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'''Thorin II "Oakenshield"''' ([[Third Age]] {{TA|2746|n}} - {{TA|2941|n}}) was the [[King of Durin's Folk]] from {{TA|2850}} until his death in {{TA|2941}}. He was the son of [[Thráin II]] and the older brother to [[Frerin]] and [[Dís]]. Thorin led [[Durin's Folk]] of the [[Blue Mountains]] during their time in exile from [[Erebor]]. He briefly became [[King under the Mountain]] following his return to the Lonely Mountain in {{TA|2941|n}}.<ref>{{App|A3}}; {{UT|9}}; {{H|10}}; {{App|B2}}</ref>
'''Thorin II "Oakenshield"''' ([[Third Age]] {{TA|2746|n}} - {{TA|2941|n}}) was the [[King of Durin's Folk]] from {{TA|2850}} until his death in {{TA|2941}}. He was the son of [[Thráin II]] and the older brother to [[Frerin]] and [[Dís]]. Thorin led [[Durin's Folk]] of the [[Blue Mountains]] during their time in exile from [[Erebor]]. He briefly became [[King under the Mountain]] following his return to the Lonely Mountain in {{TA|2941}}.<ref>{{App|A3}}; {{UT|9}}; {{H|10}}; {{App|B2}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
===Youth===
===Youth and exile===
Born at the Lonely Mountain at the height of its glory, Thorin was just 24 years old when his people were driven into exile by the [[Dragons|dragon]] [[Smaug]]. He fled with his father Thráin II and his grandfather King [[Thrór]], but his grandfather was devastated by the loss and left his people, wandering south with a single companion, [[Nár (companion of Thrór)|Nár]]. Thráin meanwhile led the exiles to [[Dunland]], where they eked out a meagre living.
Thorin was born in {{TA|2746}}, presumably in the Lonely Mountain where his grandfather, [[Thrór]], was King under the Mountain. Thorin was still a youngster (aged c. 24), by Dwarve's reckoning, when the dragon [[Smaug]] descended upon the mountain of Erebor in flames. Smaug left the human town of [[Dale]] in ruins and killed all dwarves who were inside the mountain. Thrór and Thráin (Thorin's father) escaped using a secret Side-door. Meanwhile Thorin was one of the few Dwarves who was not inside the mountain at the time. Thus the surviving [[Dwarves of Erebor]] were driven into exile and Thrór, Thráin, and Thorin fled south.<ref>{{App|A3}}; {{H|1}}</ref>


===The War of the Dwarves and Orcs===
===The War of the Dwarves and Orcs===
[[Image:Angelo Montanini - Thorin II.jpg|thumb|200px|left|''Thorin'', by [[Angelo Montanini]].]]
Weary, elderly and disillusioned, Thrór departed from [[Dunland]] with [[Nár]]. They came to [[Azanulbizar]] and the eastern gate of [[Moria]], which they founded was open. Whilst Nár stayed behind (and urged his companion to do the same) Thrór approached the gate and was murdered by [[Azog]]. He added insult to injury by branding Thrór's brow with the name 'AZOG' in [[Runes|Dwarfrunes]]. Thus it was that the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]] began following the return of Nár, who bore the news to Thráin.<ref>{{App|A3}}</ref>
Twenty years later, Nár returned with horrible news. He and Thrór had journeyed to [[Moria]] where the King of Durin's folk had been captured and butchered by the Orc-chieftain [[Azog]]. To add insult to injury, Azog had carved his name on Thrór's severed head in [[runes]], releasing Nár only so that all Dwarves would know that an Orc now ruled Moria.


