Battle of Goblin-town

The Battle of Goblin-town was a conflict that took place during the Quest of Erebor. It is non-canonical as, in The Hobbit, there is no battle between the Dwarves and the Goblins in Goblin-town.
== History ==
In TA 2941, Thorin II Oakenshield and his company of Dwarves encounter a battle between three Stone giants, and are forced to take refuge in a cave while crossing the Misty Mountains. While the company sleeps, Bilbo decides to leave and return to Rivendell, but before he can leave, they are captured by the Goblins of Goblin-town. Bilbo is separated from the Dwarves right after their capture and encounters Gollum. Meanwhile, the company are brought to the Great Goblin, who accuses them as of being spies, thieves, murderers, and friends of Elves. However, he is quite surprised to see Thorin, and hopes to turn him over to Azog.
While the Great Goblin sings in celebration, one of his guards, Grinnah, examines Thorin's sword and, finding that it is Orcrist, throws it in front of the Great Goblin. The Great Goblin howls with rage and orders his guards to execute Thorin and the Dwarves, but Gandalf arrives, saving the company in the nick of time. He leads the company as they fight their way out of Goblin-town, killing many goblins that are trying to prevent their escape. Before they reach the Back-door, the Great Goblin stops them and engages the wizard in a brief duel. Gandalf slays him with Glamdring.
== Appearances ==
*The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Category:Non-canonical battles