Of all the things that Tolkien wanted to portray with his stories, this is one of the most important. Our practical path, then, to victory over our dragon-sickness requires both offensive and defensive tactics. Add to Favourites. At his worst, he speaks with the voice of Smaug. Thorin has become one of my favorite RA characters, and that was a development I did not anticipate. Dwarves are susceptible because it is part of their nature to love and admire riches from the earth. He … Thorin Oakenshield had not survived the battle either. Thror - King of Durin's Folk; gained dragon sickness after hoarding the gold his miners found. The Quest of Erebor. He then becomes suspicious of his most loyal men, suspecting irrationally that they are hiding from him his most precious jewel, called the Arkenstone. And greed blocks his love — as he even abandons his own kin, his cousin Dain, who greatly outnumbered, fights the enemy for him at Thorin’s own threshold. In the Battle of the Five Armies, the Thorin Dwalin once knew was gone even when he attacked Bilbo and not bothering to save their kin was the last straws. Keep them well!" The Hobbit Films. [later Bilbo goes to Balin who looks distressed from the way Thorin is behaving] Balin: Dragon sickness. Jackson holds that Thorin was overcome by a curse on the gold 2, which overrode his good sense and ultimately leads to his downfall; this isn't an uncommon reading, and John Rateliff, author of The History of the Hobbit, is one prominent scholar who supports it: With Fili and Kili at his side and their comrades at their back, the charge of Durin’s line is … His greed got the better of him even before the group left Bag End. That look, the terrible need. Tolkien, and its many adaptations. ― J.R.R. Bilbo bellowed. BOFTA-Fix it. The arkenstone, placed right above Thror’s throne, was his prized possession. Kíli and the other Dwarves agreed to fight with their King no question and prepared to enter the battlefield. I encourage a long courtship for the two of you, but you may wed under our laws at sixty.” Thorin’s brows shot up in surprise, but he revealed nothing else. He orders the other Dwarves to put up barricades to prevent anyone else from entering the Mountain, even as the Battle of Five Armies commences. Pollution seems to accompany Smaug, and in Thorin’s retelling of the dwarves’ exile from Erebor, he describes how “A fog fell on Dale, and in the fog the dragon came on them” (23). I was too blind to see it. Tolkien, The Hobbit, or There and Back Again. Days pass, and fearing for Thorin's safety, Bilbo descends into Erebor to find him. It was beautiful! Nothing was more satisfying that watching Thorin overcome his Dragon Sickness and charge into battle at the head of a Dwarves army, the likes of which we hadn’t seen on screen before. The gold entrances its victims, to the point where nothing matters but the gold. Thorin looks up and sees that Thranduil came and begs him for help. It was released in December 2014. Overwhelmed by the splendor of the dragon-hoard, he steals a large cup and escapes. I’ll post the meme next, it’s a 10 year gap! I absolutely wanted Azog and Thorin to receive mortal wounds from each other, and that is what I got. Though Bilbo is the title character and our way into the story, this trilogy is really about Thorin and his quest to take back his home. Thorin earned the nickname "Oakenshield" after using a branch from an oak tree as a shield after Thorin's original dwarven battle shield was destroyed. Greed much more deeply poisons Thorin’s heart and soul. destruction of the dragon. The prophecy spoke of Davina overcoming death and destruction – she did that when her home was attacked. If I could draw, the cover of this story would just be Thorin stabbing me over and over again in the chest. They can cast "dragon-spells": diseases of greediness and over-protectiveness of material things. He had not thought to mourn that fact, but he found he did. It drifts them further apart, and suspects Dwalin to have the Arkenstone. Note: This film has been updated with a 3.0 final version, which can be viewed here: The Hobbit: The Bilbo Edition 2.0 (Extended Edition) 4.5 Hour Fan-Adaptation of the Peter Jackson Hobbit Trilogy After nearly ten months of development, neurotic levels of attention to detail and hundreds of hours editing, reading and critiquing, I can… He suddenly came to his senses, finally getting over the Dragon-sickness, took his crown off and throwing it at the floor. As Smaug takes over Erebor, the dwarf prince grabs onto his grandfather and drags Thrór out of the mountain. Thorin is of age, he is battle tested, and he is the heir to the throne. In all fairness, in the film he was still overcome with Dragon-sickness for a good part of the Battle of the Five armies, which led to a serious disadvantage for their allies in the battle. Angst. Today we continue the series with File No. I am actually writing a book about out quest together. Bilbo enters