Filled with righteous anger, Thráin gathered together a massive army of Dwarves and began the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]]. One by one the Dwarves destroyed the Orc warrens in the [[Misty Mountains]] until the reached the [[East-gate of Moria]]. At the [[Dimrill Dale]] the Dwarves fought the bloody [[Battle of Azanulbizar]]. Thorin was 53 years old, young for a Dwarf, but he fought admirably. At one point his shield was broken and he was forced to use an oak branch to defend himself, earning him the epithet "'''Oakenshield'''". The Dwarves were ultimately victorious and Azog was slain, but they took horrible losses, included Thorin's brother Frerin. They were also unable to take back Moria, as [[Dáin Ironfoot]] had peered beyond the East-gate and saw that [[Durin's Bane]] still haunted the mines.
The war was fought long and hard between the two races, ultimately ending in a pyrrhic Dwarven victory at the [[Battle of Azanulbizar]] in {{TA|2799}}. Both Thráin and Thorin were wounded during this battle and [[Frerin]] (Thorin's brother) was killed. Thráin was blinded in one eye and suffered a leg-wound. Meanwhile Thorin earned the epithet "'''Oakenshield'''" when his shield broke and in its stead he used an oak branch to ward off his foes. Despite victory no Dwarf dared to re-enter [[Moria]] out of fear for [[Durin's Bane]].<ref>{{App|A3}}; {{App|B2}}</ref>


===Another Exile===
===Return to exile===
After the war, Thráin and Thorin led their people east to live in the [[Blue Mountains]]. In {{TA|2841}} Thráin left with a small group to see if they could retake Lonely Mountain. While some of the companions returned, Thráin was never seen again by his kin.
Thráin, Thorin, and the other survivors of [[Durin's Folk]] left Azanulbizar and returned to [[Dunland]]. However they soon began to wander [[Eriador]] before settling at last in the [[Blue Mountains]]. Here they prospered somewhat, forging iron objects and increasing their numbers (albeit, due to a scarceness of women-folk,  very slowly). Nonetheless they all still longed to return to the Lonely Mountain.<ref>{{App|A3}}</ref>


So Thorin became king and seemed content to stay in Eriador. There he laboured long, and trafficked, and gained such wealth as he could; and his people were increased by many of the wandering Folk of Durin who heard of his realm in the west and came to him.
By this time Thráin was in possession of [[Ring of Thrór|the last]] of the [[Seven Rings]] of power. It is possible that as [[Sauron|Sauron's]] power grew so too did the ring's influence over Thráin. His burning desire for gold and to return to the Lonely Mountain became too great and in {{TA|2841}} he set out to return. Thorin was never to see his father again for Sauron captured and imprisoned Thráin in [[Dol Guldur]]. Thus it was that in {{TA|2850}}, following Thráin's death, Thorin became the [[Kings of Durin's Folk|King of Durin's Folk]] at the age of ninety-five. Thorin and his people were content living in the [[Blue Mountains]] and [[Eriador]] but as the years waned Thorin's desire to return to Erebor grew.<ref>{{App|A3}}; {{App|B2}}</ref>


The years lengthened. The embers in the heart of Thorin grew hot again, as he brooded over the wrongs of his House and the vengeance upon the Dragon that he had inherited. He thought of weapons, armies, and alliances, as his great hammer rang in his forge; but the armies were dispersed, the alliances broken and the axes of his people few. A great anger without hope burned him as he smote the red iron on the anvil.
===The Quest for Erebor===
[[Image:Charles Burggraf - We will get it back.jpg|thumb|right|''"We will get it back"'' by Charles Burggraf]]
{{Quote|Listen to me, Thorin Oakenshield ! [...] If this hobbit goes with you, you will succeed. If not, you will fail. A foresight is on me, and I am warning you.|[[Gandalf]]<ref>{{UT|9}}</ref>}}
The fortunes of the House of Durin changed when Thorin met [[Gandalf]] by chance in {{TA|2941}}. Different accounts dispute the exact location of this first meeting. One source states that it occurred at an Inn in [[Bree]]. Whilst another states that Thorin started talking to Gandalf when he overtook him on the road. Whichever is the case they then proceeded to go to [[Thorin's Halls]]. There they discussed their tales and Gandalf formulated a plan. Gandalf knew that Sauron could have potentially used Smaug with devastating effect. Therefore both he and Thorin had a shared interest in removing Smaug. Gandalf wanted Thorin and a company of dwarves to travel to the Lonely Mountain taking [[Bilbo Baggins]] with them. Gandalf's instinct was that the Quest for Erebor would only be successful if Bilbo accompanied them. However Thorin and the dwarves were not convinced; it was not until Gandalf revealed [[Thrór's Map|Thrór's map]] and key that Thorin was convinced that the quest would be profitable to him. Even after the "[[An Unexpected Party|Unexpected Party]]" Gandalf only managed persuaded Thorin to take Bilbo on the morning that they set off.<ref>{{App|A3}}; {{UT|9}}</ref>


