Who was the Lord of the mines of Moria?
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Who was the Lord of the mines of Moria?
Moria was founded by Durin at the end of the Ages of the Stars. During his reign, the precious metal mithril was discovered in the mines, and some of the major structures of Moria were built: Durin’s Bridge, the Second Hall, the Endless Stair and Durin’s Tower.
How long before LOTR did Moria fall?
The name Moria refers to more than one character, item or concept….
| Moria | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Abandoned | T.A. 1981 |
| Reclaimed by Balin | T.A. 2989 |
| Colony destroyed | T.A. 2994 |
Who dies in the mines of Moria Lord of the Rings?
Not long after this defeat, Durin VI’s son, Náin, took charge of the Dwarves and attempted to hold out against the Balrog. However, he too found himself slain by Durin’s Bane after only ruling the kingdom for one year. The line of Durins were all entombed at Moria.
Who killed the Dwarves in the Mines of Moria?
Óin and a group of Dwarves tried to escape through the Doors of Durin but were killed by the Watcher in the Water. The last Dwarves barred the doors of the Chamber of Mazarbul, and were able to build a tomb for Balin.
Who is the dead dwarf in the Mines of Moria?
Balin (Middle-earth)
| Balin | |
|---|---|
| Tolkien character | |
| In-universe information | |
| Aliases | Lord of Moria |
| Race | Dwarf |
How did Balin become Lord of Moria?
Expedition and death While in Moria, he discovered Durin’s Axe and a Mithril helm. After the discovery of these items Balin took the title Lord of Moria.
How did Gimli not know about Balin?
There are a few reasons why Gimli would have been unaware of Balin’s fate: a messenger could have been killed by orcs on the way to spread the news, or they could have been trapped within the mines for some time before they were killed.
Did Gandalf know there was a Balrog?
I just read through this part in the book and it seems like Gandalf didn’t know about the Balrog pretty much until he saw it step out in Moria. I thought it was well known among Middle-Earth lore, especially among the wise, that a Balrog chased Durin’s folk out of Moria.
What would happen if Smaug joined Sauron?
Sauron and Smaug would have fit perfectly as allies: Smaug wants gold and riches but he is not interested in ruling over something or someone. Sauron wants to rule over all of Middle-earth but cares little if anything for riches and treasures.
