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Kíli

2013-05-15T17:25:47Z

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'''Kíli''' ({{TA|2864}} – {{TA|2941|n}}<ref name="Line">{{App|Durin}}, The Line of the Dwarves of Erebor</ref> 77 years old) was one of the thirteen [[Dwarves]] who took part in the quest for [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]], which was [[Bilbo Baggins]]'s great adventure. He was one of the three Dwarves of Thorin's company who did not survive the [[Battle of Five Armies]] (the other two being [[Thorin]] and Kíli's brother [[Fíli]].)

Kíli and Fíli were the sons of [[Dís]], the sister of [[Thorin]]. Before the quest to Erebor, they probably lived in the [[Blue Mountains]] where their uncle resided after the disappearance of [[Thráin II]].<ref name="Line"/> As Thorin's sister-sons, they accompanied their uncle when he set out to challenge the [[Dragons|dragon]] [[Smaug]].

==History==
When Bilbo first met Kíli and Fíli (in the third group of Dwarves to arrive at [[Bag End]]) they wore blue hoods. After supper, when the Dwarves made music, Kíli and Fíli played small fiddles that they had brought in bags.<ref>{{H|Party}}</ref>

The brothers were the youngest of [[Thorin and Company]] by some 50 years,<ref name="Hill">{{H|Hill}}</ref> with Kíli being five years younger than his brother.<ref name="Line"/> Although not twins, the two brothers were inseparable throughout the adventure.

Early on the night when the company encountered the [[trolls]] one of the ponies became frightened and bolted into the river; Kíli and Fíli nearly drowned getting the beast out of the water.<ref>{{H|Mutton}}</ref>

Up in the [[Misty Mountains]] during the thunder-battle the two brothers, being the youngest Dwarves with the keenest eyes, were sent ahead to look for shelter. They found a small dry cave which was perfect for the company (until the [[Orcs|Gobins]] arrived). After [[Gandalf]] had rescued the company and was counting the members he found Kíli and Fíli, as usual, paired together.<ref name="Hill"/>

When the company rushed up into trees to escape the [[wargs]] Kíli and Fíli scrambled to the top of a tall larch.<ref>{{H|Pan}}</ref> The next day, when the company arrived at [[Beorn]]'s hall, Kíli and Fíli were again together as the fourth pair of Dwarves to appear during Gandalf's story.<ref>{{H|Queer}}</ref>

When Bilbo spied the boat on the far side of the [[Enchanted River]], Fíli managed to snag it with a hook on a rope but could not pull it across. Kíli came to his aid first, followed by [[Óin]] and [[Gloin]], before the boat came loose (after its painter snapped).<ref name="Flies">{{H|Flies}}</ref>

At the opening of the barrels after the escape from the halls of the [[Thranduil|Elvenking]], Kíli and Fíli came out smiling since they were young and had but few bruises. The two brothers helped Thorin and Bilbo locate and free the other Dwarves. Next, they accompanied Thorin and Bilbo to the bridge into [[Esgaroth]] while the others recovered.<ref>{{H|Welcome}}</ref>
[[Image:Angelo Montanini - Kili.jpg|thumb|right|''Kili'' by Angelo Montanini]]
When the company reached the Lonely Mountain, Thorin sent out a scouting party to view the Front Gate (or where it had once stood). Kíli and Fíli went along with [[Balin]] and Bilbo on this expedition. On another scouting trip Bilbo was with Kíli and Fíli when the three discovered the rough steps that led up the mountain to the little bay that contained the secret door.<ref>{{H|Doorstep}}</ref>

Of the thirteen Dwarves, Kíli and Fíli looked uncomfortable when Bilbo asked for volunteers to accompany him on the first trip into the mountain (only Balin went with the hobbit for part of the way). Once the dragon woke up though Kíli and Fíli, along with Bilbo and Balin, were the first to go in the tunnel (sent in by Thorin).<ref>{{H|Inside}}</ref>

While searching the treasure when the full company descended into Erebor, Kíli and Fíli were in such exuberant spirits that they took down magic golden harps and played music on them.<ref>{{H|Home}}</ref>

Kíli was slain with his brother in the [[Battle of Five Armies]], while defending their mortally wounded uncle.<Ref>{{H|Return}}</ref> After Thorin's death, the brothers would have been the only remaining descendants of [[Thrór]]'s line. Their deaths ended the dynasty, and the title passed to [[Dáin Ironfoot|Dáin II]]. It was their heroic last stand that made their mother the only [[Dwarf-women|Dwarf-woman]] to be mentioned in the genealogies.<Ref>{{App|Durin}}</ref>

==Etymology==
''Kíli'' is a dwarf from the ''[[Völuspá|Dvergatal]]''. It can mean "Wedge" or "One who uses a wedge"; it is of Frisian or Low German origin rather than Old Norse.<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>

==Genealogy==
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==Portrayal in adaptations==
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|title=Kíli in adaptations
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|File:The Hobbit (film series) - Kíli.jpg|Kíli in [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]
}}
===Films===
'''1966: [[The Hobbit (1966 film)|''The Hobbit'' (1966 film)]]:'''
:Kíli is omitted. [[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)]]:'''
:Kíli's voice is provided by [[Jack DeLeon]].

