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kingundermountain[Player name] Lily
[Age] 27
[Personal Journal]sinfulmermaid
[Other characters currently played]
Hokuto Sumeragi / Tokyo Babylon /loveiscash
Cain Hargreaves / Godchild /poisoncount
Sansa Stark / A Song of Ice and Fire /doveprincess
[Character name] Thorin Oakenshield
[Age] 195
[Canon] The Hobbit (film)
[Point in time taken from canon] When the Eagles deliver the Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf to "The Carrock". This is the end of the first film.
[Background]
Encyclopedia of Arda
Wiki
Wikia
To cover Thorin's film-only background, it is important to mention how different the Battle of Azanulbizar is different from the book.
Most of it happened in a similar way to the book, with Azog being the Orc leader who kidnapped, tortured and killed the Dwarf King Thrór, grandfather of Thorin, there are some slight differences that will affect the King-in-exile's motivations and hatred for Orcs.
In the movie, Azog becomes Thorin's sworn enemy. During this battle, the young Dwarf Prince battles the Orc leader after he slays Thrór by beheading, and humiliates him by treating the corpse with disrespect. Thorin himself battle the Orc, something that doesn't happen in the books. It is when he fights this foe that he earns the name Oakenshield, by using an oak branch to cover himself against assault. During this battle, the Dwarf manages to grievously wound the Orc by cutting his hand. And the most important difference with respect to the book is that Azog survives and will seek for revenge during Thorin's quest for Erebor.
[Personality]
Thorin comes from a royal bloodline of Dwarves who ruled over Erebor, commonly known by the title of "King Under the Mountain". As a young Dwarf, he was second in line for the throne, during his grandfather's reign, with his father, Thráin, being the Crown Prince. As Dwarves live longer than men, the young Thorin didn't expect to be become a King until much later in his life. During this time, he started to show to be a capable warrior.
As a Prince, and later a King-in-exile, Thorin is a proud and noble Dwarf, and well suited for command and leadership. These qualities allowed him to gather together twelve Dwarves for the quest of recovering Erebor, who follow him willingly, considering him their King. He believes that he it is his birth right to reclaim Erebor from the Dragon Smaug, and will stop at nothing, even facing a high risk of death.
Thorin and the Dwarves who accompany him on the Quest are very close to him, trusting in his experience and courage to guide them successfully to the Lonely Mountain. Some of them are distant kin to him, and other fought with with him in the battle of Battle of Azanulbizar. Although usually harsh with everyone, we can see he is especially fond of Fili and Kili, his young nephews, as he worries about their safety. But it can be said that the one he trusts the most is Balin. This may be because Balin fought and traveled with Thorin's father, and for being the second oldest in the company. Thorin has deposited his trust in him enough to unspokenly make him second in command. The Dwarf leader knows well each of his companion's capacities, assigning them tasks fit for their skills, such as sending Fili and Kili scouting due to their young eyes, Balin the look-out man or making use of Dori's strength to carry one of their friends when needed. In turn, each of them respects Thorin's leadership, placing their hopes to see their homeland on him.
He can also be considered to be quite stubborn, due to excess pride and arrogance. Once Thorin's mind is set onto a purpose or idea, it will be very hard for others to convince him otherwise. This was shown when others attempted to stop him from the quest, including Lord Elrond, who is a wise Elven Lord. His pride and stubbornness makes it hard for him to accept help from "outsiders", such as Bilbo, and even Gandalf, to a point. He wasn't particularly happy when he discovered the wizard had the map his father made, as well as the key to Erebor's secret door. He believed this should have been a secret known only to the Dwarves. As for Bilbo, he disregards him as useless, until the Hobbit proves himself several times during the quest, even saving the Dwarf King's life.
An interesting point about Thorin is that he hates Elves, and Wood Elves in particular. This has to do with the fact that his grandfather sought King Thranduil's aid when Smaug invaded Erebor. However, the Elvenking could only think of protecting his people, and because of this, he refused to help Thrór recover his lands. When Gandalf suggests visiting Elrond, Thorin is far from happy, not wishing to ask for the help of an Elf once more. This hatred of Elves was transmitted even to younger generations, including Gimli, son of one of Thorin's companions, and a member of the Fellowship of the Ring. This apparent betrayal makes him wary of trusting other races, such as Hobbits.
