Thorin Oakenshield

### Goal

Reclaim Erebor and its gold from Smaug (succeeded). Locate the Arkenstone (succeeded).
 Defend Erebor from the elves and people of Laketown (formerly)
 Join elves and people of Laketown and defend Erebor from orcs and defeat Azog (both succeeded)

### Family

Thráin † (father)
 Unknown mother †
 Frerin † (younger brother)
 Dís (younger sister)
 Fíli and Kíli's father † (brother-in-law)
 Fíli and Kíli † (nephews)
 Queen of Erebor (grandmother)
 Thrór † (grandfather)

### Friends

Bilbo Baggins
Gandalf
Balin †
Dwalin
Fíli †
Kíli †
Óin †
Glóin
Dori
Nori
Ori †
Bifur
Bofur
Bombur
Radagast
Thráin †
Thrór †
Bard
Thranduil
Legolas
Tauriel
Elrond
Lindir
Elves of Mirkwood
Bain
Sigrid
Tilda
Dáin Ironfoot
Dwarves of the Iron Hills
Roäc
Great Eagles
Beorn

### Enemies

Azog the Defiler †
Bolg
Yazneg
Narzug
Fimbul
Warg Matriarch †
The Great Goblin
Grinnah
Orcs
Wargs
Thranduil (formerly)
Tauriel (formerly)
Bard (formerly)
Bert
William
Tom †
Master of Lake-town
Orc Berserkers
Bilbo Baggins (briefly)
Guldur Olog-hai,

### Powers

Strategy and mastermind
Supremely skilled swordsman
Archery
Impressive strength
Singing

**Thorin Oakenshield** is a major character in the Middle-Earth franchise and the various adaptations. He is a mentioned-only character in *The Fellowship of the Ring* and the overall deuteragonist of *The Hobbit* trilogy.

Thorin is the heir to the kingdom of Erebor and sets off on a quest to reclaim it from the Dragon Smaug to avenge his family's and people's misfortunes. He reluctantly allows Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit of the Shire, into his company and looks after the dwarves of Erebor after the death of his grandfather and the disappearance of his father. Over the course of the film series, Thorin and Bilbo become friends.

## Background

Thorin was a direct descendant of Durin "The Deathless," one of the first seven dwarves to ever live. He was the eldest child and son of Thráin II, a grandson of Thrór, and the elder brother of Frerin and Dís (unnamed in the film).

At twenty-four years old, Thorin witnessed the downfall of his kingdom after Smaug overtook their home. In *The Hobbit* films, Thorin gains a mistrust of Elves after Thranduil refused to help them seek a home.

Many years later during the Battle of Moria, Thorin fights with his family against the Orcs that are attacking him. He witnesses his grandfather slain by the Orcs' leader, Azog the Defiler. Thorin goes to charge Azog, but is stopped by his father, Thráin, who tells Thorin one by one Azog has sworn to wipe out the Line of Durin. He /orders Thorin to stay away from Azog as he battles the Orc. Thorin later goes and fights Azog himself and earns the epithet "Oakenshield" after using only an oaken branch as a shield. At the end of the battle, Thorin went to look for his father, to the last body but saw he was not among the dead. Only those who died were Thorin's brother, Frerin and brother-in-law, Dis' husband.

After becoming the king after his father's disappearance, Thorin raised Fili and Kili as they were his own sons. He ruled the Blue Mountains, which became a home for his people. However, it never became one to Thorin.

## Official biography

“*As a young Dwarf prince, Thorin witnessed the destruction and terror wrought when a great fire-breathing Dragon attacked the 'Dwarf' Kingdom' of Erebor. After slaughtering many of Thorin’s kin, the great serpent, Smaug, entered the 'Lonely' 'Mountain' and took possession of its vast store of gold and jewels. No-one came to the aid of the surviving Dwarves, and thus, a once proud and noble race was forced into exile. Through long years of hardship, Thorin grew to be a strong and fearless fighter and revered leader. In his heart a fierce desire grew; a desire to reclaim his homeland and destroy the beast that had brought such misery upon his people. So, when fate offers him an unusual ally, he seizes the chance for revenge."*”
―Official description of Thorin from the films.
## Personality

A dwarf king without a kingdom, Thorin matured at a younger age, taking responsibility and looking out for the people of the Once proud race, the House of Durin. He sought work wherever he could in order to provide for his people, family and friends.

Ever since losing his home, and his father, grandfather and brother. Thorin was known to be quite serious and feared to lose anyone he cared about and was protective of anyone, including people who he had hardly gotten to know. Even though Thorin said he was not looking out for Bilbo, he still willingly surrendered to the Trolls so they wouldn't rip him apart and even swung down to pull Bilbo up to safety. He also told the company to run through the secret passageway and guarded it. He was very scared that Fili was killed by the Mountain trolls, along with the rest of their company. Thorin was also worried that Bilbo did not survive the confrontation with Azog but immediately was relieved to see he was alright and was concerned when Bofur revealed that Bilbo was missing and even led Smaug away from Bilbo He was willing to kill if anyone else tried harming his friends or family, as he killed an orc that tried to kill Balin without hesitation. Thorin was also willing to risk his life for anyone on many occasions. He allowed Azog to kill him so he wouldn't ruin more innocent people's lives and even going to save Bilbo from Smaug.

