How did Smaug know Thorin was called Oakenshield?

Smaug had attacked the Dwarves’s mountain, Erebor (the Lonely Mountain) about 150 years before, and had taken both the Dwarves’ mountain and their treasure. On the journey, the company encountered a band of trolls; Thorin was the only Dwarf not to be taken unawares.

How did Smaug get his name?

His name was definitely known by men at least by the time he took Erebor. The survivors of Dale used the phrase “The Desolation of Smaug” to refer to the charred wasteland surrounding Erebor and The Lonely Mountain, and that is what the area came to be called.

Why is Thorin last name Oakenshield?

The first dwarven assault led by Thrain and his son Thorin was driven with loss into a copse of trees not far from Moria. In this clash, Thorin’s shield was notched. Therefore, he cast it away, picked up an oaken branch that he used as shield, or wielded as a club. Hence, he got the name Oakenshield.

Is Oakenshield Thorin’s last name?

Thorin II, also known as Thorin Oakenshield, was the King of Durin’s Folk from T.A. 2850 until his death in T.A. 2941, being the son of Thráin II, grandson of Thrór and older brother to Frerin and Dís. Thorin led Durin’s Folk of the Blue Mountains during their time in exile.

When was Thorin born?

2746
In the year TA 2746, Thorin II was born to Dwarven prince Thrain II in the mountain city of The Lonely Mountain. Early in his youth, he and the other Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain were forced to flee by the dragon Smaug inTA 2770.

How old is Kili in human years?

Fili: Born 2858, making him 82 years old during the quest. Kili: Born 2864, making him 77 during the quest.

How did Thorin get his name Oakenshield?

In the first movie, we see that Thorin earns his name ‘Oakenshield’ during the Battle of Azanulbizar (Moria), which is after they have fled from Smaug and Erebor. Therefore, unless Smaug heard of this name while out feeding on animals or something of the sort then he should not have known this name.

How did Smaug know the name Oakenshield?

It is highly likely that the Necromancer knows of Thorin, at least through Azog (Even Bolg knows the name). Therefore, because of the connection between the Necromancer and Smaug, it is likely that their communication led to Smaug knowing the name Oakenshield.

Why did Thorin want the Arkenstone from Smaug?

Smaug had attacked Erebor (the Lonely Mountain) about 150 years before and had taken both the dwarves’ mountain and their treasure. Thorin was determined to get the treasure back and especially wanted the Arkenstone, the Heart of the Mountain, an heirloom of his house.

What happened to Thorin’s grandfather in The Hobbit?

The film adaptation adds to Thorin’s quest a personal vendetta against the orc Azog, who murdered Thorin’s grandfather, Thrór. Thorin and Azog face each other once again following the dwarves’ escape from Goblin-Town, and Thorin sets out to kill Azog once and for all during the Battle of the Five Armies.