed off. When Bilbo returned to the door-step he regaled the dwarves with the story of his conversation with the dragon whilst the [[Thrushes\|thrush]] was listening. Smaug left his lair once more and smashed the mountainside with strikes of his tail, trapping [[Thorin and Company]] inside the secret passage.<ref name="HInsider" />

	===Death and aftermath===		===Death and aftermath===

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	Later in {{TA\|2941}}, at the home of [[Bilbo Baggins]], Gandalf presented Thorin with the map and key, and accompanied them on part of their quest.<ref name=H1/> The party reached the mountain later that year on [[Durin's Day]].<ref name="H11">{{H\|11}}</ref> They sent Bilbo in through the secret door to carry out his duty as their burglar; as Smaug lay dreaming of greed and violence, Bilbo stole a heavy two-handed cup from the dragon's vast hoard of treasure (which he used as a bed) and went back to the dwarves. Meanwhile Smaug had an uneasy dream:		Later in {{TA\|2941}}, at the home of [[Bilbo Baggins]], Gandalf presented Thorin with the map and key, and accompanied them on part of their quest.<ref name=H1/> The party reached the mountain later that year on [[Durin's Day]].<ref name="H11">{{H\|11}}</ref> They sent Bilbo in through the secret door to carry out his duty as their burglar; as Smaug lay dreaming of greed and violence, Bilbo stole a heavy two-handed cup from the dragon's vast hoard of treasure (which he used as a bed) and went back to the dwarves. Meanwhile Smaug had an uneasy dream:

−	{{Blockquote\|a warrior, altogether insignificant in size but provided with a bitter sword and great courage, figured most unpleasantly\|Narrator<ref name="H12"/><ref group="note">[[John D. Rateliff]] has suggested that this was initially written when Tolkien planned for Bilbo to kill Smaug. It was thus a prophetic dream of his own death. See {{HH\|Conversations}}</ref>}}	+	{{Blockquote\|a warrior, altogether insignificant in size but provided with a bitter sword and great courage, figured most unpleasantly\|Narrator<ref name="H12"/><ref group="note">[[John D. Rateliff]] has suggested that this was initially written when Tolkien planned for Bilbo to kill Smaug. It was thus a prophetic dream of his own death. See {{HH\|Conversations}}.</ref>}}

	Upon awaking Smaug felt the draught from the tunnel which led to the secret door (from which he had previously heard untoward knocking). Already suspicious Smaug noticed that the cup was missing. This enraged Smaug beyond measure, causing him to leave his chamber and scour the mountainside for the intruder; remembering hearing strange noises from the passageway he failed to find the entrance, only eating their ponies.<ref name="H12"/>		Upon awaking Smaug felt the draught from the tunnel which led to the secret door (from which he had previously heard untoward knocking). Already suspicious Smaug noticed that the cup was missing. This enraged Smaug beyond measure, causing him to leave his chamber and scour the mountainside for the intruder; remembering hearing strange noises from the passageway he failed to find the entrance, only eating their ponies.<ref name="H12"/>
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	* "[[The Quest of Erebor]]", a chapter of ''[[Unfinished Tales]]'' which provides more background information		* "[[The Quest of Erebor]]", a chapter of ''[[Unfinished Tales]]'' which provides more background information
	* [[Chrysophylax]], the dragon in ''[[Farmer Giles of Ham]]''		* [[Chrysophylax]], the dragon in ''[[Farmer Giles of Ham]]''
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		+	==External links==
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		+	*[http://middle-earth.xenite.org/2013/02/27/where-did-smaug-come-from/ Where Did Smaug Come From?] by [[Michael Martinez]]

	{{References\|n}}		{{References\|n}}

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	Upon awaking Smaug felt the draught from the tunnel which led to the secret door (from which he had previously heard untoward knocking). Already suspicious Smaug noticed that the cup was missing. This enraged Smaug beyond measure, causing him to leave his chamber and scour the mountainside for the intruder; remembering hearing strange noises from the passageway he failed to find the entrance, only eating their ponies.<ref name="H12"/>		Upon awaking Smaug felt the draught from the tunnel which led to the secret door (from which he had previously heard untoward knocking). Already suspicious Smaug noticed that the cup was missing. This enraged Smaug beyond measure, causing him to leave his chamber and scour the mountainside for the intruder; remembering hearing strange noises from the passageway he failed to find the entrance, only eating their ponies.<ref name="H12"/>