But at last years later, by a chance Thorin met [[Gandalf]] in the town of [[Bree]]. In {{TA|2850}} Gandalf had gone on a secret mission to the dark fortress of [[Dol Guldur]] and in the dungeons he had found a Dwarf so diminished he no longer knew his own name. The Dwarf had given Gandalf his last two possessions, a [[Thrór's Map|map]] and key to Lonely Mountain. Suddenly realizing he had found Thráin, Thorin's father and the missing King of Durin's folk, the [[Wizard]] convinced Thorin that now was the time to defeat Smaug and retake his kingdom. He also convinced him that he would need a [[Bilbo Baggins|burglar]] for the job.
Thus it was that in {{TA|2941}} Thorin set off for the Lonely Mountain with Gandalf, Bilbo Baggins, [[Fíli]] and [[Kíli]], [[Balin]], [[Dwalin]], [[Dori]], [[Nori]], [[Ori]], [[Óin]], [[Glóin]], [[Bifur]], [[Bofur]], and [[Bombur]]. A short time into the journey the adventurers found a Troll's cave. Here they found a hoard of treasure which included blades made in the ancient city of [[Gondolin]]. Biblo found a knife that he named [[Sting]], Gandalf acquired [[Glamdring]] and meanwhile Thorin found [[Orcrist]].<ref>{{H|2}}</ref> Whilst [[Thorin and Company]] were in [[Rivendell]] [[Elrond]] read the inscriptions on the blades and informed them of their sword's histories. He also read the [[moon-letters]] on Thrór's map; it read "stand by the grey stone when the thrush knocks [...] and the setting sun with the last light of [[Durin's Day]] will shine upon the keyhole."<ref>{{H|3}}</ref>
 
===The Quest for Erebor===
Thorin gathered a group of twelve Dwarves, including his sister-sons [[Fíli]] and [[Kíli]]. [[Thorin and Company]], as they called themselves, hired [[Bilbo Baggins]] as their "professional treasure seeker". Thorin was at first extremely reluctant, unsure whether the [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] could offer anything to the group, but ultimately relented to Gandalf's advice. While at Bilbo's [[Bag End|home]], Gandalf gave Thorin his father's [[Thrór's Map|map]] and key.
[[File:Thorin in esgaroth.jpg|thumb|left|Thorin arrives in Lake-town]]
Bilbo proved to a key member of the company, saving the Dwarves many times, often despite Thorin's suspicious and overbearing nature. Eventually the company reached [[Esgaroth]] where Thorin was hailed as the returning [[King under the Mountain]] and welcomed warmly. Days later they reached the Lonely Mountain. Soon after the Dragon Smaug was overcome by the [[Bard|brave townspeople]] of [[Lake-town]]. Here Thorin's greed overcame him and he refused to share his wealth with the Men of Lake-town, and with their ally, [[Thranduil]]. He was furious when Bilbo stole the fabled [[Arkenstone]], the Heart of the Mountain, in an attempt to make a truce with the besieging [[Lake-men|Men]] and [[Wood-elves|Elves]]. Thorin sent for his cousin Dáin Ironfoot, and he came with five hundred Dwarves from the [[Iron Hills]].  