Like most Dwarves, Thorin can be considered a greedy individual. Part of his motivation for the adventure he embarks on is recovering Erebor's treasure. In particular, he seeks the Arkenstone, a >a gem found deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain, worked by the Dwarves and kept as a heirloom of the royal family of Dúrin's blood. However, Thorin also wishes to give his people a true home, as all his companions belong to Dúrin's people, who used to dwell in this mountain. This makes the King-in-exile a kind of hero who lies between black and white. While his motives are not completely selfless, there is more to his quest that just lust for treasure.
[Abilities]
Belonging to the race of Dwarves, Thorin is physically stronger than Men, Elves and Hobbits, and has the ability to endure heat and cold. He is a skilled smith, able to forge weapons, but also in the creation of jewelry and toys, as are most of his kind.
As a member of the royal family, Thorin was trained in arm since a young age. Like most Dwarves, he is proficient in the use of his people's traditional battle axe. However, he is also able to handle a blade very effectively, as shown by wielding the Elven-forged sword Orcrist.
Thorin is fond of music, as are the Dwarves of his company. He can play the harp well and is a good singer.
[Other important stuff]
He holds a special grudge against the Wood Elves, particularly with King Thranduil.
[Sample post]
[First Person]
[Thorin wonder why the person in front of him asks so many questions, but if answering them can help him to go back home, the Dwarf will answer truthfully..]
If you could go back home, would you? Why or why not?
Well, certainly I would prefer to go back home, I am in the middle of an important quest. I cannot abandon my companions like this, they need me.
If someone provoked or attacked you, what would you do?
I would attack them back. I will not allow anyone or anything to stain the honor of the Dwarves, sons of Dúrin. Only a fool would dare to attack Thorin Oakenshield.
You are a given a mission. Would you complete it effectively or would you goof off and do something else? Expand a little on the response.
A mission must be completed to the end, otherwise there would be no point to it. I would not accept any mission I was not willing to fulfill, because I am Dwarf who is true to his word.
Do you have any future goals or dreams? What are they?
The most important goal I have in my life is to recover our lost home: the Lonely Mountain. My people deserve to go back to the place of their fathers, as well as take back from the dragon the treasure he stole. I would put my life on the line to see this happen.
Am I asking too many personal or strange questions?
You are indeed asking too many personal questions, and given the choice, I would not answer any of them. I do not wish any of this information to be known to my enemies. Unfortunately, you will not show me the way home unless I give you an answer...
What pleases you the most?
Gold and treasure, like any Dwarf would tell you... Food is also very pleasant, as well as good music. But most of all, recovering the Lonely Mountain we lost to the dragon Smaug would make me the happiest.
[Third Person]
Thorin does not take well to being knocked out, especially not when he doesn't recognize the place he wakes up in. He last remembers being involved in a battle with Azog and the Orcs. It seems his Hobbit friend threw himself into the melee in attempt to save the Dwarf's life. But everything that happened from this point on is rather blurry in his mind. Maybe he is wrong, but at some point eagles arrived and brought them to a rock, right? It might have been then that he lost consciousness.
This woods he finds himself in are certainly not the ones they were in when they fought the Orcs. Not to mention that Gandalf, Bilbo and the Dwarves are all missing. He must find them and make sure they are unharmed. After all, he is their leader, though the Wizard probably can take good care of himself. He slowly stands up, unsheathing Orcrist, in case anyone or anything attacks him, as he slowly starts creeping around the woods, trying to find a way out. However, all he seems to do is going deeper and deeper into the woods without finding any of his friends. And this is not something that makes the Dwarf happy.
Incidentally, as he decides to take a break, he arrives at a lake. Leaning down at the edge to take a drink of the clear-looking water, he sees a beautiful, but wild looking pegasus. This winged horse is unlike any creature Thorin has ever seen on Middle-earth. Now he knows for sure he has somehow been brought to a strange world. He must find a way out, but if he could only capture this creature, he could make himself a fortune back home... Greed filling his mind, for the moment he will abandon his search for a way out. After all, if he can fly, it should be easier, right?
[Why do you want to play this character in Somarium?] I already play a few characters in Som, and I love the game! Plus, there's a great cast of fantasy/medieval characters he can have interesting CR with!
[Which rule was your favorite and why?] Being nice to other players, because I find RP drama to be kinda stupid. Gaming should be fun. :)
[Any questions?] Not for now.