−	Remembering a saying of [[Bungo Baggins\|his father]]'s, "''every worm has a weak spot''", Bilbo offered to return ~~the~~ the dragon's lair - the Dwarves ardently accepted and, putting on [[the One Ring\|the ring]], off he went. Bilbo believed that the dragon was fast asleep and that his presence would remain unknown to the dragon, however, Smaug was pretending to be asleep. He then spoke to Bilbo:	+	Remembering a saying of [[Bungo Baggins\|his father]]'s, "''every worm has a weak spot''", Bilbo offered to return to the dragon's lair - the Dwarves ardently accepted and, putting on [[the One Ring\|the ring]], off he went. Bilbo believed that the dragon was fast asleep and that his presence would remain unknown to the dragon, however, Smaug was pretending to be asleep. He then spoke to Bilbo:

	{{Blockquote\|Well thief! I smell you and I feel your air. I hear your breath. Come along! Help yourself again, there is plenty and to spare!\|Smaug to [[Bilbo Baggins]].}}		{{Blockquote\|Well thief! I smell you and I feel your air. I hear your breath. Come along! Help yourself again, there is plenty and to spare!\|Smaug to [[Bilbo Baggins]].}}

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	:Smaug was voiced by American actor [[Richard Boone]]; his name is pronounced "Smog". In this version, Smaug is broadly similar in size and colour but his shape is less elongated due to being more weighty. Smaug's face is rounder, possessing more mammalian traits - resembling a mix between a cat and a bat - having bat-like ears and fur around the face and down the back. Also, his armour is never mentioned to be strengthened by lying on the treasure, but more resembles an extra padding of skin/scales, minus the bare patch.		:Smaug was voiced by American actor [[Richard Boone]]; his name is pronounced "Smog". In this version, Smaug is broadly similar in size and colour but his shape is less elongated due to being more weighty. Smaug's face is rounder, possessing more mammalian traits - resembling a mix between a cat and a bat - having bat-like ears and fur around the face and down the back. Also, his armour is never mentioned to be strengthened by lying on the treasure, but more resembles an extra padding of skin/scales, minus the bare patch.

−	'''2012-4: [[The Hobbit (film series)\|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]:'''	+	'''2012-14: [[The Hobbit (film series)\|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]:'''
	:Smaug will be a [[wikipedia:Computer-generated imagery\|CGI]]-motion capture creature produced by [[Weta Digital]]. It was announced on the [[16 June]] [[2011]] that Smaug will be voiced by [[Benedict Cumberbatch]].<ref name="PJCasting">{{webcite\|author=[[Peter Jackson]]\|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150286515141558\|articlename=The Hobbit Casting Update\|dated=19-June-2011\|website=[http://www.facebook.com/ Facebook]\|accessed=23-Dec-2011}}</ref>		:Smaug will be a [[wikipedia:Computer-generated imagery\|CGI]]-motion capture creature produced by [[Weta Digital]]. It was announced on the [[16 June]] [[2011]] that Smaug will be voiced by [[Benedict Cumberbatch]].<ref name="PJCasting">{{webcite\|author=[[Peter Jackson]]\|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150286515141558\|articlename=The Hobbit Casting Update\|dated=19-June-2011\|website=[http://www.facebook.com/ Facebook]\|accessed=23-Dec-2011}}</ref>

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	==Portrayal in adaptations==		==Portrayal in adaptations==
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	:Smaug was voiced by American actor [[Richard Boone]]; his name is pronounced "Smog". In this version, Smaug is broadly similar in size and colour but his shape is less elongated due to being more weighty. Smaug's face is rounder, possessing more mammalian traits - resembling a mix between a cat and a bat - having bat-like ears and fur around the face and down the back. Also, his armour is never mentioned to be strengthened by lying on the treasure, but more resembles an extra padding of skin/scales, minus the bare patch.		:Smaug was voiced by American actor [[Richard Boone]]; his name is pronounced "Smog". In this version, Smaug is broadly similar in size and colour but his shape is less elongated due to being more weighty. Smaug's face is rounder, possessing more mammalian traits - resembling a mix between a cat and a bat - having bat-like ears and fur around the face and down the back. Also, his armour is never mentioned to be strengthened by lying on the treasure, but more resembles an extra padding of skin/scales, minus the bare patch.