All disputes were set aside when [[Goblins]] and [[Wargs]] from the [[Misty Mountains]] suddenly attacked. The Dwarves and their allies were victorious in the [[Battle of Five Armies]], but Thorin was mortally wounded.
Upon reaching [[Esgaroth]], the closest settlement to the Lonely Mountain, Thorin was greeted warmly and the men of Lake-town hailed the return of the [[King under the Mountain]].<ref>{{H|10}}</ref> They soon reached the Lonely Mountain itself and "with the last light of Durin's Day" they found the secret side-door, using the key to open it.<ref>{{H|11}}</ref> Thorin sent Biblo in to carry out his duty as their 'esteemed burglar'. This enraged Smaug who sought to destroy the burglar and take out his vengeance on the [[Lake-men]].<ref>{{H|12}}</ref> The dragon was slain by [[Bard]] who pierced an un-armoured spot on the dragon's underside.<ref>{{H|14}}</ref>


===Death===
Upon hearing the news of the death of Smaug, Thorin was overcome by greed. He fortified the main entrance to the mountain and refused to share any of the treasure. Hosts of [[Wood-elves]] and [[Lake-men]] approached the mountain led by the [[Thranduil|Elvenking]] and Bard respectively. Thorin refused to accept their claims to a share in the treasure and sent for his cousin, [[Dáin II Ironfoot|Dáin Ironfoot]], who brought more than five-hundred Dwarves from the [[Iron Hills]].<ref>{{H|15}}; {{H|16}}</ref> Bilbo sought to bring an end to the dispute; to this end he secretly gave the [[Arkenstone]] to Bard and the Elvenking to use in making a deal with Thorin. When Thorin heard about Bilbo's actions he was furious and felt betrayed by the Hobbit.<ref>{{H|17}}</ref>
[[Image:Darrell Sweet - The Death of Thorin Oakenshield.jpg|thumb|250px|''The Death of Thorin Oakenshield'' by [[Darrell Sweet]]]]
After being borne to safety by [[Beorn]], Thorin made his peace with Bilbo by commending the hobbit's bravery and good character. Thorin died of his wounds shortly after, and was laid to rest under the Mountain. The sword [[Orcrist]], which he had obtained earlier in the Quest, was buried with him, as was the Arkenstone. It was said that the blade glowed when enemies were near, so the Dwarves of Erebor were never taken by surprise by any enemy.


Thorin was the only known King of the Longbeards who died without having any children; the kingship of Durin's folk went to his cousin [[Dáin II Ironfoot]], who left the Iron Hills to become [[King under the Mountain]].
However all disputes were cast aside when the army of [[Bolg]], Azog's son, suddenly attacked. Thus the three armies of [[Elves]], [[Men]], and [[Dwarves]] united against the two armies of [[Goblins]] and [[Wargs]]: the [[Battle of Five Armies]] had begun. As the battle drew on, Thorin leapt from the front gate and rallied all Elves, Men, and Dwarves to him. The armies of the [[free peoples]] of [[Middle-earth]] emerged triumphant. However [[Kíli]] and [[Fíli]] were killed and Thorin was gravely wounded. Before he died Thorin spoke to Bilbo and commended his good character, courage and friendship. With that, he died. He was laid to rest deep within the Lonely Mountain. Dain II Ironfoot, the new King under the Mountain, placed with the Arkenstone upon Thorin's chest, whilst the Elvenking laid Orcrist upon Thorin's tomb.<ref>{{H|17}}; {{H|18}}</ref>


==Genealogy==
==Genealogy==
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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Thorin's name is one from the ''[[Voluspa|Dvergatal]]''. It means "Bold".<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>
Thorin's name is one from the ''[[Völuspá|Dvergatal]]''. It means "Bold".<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>