'''2012-14: [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]:'''
:Kíli is played by [[Aidan Turner]].<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 Kíli in ''The Hobbit'' films was released by the studio:

:{{Blockquote|Younger brother to Fili, Kili is a loyal nephew to Thorin Oakenshield. Carefree and somewhat reckless, Kili has led a charmed and untroubled life to this point. Handsome and physically able, Kili possesses the invincible courage of youth. He is a skilled fighter and expert archer, having been trained with weapons from an early age. As one of the youngest in The Company of Dwarves. Kili is determined to make his mark and prove his worth.|[[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)]]:'''
:Kíli is played by [[Nicholas Edmett]].

'''1979: [[The Hobbit (1979 radio series)|''The Hobbit'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''
:No actor is specified for the role of Kíli.

===Games===
'''1982: [[The Hobbit (1982 video game)|''The Hobbit'' (1982 video game)]]:'''
:Kíli 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)]]:'''
:No actor is credited for the role of Kíli, but it appears to be [[Alister Duncan]].{{Fact}}

{{References}}
{{Thorin and Company}}

[[Category:Characters in The Hobbit]]
[[Category:Dwarves]]

[[de:Kíli]]
[[fr:encyclo/personnages/nains/3a/kili]]
[[fi:Kíli]]

Fíli

2013-05-14T15:34:59Z

173.206.188.75:

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'''Fíli''' ({{TA|2859}} – {{TA|2941|n}},<ref name="Line">{{App|Durin}}, The Line of the Dwarves of Erebor</ref> 82 years old) was one of the thirteen [[Dwarves]] who took part in the quest for [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]], which was [[Bilbo Baggins]]'s great adventure. He was one of the three Dwarves of [[Thorin and Company|Thorin's company]] who did not survive the [[Battle of Five Armies]] (the other two being [[Thorin]] and Fíli's brother [[Kíli]].)

Fíli and Kíli were the sons of [[Dís]], the sister of [[Thorin]]. Before the quest to Erebor, they probably lived in the [[Blue Mountains]] where their uncle resided after the disappearance of [[Thráin II]].<ref name="Line"/> As Thorin's sister-sons, they accompanied their uncle when he set out to challenge the [[Dragons|dragon]] [[Smaug]]. Before the Dwarves met Bilbo, [[Gandalf]] met with them and persuaded them to bring the hobbit on the quest. At this meeting Fíli thought that Bilbo sounded like a strange creature and laughed at his name.<ref>{{UT|Erebor}}, ''Extracts from the earlier version''</ref>

==The Quest of Erebor==
When Bilbo first met Fíli and Kíli (in the third group of Dwarves to arrive at [[Bag End]]) they were wearing blue hoods. After supper, when the Dwarves made music, Fíli and Kíli played small fiddles that they had brought in bags.<ref>{{H|Party}}</ref>

The brothers were the youngest of the company by some 50 years,<ref name="Hill">{{H|Hill}}</ref> with Kíli being five years younger than his brother.<ref name="Line"/> Although not twins, the two brothers were inseparable throughout the adventure.

[[File:Adlpictures - Fili.jpg|200px|thumb|'''Fíli''' by Adlpictures.]]Early on the night when the company encountered the [[trolls]] one of the ponies became frightened and bolted into the river; Fíli and Kíli nearly drowned getting the beast out of the water. After the trolls had turned to stone and the company explored their hideout, it was Fíli who encouraged the others to get out of the "horrible smell" in the troll's lair.<ref>{{H|Mutton}}</ref>

Up in the [[Misty Mountains]] during the thunder-battle the two brothers, being the youngest Dwarves with the keenest eyes, were sent ahead to look for shelter. They found a small dry cave which was perfect for the company (until the [[Orcs|Gobins]] arrived). After [[Gandalf]] had rescued the company and was counting the members he found Fíli and Kíli, as usual, paired together.<ref name="Hill"/>

When the company rushed up into trees to escape the [[wargs]], Fíli and Kíli scrambled to the top of a tall larch.<ref>{{H|Pan}}</ref> The next day, when the company arrived at [[Beorn]]'s hall, Fíli and Kíli were again together as the fourth pair of Dwarves to appear during Gandalf's story.<ref>{{H|Queer}}</ref>

When Bilbo spied the boat on the far side of the [[Enchanted River]], Thorin chose Fíli as the youngest<ref group="note">In ''[[The Hobbit]]'' Thorin called Fíli the youngest, but in [[Appendix A]] Fíli's date of birth was given as {{TA|2859}} while Kíli's date of birth was given as {{TA|2864|n}}. Perhaps Thorin had trouble remembering the ages of these two "very young" Dwarves (both of whom were under age 85 at the time of the quest).</ref> with the best sight (instead of [[Dori]], the strongest) to throw a rope with a hook attached to snag the small vessel. Fíli did manage to snag the boat on the second try but could not pull it across. Kíli came to his aid first, followed by [[Óin]] and [[Gloin]], before the boat came loose (after its painter snapped). When the company made the crossing they used another rope that Fíli threw ahead into the trees since the boat had no oars.<ref name="Flies">{{H|Flies}}</ref>

