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{{organization | {{organization infobox | ||
| name=Thorin and Company | |||
| image=[[File:Frank Rivolli - The Dwarfs.jpg|180px]] | | image=[[File:Frank Rivolli - The Dwarfs.jpg|180px]] | ||
| | | caption="The Dwarfs" by Frank Rivolli | ||
| pronun= | |||
| othernames= | | othernames= | ||
| founded={{TA|2941}} | | founded={{TA|2941}} | ||
| | | founder=[[Thorin]] | ||
| purpose=Reclamation of the [[Lonely Mountain]], and recovery of Dwarven wealth, including the [[Arkenstone]] | |||
| members=[[Thorin]], [[Balin]], [[Dwalin]], [[Fíli]], [[Kíli]], [[Dori]], [[Nori]], [[Ori]], [[Óin]], [[Glóin]], [[Bifur]], [[Bofur]], [[Bombur]] and [[Bilbo Baggins]] | | members=[[Thorin]], [[Balin]], [[Dwalin]], [[Fíli]], [[Kíli]], [[Dori]], [[Nori]], [[Ori]], [[Óin]], [[Glóin]], [[Bifur]], [[Bofur]], [[Bombur]] and [[Bilbo Baggins]] | ||
| location= | | location= | ||
| | | disbanded={{TA|2941}} | ||
| notablefor=Re-establishment of the [[Kingdom under the Mountain]], bringing about the death of [[Smaug]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Thorin and Company''' refers to the thirteen exiled [[Dwarves]] under the leadership of [[Thorin Oakenshield]] and the one [[ | '''Thorin and Company''' refers to the thirteen exiled [[Dwarves]] under the leadership of [[Thorin]] [[Oakenshield]] and the one [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] [[Bilbo Baggins]], who famously made the [[Quest of Erebor]], travelling through the [[Misty Mountains]] and the [[Rhovanion|Wilderland]] to the [[Lonely Mountain]], to recover their ancient treasure from the Kingdom of [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]], stolen by the [[Dragons|Dragon]] [[Smaug]]. | ||
Thorin's company were: | Thorin's company were: | ||
*[[Balin]] and [[Dwalin]], descendants of [[Náin II]] | *[[Balin]] and [[Dwalin]], sons of [[Fundin]] (descendants of [[Náin II]]) | ||
*[[Óin]] and [[Glóin]], cousins of Balin and Dwalin | *[[Óin]] and [[Glóin]], sons of [[Gróin]] (cousins of Balin and Dwalin) | ||
*[[Fíli]] and [[Kíli]], nephews of Thorin | *[[Fíli]] and [[Kíli]], brothers, nephews of Thorin | ||
*[[Dori]], [[Nori]] | *[[Dori]], [[Nori]] and [[Ori]] (Dwarves of the [[House of Durin]]) | ||
*[[Bifur]] | *[[Bifur]] with his cousins [[Bofur]] and [[Bombur]] (descendants of the [[Dwarves of Khazad-dûm]])<ref name="Durin">{{App|Durin}}</ref> | ||
*And | *And Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit of [[the Shire]]<ref>{{H|Party}}</ref> | ||
They were joined by [[Gandalf]] for part of the journey. | They were joined by [[Gandalf]] for part of the journey. | ||
Thorin | Thorin referred to himself and his Dwarven companions as "Thorin and Company" in the opening line of the message left on Bilbo's mantelpiece after the [[An Unexpected Party|unexpected party]] at [[Bag End]].<ref>{{H|Mutton}}</ref> | ||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | |||
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|File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Thorin and Company.jpg|Surviving members of the Company in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'' | |||
|File:The Hobbit (film series) - the Dwarves.jpg|The Company in [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' film series]] | |||
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'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''''' | |||
: All surviving members of the Company appear in the game. After the [[Battle of Dale]] the Dwarves and [[Gandalf]] pay homage to the tombs of Thorin, Fíli and Kíli, which are now next to that of King [[Dáin Ironfoot]]. | |||
'''2012-14: [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' film series]]:''' | |||
