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The '''Stiffbeards''' were one of the seven houses of the [[Dwarves]] that dwelt in Mountains of the [[East]]. They were originally paired with the [[Ironfists]].<ref>{{PM|X}}, pp. 301, 322 (note 24)</ref> | The '''Stiffbeards''' were one of the seven houses of the [[Dwarves]] that dwelt in Mountains of the [[East]]. They were originally paired with the [[Ironfists]].<ref>{{PM|X}}, pp. 301, 322 (note 24)</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 22:09, 19 March 2011
File:Stiffbeard dwarf.jpg
A Stiffbeard dwarf by Daniel Falconer
The Stiffbeards were one of the seven houses of the Dwarves that dwelt in Mountains of the East. They were originally paired with the Ironfists.[1]
It is possible that the Stiffbeards were among the "Houses of other Fathers" who sent troops to help Durin's folk in the War of the Dwarves and Orcs.[2]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "Of Dwarves and Men", pp. 301, 322 (note 24)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "Durin's Folk"
| Dwarven Clans | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Longbeards | Firebeards | Broadbeams | Ironfists |
| Stiffbeards | Blacklocks | Stonefoots | Petty-dwarves |