After the Dwarves had been captured by [[spiders]] Bilbo climbed out on the branch where the spiders had trussed up the Dwarves. The first bundle that Bilbo reached was Fíli, whom the hobbit recognized by the tips of his blue hood and long nose poking out of the threads.<ref group="note">The fact that Bilbo recognized Fíli by his long nose (as opposed to Kíli) shows that the two brothers were not identical in appearance.</ref> Once freed, Fíli helped Bilbo free the other Dwarves despite being sickened by spider-poison.<ref name="Flies"/>

At the opening of the barrels after the escape from the halls of the [[Thranduil|Elvenking]], Fíli and Kíli came out smiling since they were young and had but few bruises. The two brothers helped Thorin and Bilbo locate and free the other Dwarves. Next, they accompanied Thorin and Bilbo to the bridge into [[Esgaroth]] while the others recovered. In speaking to the captain of the guard it was Fíli who was the most impatient to see the [[Master of Lake-town]] at his feast.<ref>{{H|Welcome}}</ref>

When the company reached the Lonely Mountain, Thorin sent out a scouting party to view the Front Gate (or where it once stood). Fíli and Kíli went along with [[Balin]] and Bilbo on this expedition. On another scouting trip Bilbo was with Fíli and Kíli when the three discovered the rough steps that led up the mountain to the little bay that contained the secret door.<ref>{{H|Doorstep}}</ref>

Of the thirteen Dwarves, Fíli and Kíli looked uncomfortable when Bilbo asked for volunteers to accompany him on the first trip into the mountain (only Balin went with the hobbit for part of the way). Once the dragon woke up though Fíli and Kíli, along with Bilbo and Balin, were the first to go in the tunnel (sent in by Thorin).<ref>{{H|Inside}}</ref>

While searching the treasure when the full company descended into Erebor, Fíli and Kíli were in such exuberant spirits that they took down magic golden harps and played music on them.<ref>{{H|Home}}</ref>

Fíli was slain with his brother in the [[Battle of Five Armies]], while defending their mortally wounded uncle.<Ref>{{H|Return}}</ref> After Thorin's death, the brothers would have been the only remaining descendants of [[Thrór]]'s line and Fíli would have inherited the title of [[King under the Mountain]]. Their deaths ended the dynasty, and the title passed to [[Dáin Ironfoot|Dáin II]]. It was their heroic last stand that made their mother the only [[Dwarf-women|Dwarf-woman]] to be mentioned in the genealogies.<ref name="Line"/>

==Etymology==
''Fíli'' is a dwarf from the ''[[Völuspá|Dvergatal]]''. It can mean "File" or "Filer"; it is of Frisian or Low German origin rather than Old Norse.<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>

==Genealogy==
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==Portrayal in adaptations==
{{Gallery
|title=Fíli in adaptations
|width=165
|height=140
|lines=1
|File:The Hobbit (film series) - Fíli.jpg|Fíli in [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]
}}
===Films===
'''1966: [[The Hobbit (1966 film)|''The Hobbit'' (1966 film)]]:'''
:Fíli is omitted. [[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)]]:'''
:Fíli's voice is provided by [[Jack DeLeon]].

'''2012-14: [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]:'''
:[[Dean O'Gorman]] portrays Fíli.<ref name="PJCasting1">{{webcite|author=[[Peter Jackson]]|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150239464391558|articlename=Casting news!|dated=30-April-2011|website=[http://www.facebook.com/ Facebook]|accessed=23-Dec-2011}}</ref> O'Gorman joined the cast on [[30 April]] [[2011]] after Rob Kazinsky, who was originally cast as Fíli, left the production for personal reasons.<ref name="PJCasting1"/><ref name="PJCasting2">{{webcite|author=[[Peter Jackson]]|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150233459761558|articlename=Fíli|dated=24-April-2011|website=[http://www.facebook.com/ Facebook]|accessed=23-Dec-2011}}</ref> A description of Fíli in ''The Hobbit'' films was released by the studio:

:{{Blockquote|Fili was born into the royal line of Durin and raised under the stern guardianship of his uncle, Thorin Oakenshield. Along with his brother Kili, Fili is one of the youngest in The Company of the Dwarves. He has never traveled far, nor ever seen the fabled Dwarf City of Erebor. A skilled fighter, Fili off on the adventure ahead with little idea of the challenges and dangers that lie before him.|[[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)]]:'''
:Fíli is played by [[David Brierly]].

'''1979: [[The Hobbit (1979 radio series)|''The Hobbit'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''
:No actor is specified for the role of Fíli.

===Games===
'''1982: [[The Hobbit (1982 video game)|''The Hobbit'' (1982 video game)]]:'''
:Fíli 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)]]:'''
:No actor is credited for the role of Fíli.