[Age] 27
[Personal Journal]
sinfulmermaid[Other characters currently played]
Hokuto Sumeragi / Tokyo Babylon /
loveiscashCain Hargreaves / Godchild /
poisoncountSansa Stark / A Song of Ice and Fire /
doveprincess[Character name] Thorin Oakenshield
[Age] 195
[Canon] The Hobbit (film)
[Point in time taken from canon] When the Eagles deliver the Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf to "The Carrock". This is the end of the first film.
[Background]
Encyclopedia of Arda
Wiki
Wikia
To cover Thorin's film-only background, it is important to mention how different the Battle of Azanulbizar is different from the book.
Most of it happened in a similar way to the book, with Azog being the Orc leader who kidnapped, tortured and killed the Dwarf King Thrór, grandfather of Thorin, there are some slight differences that will affect the King-in-exile's motivations and hatred for Orcs.
In the movie, Azog becomes Thorin's sworn enemy. During this battle, the young Dwarf Prince battles the Orc leader after he slays Thrór by beheading, and humiliates him by treating the corpse with disrespect. Thorin himself battle the Orc, something that doesn't happen in the books. It is when he fights this foe that he earns the name Oakenshield, by using an oak branch to cover himself against assault. During this battle, the Dwarf manages to grievously wound the Orc by cutting his hand. And the most important difference with respect to the book is that Azog survives and will seek for revenge during Thorin's quest for Erebor.
[Personality]
Thorin comes from a royal bloodline of Dwarves who ruled over Erebor, commonly known by the title of "King Under the Mountain". As a young Dwarf, he was second in line for the throne, during his grandfather's reign, with his father, Thráin, being the Crown Prince. As Dwarves live longer than men, the young Thorin didn't expect to be become a King until much later in his life. During this time, he started to show to be a capable warrior.
As a Prince, and later a King-in-exile, Thorin is a proud and noble Dwarf, and well suited for command and leadership. These qualities allowed him to gather together twelve Dwarves for the quest of recovering Erebor, who follow him willingly, considering him their King. He believes that he it is his birth right to reclaim Erebor from the Dragon Smaug, and will stop at nothing, even facing a high risk of death.
Thorin and the Dwarves who accompany him on the Quest are very close to him, trusting in his experience and courage to guide them successfully to the Lonely Mountain. Some of them are distant kin to him, and other fought with with him in the battle of Battle of Azanulbizar. Although usually harsh with everyone, we can see he is especially fond of Fili and Kili, his young nephews, as he worries about their safety. But it can be said that the one he trusts the most is Balin. This may be because Balin fought and traveled with Thorin's father, and for being the second oldest in the company. Thorin has deposited his trust in him enough to unspokenly make him second in command. The Dwarf leader knows well each of his companion's capacities, assigning them tasks fit for their skills, such as sending Fili and Kili scouting due to their young eyes, Balin the look-out man or making use of Dori's strength to carry one of their friends when needed. In turn, each of them respects Thorin's leadership, placing their hopes to see their homeland on him.
He can also be considered to be quite stubborn, due to excess pride and arrogance. Once Thorin's mind is set onto a purpose or idea, it will be very hard for others to convince him otherwise. This was shown when others attempted to stop him from the quest, including Lord Elrond, who is a wise Elven Lord. His pride and stubbornness makes it hard for him to accept help from "outsiders", such as Bilbo, and even Gandalf, to a point. He wasn't particularly happy when he discovered the wizard had the map his father made, as well as the key to Erebor's secret door. He believed this should have been a secret known only to the Dwarves. As for Bilbo, he disregards him as useless, until the Hobbit proves himself several times during the quest, even saving the Dwarf King's life.
An interesting point about Thorin is that he hates Elves, and Wood Elves in particular. This has to do with the fact that his grandfather sought King Thranduil's aid when Smaug invaded Erebor. However, the Elvenking could only think of protecting his people, and because of this, he refused to help Thrór recover his lands. When Gandalf suggests visiting Elrond, Thorin is far from happy, not wishing to ask for the help of an Elf once more. This hatred of Elves was transmitted even to younger generations, including Gimli, son of one of Thorin's companions, and a member of the Fellowship of the Ring. This apparent betrayal makes him wary of trusting other races, such as Hobbits.
