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==History==
==History==
The Halls of Dáin were probably originally founded by the first exiled dwarves from [[Khazad-dûm]]; who had fled their homes because of the [[Balrogs|Balrog]].  Because their is no information on the halls, it can only be assumed that it was the capitol city of Durin's folk at the time.       
The Halls of Dáin were probably originally founded by the first exiled dwarves from [[Khazad-dûm]] who had fled the city because of the [[Balrogs|Balrog]].  However because their is no information on the halls, it can only be assumed that it was the capital of Durin's folk at the time.       


Dáin was killed by a great [[Cold-drakes|Cold-Drake]] along with his son [[Frór]] at the door of his halls. A year later, most of [[Durin's folk]] abandoned the mountains, and left for [[Erebor]] and the [[Iron Hills]].
Dáin was killed by a great [[Cold-drakes|Cold-Drake]] along with his son [[Frór]] at the entrance to the city. A year later, most of [[Durin's folk]] abandoned the mountains, and left for [[Erebor]] and the [[Iron Hills]].


It is probable that either under [[Dáin Ironfoot|Dáin II's]] or [[Thorin Stonehelm|Thorin III's]] reign that this city was retaken.
It is probable that either under [[Dáin Ironfoot|Dáin II's]] or [[Thorin Stonehelm|Thorin III's]] reign that this city was retaken.

Revision as of 23:39, 16 October 2011

Dáin's Halls
Probable capital city
General Information
LocationSomewhere in the Grey Mountains
TypeProbable capital city
DescriptionProbable capital city of the Dwarves of the Grey Mountains
RegionsKingdom of Durin's folk
People and History
InhabitantsDurin's folk
EventsWar of the Dwarves and Dragons

Dáin's halls was a name used for the halls that formed the capital of the Grey Mountains, the name coming from the king of the time it was mention, Dáin I.

History

The Halls of Dáin were probably originally founded by the first exiled dwarves from Khazad-dûm who had fled the city because of the Balrog. However because their is no information on the halls, it can only be assumed that it was the capital of Durin's folk at the time.

Dáin was killed by a great Cold-Drake along with his son Frór at the entrance to the city. A year later, most of Durin's folk abandoned the mountains, and left for Erebor and the Iron Hills.

It is probable that either under Dáin II's or Thorin III's reign that this city was retaken.

See Also