{{References|n}}
{{Thorin and Company}}

[[Category:Characters in The Hobbit]]
[[Category:Dwarves]]

[[de:Fíli]]
[[fi:Fíli]]

Kíli

2013-05-14T15:31:55Z

173.206.188.75:

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'''Kíli''' ({{TA|2864}} – {{TA|2941|n}}<ref name="Line">{{App|Durin}}, The Line of the Dwarves of Erebor</ref> 77 years old) was one of the thirteen [[Dwarves]] who took part in the quest for [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]], which was [[Bilbo Baggins]]'s great adventure. He was one of the three Dwarves of Thorin's company who did not survive the [[Battle of Five Armies]] (the other two being [[Thorin]] and Kíli's brother [[Fíli]].)

Kíli and Fíli were the sons of [[Dís]], the sister of [[Thorin]]. Before the quest to Erebor, they probably lived in the [[Blue Mountains]] where their uncle resided after the disappearance of [[Thráin II]].<ref name="Line"/> As Thorin's sister-sons, they accompanied their uncle when he set out to challenge the [[Dragons|dragon]] [[Smaug]].

==History==
When Bilbo first met Kíli and Fíli (in the third group of Dwarves to arrive at [[Bag End]]) they wore blue hoods. After supper, when the Dwarves made music, Kíli and Fíli played small fiddles that they had brought in bags.<ref>{{H|Party}}</ref>

The brothers were the youngest of [[Thorin and Company]] by some 50 years,<ref name="Hill">{{H|Hill}}</ref> with Kíli being five years younger than his brother.<ref name="Line"/> Although not twins, the two brothers were inseparable throughout the adventure.

Early on the night when the company encountered the [[trolls]] one of the ponies became frightened and bolted into the river; Kíli and Fíli nearly drowned getting the beast out of the water.<ref>{{H|Mutton}}</ref>

Up in the [[Misty Mountains]] during the thunder-battle the two brothers, being the youngest Dwarves with the keenest eyes, were sent ahead to look for shelter. They found a small dry cave which was perfect for the company (until the [[Orcs|Gobins]] arrived). After [[Gandalf]] had rescued the company and was counting the members he found Kíli and Fíli, as usual, paired together.<ref name="Hill"/>

When the company rushed up into trees to escape the [[wargs]] Kíli and Fíli scrambled to the top of a tall larch.<ref>{{H|Pan}}</ref> The next day, when the company arrived at [[Beorn]]'s hall, Kíli and Fíli were again together as the fourth pair of Dwarves to appear during Gandalf's story.<ref>{{H|Queer}}</ref>

When Bilbo spied the boat on the far side of the [[Enchanted River]], Fíli managed to snag it with a hook on a rope but could not pull it across. Kíli came to his aid first, followed by [[Óin]] and [[Gloin]], before the boat came loose (after its painter snapped).<ref name="Flies">{{H|Flies}}</ref>

At the opening of the barrels after the escape from the halls of the [[Thranduil|Elvenking]], Kíli and Fíli came out smiling since they were young and had but few bruises. The two brothers helped Thorin and Bilbo locate and free the other Dwarves. Next, they accompanied Thorin and Bilbo to the bridge into [[Esgaroth]] while the others recovered.<ref>{{H|Welcome}}</ref>
[[Image:Angelo Montanini - Kili.jpg|thumb|right|''Kili'' by Angelo Montanini]]
When the company reached the Lonely Mountain, Thorin sent out a scouting party to view the Front Gate (or where it had once stood). Kíli and Fíli went along with [[Balin]] and Bilbo on this expedition. On another scouting trip Bilbo was with Kíli and Fíli when the three discovered the rough steps that led up the mountain to the little bay that contained the secret door.<ref>{{H|Doorstep}}</ref>

Of the thirteen Dwarves, Kíli and Fíli looked uncomfortable when Bilbo asked for volunteers to accompany him on the first trip into the mountain (only Balin went with the hobbit for part of the way). Once the dragon woke up though Kíli and Fíli, along with Bilbo and Balin, were the first to go in the tunnel (sent in by Thorin).<ref>{{H|Inside}}</ref>

While searching the treasure when the full company descended into Erebor, Kíli and Fíli were in such exuberant spirits that they took down magic golden harps and played music on them.<ref>{{H|Home}}</ref>

Kíli was slain with his brother in the [[Battle of Five Armies]], while defending their mortally wounded uncle.<Ref>{{H|Return}}</ref> After Thorin's death, the brothers would have been the only remaining descendants of [[Thrór]]'s line. Their deaths ended the dynasty, and the title passed to [[Dáin Ironfoot|Dáin II]]. It was their heroic last stand that made their mother the only [[Dwarf-women|Dwarf-woman]] to be mentioned in the genealogies.<Ref>{{App|Durin}}</ref>

==Etymology==
''Kíli'' is a dwarf from the ''[[Völuspá|Dvergatal]]''. It can mean "Wedge" or "One who uses a wedge"; it is of Frisian or Low German origin rather than Old Norse.<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>

