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Council of Elrond

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The '''Council of Elrond''' was a council called and led by [[Elrond]], held on [[25 October]], {{TA|3018}}<ref>{{App|Great}}</ref> in [[Rivendell]]. The main purpose of the council was to discuss what should be done with [[the One Ring]], which was brought there by the [[Ring-bearers|Ring-bearer]] [[Frodo Baggins]].<ref name="Council">{{FR|II2}}</ref>

==Attendees==
The following people are known to have attended the Council:
* Elrond. As convener of the council and de facto ruler of Rivendell, Elrond headed the Council.
* [[Gandalf]], one of the [[Wizards]], was one of the [[Wise]].
* [[Frodo Baggins]], the [[Ring-bearers|Ring-bearer]], came to Rivendell on the advice of Gandalf.
* [[Bilbo Baggins]], a former Ring-bearer, and the "Ring-finder".
* [[Glorfindel]], a [[Noldor]] of Rivendell who had aided Frodo earlier on his travel to Rivendell.
* [[Erestor]], and several unnamed advisers of Elrond's household.
* [[Aragorn]], a [[Rangers of the North|Ranger]], [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain|Chieftain of the Dúnedain]] and [[Heir of Isildur]], who had been Frodo's travel companion, guide and aide since [[Bree]].
* [[Boromir]], son of the [[Denethor|Steward of Gondor]]. His brother [[Faramir]] had a [[Seek for the Sword that was broken|prophetic dream]] thrice, and he himself once. It spoke of "[[Narsil|the Sword that was broken]], "[[Rivendell|Imladris]]", "[[Isildur's Bane]]" and a "[[Hobbits|Halfling]]". In order to find the meaning of the dream, Boromir went to "Imladris" - Rivendell.
* [[Glóin]] and his son [[Gimli]] were sent by [[Dáin Ironfoot|Dáin II Ironfoot]] to warn Bilbo about a messenger from [[Mordor]] who appeared at the gate of [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]], and asked for information of the One Ring. As king [[Brand]] of [[Dale]] was also encountered, Dáin decided to send messengers to Rivendell. They also came to seek news of what happened to [[Balin's Colony]], which entered [[Moria]] thirty years before.
* [[Legolas]], was sent by his father [[Thranduil]] with ill news. [[Gollum]], put in the custody of the [[Elves of Mirkwood]] by Aragorn, managed to escape after a surprise attack of [[Orcs]].
* [[Galdor of the Havens]], a messenger of [[Círdan]] who just happened to be present at the time. His role in the Council was no larger than asking a couple of questions.

==History==
At the Council, Gandalf, Elrond and Bilbo told the history of the Ring to all. At hearing the potential of "Isildur's Bane", Boromir proposed to use the Ring to defend his native [[Gondor]], and overthrow [[Sauron]], its creator. Gandalf and Elrond were against it, and stated that the Ring was the essence of Sauron, and thus would corrupt and ultimately destroy whoever tried to use it. To dissolve Galdor's doubts, Gandalf spoke about the [[Ring Verse]] that appeared on the Ring, and recited it in [[Black Speech]], angering Elrond in the process.
[[File:Peter Xavier Price - The Lord of Rivendell.jpg|250px|thumb|''The Lord of Rivendell'' by [[Peter Xavier Price]]]]
The fate of the Ring was considered. The Ring was indestructible as it could be unmade only where it was created, in the [[Cracks of Doom|Crack of Doom]] in [[Mount Doom]], and several solutions were proposed. It was suggested to give it to [[Tom Bombadil]] who could not be corrupted, or to send it to [[Valinor]] under the guardianship of the [[Valar]] and the [[Calaquendi|High Elves]]. But it was deemed that the Ring could not be hidden or disposed, as it would remain dangerous for the generations to come.

Eventually it was decided that the only way to be free of Sauron and the Ring was to cast the Ring where it was made.

