Dwalin

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—Dwalin to Thorinsrc

**Dwalin** is a character from *The Hobbit* film trilogy. He first appears in *An Unexpected Journey* and is portrayed by Graham McTavish.

Dwalin is based on the character of the same name from *The Hobbit* by J. R. R. Tolkien

## History

Before Quest of Erebor

Dwalin is the younger brother of Balin and the second-born son of Fundin. As a young dwarf, he participated in the Battle of Moria, an attempt to re-take the mines of Moria from Orcs. The battle is victorious, but Dwalin and Balin lose their father and many of their kinsmen during the conflict. (An Unexpected Journey)

For an unknown amount of time, Dwalin is contacted by Thorin and goes to Bag End after being summoned by Thorin and is the first dwarf to arrive. At first, Dwalin introduces himself to Bilbo Baggins, who is shocked to see a dwarf in front of his house. The dwarf lord invites himself in, but Bilbo quickly asks if they know each other, but Dwalin begrudgingly tells the hobbit no. He inquires where food is, as Gandalf mentioned there being lots of it. Instead, Bilbo gives Dwalin his dinner and scarfs it down. Just as Bilbo tries to begin a conversation with Dwalin, there is a ring at the doorbell. Dwalin is unexpectedly reunited with Balin. The two-brothers reconnect, even ignoring Bilbo, who speaks his mind about dwarves being in his house. Just as the company begins to reconnect with everyone, Dwalin asks for Fíli and Kíli to help them with putting chairs in Bilbo's dining halls. During the entire meeting, Gandalf counts all the other twelve dwarves and notes that Thorin is not among them. Dwalin reveals that Thorin had went to a meeting with their kin in the Iron Hills and promises the king will come, eventually. During the party, as a practical joke, Dwalin sends ale down his cousin, Óin's hearing trumpet. Later, he sings with the other dwarves to rile up Bilbo, but they quiet when Thorin arrives.

With the dwarf king finally there, the dwarves enter a meeting. At the beginning, Dwalin asks Thorin if Dain is with them since all seven envoys from the other dwarf kingdoms answered Thorin's call. However, Thorin reveals that they are on their own, as the dwarves of the Iron Hills refuse to get involved in Thorin's own quest. After Gandalf gives Thorin his key and map that his father, Thráin, provided for the wizard, the dwarves reveal to Bilbo why they are there and say they need the hobbit as their burglar. However, Dwalin notes that Bilbo wouldn't survive the outside world. Bofur's claims causes Bilbo to faint. After the hobbit refuses to join them, the company gathers around the fire place and sing their song, "The Misty Mountains." *(An Unexpected Journey)*

During Quest of Erebor

Dwalin participates in rescuing Bilbo from the trolls, but they all end up being captured and is one of the dwarves to be on the spit. During the entire time, Bilbo tries distracting the Trolls and manages to get them to arguing, resulting in Dwalin proclaiming he will never forget this. However, Gandalf later saves them all by using the end of his staff and cracking the rock he is on and lets sunshine break through, turning the trolls to stone. *(An Unexpected Journey, The Fellowship of the Ring)*

Dwalin later accompanies Thorin and Gandalf in the troll's cave. During this time, Dwalin notices Glóin, Nori, and Bofur burying a chest of gold, much to his disgust and leaves the cave when Thorin orders them to.

The company is chased to the edge of the cliff and forced to hide in the trees. After Azog is revealed to be alive, Thorin goes to exact his revenge, only to get bodily injured numerous times. Dwalin and the others watch helplessly as Thorin is thrown around. However, Bilbo saves Thorin from execution and the Eagles arrive and take the dwarves away at the last minute. Finally escaping the Wargs, they land on the Carrock. Dwalin and Kíli help Thorin up because of his wounds, but the dwarf king shrugs off his cousin and nephew after regaining his footing and confronting Bilbo for his bravery.

After Quest of Erebor

During the destruction of Lake-town, Dwalin and his companions witness Smaug obliterate the city on the lake. However, when the dragon falls dead, the companions rejoice, as their kingdom is restored. Only Thorin worries more about the treasure. A couple days later, Dwalin reunites with Óin, Bofur, Fíli, and Kíli. After their return, the company continues looking through the dragon hoard for the Arkenstone. Though Dwalin points out the Stone could be anywhere, he pressed the others to continue searching for it on Thorin's orders. After no luck, Dwalin, Balin and Bilbo reveal to the dwarf King they still have not found the Arkenstone, much to Thorin's frustration. Dwalin points that they have searched for the Stone but to no avail. The trio realize Thorin's sickness is getting worse. Couple of hours later, Dwalin interrupts a conversation between Bilbo and thorin and informs them of men coming to Lake-town.

During Battle of the Five Armies

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