the Side-door and, overcoming his fear, goes down a tunnel to Smaug’s lair. But Richard Armitage did a fantastic job with the role and he has my respect. In a strange way, when the dwarves awaken a beast, it is almost a cure for them. Its just that Bilbo never went into particular detail on a number of things in the book and a lot of it is implied or just quickly glossed over. 1841 likes. I liked him instantly in The Hobbit: an unexpected journey but he was pretentious, had long hair, and I knew his story ended with him succumbing to the gold sickness and acting like a spoiled brat; kind of killed the swoon factor. In the Extended cut, Alfrid does get his comeuppance. Aside from the damage he inflicted on Lake-Town driving the residents to try and stay in Dale, as Thorin falls under the influence of the dragon sickness, Bilbo begins to hear him speak in Smaug's voice, and Thorin experiences a hallucination of Smaug while walking on the golden floor that they created while trying to 'drown' the dragon. It is a fierce and jealous love, Bilbo. Synopsis: Driven mad by dragon sickness, Thorin banishes the company and locks himself inside Erebor. Summary: ‘You stupid, stubborn dwarf!’. He is portrayed by Richard Armitage. Golden Eyes Pt.8 (kili x reader) Preview: After helping Thorin and company reclaim the mountain, Thorin is overcome with dragon sickness and forces the company look for the “missing” Arkenstone. Of course, the dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, dont present their quest as a greedy undertaking. Frequent references to “Dragon Sickness” and comments from various characters such as Balin and Gandalf about the evil of gold made this even more apparent. She is cursed until Erebor would be rightfully taken back by the true host of the dwarves and until she would be forgiven by the line of Durin. Here will you find information pertaining to the dwarves of Durin's line. The Valar send Bilbo and Thorin back in time to fix things, but the afterlife changes people considerably. Tolkien.This trilogy of movies is the prequel to the Lord of the Rings movies also directed by Jackson, as they take place 60 years earlier. So that throws Fili into action. I think had he and his fellow dwarves intervened sooner, his fate in could have turned out differently. In all fairness, in the film he was still overcome with Dragon-sickness for a good part of the Battle of the Five armies, which led to a serious disadvantage for their allies in the battle. It drifts them further apart, and suspects Dwalin to have the Arkenstone. ‘I saved your arse from being warg-food, Oakenshield, so show some bloody appreciation.’. Gandalf urged Thrain to march upon Erebor, face Smaug and kill the dragon … Thorin II, also known as Thorin Oakenshield was the deuteragonist and a main character in The Hobbit. Nine months after their marriage, she gave birth to two twin daughters. During this battle, Thorin had cut off Azog's arm, rendering him mortally wounded. Bilbo Baggins: Balin, if-if Thorin had the Arkenstone. Smaug again causes calamity when his hoard is disturbed, and Bilbo—like the Beowulf -thief—steals a treasured cup from the dragon. And you could also count this I guess Recent Updates December 12/17/14 -A Farewell and One Last Update. Thorin's relationship with Dwalin was strained during the state of dragon-sickness. In the Battle of the Five Armies, the Thorin Dwalin once knew was gone even when he attacked Bilbo and not bothering to save their kin was the last straws. We can also learn much from Bilbo’s and Thorin’s reaction to greed, or the dragon-sickness as Tolkien calls it. A Fair Wind Homeward – 3/3 – Daisy May. Thorin's relationship with Dwalin was strained during the state of dragon-sickness. Years before meeting Thorin, Gandalf met his friend Thrain before they went into battle to fight for the Battle of Moria. During the dragon's invasion, Thorin rallies up the guard; however, Smaug's paw smashes most of them and only Thorin is the sole survivor. He also is known to a young Thorin Oakenshield. As mentioned by Bilbo, Thorin never eats and barely sleeps, and spends his … In any case, it seems the Master of Lake-town’s fate in the book has become Alfrid’s fate in the film and the dragon-sickness gets to him. Days pass, and fearing for Thorin's safety, Bilbo descends into Erebor to find him. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) d. Peter Jackson, 161 minutes (186 minutes extended) Film Plot Summary. However, only when it is too late Once Smaug got control of the mountain, if Thror hadn’t been killed that is, Thror might have been cured of his dragon sickness and all would have been well for him. His gambit has worked. And the way Thorin died, after taking a last look at his home, and breathing his last with his friend Bilbo. Smaug the Dragon is the main antagonist of JRR Tolkien's novel The Hobbit. Thorin II, also known as Thorin Oakenshield was the deuteragonist and a main character in The Hobbit. I’ve seen it before. Thorin having the ‘dragon sickness’ is a movie-only thing, so I’m sorry to say I don’t really care; those movies should be collected and tossed in a vat of acid as far as I’m concerned. Thorin – His character arc is now focused on honor & pride instead of dragon sickness, and he has no connection to Azog. Some people are offended by that and others are not. The old Master had come to a bad end. Armitage plays almost every note there is to play as Thorin — he has a quiet (yet unquestioned) dignity as a king in exile and a maniacal Gollum-esque craziness when he’s overcome with the dragon sickness. Dragon Sickness ... them back to life. Synopsis: Driven mad by dragon sickness, Thorin banishes the company and locks himself inside Erebor. Thorin even began to talk like Smaug, slowly, stressing sibilant syllables. She first met Fíli in the beginning of TA 2930 and eventually got married. Thorin's face paled as he saw her injuries, and he dropped the barrow he was carrying, sprinting over to them. - Thorin Oakenshield from The Hobbit Trilogy (Thorin, just like his grandfather before him, fell under the Dragon-Sickness that lied upon the treasures of Erebor and became increasingly greedy, obsessed, impatient, short-tempered and even cruel and paranoid towards others, even his own kin. I don’t think it was necessary to do that. Movie-Thorin’s bout of dragon-sickness is, to me, an interesting if disappointing part of his character. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is the second film of The Hobbit film trilogy. "Whence did the trolls get them, I wonder?" Tíli was a beautiful female Dwarf who was the wife of Fíli, and the mother of two unnamed daughters. 5: Thorin’s Dragon sickness. The book was written by the author of The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. There was a possibility the dragon-sickness could claim Thorin; but all there was to do was hope that it would not. He is portrayed by Richard Armitage. We must away, ere break of day, To win our harps and gold from him!”. The theft arouses Smaug, who goes through the Front Gate, attacks the expedition on the Thorin tells him they don't. November 11/30/14 -Graham McTavish reveals the extent of Dwalin's loyalty for Thorin in… Thorin could not escape the clutches of this evil. Starring: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage Director: Peter Jackson Screenplay: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro Fantasy, Rated: PG Running Time: 144 minutes Release Date: December 17, 2014 Baggins: Single, P-PP Emotional, Pro (Classic Lone Hero) Sauren: Single, N-N, Ant (Untransformed Pure Evil Villain) Orcs: System, N-N, Ant (Untransformed … 02, which discusses the three types of character arcs. 1 Friends and Allies 1.1 Bilbo Baggins 1.2 Gandalf 2 Family 2.1 Dáin Ironfoot 2.2 Fíli 2.3 Kili 2.4 Dwalin 2.5 Dís 2.6 Balin 2.7 Gloin 3 Enemies 3.1 Smaug 4 Neutral 4.1 Thranduil Forgive me. It was released on December 13, 2013, and grossed over $958 million worldwide. He can sneak in and out with nobody the wiser, and retrieve his FluffyPuff without having to run the yipping dog gauntlet again. In the Battle of the Five Armies, the Thorin Dwalin once knew was gone even when he attacked Bilbo and not bothering to save their kin was the last straws. I've been pondering the way the deaths of the Durins played out on screen. Welcome to ThorinOakenshield.net You have come to the house of the Heirs of Durin, foremost of the dwarven clans. Thorin no doubt had a long time to sit in his dark cell-if the elves prior to FOTR when they had imprisoned Gollum were worried about the darkness returning his old evil thoughts, then perhaps Thorin's time down there allowed the dragon sickness's effects to grow being so close to the home and treasure that was abandoned. Balin recognized that Thorin has utterly succumbed to dragon sickness, and confides this tearfully to Bilbo. Thorin killing Azog, his death, and last words to Bilbo. said Thorin looking at his sword with new interest. While searching the treasure hoard inside the Mountain for the Arkenstone, Thorin increasingly falls prey to Dragon sickness. As the flames from the dragon's mouth faded, Clarrei's keen eyes spotted Thorin immediately, as he did her. It sent his grandfather mad. He begins to be paranoid that the other Dwarves are scheming against him. Read on, lest you think I mean "ignorance" in a bad way! Thorin Oakenshield - Briefly had the gold sickness, but hearing the sounds of his friends and family echoing in his mind, Thorin was restored. Did this because it’s tradition for me to draw a fanart after each Hobbit movie and because I wanted to do one of these “draw this again” meme. The Arkenstone, also known as "The King's Jewel", the "Arkenstone of Thrain" and the "Heart of the Mountain", was a wondrous gem sought by Thorin Oakenshield in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. 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