The epithet "Oakenshield" also comes from the ''Dvergatal''. ''Eikinskjaldi'' means "Oakenshield", and it has long been considered the name of a Dwarf. However, because the name appears twice, both in Dúrinn's and Dválinn's line, it has also been suggested that it simply means "with an oaken shield".<ref>P.H. Salus, Taylor Beekman, "[http://pao.chadwyck.co.uk.proxy-ub.rug.nl/articles/displayItemPage.do?FormatType=fulltextimages&QueryType=articles&ResultsID=12E4F77F8FAA34BB2&ItemNumber=9&PageNumber=1 'Eikinskjaldi, Fjalarr', and 'Eggþer': Notes on Dwarves and Giants in the 'Völuspá'"], published in ''[[wikipedia:Neophilologus|Neophilologus]]'' Vol 53 (1969), Issue #1, pp. 76-81</ref>
The epithet "Oakenshield" also comes from the ''Dvergatal''. ''Eikinskjaldi'' means "Oakenshield", and it has long been considered the name of a Dwarf. However, because the name appears twice, both in Dúrinn's and Dválinn's line, it has also been suggested that it simply means "with an oaken shield".<ref>P.H. Salus, Taylor Beekman, "[http://pao.chadwyck.co.uk.proxy-ub.rug.nl/articles/displayItemPage.do?FormatType=fulltextimages&QueryType=articles&ResultsID=12E4F77F8FAA34BB2&ItemNumber=9&PageNumber=1 'Eikinskjaldi, Fjalarr', and 'Eggþer': Notes on Dwarves and Giants in the 'Völuspá'"], published in ''[[wikipedia:Neophilologus|Neophilologus]]'' Vol 53 (1969), Issue #1, pp. 76-81</ref>
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'''2012-3: ''[[The Hobbit films]]'':'''
'''2012-3: ''[[The Hobbit films]]'':'''
:Thorin will be portrayed by [[Richard Armitage]].<ref>Mike Fleming, [http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/peter-jackson-sets-first-names-for-the-hobbit ''Peter Jackson Sets First Names For 'The Hobbit''], ''Deadline.com'' (21 October 2010) (accessed 24 March 2011)</ref>
:Thorin will be portrayed by [[Richard Armitage]].<ref>Mike Fleming, [http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/peter-jackson-sets-first-names-for-the-hobbit "Peter Jackson Sets First Names For 'The Hobbit'"], ''Deadline.com'' (21 October 2010) (accessed 24 March 2011)</ref>


==See Also==
==See Also==

Revision as of 18:48, 25 March 2011

The name Thorin refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Thorin (disambiguation).
Thorin Oakenshield
Dwarf
John Howe - The King Under the Mountain.jpg
Biographical Information
Other namesThorin II[1], King of Durin's Folk[2], King under the Mountain[3]
Family
ParentageThráin II[4]
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Thorin Oakenshield
"...Thorin, an enormously important Dwarf, in fact no other than the great Thorin Oakenshield himself"
― J.R.R. Tolkien[5]

Thorin II "Oakenshield" (Third Age 2746 - 2941) was the King of Durin's Folk from T.A. 2850 until his death in T.A. 2941. He was the son of Thráin II and the older brother to Frerin and Dís. Thorin led Durin's Folk of the Blue Mountains during their time in exile from Erebor. He briefly became King under the Mountain following his return to the Lonely Mountain in T.A. 2941.[6]

History

Youth and exile

Thorin was born in T.A. 2746, presumably in the Lonely Mountain where his grandfather, Thrór, was King under the Mountain. Thorin was still a youngster (aged c. 24), by Dwarve's reckoning, when the dragon Smaug descended upon the mountain of Erebor in flames. Smaug left the human town of Dale in ruins and killed all dwarves who were inside the mountain. Thrór and Thráin (Thorin's father) escaped using a secret Side-door. Meanwhile Thorin was one of the few Dwarves who was not inside the mountain at the time. Thus the surviving Dwarves of Erebor were driven into exile and Thrór, Thráin, and Thorin fled south.[7]