−	'''2012-3: [[The Hobbit (film series)\|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]:'''	+	'''2012-4: [[The Hobbit (film series)\|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]:'''
	:Smaug will be a [[wikipedia:Computer-generated imagery\|CGI]]-motion capture creature produced by [[Weta Digital]]. It was announced on the [[16 June]] [[2011]] that Smaug will be voiced by [[Benedict Cumberbatch]].<ref name="PJCasting">{{webcite\|author=[[Peter Jackson]]\|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150286515141558\|articlename=The Hobbit Casting Update\|dated=19-June-2011\|website=[http://www.facebook.com/ Facebook]\|accessed=23-Dec-2011}}</ref>		:Smaug will be a [[wikipedia:Computer-generated imagery\|CGI]]-motion capture creature produced by [[Weta Digital]]. It was announced on the [[16 June]] [[2011]] that Smaug will be voiced by [[Benedict Cumberbatch]].<ref name="PJCasting">{{webcite\|author=[[Peter Jackson]]\|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150286515141558\|articlename=The Hobbit Casting Update\|dated=19-June-2011\|website=[http://www.facebook.com/ Facebook]\|accessed=23-Dec-2011}}</ref>
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		+	'''2012: ''[[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey]]'':'''
		+	:Smaug's [[Sack of Erebor\|sack]] of [[Dale]] and [[Lonely Mountain\|Erebor]] is shown briefly during the prologue. The film ends with a glimpse of the dragon's eye.

	===Radio series===		===Radio series===

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	'''1979: [[The Hobbit (1979 radio series)\|''The Hobbit'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''		'''1979: [[The Hobbit (1979 radio series)\|''The Hobbit'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''
−	:Smaug's name is pronounced "Smog".<ref>''[[The Hobbit (1979 radio series)]]'', "Inside Information"</ref> [[Erik Bauersfeld]] performed the voice of the dragon.<ref>{{webcite\|articleurl=http://www.discogs.com/JRR-Tolkien-The-Lord-Of-The-Rings-The-Hobbit/release/602426\|articlename=J.R.R. Tolkien – The Lord Of The Rings & The Hobbit\|website=[http://www.discogs.com Discogs.com]\|accessed=23-Dec-2011}}</ref>	+	:Smaug's name is pronounced "Smog".<ref>[[The Hobbit (1979 radio series)\|''The Hobbit'' (1979 radio series)]], "Inside Information"</ref> [[Erik Bauersfeld]] performed the voice of the dragon.<ref>{{webcite\|articleurl=http://www.discogs.com/JRR-Tolkien-The-Lord-Of-The-Rings-The-Hobbit/release/602426\|articlename=J.R.R. Tolkien – The Lord Of The Rings & The Hobbit\|website=[http://www.discogs.com Discogs.com]\|accessed=23-Dec-2011}}</ref>

	===Games===		===Games===

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	:Smaug was voiced by American actor [[Richard Boone]]; his name is pronounced "Smog". In this version, Smaug is broadly similar in size and colour but his shape is less elongated due to being more weighty. Smaug's face is rounder, possessing more mammalian traits - resembling a mix between a cat and a bat - having bat-like ears and fur around the face and down the back. Also, his armour is never mentioned to be strengthened by lying on the treasure, but more resembles an extra padding of skin/scales, minus the bare patch.		:Smaug was voiced by American actor [[Richard Boone]]; his name is pronounced "Smog". In this version, Smaug is broadly similar in size and colour but his shape is less elongated due to being more weighty. Smaug's face is rounder, possessing more mammalian traits - resembling a mix between a cat and a bat - having bat-like ears and fur around the face and down the back. Also, his armour is never mentioned to be strengthened by lying on the treasure, but more resembles an extra padding of skin/scales, minus the bare patch.

