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kingundermountain[Character Name] Thorin III Oakenshield
[Canon] The Hobbit
[Point Taken from Canon] End of the first movie, when the Eagles leave the Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf at the Carrock.
[Age] 195.
[Gender] Male
[Sexual Orientation] Hetero, I guess?
[Eye Color] Blue
[Hair Color] Black flecked with grey.
[Height] Tall for a Dwarf, but shorter than humans.
[Other] He has a beard.
[Clothing] His clothes
[Background]
Encyclopedia of Arda
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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.
[Specialties/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.
[Affection]
Thorin is not a very affectionate Dwarf, or least not openly. He is very fond of his companions, and even starts to like Bilbo Baggins. However, it is not easy to earn his trust, so he will be wary of any new people he meets. However, those he strongly bonds to, he will be very loyal to.
[Fighting] He's a good fighter, so he'll fight back. In fact, he might start it himself. :P
[Other Permissions]
Please, don't try to break fourth wall! :O He doesn't like intrusive people either, and won't give any answers he doesn't feel comforbale giving. He's probably not immune to mind reading, but yeah, try not to. Probably better not to drop at him the whole War of the Rings thing. This can happen over time. XD
[Other Facts] I think everything's pretty much covered?
[Canon] The Hobbit
[Point Taken from Canon] End of the first movie, when the Eagles leave the Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf at the Carrock.
[Age] 195.
[Gender] Male
[Sexual Orientation] Hetero, I guess?
[Eye Color] Blue
[Hair Color] Black flecked with grey.
[Height] Tall for a Dwarf, but shorter than humans.
[Other] He has a beard.
[Clothing] His clothes
[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.
[Specialties/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.
[Affection]
Thorin is not a very affectionate Dwarf, or least not openly. He is very fond of his companions, and even starts to like Bilbo Baggins. However, it is not easy to earn his trust, so he will be wary of any new people he meets. However, those he strongly bonds to, he will be very loyal to.
[Fighting] He's a good fighter, so he'll fight back. In fact, he might start it himself. :P
[Other Permissions]
Please, don't try to break fourth wall! :O He doesn't like intrusive people either, and won't give any answers he doesn't feel comforbale giving. He's probably not immune to mind reading, but yeah, try not to. Probably better not to drop at him the whole War of the Rings thing. This can happen over time. XD
[Other Facts] I think everything's pretty much covered?