It then became necessary to decide who should take responsibility for such a perilous undertaking. Bilbo offered to finish the job he had started, but Gandalf told him he could not take back the Ring due to having possessed it for some time. Eventually Frodo surprised everyone including himself by telling them he would take the Ring. After some thought Elrond agreed. At this point Sam emerged from hiding and demanded to accompany Frodo, and since it was hardly possible to separate them Elrond agreed.<ref name="Council"/>

Who would further accompany the "[[Fellowship of the Ring|Company of the Ring]]" was the subject of some debate for the following two months, although it was clear that Gandalf, Aragorn, Boromir, Gimli and Legolas would join them. Elrond opted for two more; "Nine walkers" would counter the "[[Nazgûl|Nine Riders]]". He originally intended to send two of his household, such as Glorfindel, but Gandalf opted to include [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] and [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]] instead, as he deemed friendship and loyalty more important than strength.<ref>{{FR|II3}}</ref>

==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''1955: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1956 radio series)|BBC Radio's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:Not much is known, as information only runs up to the chapter ''[[Many Meetings]]'', but it can at least be deduced that Glóin was present.

'''1978: [[The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1978 film)]]:'''
:Not all of the mentioned people were present. Glorfindel, Glóin, Erestor, Galdor were omitted.

'''1981: [[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1981 radio series)]]:'''
:The Council of Elrond begins without introduction in the sixth episode. Glóin, Galdor and Erestor are omitted.
[[File:The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring - Council of Elrond.jpg|thumb|250px|The Council of Elrond in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]''.]]
'''2001: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:The attendants are described as being "summoned", and in the extended edition of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers|The Two Towers]]'', it is explicitly stated that the Council was called because the Ring was found; Boromir was ordered by his father to claim it. This is in contrast to the original text, where fate seems to bring them together.

:The process of the council is significantly shortened. There are no or minimal references to the history of the Second Age, the Rings of Power, the [[War of the Ring|current War]], the politics of the races and the characters' backgrounds. The only characters who speak are the protagonists who will later form the [[Fellowship of the Ring|Company of the Ring]]. Unrelated characters (such as Bilbo, Erestor or Glóin) are absent or don't speak at all. According to [[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game|Decipher cards]], some of the non-speaking participants are tradesmen from [[Dale]] and [[Lake-town]]. [[Figwit]] is also present.

:The brief council is shadowed by sudden chaos and arguing over who would take the responsibility of the Ring. It is seen that the fight is inflamed by the Ring's evil influence as it sits in the middle of the court. Gandalf puts an end by reciting the [[Ring Verse]], darkening the area and quieting everyone shouting.

:The composition of the Company of the Ring was decided at the council. Sam was not the only one eavesdropping; Merry and Pippin were with him doing the same.

'''2002: [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (video game)]]:'''
:Only Elrond, Legolas, Gimli, Boromir, Aragorn, Gandalf and Frodo are mentioned, though the other three Hobbits are also present. The first seven are quickly chosen, but as Elrond tells of two great warriors, Merry and Pippin barge in.

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Dwalin

2021-05-19T18:51:08Z

108.162.237.93: /* Later life */

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'''Dwalin''' was a [[Dwarves|Dwarf]] of the [[House of Durin]]. He was, along with his brother [[Balin]], a member of [[Thorin and Company|Thorin's company]] which took part in the [[Quest of Erebor]] to reclaim the [[Lonely Mountain]] from the [[dragon]] [[Smaug]]. Dwalin survived the adventure and the subsequent [[Battle of Five Armies]] and lived well into the [[Fourth Age]].

==History==
Two years before he was born, in {{TA|2770}} the [[Dragons|dragon]] [[Smaug]] had come to Erebor<ref name="TA">{{App|TA}}</ref> and destroyed King [[Thrór]]'s kingdom. Thrór and a small group of kinsmen and followers headed south while other [[Dwarves of Erebor]] escaped to the [[Iron Hills]]<ref name="Durin">{{App|Durin}}</ref>, so Dwalin was born in exile, perhaps in [[Dunland]] to [[Fundin]], nine years after his brother [[Balin]] in {{TA|2772}} (him being born in the [[Lonely Mountain]]).

Dwalin's father fell in the [[Battle of Azanulbizar]] along with several other kinsman, and after victory [[Thráin II]], now King of Durin's Folk, was counselled by [[Dáin Ironfoot]] to not enter [[Moria]]. Thráin and his son [[Thorin|Thorin Oakenshield]] later settled in the northern [[Blue Mountains|Ered Luin]]<ref name="Line">{{App|Durin}}, The Line of the Dwarves of Erebor</ref> and at some point joined by Dwalin and Balin along with others after the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]].