−	'''2012-3: [[The Hobbit ~~films~~\|''The Hobbit'' ~~films~~]]:'''	+	'''2012-3: [[The Hobbit (film series)\|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]:'''
	:Smaug will be a [[wikipedia:Computer-generated imagery\|CGI]]-motion capture creature produced by [[Weta Digital]]. It was announced on the [[16 June]] [[2011]] that Smaug will be voiced by [[Benedict Cumberbatch]].<ref name="PJCasting">{{webcite\|author=[[Peter Jackson]]\|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150286515141558\|articlename=The Hobbit Casting Update\|dated=19-June-2011\|website=[http://www.facebook.com/ Facebook]\|accessed=23-Dec-2011}}</ref>		:Smaug will be a [[wikipedia:Computer-generated imagery\|CGI]]-motion capture creature produced by [[Weta Digital]]. It was announced on the [[16 June]] [[2011]] that Smaug will be voiced by [[Benedict Cumberbatch]].<ref name="PJCasting">{{webcite\|author=[[Peter Jackson]]\|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150286515141558\|articlename=The Hobbit Casting Update\|dated=19-June-2011\|website=[http://www.facebook.com/ Facebook]\|accessed=23-Dec-2011}}</ref>

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	===Films===		===Films===
−	'''1967: [[The Hobbit (1966 film)\|''The Hobbit'' (1966 film)]]'''	+	'''1967: [[The Hobbit (1966 film)\|''The Hobbit'' (1966 film)]]:'''
	:Smaug is named "Slag".		:Smaug is named "Slag".

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	\|File:The Hobbit (1966 film) - Smaug.png\|Smaug in the [[The Hobbit (1966 film)\|1966 film ''The Hobbit'']]		\|File:The Hobbit (1966 film) - Smaug.png\|Smaug in the [[The Hobbit (1966 film)\|1966 film ''The Hobbit'']]
−	\|File:~~Rankin~~-~~Bass'~~ Smaug.jpg\|Smaug in the [[The Hobbit (1977 film)\|1977 film ''The Hobbit'']]	+	\|File:The Hobbit (1977 film) - Smaug.jpg\|Smaug in the [[The Hobbit (1977 film)\|1977 film ''The Hobbit'']]
	\|File:SMaug-The Hobbit 1982.png\|Smaug in the [[The Hobbit (1982 video game)\|1982 video game ''The Hobbit'']]		\|File:SMaug-The Hobbit 1982.png\|Smaug in the [[The Hobbit (1982 video game)\|1982 video game ''The Hobbit'']]
	\|File:Smaug_MERP.png\| Smaug in [[Middle-earth Role Playing\|MERP's]] [[Creatures of Middle-earth\|''Creatures of Middle-earth'']]		\|File:Smaug_MERP.png\| Smaug in [[Middle-earth Role Playing\|MERP's]] [[Creatures of Middle-earth\|''Creatures of Middle-earth'']]

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	[[File:Henning Janssen - Magnificent Guardian.jpg\|thumb\|left\|''Magnificient Guardian'' by [[Henning Janssen]]]]		[[File:Henning Janssen - Magnificent Guardian.jpg\|thumb\|left\|''Magnificient Guardian'' by [[Henning Janssen]]]]
−	In {{TA\|2850}}, [[Gandalf]], whilst spying on the [[Necromancer]] in [[Dol Guldur]], found a Dwarf imprisoned; near death, the dwarf gave Gandalf a key and a map. Unbeknownst to Gandalf at the time this dwarf was [[Thráin II\|Thráin]], [[Kings of Durin's Folk\|King of Durin's Folk]], who had been captured by the Necromancer in {{TA\|2845}}. Having discovered that the Necromancer was indeed [[Sauron]], Gandalf was very concerned that Sauron could use Smaug to a devastating effect. It is for this reason that Gandalf sought a plan to ~~neutralize~~ the threat of Smaug and limit the potential power of Sauron in the north of Middle-earth.<ref name="UTErebor"/>	+	In {{TA\|2850}}, [[Gandalf]], whilst spying on the [[Necromancer]] in [[Dol Guldur]], found a Dwarf imprisoned; near death, the dwarf gave Gandalf a key and a map. Unbeknownst to Gandalf at the time this dwarf was [[Thráin II\|Thráin]], [[Kings of Durin's Folk\|King of Durin's Folk]], who had been captured by the Necromancer in {{TA\|2845}}. Having discovered that the Necromancer was indeed [[Sauron]], Gandalf was very concerned that Sauron could use Smaug to a devastating effect. It is for this reason that Gandalf sought a plan to neutralise the threat of Smaug and limit the potential power of Sauron in the north of Middle-earth.<ref name="UTErebor"/>