:The thirteen Dwarves all feature in the films, although they do not wear coloured hoods, and are given more developed and distinct personalities as opposed to the novel. The Dwarves battle with [[Smaug]], instead of hiding from him, in the "Battle of the Forges". The Company is broken only once; when four of the Dwarves stay behind in Lake-town prior to the death of Smaug. While Thorin is under the influence of dragon-sickness, Gandalf says that "there is no Company, not anymore". But all thirteen Dwarves and Bilbo Baggins fight in [[the Battle of the Five Armies]], where Thorin, Fíli and Kíli are slain. | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:14, 19 January 2024
| Thorin and Company | |
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| Organisation | |
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| "The Dwarfs" by Frank Rivolli | |
| Date founded | T.A. 2941 |
| Founder | Thorin |
| Purpose | Reclamation of the Lonely Mountain, and recovery of Dwarven wealth, including the Arkenstone |
| Notable members | Thorin, Balin, Dwalin, Fíli, Kíli, Dori, Nori, Ori, Óin, Glóin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur and Bilbo Baggins |
| Disbanded | T.A. 2941 |
| Notable for | Re-establishment of the Kingdom under the Mountain, bringing about the death of Smaug |
| Gallery | Images of Thorin and Company |
Thorin and Company refers to the thirteen exiled Dwarves under the leadership of Thorin Oakenshield and the one Hobbit Bilbo Baggins, who famously made the Quest of Erebor, travelling through the Misty Mountains and the Wilderland to the Lonely Mountain, to recover their ancient treasure from the Kingdom of Erebor, stolen by the Dragon Smaug.
Thorin's company were:
- Balin and Dwalin, sons of Fundin (descendants of Náin II)
- Óin and Glóin, sons of Gróin (cousins of Balin and Dwalin)
- Fíli and Kíli, brothers, nephews of Thorin
- Dori, Nori and Ori (Dwarves of the House of Durin)
- Bifur with his cousins Bofur and Bombur (descendants of the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm)[1]
- And Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit of the Shire[2]
They were joined by Gandalf for part of the journey.
Thorin referred to himself and his Dwarven companions as "Thorin and Company" in the opening line of the message left on Bilbo's mantelpiece after the unexpected party at Bag End.[3]
Portrayal in adaptations[edit | edit source]
| Thorin and Company in adaptations | |||||||||
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2007: The Lord of the Rings Online
- All surviving members of the Company appear in the game. After the Battle of Dale the Dwarves and Gandalf pay homage to the tombs of Thorin, Fíli and Kíli, which are now next to that of King Dáin Ironfoot.
2012-14: The Hobbit film series:
- The thirteen Dwarves all feature in the films, although they do not wear coloured hoods, and are given more developed and distinct personalities as opposed to the novel. The Dwarves battle with Smaug, instead of hiding from him, in the "Battle of the Forges". The Company is broken only once; when four of the Dwarves stay behind in Lake-town prior to the death of Smaug. While Thorin is under the influence of dragon-sickness, Gandalf says that "there is no Company, not anymore". But all thirteen Dwarves and Bilbo Baggins fight in the Battle of the Five Armies, where Thorin, Fíli and Kíli are slain.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "Durin's Folk"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "An Unexpected Party"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Roast Mutton"
| Members of Thorin and Company |
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| Thorin · Balin · Dwalin · Fíli · Kíli · Dori · Nori · Ori · Óin · Glóin · Bifur · Bofur · Bombur · Gandalf · Bilbo Baggins |
| Route of Thorin and Company |
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| Bag End · Green Dragon · The Shire · Lone-lands · Last Bridge · Trollshaws · Trolls' cave · Rivendell · High Pass · Front Porch · Goblin-town · Goblin-gate · Eagle's Eyrie · Carrock · Beorn's Hall · Wilderland · Forest Gate · Elf-path · Mirkwood · Elvenking's Halls · Forest River · Lake-town · Long Lake · River Running · Desolation of the Dragon · Ravenhill · Back Door · Lonely Mountain · Great Hall of Thráin |