===King Thráin's expedition===
Dwalin, his brother [[Balin]], and a few others accompanied [[Thráin|Thráin II]] in {{TA|2841}} when he left the Ered Luin to revisit and reclaim Erebor. The small party was dogged by the emissaries of the dark lord [[Sauron]]. In {{TA|2845}} Thráin was captured one night when he and his companions sheltered under the eaves of the dark forest [[Mirkwood]] from a black rain, in which they were separated. After a fruitless search for their leader the Dwarves gave up and returned to inform [[Thorin]], who became the new King of Durin's Folk, the quest had failed.<ref name="Durin"/>

===The Quest for Erebor===
[[File:Adlpictures - Dwalin.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Adlpictures - ''Dwalin'']]
Dwalin had joined King Thorin's expedition against Smaug, to reclaim Erebor. According to [[Gandalf]]'s instructions, they were invited to [[Bag End]] in [[the Shire]], to form their plan. Dwalin was the first Dwarf to arrive, alone, when the unexpected party began at [[Bilbo]]'s [[smial]]. He was wearing a dark-green hood and walked in as if expected, which greatly surprised Bilbo. Soon Balin arrived and he and Dwalin sat talking while Bilbo kept answering the door for the arrival of more and more Dwarves. Later, when Bilbo griped aloud in his kitchen about the lack of help in setting out refreshments, Dwalin and Balin were the first (followed by [[Fíli]] and [[Kíli]]) to lend a hand. Later still, when the Dwarves filled Bag End with music, Dwalin played on a viol as big as himself, also bringing in Thorin's harp. <ref name="Party">{{H|Party}}</ref>

At the [[Green Dragon]] Inn, when Bilbo told the company that he had forgotten to bring his hat or his pocket-handkerchief, Dwalin gave him his spare dark-green hood and cloak to keep in place of a hat, but told him that he would "''have to manage without pocket-handkerchiefs, and a good many other things before the journey's end''" as they set out on their adventure.

In [[Eriador]], at the [[Trollshaws]], Dwalin along with the entire company were captured by [[Trolls]] after Bilbo went to explore a fire, encountered three trolls: [[William]], [[Bert]] and [[Tom]], and didn't come back. Gandalf managed to save them, and afterwards a troll cave was found and subsequently looted by the company.

Later on the company arrived at [[Rivendell]] and stayed with the [[half-elven]] lord [[Elrond]] for about 14 days with food and something for everyone. On one night Elrond disclosed the swords Thorin and Gandalf found in the troll-hoard as [[Orcrist]] and [[Glamdring]]. Elrond also read the moon letters of the map of [[Thror]] stating: ''"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 key-hole.''"

After seeking refuge from a storm in a cave which was, unbeknownst to them the [[Front Porch]] of [[Goblin-town]], they were captured by [[Goblins]]. They were saved by Gandalf, and Bilbo, fleeing after his encounter with [[Gollum]], also escaped. The company were then chased by [[wargs|Wargs]] and they rushed into the trees. Dwalin and Balin managed to swarm up a tall slender fir that had few branches for sitting, and they were later then saved by the [[Eagles]] of the [[Great Eagle]].<ref>{{H|Pan}}</ref> The next day, when the company arrived at [[Beorn]]'s hall after the eagles left them on the [[Carrock]], Dwalin and Balin were the third pair of Dwarves to appear during Gandalf's story, trying to intrigue the skin-changer. They were later served well in dinner and breakfast and were also given ponies to ride until they arrived at the forest of Mirkwood, the same place where Thráin was lost nearly 100 years before.<ref>{{H|Queer}}</ref>

At the [[Enchanted River]] in Mirkwood, Dwalin was in the last boatload to cross with [[Bombur]]. He exited the boat just before a deer charged down the path and caused Bombur to fall in the water, which put him in an enchanted sleep for six days, and when he woke up, he had forgotten the whole journey. Later, after the Dwarves had been captured by the [[spiders]] and rescued by Bilbo, it was Dwalin who first realised that Thorin was missing,<ref name="Flies">{{H|Flies}}</ref> for at that point, though unknown to the Dwarves, Thorin had been captured by the Wood-Elves.