==Genealogy==
{{familytree/start}}
{{familytree| | | | | THR | | | | | | |THR=[[Thráin II]]}}
{{familytree| |,|-|-|-|+|-|-|-|.| | | |}}
{{familytree| THO | | FRE | | DIS | | |THO=[[Thorin|Thorin II]]|FRE=[[Frerin]]|DIS=[[Dís]]}}
{{familytree| | | | | | | |,|-|^|-|.| |}}
{{familytree| | | | | | | FIL | | KIL |FIL=[[Fíli]]|KIL='''KÍLI'''}}
{{familytree/end}}

==Portrayal in adaptations==
{{Gallery
|title=Kíli in adaptations
|width=165
|height=140
|lines=1
|File:The Hobbit (film series) - Kíli.jpg|Kíli in [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]
}}
===Films===
'''1966: [[The Hobbit (1966 film)|''The Hobbit'' (1966 film)]]:'''
:Kíli is omitted. [[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)]]:'''
:Kíli's voice is provided by [[Jack DeLeon]].

'''2012-14: [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]:'''
:Kíli is played by [[Aidan Turner]].<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 Kíli in ''The Hobbit'' films was released by the studio:

:{{Blockquote|Younger brother to Fili, Kili is a loyal nephew to Thorin Oakenshield. Carefree and somewhat reckless, Kili has led a charmed and untroubled life to this point. Handsome and physically able, Kili possesses the invincible courage of youth. He is a skilled fighter and expert archer, having been trained with weapons from an early age. As one of the youngest in The Company of Dwarves. Kili is determined to make his mark and prove his worth.|[[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)]]:'''
:Kíli is played by [[Nicholas Edmett]].

'''1979: [[The Hobbit (1979 radio series)|''The Hobbit'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''
:No actor is specified for the role of Kíli.

===Games===
'''1982: [[The Hobbit (1982 video game)|''The Hobbit'' (1982 video game)]]:'''
:Kíli 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)]]:'''
:No actor is credited for the role of Kíli, but it appears to be [[Alister Duncan]].{{Fact}}

{{References}}
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| image=[[File:John Howe - The King Under the Mountain.jpg|250px]]
| name=Thorin
| othernames=Thorin Oakenshield<br/>Thorin II<ref name=AppA3>{{App|A3}}</ref>
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| position=
| location=[[Thorin's Halls]]<ref>{{UT|9}}</ref><br/>[[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]]<ref name=AppA3/>
| affiliation=[[Thorin and Company]]
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| death={{TA|2941}}
| deathlocation=[[Battle of Five Armies]]
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| house=[[House of Durin]]
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<center>{{quote|I am Thorin son of Thrain son of Thror King under the Mountain! I return!|Thorin<ref name="H10">{{H|10}}</ref>

|[[J.R.R. Tolkien]]<ref name=H1/>}}</center>
'''Thorin''' ([[Third Age]] {{TA|2746|n}} - {{TA|2941|n}}), also known as '''Thorin [[Oakenshield]]''', was the [[King of Durin's Folk]] from {{TA|2850}} until his death in {{TA|2941}}, being the son of [[Thráin II]], grandson of [[Thrór]] and older brother to [[Frerin]] and [[Dís]]. Thorin led [[Durin's Folk]] of the [[Blue Mountains]] during their time in exile. In {{TA|2941}} he led the quest for [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]] accompanied by twelve [[dwarves]], [[Bilbo Baggins]], and [[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]]; he briefly became [[King under the Mountain]] until he perished following the [[Battle of Five Armies]].<ref>{{App|A3}}; {{UT|9}}; {{H|10}}; {{App|B2}}</ref>

==Appearance==
Thorin wore a sky-blue hood with a long silver tassel. Around his neck he wore a golden chain, upon which he attached his grandfather's key.<ref name="H1"/>
{{Blockquote|It was Thorin, but you could only have told it by his golden chain, and by the colour of his now dirty and tattered sky-blue hood with its tarnished silver tassel.|[[J.R.R. Tolkien]]<ref name="H9">{{H|9}}</ref>}}

==History==
===Youth and exile===
[[File:Smaug MERP.png|thumb|Smaug the dragon.]]
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 Dwarves' reckoning, when the dragon [[Smaug]] descended upon the mountain of Erebor in flames. Smaug left the mannish town of [[Dale]] in ruins and killed many dwarves who were inside the mountain. Thrór and Thráin (Thorin's father) escaped using a secret [[Back 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 name=AppA3/><ref name=H1/>

===The War of the Dwarves and Orcs===
Weary, elderly and disillusioned, Thrór departed from [[Dunland]] with [[Nár]]. They came to [[Azanulbizar]] and the [[East-gate|Eastern gate]] of [[Moria]], which they found 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 name=AppA3/>
[[File:Mikel Janin - Battle of Azanulbizar.jpeg|left|thumb|''Battle of Azanulbizar'' by Mikel Janin]]
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 block the blows of his foes. Despite victory no Dwarf dared to re-enter [[Moria]] out of fear of [[Durin's Bane]].<ref>{{App|A3}}; {{App|B2}}</ref>