	By chance on [[15 March]] {{TA\|2941\|n}}, Gandalf met [[Thorin\|Thorin Oakenshield]] in [[Bree]] (although another source states that they met when Thorin overtook but started to talk to Gandalf on the road<ref name="UTErebor">{{UT\|9}}</ref>). They discussed their desire to destroy Smaug and retake the Lonely Mountain; they later met in [[Thorin's Halls]] in the [[Blue Mountains]] to develop a plan. Gandalf wanted Thorin to take the [[hobbits\|hobbit]] [[Bilbo Baggins]] as a ''burglar'' on their adventure to retake Erebor; this took considerable persuasion.<ref name="AppB2"/><ref name="AppA3"/>		By chance on [[15 March]] {{TA\|2941\|n}}, Gandalf met [[Thorin\|Thorin Oakenshield]] in [[Bree]] (although another source states that they met when Thorin overtook but started to talk to Gandalf on the road<ref name="UTErebor">{{UT\|9}}</ref>). They discussed their desire to destroy Smaug and retake the Lonely Mountain; they later met in [[Thorin's Halls]] in the [[Blue Mountains]] to develop a plan. Gandalf wanted Thorin to take the [[hobbits\|hobbit]] [[Bilbo Baggins]] as a ''burglar'' on their adventure to retake Erebor; this took considerable persuasion.<ref name="AppB2"/><ref name="AppA3"/>

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	:''See also: [[The Hobbit#Synopsis\|The Hobbit]]''		:''See also: [[The Hobbit#Synopsis\|The Hobbit]]''
	[[File:Henning Janssen - Magnificent Guardian.jpg\|thumb\|left\|''Magnificient Guardian'' by [[Henning Janssen]]]]		[[File:Henning Janssen - Magnificent Guardian.jpg\|thumb\|left\|''Magnificient Guardian'' by [[Henning Janssen]]]]
−	In {{TA\|2850}}, [[Gandalf]], whilst spying on the [[Necromancer]] in [[Dol Guldur]], found a Dwarf imprisoned; near death, the dwarf gave Gandalf a key and a map. Unbeknownst to Gandalf at the time this dwarf was [[Thráin II\|Thráin]], [[Kings of Durin's Folk\|King of Durin's Folk]], who had been captured by the Necromancer in {{TA\|2845}}. Having discovered that the Necromancer was indeed [[Sauron]], Gandalf was very concerned that Sauron could use Smaug to a devastating effect. It is for this reason that Gandalf sought a plan to ~~neutralise~~ the threat of Smaug and limit the potential power of Sauron in the north of Middle-earth.<ref name="UTErebor"/>	+	In {{TA\|2850}}, [[Gandalf]], whilst spying on the [[Necromancer]] in [[Dol Guldur]], found a Dwarf imprisoned; near death, the dwarf gave Gandalf a key and a map. Unbeknownst to Gandalf at the time this dwarf was [[Thráin II\|Thráin]], [[Kings of Durin's Folk\|King of Durin's Folk]], who had been captured by the Necromancer in {{TA\|2845}}. Having discovered that the Necromancer was indeed [[Sauron]], Gandalf was very concerned that Sauron could use Smaug to a devastating effect. It is for this reason that Gandalf sought a plan to neutralize the threat of Smaug and limit the potential power of Sauron in the north of Middle-earth.<ref name="UTErebor"/>