The War of the Dwarves and Orcs

Weary, elderly and disillusioned, Thrór departed from Dunland with Nár. They came to Azanulbizar and the eastern gate of Moria, which they founded was open. Whilst Nár stayed behind (and urged his companion to do the same) Thrór approached the gate and was murdered by Azog. He added insult to injury by branding Thrór's brow with the name 'AZOG' in Dwarfrunes. Thus it was that the War of the Dwarves and Orcs began following the return of Nár, who bore the news to Thráin.[8]

The war was fought long and hard between the two races, ultimately ending in a pyrrhic Dwarven victory at the Battle of Azanulbizar in T.A. 2799. Both Thráin and Thorin were wounded during this battle and Frerin (Thorin's brother) was killed. Thráin was blinded in one eye and suffered a leg-wound. Meanwhile Thorin earned the epithet "Oakenshield" when his shield broke and in its stead he used an oak branch to ward off his foes. Despite victory no Dwarf dared to re-enter Moria out of fear for Durin's Bane.[9]

Return to exile

Thráin, Thorin, and the other survivors of Durin's Folk left Azanulbizar and returned to Dunland. However they soon began to wander Eriador before settling at last in the Blue Mountains. Here they prospered somewhat, forging iron objects and increasing their numbers (albeit, due to a scarceness of women-folk, very slowly). Nonetheless they all still longed to return to the Lonely Mountain.[10]

By this time Thráin was in possession of the last of the Seven Rings of power. It is possible that as Sauron's power grew so too did the ring's influence over Thráin. His burning desire for gold and to return to the Lonely Mountain became too great and in T.A. 2841 he set out to return. Thorin was never to see his father again for Sauron captured and imprisoned Thráin in Dol Guldur. Thus it was that in T.A. 2850, following Thráin's death, Thorin became the King of Durin's Folk at the age of ninety-five. Thorin and his people were content living in the Blue Mountains and Eriador but as the years waned Thorin's desire to return to Erebor grew.[11]

The Quest for Erebor

"We will get it back" by Charles Burggraf
"Listen to me, Thorin Oakenshield ! [...] If this hobbit goes with you, you will succeed. If not, you will fail. A foresight is on me, and I am warning you."
― Gandalf[12]

The fortunes of the House of Durin changed when Thorin met Gandalf by chance in T.A. 2941. Different accounts dispute the exact location of this first meeting. One source states that it occurred at an Inn in Bree. Whilst another states that Thorin started talking to Gandalf when he overtook him on the road. Whichever is the case they then proceeded to go to Thorin's Halls. There they discussed their tales and Gandalf formulated a plan. Gandalf knew that Sauron could have potentially used Smaug with devastating effect. Therefore both he and Thorin had a shared interest in removing Smaug. Gandalf wanted Thorin and a company of dwarves to travel to the Lonely Mountain taking Bilbo Baggins with them. Gandalf's instinct was that the Quest for Erebor would only be successful if Bilbo accompanied them. However Thorin and the dwarves were not convinced; it was not until Gandalf revealed Thrór's map and key that Thorin was convinced that the quest would be profitable to him. Even after the "Unexpected Party" Gandalf only managed persuaded Thorin to take Bilbo on the morning that they set off.[13]

Thus it was that in T.A. 2941 Thorin set off for the Lonely Mountain with Gandalf, Bilbo Baggins, Fíli and Kíli, Balin, Dwalin, Dori, Nori, Ori, Óin, Glóin, Bifur, Bofur, and Bombur. A short time into the journey the adventurers found a Troll's cave. Here they found a hoard of treasure which included blades made in the ancient city of Gondolin. Biblo found a knife that he named Sting, Gandalf acquired Glamdring and meanwhile Thorin found Orcrist.[14] Whilst Thorin and Company were in Rivendell Elrond read the inscriptions on the blades and informed them of their sword's histories. He also read the moon-letters on Thrór's map; it read "stand by the grey stone when the thrush knocks [...] and the setting sun with the last light of Durin's Day will shine upon the keyhole."[15]