Like most Dwarves, Thorin can be considered a greedy individual. Part of his motivation for the adventure he embarks on is recovering Erebor's treasure. In particular, he seeks the Arkenstone, a >a gem found deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain, worked by the Dwarves and kept as a heirloom of the royal family of Dúrin's blood. However, Thorin also wishes to give his people a true home, as all his companions belong to Dúrin's people, who used to dwell in this mountain. This makes the King-in-exile a kind of hero who lies between black and white. While his motives are not completely selfless, there is more to his quest that just lust for treasure.
[Abilities]
Belonging to the race of Dwarves, Thorin is physically stronger than Men, Elves and Hobbits, and has the ability to endure heat and cold. He is a skilled smith, able to forge weapons, but also in the creation of jewelry and toys, as are most of his kind.
As a member of the royal family, Thorin was trained in arm since a young age. Like most Dwarves, he is proficient in the use of his people's traditional battle axe. However, he is also able to handle a blade very effectively, as shown by wielding the Elven-forged sword Orcrist.
Thorin is fond of music, as are the Dwarves of his company. He can play the harp well and is a good singer.
[Other important stuff]
He holds a special grudge against the Wood Elves, particularly with King Thranduil.
[Sample post]
[First Person]
[Thorin wonder why the person in front of him asks so many questions, but if answering them can help him to go back home, the Dwarf will answer truthfully..]
If you could go back home, would you? Why or why not?
Well, certainly I would prefer to go back home, I am in the middle of an important quest. I cannot abandon my companions like this, they need me.
If someone provoked or attacked you, what would you do?
I would attack them back. I will not allow anyone or anything to stain the honor of the Dwarves, sons of Dúrin. Only a fool would dare to attack Thorin Oakenshield.
You are a given a mission. Would you complete it effectively or would you goof off and do something else? Expand a little on the response.
A mission must be completed to the end, otherwise there would be no point to it. I would not accept any mission I was not willing to fulfill, because I am Dwarf who is true to his word.
Do you have any future goals or dreams? What are they?
The most important goal I have in my life is to recover our lost home: the Lonely Mountain. My people deserve to go back to the place of their fathers, as well as take back from the dragon the treasure he stole. I would put my life on the line to see this happen.
Am I asking too many personal or strange questions?
You are indeed asking too many personal questions, and given the choice, I would not answer any of them. I do not wish any of this information to be known to my enemies. Unfortunately, you will not show me the way home unless I give you an answer...
What pleases you the most?
Gold and treasure, like any Dwarf would tell you... Food is also very pleasant, as well as good music. But most of all, recovering the Lonely Mountain we lost to the dragon Smaug would make me the happiest.
[Third Person]
Thorin does not take well to being knocked out, especially not when he doesn't recognize the place he wakes up in. He last remembers being involved in a battle with Azog and the Orcs. It seems his Hobbit friend threw himself into the melee in attempt to save the Dwarf's life. But everything that happened from this point on is rather blurry in his mind. Maybe he is wrong, but at some point eagles arrived and brought them to a rock, right? It might have been then that he lost consciousness.
This woods he finds himself in are certainly not the ones they were in when they fought the Orcs. Not to mention that Gandalf, Bilbo and the Dwarves are all missing. He must find them and make sure they are unharmed. After all, he is their leader, though the Wizard probably can take good care of himself. He slowly stands up, unsheathing Orcrist, in case anyone or anything attacks him, as he slowly starts creeping around the woods, trying to find a way out. However, all he seems to do is going deeper and deeper into the woods without finding any of his friends. And this is not something that makes the Dwarf happy.
Incidentally, as he decides to take a break, he arrives at a lake. Leaning down at the edge to take a drink of the clear-looking water, he sees a beautiful, but wild looking pegasus. This winged horse is unlike any creature Thorin has ever seen on Middle-earth. Now he knows for sure he has somehow been brought to a strange world. He must find a way out, but if he could only capture this creature, he could make himself a fortune back home... Greed filling his mind, for the moment he will abandon his search for a way out. After all, if he can fly, it should be easier, right?
[Why do you want to play this character in Somarium?] I already play a few characters in Som, and I love the game! Plus, there's a great cast of fantasy/medieval characters he can have interesting CR with!
[Which rule was your favorite and why?] Being nice to other players, because I find RP drama to be kinda stupid. Gaming should be fun. :)
[Any questions?] Not for now.