Thorin had difficulty trusting others, especially when the elves turned their backs on Thorin's people. However, there were times he was willing to take a risk. For a brief moment, Thorin and his company thought Bilbo was enticing the Trolls that captured them to eat teh Dwares. However, Thorin was able to see that Bilbo was trying to distract the trolls and give the company time. This level of distrust even started when Thranduil turned his back on the dwarves, and also starting Thorin heavily disliking the elves. For one case, he bluntly tells Gandalf that he won't go near Rivendell, stating that he would not seek those who wronged his father and grandfather and initially looked at Orcrist with disgust because it was of Elvish make. However, sometimes Thorin forgot his hatred for elves. For example, accepted Orcrist, even though it was of Elvish make and nodded to Elrond for letting him have it. Without hesitation, he killed an Orc that was about to harm Legolas. For a second, he refused to let Elrond look at the map but did so they could find the secret passage way.

Despite his serious demeanor, he was known for being sarcastic and having a dry sense of humor. When Gandalf said he met unsavory characters who mistook him for a vagabond to the dwarf king, Thorin sarcastically said that he imagined they regretted it. After meeting Bilbo for the first time, Thorin sarcastically remarked that he looked more like a grocer than a burglar. Another time his seriousness had let loose was when he was happily stomping to Bofur's song and enjoying an old Dwarven song. Also, when he was insulting Smaug, Thorin called him a slug and smiled to his companions after giving the insult. Even while under his gold sickness, Thorin had actually sarcastically told Bilbo that he should not underestimate dwarves. Thorin valued friendship and loyalty above all else, even proclaiming he would rather take the members of his company than an army from the Iron Hills. He had even added that the only things he required were those with loyalty, honor and a willing heart. Thorin usually sought advice from Balin and relieved to know that members in his company would be willing to follow his lead. However, it was very dark when Thorin was underneath the Gold curse, as he had limited trust among his own friends.

During the time of his gold sickness, Thorin became stubborn, greedy and selfish. He refused to give what he owed the people of Lake-town or share the treasure with others in his company. He was more suspicious of those even close to him. However, Thorin had a sense of pride and fondness for Bilbo, even gifting him a shirt of mithril. Thorin became over-confident of himself, even telling Bilbo that he should not underestimate dwarves Thorin was also easily infuriated, as he yelled to Balin and Dwalin for no reason and nearly killed Bilbo. However, when he walks into the Gallery of the Kings, and dreams himself drowning in the dried gold and coming to his senses, Thorin realized the errors of his ways, even discarding his grandfather's robes, crown, and armor.

As a last act of redemption, Thorin killed Azog and willingly sacrificed himself to his blade, knowing he's saving a lot of Innocents. He died a changed man, seeking forgiveness from Bilbo and realizing too late that home is more important than hordes of gold.

## Physical Appearance

Thorin was a dwarf with black hair and grey streaks, blue eyes, and quite tall, especially by dwarf standards. His hair is long and wavy and has two mini-braids on each side. Thorin used to have a slightly longer beard that was braided before it was cut. The reason behind this was because he was paying respect for the dwarves whose beards were burnt off from Smaug's attack on Erebor and Dale.

Thorin also wore three rings, one ring on his middle finger and the other at his index finger. Thorin usually wore dark clothes to show he was probably in mourning. He also blue and silver chainmail-like armor and wore a leather coat lined with thick, light brown fur.

## Possessions

* **Orcrist:** An Elven sword Thorin found in the hoard of Trolls and became one of Thorin's significant weapons. The sword was forged in the Forges of the fallen city of Gondolin, as well as Sting and Glamdring, Bilbo's and Gandalf's swords respectively. It was most likely forged by the same person who made Sting. It was blessed by Elrond himself after he translated the runes on the sword itself. Thorin used it in Goblin-town to knock the Goblin king and used it to duel Azog the Defiler in the finale of An Unexpected Journey. Legolas confiscated it from Thorin when he and his Company (besides Bilbo) were captured by the Elves. Orcrist killed many Orcs, even Azog the Defiler himself.
* **Oak shield:** While fighting Azog, Thorin's shield was broken during the battle of Moria. He later took up an oaken branch and used it as a shield in the duel between the two. Using it, Thorin was able to successfully use it to defend himself and kept it for many years. He kept it tied to his waist and later used it again in his second confrontation with Azog. However, Thorin lost the shield as the Eagles literally picked up Thorin's Company.
* **Key to the Secret door:** Once in Thráin's possessions. Gandalf gave Thorin the Key in Bag End along with the map Thráin gave Gandalf for safekeeping. He wore it as a necklace around his neck. Thorin gave up, giving the map to Bilbo and the key dropped on the ground. He returned and used it to unlock the door.
* **Map of the Lonely Mountain:** Along with the key, Gandalf gave it to Thorin. In Rivendell, they were able to translate what was on the map and discover of moon runes on it. When the dwarves give up, Thorin gives the Map to Bilbo and dropped the Key. It is currently in Bilbo Baggins' possessions.
* **Arkenstone:** Thorin had the Arkenstone buried with him in the mountain.

## Abilities

* **Swordsmanship:** Thorin is a skilled swordsman, having several swords, which included Orcrist and Deathless. He fought well in the Battle of Moria and in the Goblins in Goblin-town. He even was able to knock the Goblin King off the town and falling into the abyss.
* **Skilled Archer:** Like his nephew Kili, Thorin proves to be an archer. However, he once missed shooting a sacred white stag in Mirkwood.