At the opening of the barrels after the escape from the halls of the [[Thranduil|Elvenking]], Dwalin and Balin were two of the most unhappy Dwarves and did nothing to help pull out other Dwarves as they arrived in [[Lake-town]], where they were greeted extremely fondly.<ref>{{H|Welcome}}</ref>Afterwards, though the [[Master of Lake-town]] didn't believe that Thorin was truly the [[King under the Mountain]], they left for the mountain. When the last week of autumn arrived it was Dwalin who complained the most about Bilbo's inactivity. He felt that Bilbo, with his "invisible ring", ought to go through the [[Front Gate]] of Erebor and spy things out.<ref>{{H|Doorstep}}</ref>.

After [[Smaug]] went to destroy Lake-town, the dwarves entered and Thorin's search for the [[Arkenstone]] began. Dwalin later fought in and survived the [[Battle of Five Armies]] along with several others from the company (all but Thorin and Fíli and Kíli). Afterwards he received his fourteenth share and chose to live in Erebor under the rule of Thorin's cousin and new king after his death, [[Dáin II]].<Ref>{{H|Return}}</ref>

===Later life===
Dwalin lived in great wealth in Erebor after the Battle of the Five Armies. In {{TA|2989}}, his brother Balin set out on a quest to reclaim [[Moria]] though Dáin was against it. He set out with others (such as [[Óin]] and [[Ori]]). For about 5 years messages came from Moria and it seemed good, until suddenly news stopped (though unknown to him, the colony was destroyed by [[Orcs]]).

As Bilbo packs some oddments before departing the Shire, Bilbo brings Dwalin's green-hood he gave him, though the color is worn out in {{TA|3001}}. Dwalin was one of seven of the ten Dwarves of Thorin's company who were still living in Erebor when [[Frodo Baggins]] came to [[Rivendell]], as reported by [[Glóin]] before the [[Council of Elrond]]<ref>{{FR|II1}}</ref>. It is possible that he fought in the [[Battle of Dale]] against Sauron's forces, the [[Easterlings]], under King Dáin (though the king was slain). Dwalin lived until {{FoA|91}} passing at the age of 340,<ref name="Line">{{App|Durin}}, The Line of the Dwarves of Erebor</ref> later than any other members of [[Thorin and Company]].

==Genealogy==
Dwalin was of Durin's line, descending from [[Nain II]], his grear-great grandfather.<ref name="Line"/>
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==Etymology==
In Norse mythology, ''Dvalinn'' is a chief Dwarf.<ref>Snorri Sturlusson, ''Edda'', "[[wikipedia:Skaldskaparmal|Skaldskaparmal]]"</ref> The origin of the name is uncertain; suggested etymologies are "one lying in a trance",<ref>[[Ruth S. Noel]], ''[[The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth]]'', p. 32</ref> "numb" and "dawdler".<ref>Henry A. Bellows (ed.), ''Völuspá'', "[http://cybersamurai.net/Mythology/nordic_gods/LegendsSagas/Edda/PoeticEdda/Voluspo.htm Poetic Edda]"</ref> Both words, ''dvalen'' ("to sleep") ''dvelja'' ("to delay") derive from the same root.<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>

==Other versions of the legendarium==
In the early version of ''[[The Hobbit]]'' it was Dwalin rather than Balin who spotted the Trolls' fire in the woods (and it was stated that Dwalin was always the Dwarves' look-out).<ref>{{HH|Trolls}}, p. 91</ref> This contradicted the fact that Balin was the Dwarf who was looking for Bilbo at the inn at the start of the adventure<ref>{{HH|Trolls}}, p. 89</ref> and Tolkien eventually made Balin the permanent look-out. However, Dwalin remained the first Dwarf to arrive at Bag End<ref name="Party"/> (what would be expected of the Company's look-out). Dwalin was also the first to notice that Thorin was missing after the battle with the spiders,<ref name="Flies"/> a testament to his observational abilities.

