Thorin is a dwarf, and they love treasure. They finally get their mountain and then here comes humans tramping along, wanting a share in it. To Thorin and company, they just certainly could not have sticky human fingers all over their precious treasure.
What can you say, they're dwarves!
Bard told Thorin that Thorin must give Bard a portion of the treasure to rebuild Esgaroth, or he would be considered the foe of the lake-town.
Thorin was a proud and stubborn dwarf, and like all dwarves was a bit too fond of his gold. The notion of sharing his fathers' hard won treasure with anyone, even the Lake Men, was not to be borne.Basically Thorin is overwhelmed by greed for the wealth of Smaug's hoard. There is far more wealth than he could possibly use, but rather than share it with his neighbours, he wants it all to himself.But although this is at the bottom of his behaviour, there is some sense in his anger. He must feel like a man who has won the lottery, and all of a sudden, everyone is his friend and wants a piece of the winnings. Indeed there can be no doubt that that is exactly why Bard and the Elvenking have come to the mountain, believing Thorin and his companions to be dead. Greed is pretty high in their minds too. Thorin's response to the Elvenking is particularly telling--why should Thorin be nice to a guy who locked him in the dungeons. (Ironically, Thorin was apprehended by the elves for begging)
Goes to the Lonely mountain to collect his share of the treasure for the Town but then Thorin doesn't want to give any of the treasure up ans thus is the beginning of the armies of the five war- for more detail look into chapters 16-19
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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.
Bard told Thorin that Thorin must give Bard a portion of the treasure to rebuild Esgaroth, or he would be considered the foe of the lake-town.
Bard keeps the arkenstone and will give it back to Thorin later if he can receive part of the share
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.
Bilbo found the Arkenstone in Smaug's treasure chamber.
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.
When Thorin was entombed in the Lonely Mountain, Bard laid the Arkenstone upon his breast.
After Bard kills Smaug, he claims a portion of the dragon's treasure to aid the people of Lake-town, who suffered from Smaug's attack. Specifically, Bard asserts that they should receive one-twelfth of the treasure as compensation for their losses. This claim is part of the negotiations with Thorin Oakenshield, who seeks to reclaim the entire hoard. Ultimately, the distribution of the treasure becomes a significant point of contention among the characters in "The Hobbit."
Thorin was a proud and stubborn dwarf, and like all dwarves was a bit too fond of his gold. The notion of sharing his fathers' hard won treasure with anyone, even the Lake Men, was not to be borne.Basically Thorin is overwhelmed by greed for the wealth of Smaug's hoard. There is far more wealth than he could possibly use, but rather than share it with his neighbours, he wants it all to himself.But although this is at the bottom of his behaviour, there is some sense in his anger. He must feel like a man who has won the lottery, and all of a sudden, everyone is his friend and wants a piece of the winnings. Indeed there can be no doubt that that is exactly why Bard and the Elvenking have come to the mountain, believing Thorin and his companions to be dead. Greed is pretty high in their minds too. Thorin's response to the Elvenking is particularly telling--why should Thorin be nice to a guy who locked him in the dungeons. (Ironically, Thorin was apprehended by the elves for begging)
Goes to the Lonely mountain to collect his share of the treasure for the Town but then Thorin doesn't want to give any of the treasure up ans thus is the beginning of the armies of the five war- for more detail look into chapters 16-19
The Dain gift refers to the treasure given by Dain Ironfoot, the King under the Mountain, as a gesture of goodwill and reconciliation after the Battle of the Five Armies, intended to unite the peoples of Middle-earth. In contrast, Thorin's promises to Bard and the Lake-men were made earlier, when he pledged to share some of the treasure in return for their aid against the goblins and wargs. While Dain's gift is an act of magnanimity following conflict, Thorin's promises stem from a more transactional and strategic approach to securing alliances. Ultimately, Dain's gift emphasizes healing and cooperation, whereas Thorin's commitments highlight the complexities of trust and negotiation in times of strife.
Bilbo snuck out of the Dwarves camp and delivered the Arkenstone to Bard.
Most of the population of Lake Town think the dwarves are going to kill the dragon Smaug, and so treat them with kindness, hoping to get a share of the treasure. In fact all the dwarves do is annoy Smaug, who flies down the mountain and destroys Lake Town. Smaug is eventually killed by Bard.