Durin IV

Durin IV was a King of Durin's Folk and of Khazad-dûm in the Second Age.
== Biography ==
Durin IV was the descendant of the previous three kings to be named Durin, and like them was considered by many to be the reincarnation of Durin I, resembling him greatly in manner and appearance. He bore the ring of power given to his ancestor Durin III, and may have been ruling as king during the War of the Last Alliance.
Durin is the son of Durin III, and more open-minded as opposed to his father, who seeks to keep Khazad-dûm isolated. Elrond, who befriended the younger Durin some decades past, returns to Khazad-dûm to reunite with his friend and seek an audience on behalf of Celebrimbor. The only way Elrond can find to gain access to the Dwarf-kingdom is by challenging the prince in a ceremonial rock-breaking contest. Durin outlasts Elrond, and, upset with the Elf over how long has passed since he visited, attempts to make him leave. Elrond convinces Durin to let him apologize to his family, and meets Durin's wife Disa, who insists Elrond stay for dinner. Through her intercession, Durin makes amends with Elrond and hears his proposal, which he presents to his father, though to little avail.