===Return into exile===
[[File:Charles Burggraf - We will get it back.jpg|thumb|right|left|''"We will get it back"'' by Charles Burggraf]]
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 in their own fashion, forging iron objects and increasing their numbers (albeit, due to a scarceness of [[Dwarf-women]], very slowly, and by wandering Longbeards who heard of his dwelling). Nonetheless they all still longed to return to the Lonely Mountain.<ref name=AppA3/>

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 Quest for Erebor===

====A new hope====
{{Blockquote|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 name="UT9">{{UT|9}}</ref>}}
[[File:Ted Nasmith - Gandalf and Thorin.jpg|thumb|left|''Gandalf and Thorin at Bree'' by [[Ted Nasmith]]]]
The fortunes of the House of Durin changed when Thorin met [[Gandalf]] by chance in {{TA|2941}}.<ref group="note">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.</ref> 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.
[[File:LotR LCG- Thorin Oakenshield.jpg|thumb|Thorin Oakenshield from ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game]]'']]
Therefore Gandalf invited Thorin and other Dwarves to [[Hobbiton]] of the [[Shire]], instructing them to look for a [[smial]] whose door was marked with the sign of the thief (as the dwarves had gotten it into their head that Bilbo was a thief). Thus Thorin found himself in [[Bag End]], where they perused the hobbit's hospitality. 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 "[[An Unexpected Party|Unexpected Party]]" Gandalf only persuaded Thorin to take Bilbo on the morning that they set off.<ref>{{App|A3}}; {{UT|9}}</ref>

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]]. Bilbo 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 return of the King under the Mountain====
[[File:David T. Wenzel - Thorin in Esgaroth.jpg|thumb|left|Thorin arrives in Lake-town]]
Upon reaching [[Lake-town|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 name=H10/> 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 Bilbo 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>

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 [[Elves of Mirkwood|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 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>

====Death====
[[File:Darrell Sweet - The Death of Thorin Oakenshield.jpg|thumb|right|''The Death of Thorin Oakenshield'' by [[Darrell Sweet]]]]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 [[Orcs|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. Nonetheless [[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 Ironfoot, the new King under the Mountain, placed the Arkenstone upon Thorin's chest, whilst the Elvenking laid Orcrist upon Thorin's tomb.<ref>{{H|17}}; {{H|18}}</ref>

==Personality==
{{Blockquote|Thorin did not live to enjoy his triumph or his treasure. Pride and greed overcame him in spite of my warning|[[Gandalf]]<ref name="UT9"/>}}
Thorin was a particularly stubborn, proud, and greedy dwarf. According to Gandalf Thorin was, from the beginning, contemptuous about the notion that [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]] should go with him on his long-desired adventure to the Lonely Mountain; he thought that Gandalf was trying to mock him and make him look foolish. Indeed Thorin found it difficult to accept the advice of Gandalf at all, believing that he should have been drawing plans for war and battle rather than planning to use a [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] as a burglar. Thorin's most coveted prize was the [[Arkenstone]], something which Bilbo believed was not only the heart of the mountain but at the heart of Thorin too. His greed was epitomised at the moment when it was revealed that Bilbo had given the Arkenstone to the Elvenking and Bard; he lifted Bilbo up shouting 'I will throw you to the rocks'. Upon his deathbed Thorin repented his ways, saying that "''if more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.''"<ref>{{UT|9}}; {{H|17}}; {{H|18}}</ref>

==Genealogy==
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==Etymology==
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<div style="text-align:center">[[File:Thorin Hobbit runes.png|Thorin]]</div>
<div style="text-align:center">'''Thorin'''</div>
<div style="text-align:center; font-size:x-small">'''[[Runes|Anglo-Saxon Runes]] used in ''[[The Hobbit]]'''''</div>
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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>

==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.<ref>{{HH|Intro}}</ref>

==Portrayal in adaptations==
{{Gallery
|title=Thorin in adaptations
|height=150
|width=200
|lines=2
|File:The Hobbit (1966 film) - Thorin.png|Thorin in the 1966 adaptation of ''[[The Hobbit (1966 film)|The Hobbit]]''.
|File:Thorin RankinBass 1977.jpg|Thorin in [[The Hobbit (1977 film)|Rankin/Bass's The Hobbit]]
|File:The Hobbit (2003) Thorin.JPG|Thorin in [[The Hobbit (2003 video game)|Sierra's The Hobbit]]
|File:Thorin II-LOTRO1.png|Thorin in [[The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar]]
|File:The Hobbit (film series) - Thorin.jpg|Thorin in [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]
}}
===Films===
'''1966: [[The Hobbit (1966 film)|''The Hobbit'' (1966 film)]]:'''
:Thorin Oakenshield is the commander of the garrison of [[Dale]]. He is not a royal.<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)]]:'''
:Thorin's voice is provided by [[Hans Conried]].