	By chance on [[15 March]] {{TA\|2941\|n}}, Gandalf met [[Thorin\|Thorin Oakenshield]] in [[Bree]] (although another source states that they met when Thorin overtook but started to talk to Gandalf on the road<ref name="UTErebor">{{UT\|9}}</ref>). They discussed their desire to destroy Smaug and retake the Lonely Mountain; they later met in [[Thorin's Halls]] in the [[Blue Mountains]] to develop a plan. Gandalf wanted Thorin to take the [[hobbits\|hobbit]] [[Bilbo Baggins]] as a ''burglar'' on their adventure to retake Erebor; this took considerable persuasion.<ref name="AppB2"/><ref name="AppA3"/>		By chance on [[15 March]] {{TA\|2941\|n}}, Gandalf met [[Thorin\|Thorin Oakenshield]] in [[Bree]] (although another source states that they met when Thorin overtook but started to talk to Gandalf on the road<ref name="UTErebor">{{UT\|9}}</ref>). They discussed their desire to destroy Smaug and retake the Lonely Mountain; they later met in [[Thorin's Halls]] in the [[Blue Mountains]] to develop a plan. Gandalf wanted Thorin to take the [[hobbits\|hobbit]] [[Bilbo Baggins]] as a ''burglar'' on their adventure to retake Erebor; this took considerable persuasion.<ref name="AppB2"/><ref name="AppA3"/>
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	{{Blockquote\|Old fool! Why there is a large patch in the hollow of his left breast as bare as a snail out of its shell!\|Bilbo, to himself.}}		{{Blockquote\|Old fool! Why there is a large patch in the hollow of his left breast as bare as a snail out of its shell!\|Bilbo, to himself.}}

−	Bilbo had obtained the information that he had needed. He fled up the passage, leaving behind a dragon infuriated by the notion of "revenge", having the hair on the back of his head and heels singed off. When Bilbo returned ~~the~~ the door-step he regaled the dwarves with the story of his conversation with the dragon whilst the [[Thrushes\|thrush]] was listening. Smaug left his lair once more and smashed the mountainside with strikes of his tail, trapping [[Thorin and Company]] inside the secret passage.<ref name="HInsider" />	+	Bilbo had obtained the information that he had needed. He fled up the passage, leaving behind a dragon infuriated by the notion of "revenge", having the hair on the back of his head and heels singed off. When Bilbo returned to the door-step he regaled the dwarves with the story of his conversation with the dragon whilst the [[Thrushes\|thrush]] was listening. Smaug left his lair once more and smashed the mountainside with strikes of his tail, trapping [[Thorin and Company]] inside the secret passage.<ref name="HInsider" />

	===Death and aftermath===		===Death and aftermath===

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	\|File:The Hobbit (1966 film) - Smaug.png\|Smaug in the [[The Hobbit (1966 film)\|1966 film ''The Hobbit'']]		\|File:The Hobbit (1966 film) - Smaug.png\|Smaug in the [[The Hobbit (1966 film)\|1966 film ''The Hobbit'']]
−	\|File:~~Rankin~~-~~Bass'~~ Smaug.jpg\|Smaug in the [[The Hobbit (1977 film)\|1977 film ''The Hobbit'']]	+	\|File:The Hobbit (1977 film) - Smaug.jpg\|Smaug in the [[The Hobbit (1977 film)\|1977 film ''The Hobbit'']]
	\|File:SMaug-The Hobbit 1982.png\|Smaug in the [[The Hobbit (1982 video game)\|1982 video game ''The Hobbit'']]		\|File:SMaug-The Hobbit 1982.png\|Smaug in the [[The Hobbit (1982 video game)\|1982 video game ''The Hobbit'']]
	\|File:Smaug_MERP.png\| Smaug in [[Middle-earth Role Playing\|MERP's]] [[Creatures of Middle-earth\|''Creatures of Middle-earth'']]		\|File:Smaug_MERP.png\| Smaug in [[Middle-earth Role Playing\|MERP's]] [[Creatures of Middle-earth\|''Creatures of Middle-earth'']]