==Portrayal in adaptations==
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|File:The Hobbit (1977 film) - Dwalin.jpg‎|Dwalin in [[The Hobbit (1977 film)|''The Hobbit'' (1977 film)]]
|File:The Hobbit (2003) Dwalin.JPG|Dwalin in [[The Hobbit (2003 video game)|''The Hobbit'' (2003 video game)]]
|File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Dwalin.jpg|Dwalin in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
|File:The Hobbit (film series) - Dwalin.jpg|Dwalin in [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]
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===Films===
'''1966: [[The Hobbit (1966 film)|''The Hobbit'' (1966 film)]]:'''
:Dwalin is omitted. [[Thorin|Thorin Oakenshield]] only travels with an unnamed guard and the princess of Dale.<ref name="Deitch">{{webcite|articleurl=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=UBnVL1Y2src|articlename=The Hobbit.mp4|dated=5 January 2012|website=YouTube|accessed=10 January 2012}}</ref>

'''1977: [[The Hobbit (1977 film)|''The Hobbit'' (1977 film)]]:'''
:Dwalin does not have a blue beard, but a white one with a long nose and a green hood (looking as Balin, though he wears a red hood and glasses). He speaks only one line on his own (by [[Paul Frees]]), when the Dwarves are in front of the [[Back Door]] saying" "Well, what now?"; otherwise, he only speaks in unison with the rest of the Company though it is unknown whether he survived the Battle of the Five Armies, as seven dwarves passed away during the battle.

'''2012-14: [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]:'''
:Dwalin is played by [[Graham McTavish]].<ref name="PJCasting">{{webcite|author=[[Peter Jackson]]|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150168211921558|articlename=Production begins in New Zealand on The Hobbit|dated=20-March-2011|website=[http://www.facebook.com/ Facebook]|accessed=23-Dec-2011}}</ref> A description of Dwalin in ''The Hobbit'' films was released by the studio:

:{{Blockquote|Renowned as a great Warrior, Dwalin speaks his mind plainly and is not one to suffer fools lightly. Fiercely loyal, he is Thorin Oakenshield’s staunchest supporter with an unshakeable belief in his friend’s leadership. A powerful and bruising fighter, Dwalin has a natural tendency to distrust anyone who is not a Dwarf and is particularly suspicious of Elves. Proud, brave and one of the tallest of the Dwarves, Dwalin will bow to none but those who have earned his respect.|[[Warner Bros.]]<ref name="HobbitApp">{{webcite|author=[[Warner Bros.]]|articleurl=http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hobbit-movies/id545808528|articlename=Hobbit Movies|dated=7-September-2012|website=[http://itunes.apple.com/ Apple iPhone/iPad App]|accessed=19-September-2012}}</ref>}}

===Radio series===
'''1968: [[The Hobbit (1968 radio series)|''The Hobbit'' (1968 radio series)]]:'''
:[[Lockwood West]] plays the role of Dwalin.

'''1979: [[The Hobbit (1979 radio series)|''The Hobbit'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''
:Carl Hague is uncredited as the voice of Dwalin.{{fact}}

===Games===
'''1982: [[The Hobbit (1982 video game)|''The Hobbit'' (1982 video game)]]:'''
:Dwalin is omitted; Thorin is the only companion of the player, [[Bilbo Baggins]].<ref>''[http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=ZXComputing/Issue8304/Pages/ZXComputing830400076.jpg ZX Computing]'', 8304 (April/May 1983), p. 76, accessed [[24 April|April 24]] [[2011]]</ref>

'''2003: [[The Hobbit (2003 video game)|''The Hobbit'' (2003 video game)]]:'''
:Dwalin is a blue-bearded Dwarf, who is not seen in the game (other than cut-scenes) until [[Lake-town]].

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:In {{TA|3016}} Dwalin leads the party of dwarves from the [[Lonely Mountain]] to reclaim [[Thorin's Halls|Thorin's Hall]] which had fallen under control of [[Dourhands]]. After the Dourhands are thrown out, Dwalin becomes the ruler of Thorin's Hall and maintains this position until {{TA|3019}}. Following the [[Siege of Erebor]], Dwalin travels to [[Erebor]] to pay respect to the new king [[Thorin Stonehelm]] and, along with the other surviving dwarves of the Company, visits the tomb of [[Thorin Oakenshield]].

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