Upon reaching Esgaroth, the closest settlement to the Lonely Mountain, Thorin was greeted warmly and the men of Lake-town hailed the return of the King under the Mountain.[16] They soon reached the Lonely Mountain itself and "with the last light of Durin's Day" they found the secret side-door, using the key to open it.[17] Thorin sent Biblo in to carry out his duty as their 'esteemed burglar'. This enraged Smaug who sought to destroy the burglar and take out his vengeance on the Lake-men.[18] The dragon was slain by Bard who pierced an un-armoured spot on the dragon's underside.[19]

Upon hearing the news of the death of Smaug, Thorin was overcome by greed. He fortified the main entrance to the mountain and refused to share any of the treasure. Hosts of Wood-elves and Lake-men approached the mountain led by the Elvenking and Bard respectively. Thorin refused to accept their claims to a share in the treasure and sent for his cousin, Dáin Ironfoot, who brought more than five-hundred Dwarves from the Iron Hills.[20] Bilbo sought to bring an end to the dispute; to this end he secretly gave the Arkenstone to Bard and the Elvenking to use in making a deal with Thorin. When Thorin heard about Bilbo's actions he was furious and felt betrayed by the Hobbit.[21]

However all disputes were cast aside when the army of Bolg, Azog's son, suddenly attacked. Thus the three armies of Elves, Men, and Dwarves united against the two armies of Goblins and Wargs: the Battle of Five Armies had begun. As the battle drew on, Thorin leapt from the front gate and rallied all Elves, Men, and Dwarves to him. The armies of the free peoples of Middle-earth emerged triumphant. However Kíli and Fíli were killed and Thorin was gravely wounded. Before he died Thorin spoke to Bilbo and commended his good character, courage and friendship. With that, he died. He was laid to rest deep within the Lonely Mountain. Dain II Ironfoot, the new King under the Mountain, placed with the Arkenstone upon Thorin's chest, whilst the Elvenking laid Orcrist upon Thorin's tomb.[22]

Genealogy

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dáin I
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thrór
 
Frór
 
 
 
Grór
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thráin II
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Náin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
THORIN II OAKENSHIELD
 
Frerin
 
Dís
 
 
 
Dáin II Ironfoot
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fíli
 
Kíli
 
Thorin III Stonehelm


Thorin
Preceded by:
Thráin II		King of Durin's Folk
T.A. 2850 – T.A. 2941		Followed by:
Dáin II Ironfoot
None
Thrór, 170 years earlier		4th King under the Mountain
T.A. 2941


Etymology

Thorin's name is one from the Dvergatal. It means "Bold".[23]

The epithet "Oakenshield" also comes from the Dvergatal. Eikinskjaldi means "Oakenshield", and it has long been considered the name of a Dwarf. However, because the name appears twice, both in Dúrinn's and Dválinn's line, it has also been suggested that it simply means "with an oaken shield".[24]

Other Versions of the Legendarium

In early manuscripts of The Hobbit, the name Gandalf was used by Tolkien for the character who later would be named "Thorin Oakenshield" in the published works.[25]

Portrayal in Adaptations

1968: The Hobbit (1968 radio series):

Thorin's voice is provided by John Justin.

1977: The Hobbit (1977 film):

Thorin's voice is provided by Hans Conried.

1979: The Hobbit (1979 radio series):

Thorin's voice is provided by Tom Luce.

1982: The Hobbit (1982 video game):

Thorin is the only companion of the player, Bilbo Baggins.[26]

2003: The Hobbit (2003 video game):

Thorin's voice is provided by Clive Revill.

2012-3: The Hobbit films:

Thorin will be portrayed by Richard Armitage.[27]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "Durin's Folk"
  2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "Durin's Folk"
  3. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "A Warm Welcome"
  4. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "Durin's Folk"
  5. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "An Unexpected Party"
  6. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "Durin's Folk"; J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The Quest of Erebor"; J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "A Warm Welcome"; J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
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