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Gandalf was not a dwarf, so he would never be mistaken for one. He had a large pointy hat, rather than a hood like the dwarves wore. And his staff was another difference, in addition to being almost twice as tall as a dwarf.

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Why does the dwarves' arrival create such a stir in lake town?

Because Thorin is the grandson of the King of below the Mountain (Thror). They are happy to see him and the other dwarves.


Who put the dwarves in prison for being rude in The Hobbit?

The Elven-king, Thranduil, who ruled the Woodland Elves (Northern part of Mirkwood Forest) put Thorin and Company in prinson. Elves and Dwarves have distrusted each other ever since the First Age (The Hobbit is set toward the end of the Third Age), so Thranduil was not kindly disposed toward Thorin's Company. Thorin further angered Thranduil by refusing to tell him either his name or his business, because Thorin didn't trust Thranduil either.


What indication is there that Thorin is the leader of the Dwarves?

Thorin II Oakenshield is a character from 'The Hobbit', a fantasy novel by Author J.R.R. Tolkien about a ragtag group of adventurers who set out in search of a lost Kingdom and a treasure which were seized by a terrifying dragon. Thorin is a descendant of a legendary dynasty of dwarf lords, and at every time he demonstrates why he's the leader of the company, by being the one who chairs all the meetings and the one who makes the most important decisions which affect all of the company, even if these are not really for the best all the time.


What happens to Thorin when the rest of the dwarves are captured by spiders?

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In The Hobbit who is Kili?

Kili is one of Thorin's nephews, born to his sister Dis and has one other brother: Fili. In movie, he uses a bow. He is one of the most handsome dwarves and he is royalty of the line of Durin.

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Where does Thorin live?

Thorin Oakenshield lived in The Lonely Mountain, but he and the other dwarves have lived in exile since the dragon, Smaug, took the Lonely Mountain.


Why does the dwarves' arrival create such a stir in lake town?

Because Thorin is the grandson of the King of below the Mountain (Thror). They are happy to see him and the other dwarves.


Where does Thorin Oakenshield live?

Thorin Oakenshield lived in The Lonely Mountain, but he and the other dwarves have lived in exile since the dragon, Smaug, took the Lonely Mountain.


Which 2 dwarves have names that don't end in Y?

In J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," the two dwarves whose names do not end in "y" are Thorin and Fili. All the other dwarves in the group, including Balin, Dwalin, and Kili, have names that end with the letter "y." Thorin is the leader of the company, while Fili is the younger brother of Kili.


In 'The Hobbit' what course of action did Thorin choose after hearing the news?

he went to get the treasure, and thought it was just for him & the other dwarves and the hobbit.


How many dwarves are in 'The Hobbit'?

Bilbo the Hobbit and Gandalf the Wizard are accompanied by 13 dwarves: Thorin Oakenshield, Balin and Dwalin, Kili and Fili (Thorin's nephews), Ori, Nori and Dori, Oin and Gloin (the father of Gimli the Dwarf in the Lord of the Rings), Bifur, Bofur and Bombur. There are many other dwarves in the story, but they appear pretty much only peripherally as warriors in the Battle of Five Armies, or anecdotally from other stories.


What does Thorin use to distinguish himself from the other dwarfs?

The biggest indicator was a large gold chain that he wore. Most would recognize him as leader based on the deference shown him by the others. His general demeanor was also a clear indicator.


Who put the dwarves in prison for being rude in The Hobbit?

The Elven-king, Thranduil, who ruled the Woodland Elves (Northern part of Mirkwood Forest) put Thorin and Company in prinson. Elves and Dwarves have distrusted each other ever since the First Age (The Hobbit is set toward the end of the Third Age), so Thranduil was not kindly disposed toward Thorin's Company. Thorin further angered Thranduil by refusing to tell him either his name or his business, because Thorin didn't trust Thranduil either.


What indication is there that Thorin is the leader of the Dwarves?

Thorin II Oakenshield is a character from 'The Hobbit', a fantasy novel by Author J.R.R. Tolkien about a ragtag group of adventurers who set out in search of a lost Kingdom and a treasure which were seized by a terrifying dragon. Thorin is a descendant of a legendary dynasty of dwarf lords, and at every time he demonstrates why he's the leader of the company, by being the one who chairs all the meetings and the one who makes the most important decisions which affect all of the company, even if these are not really for the best all the time.


What does Elvenking order his men to do?

In J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," the Elvenking, also known as Thranduil, orders his men to detain Thorin Oakenshield and the other dwarves when they are captured in the Elvenking's realm. He seeks to question them about their intentions and the treasure of the Lonely Mountain. Thranduil is particularly interested in the Arkenstone, which is significant to Thorin and the dwarves. His actions reflect his protective nature over his kingdom and his desire to maintain control over the situation.


What happens to Thorin when the rest of the dwarves are captured by spiders?

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Why wouldn't Thorin tell the Elven King what his real mission was?

The battle was just starting when the orcs showed up. They were the common foe of all and the elves, dwarves, and men fought against them instead of each other.