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"Nali (video game character)" is a concept which has only appeared in an adaptation of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Nali
Dwarf
File:Nali Viv fotr.png
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Nali

Nali was a dwarf of Erebor invented for Vivendi's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. He was voiced by an uncredited Tom Kane.

History

Nali was on business in Eriador, and stayed the night in Bree. He was surprised a Hobbit named Underhill knew of the Kingdom under the Mountain.[1]

Etymology

Nali was likely named after Náli.[2] The name most likely means "axle of a hand-mill".[3]

References

  1. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game), "Bree"
  2. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Bridge of Khazad-dûm"
  3. 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