'''2012-14: [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]:'''
:Thorin will be portrayed by [[Richard Armitage]].<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 Thorin in ''The Hobbit'' films was released by the studio:

:{{Blockquote|As a young Dwarf Prince, Thorin witnessed the destruction and terror wrought when a great fire-breathing dragon attacked the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. When no one came to the aid of the surviving Dwarves, a once proud and noble race was forced into exile. Now, as the strong, fearless fighter and respected leader of The Company of Dwarves, Thorin is determined to reclaim his homeland and destroy the beast that brought such misery upon his people.|[[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>}}

:: Unlike many other adaptations where Thorin is depicted as white haired, Thorin is portrayed as younger looking (while in the original book, he was amongst the oldest of the dwarves in the company). Thorin, however, does have streaks of gray in his black hair.

===Radio series===
'''1968: [[The Hobbit (1968 radio series)|''The Hobbit'' (1968 radio series)]]:'''
:Thorin's voice is provided by [[John Justin]].

'''1979: [[The Hobbit (1979 radio series)|''The Hobbit'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''
:Thorin's voice is provided by [[Tom Luce]].

===Games===
'''1982: [[The Hobbit (1982 video game)|''The Hobbit'' (1982 video game)]]:'''
: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 March 2011)</ref>

'''2003: [[The Hobbit (2003 video game)|''The Hobbit'' (2003 video game)]]:'''
:Thorin's voice is provided by [[Clive Revill]].

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:Thorin plays no role in the storyline, but makes a brief appearance in a flashback taking place in {{TA|2941}}.

==See also==
*[[:Category:Images of Thorin|Images of Thorin]]

{{References|n}}

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'''Fíli''' ({{TA|2859}} – {{TA|2941|n}},<ref name="Line">{{App|Durin}}, The Line of the Dwarves of Erebor</ref> 82 years old) was one of the thirteen [[Dwarves]] who took part in the quest for [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]], which was [[Bilbo Baggins]]'s great adventure. He was one of the three Dwarves of [[Thorin and Company|Thorin's company]] who did not survive the [[Battle of Five Armies]] (the other two being [[Thorin]] and Fíli's brother [[Kíli]].)

Fíli and Kíli were the sons of [[Dís]], the sister of [[Thorin]]. Before the quest to Erebor, they probably lived in the [[Blue Mountains]] where their uncle resided after the disappearance of [[Thráin II]].<ref name="Line"/> As Thorin's sister-sons, they accompanied their uncle when he set out to challenge the [[Dragons|dragon]] [[Smaug]]. Before the Dwarves met Bilbo, [[Gandalf]] met with them and persuaded them to bring the hobbit on the quest. At this meeting Fíli thought that Bilbo sounded like a strange creature and laughed at his name.<ref>{{UT|Erebor}}, ''Extracts from the earlier version''</ref>

==The Quest of Erebor==
When Bilbo first met Fíli and Kíli (in the third group of Dwarves to arrive at [[Bag End]]) they were wearing blue hoods. After supper, when the Dwarves made music, Fíli and Kíli played small fiddles that they had brought in bags.<ref>{{H|Party}}</ref>

The brothers were the youngest of the company by some 50 years,<ref name="Hill">{{H|Hill}}</ref> with Kíli being five years younger than his brother.<ref name="Line"/> Although not twins, the two brothers were inseparable throughout the adventure.

[[File:Adlpictures - Fili.jpg|200px|thumb|'''Fíli''' by Adlpictures.]]Early on the night when the company encountered the [[trolls]] one of the ponies became frightened and bolted into the river; Fíli and Kíli nearly drowned getting the beast out of the water. After the trolls had turned to stone and the company explored their hideout, it was Fíli who encouraged the others to get out of the "horrible smell" in the troll's lair.<ref>{{H|Mutton}}</ref>

Up in the [[Misty Mountains]] during the thunder-battle the two brothers, being the youngest Dwarves with the keenest eyes, were sent ahead to look for shelter. They found a small dry cave which was perfect for the company (until the [[Orcs|Gobins]] arrived). After [[Gandalf]] had rescued the company and was counting the members he found Fíli and Kíli, as usual, paired together.<ref name="Hill"/>

When the company rushed up into trees to escape the [[wargs]], Fíli and Kíli scrambled to the top of a tall larch.<ref>{{H|Pan}}</ref> The next day, when the company arrived at [[Beorn]]'s hall, Fíli and Kíli were again together as the fourth pair of Dwarves to appear during Gandalf's story.<ref>{{H|Queer}}</ref>

When Bilbo spied the boat on the far side of the [[Enchanted River]], Thorin chose Fíli as the youngest<ref group="note">In ''[[The Hobbit]]'' Thorin called Fíli the youngest, but in [[Appendix A]] Fíli's date of birth was given as {{TA|2859}} while Kíli's date of birth was given as {{TA|2864|n}}. Perhaps Thorin had trouble remembering the ages of these two "very young" Dwarves (both of whom were under age 85 at the time of the quest).</ref> with the best sight (instead of [[Dori]], the strongest) to throw a rope with a hook attached to snag the small vessel. Fíli did manage to snag the boat on the second try but could not pull it across. Kíli came to his aid first, followed by [[Óin]] and [[Gloin]], before the boat came loose (after its painter snapped). When the company made the crossing they used another rope that Fíli threw ahead into the trees since the boat had no oars.<ref name="Flies">{{H|Flies}}</ref>

