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It was the fairest of all the treasurers known to the dwarves. It had belonged to his grandfather at one point. By acquiring it, he was reconnecting with his ancestors and would be established as a great leader in the dwarven community.

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The innate greed in dwarves drove him to covet the Arkenstone because it was a massive jewel or extreme brilliance. It was also an heirloom of his line.

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alot. it is an heirloom of his family, found in the center of the lonely mountain, hence it's other name- the heart of the mountain.

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1/14 of the treasure.

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Q: What does Thorin promise Bard for the Arkenstone?
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How does Thorin deal with bard and the elvenking in the hobbit?

Bard keeps the arkenstone and will give it back to Thorin later if he can receive part of the share


Who has the Arkenstone in 'The Hobbit'?

Smaug has the Arkenstone in his hoard. Bilbo acquires it from the pile of treasure. He then gives it to Bard. Bard puts it with Thorin when he is buried. That is where it stayed.


What parting gift did Bard bestow upon Thorin?

When Thorin was entombed in the Lonely Mountain, Bard laid the Arkenstone upon his breast.


Why were dains people refused entry to the mountain?

Bard prevented them from entering until the exchange for the Arkenstone had been made.Because they are there to help Thorin. Bard knows it will be easier get Thorin to accept his demands if he is isolated from any help.


In the Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien what did Bilbo secretly give to Bard to help him with his talks to Thorin?

Bilbo snuck out of the Dwarves camp and delivered the Arkenstone to Bard.


What did Bilbo do with the Arkenstone?

Bilbo found the Arkenstone in Smaug's treasure chamber.


What does Thorin vow to do to anyone who withholds the Arkenstone?

Thorin vows to kill anyone who withholds the Arkenstone .


What happened to Thorin and the Arkenstone?

Spoiler Alert! Thorin is laid to rest under the Lonely Mountain with the Arkenstone on his breast.


Why wouldn and rsquot Bard let Dain and the dwarves pass?

Bard wanted to wait until the gold and silver had been brought out in exchange for the Arkenstone, he was afraid that there wouldn't be any chance once Dain had joined Thorin in the mountain.


What did Bilbo have that made it possible to deal with bard?

He had possession of the Arkenstone.


Why does Bilbo give up the arkenstone in chapter 16 of the hobbit?

Bilbo never intended to keep the Arkenstone. He only took it because he saw the feverish greed that overtook the Dwarves when the saw their long lost treasure. Knowing how badly Thorin coveted the Arkenstone, Bilbo kept it and later used it to bargain for his share of the treasure (which he intended to share with Bard and Thranduil). What it revealed was that deep at heart, Bilbo was a good person and only wanted to do what was right. It was why Gandalf was drawn to him in the first place.


How does Thorin make amends with Bilbo in The Hobbit book?

He forgives Bilbo for stealing the Arkenstone, and then tells Bilbo that everyone should be like the hobbits: more concerned with comfort than with treasure. Then Thorin dies. He is buried with the Arkenstone, and Dain, Thorin's cousin, is proclaimed the new king.