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| Dwarf | |
| Farin | |
|---|---|
| Biographical Information | |
| Affiliation | Dwarves of Erebor |
| Notable for | Attending the Council of Elrond |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Black |
| Clothing | Robe, armour, belt, boots |
| Weaponry | Axe |
| Gallery | Images of Farin |
Farin[1][2] was a representative of the dwarves of Erebor at the Council of Elrond. He was young, but wise and a fearsome warrior.[1]
Farin is an original creation for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring film.
History
Farin was a dwarf of the Third Age who lived in Erebor. When Elrond, the Lord of Rivendell, invited representatives of factions of the Free peoples of Middle-earth to a Council which aimed to answer the growing threat of Mordor, the King under the Mountain Dáin Ironfoot sent multiple dwarven emissaries to attend. Farin, Gimli, Thrarin travelled to Rivendell as council attendees, accompanied by Glóin and Grimir.
Farin sat between Gimli and Erland and the Council commenced discussion. When Gimli attempted to destroy the One Ring with his axe, it shattered and he was thrown onto the floor. Farin and Thrarin helped Gimli up.
The Council erupted into a furious bout of yelling as they disagreed on what should be done with the Ring. Farin got up and began yelling at the Elves, focusing on Silinde of Mirkwood. The argument raged on until Frodo Baggins, the Shire-hobbit who brought the Ring to Rivendell, volunteered to take the Ring to Mordor and destroy it. Farin watched as eight others, including Gimli, offered to join Frodo on his quest. He sat back down and watched Lord Elrond dub Frodo and his eight companions "The Fellowship of the Ring".