After the Dwarves had been captured by [[spiders]] Bilbo climbed out on the branch where the spiders had trussed up the Dwarves. The first bundle that Bilbo reached was Fíli, whom the hobbit recognized by the tips of his blue hood and long nose poking out of the threads.<ref group="note">The fact that Bilbo recognized Fíli by his long nose (as opposed to Kíli) shows that the two brothers were not identical in appearance.</ref> Once freed, Fíli helped Bilbo free the other Dwarves despite being sickened by spider-poison.<ref name="Flies"/>

At the opening of the barrels after the escape from the halls of the [[Thranduil|Elvenking]], Fíli and Kíli came out smiling since they were young and had but few bruises. The two brothers helped Thorin and Bilbo locate and free the other Dwarves. Next, they accompanied Thorin and Bilbo to the bridge into [[Esgaroth]] while the others recovered. In speaking to the captain of the guard it was Fíli who was the most impatient to see the [[Master of Lake-town]] at his feast.<ref>{{H|Welcome}}</ref>

When the company reached the Lonely Mountain, Thorin sent out a scouting party to view the Front Gate (or where it once stood). Fíli and Kíli went along with [[Balin]] and Bilbo on this expedition. On another scouting trip Bilbo was with Fíli and Kíli when the three discovered the rough steps that led up the mountain to the little bay that contained the secret door.<ref>{{H|Doorstep}}</ref>

Of the thirteen Dwarves, Fíli and Kíli looked uncomfortable when Bilbo asked for volunteers to accompany him on the first trip into the mountain (only Balin went with the hobbit for part of the way). Once the dragon woke up though Fíli and Kíli, along with Bilbo and Balin, were the first to go in the tunnel (sent in by Thorin).<ref>{{H|Inside}}</ref>

While searching the treasure when the full company descended into Erebor, Fíli and Kíli were in such exuberant spirits that they took down magic golden harps and played music on them.<ref>{{H|Home}}</ref>

Fíli was slain with his brother in the [[Battle of Five Armies]], while defending their mortally wounded uncle.<Ref>{{H|Return}}</ref> After Thorin's death, the brothers would have been the only remaining descendants of [[Thrór]]'s line and Fíli would have inherited the title of [[King under the Mountain]]. Their deaths ended the dynasty, and the title passed to [[Dáin Ironfoot|Dáin II]]. It was their heroic last stand that made their mother the only [[Dwarf-women|Dwarf-woman]] to be mentioned in the genealogies.<ref name="Line"/>

==Etymology==
''Fíli'' is a dwarf from the ''[[Völuspá|Dvergatal]]''. It can mean "File" or "Filer"; it is of Frisian or Low German origin rather than Old Norse.<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>

==Genealogy==
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==Portrayal in adaptations==
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===Films===
'''1966: [[The Hobbit (1966 film)|''The Hobbit'' (1966 film)]]:'''
:Fíli is omitted. [[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)]]:'''
:Fíli's voice is provided by [[Jack DeLeon]].

'''2012-14: [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]:'''
:[[Dean O'Gorman]] portrays Fíli.<ref name="PJCasting1">{{webcite|author=[[Peter Jackson]]|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150239464391558|articlename=Casting news!|dated=30-April-2011|website=[http://www.facebook.com/ Facebook]|accessed=23-Dec-2011}}</ref> O'Gorman joined the cast on [[30 April]] [[2011]] after Rob Kazinsky, who was originally cast as Fíli, left the production for personal reasons.<ref name="PJCasting1"/><ref name="PJCasting2">{{webcite|author=[[Peter Jackson]]|articleurl=http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150233459761558|articlename=Fíli|dated=24-April-2011|website=[http://www.facebook.com/ Facebook]|accessed=23-Dec-2011}}</ref> A description of Fíli in ''The Hobbit'' films was released by the studio:

:{{Blockquote|Fili was born into the royal line of Durin and raised under the stern guardianship of his uncle, Thorin Oakenshield. Along with his brother Kili, Fili is one of the youngest in The Company of the Dwarves. He has never traveled far, nor ever seen the fabled Dwarf City of Erebor. A skilled fighter, Fili off on the adventure ahead with little idea of the challenges and dangers that lie before him.|[[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)]]:'''
:Fíli is played by [[David Brierly]].

'''1979: [[The Hobbit (1979 radio series)|''The Hobbit'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''
:No actor is specified for the role of Fíli.

===Games===
'''1982: [[The Hobbit (1982 video game)|''The Hobbit'' (1982 video game)]]:'''
:Fíli 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)]]:'''
:No actor is credited for the role of Fíli.

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