Why did Balin go to Moria?

In TA 2989, Balin led an expedition in an attempt to reclaim the ancient Dwarf kingdom of Moria, hoping to re-establish Dwarven rule and to reclaim the last of the Seven Rings of the Dwarves. Balin himself, as were the rest of those that followed him, was slain by Orcs, bringing to an end the attempt to retake Moria.

When did the dwarves try to take back Moria?

2989
In 2989, there was an attempt by the Longbeards to reclaim their ancient home. The expedition was led by Balin, who had accompanied Bilbo Baggins on the Quest of Erebor. He led a colony of Dwarves there from Erebor.

Who did Balin take to Moria?

48 years after the Battle of the Five Armies, Balin, along with Flói, Óin, Ori, Frár, Lóni, Náli, and a large colony of Dwarves embarked from the Lonely Mountain to the Misty Mountains to reclaim the lost dwarven city of Moria.

Was Balin The Lord of Moria?

Together with Flói, Óin, Ori, Frár, Lóni, Náli and many other Dwarves, Balin entered Dimrill Dale. After a short battle the group entered the Great Gates. They stayed in the Twenty-first Hall, and Balin set up his throne in the Chamber of Mazarbul. He proclaimed himself Lord of Moria.

Why did the Dwarves leave Moria?

It was established by Durin I and thrived for many years until, during the Third Age, the dwarves delved too deep and awoke the Balrog, which killed Durin VI and caused the dwarves to flee Moria. This is essentially the answer to your question: the dwarves fled Moria the first time because of the Balrog.

Who kills Thorin?

Thorin attempted to kill Azog on ravenhill. Thorin thought he did when he pushed Azog under the ice, but Azog stabbed his foot and jumped up above Thorin. After holding back Azog, Thorin gave in and was mortally wounded.

What is the significance of Balin’s colony?

Balin’s Colony was a group of Dwarves that followed Balin to recolonize Moria in T.A. 2989 . After Durin’s Bane caused the abandonment of Moria by the Dwarves and its occupation by Orcs of the Misty Mountains, only Thrór and Nár are known to consider entering it.

What did the colony of Moria find?

The Colony also managed to find many old treasures such as mithril, gold, Durin’s Axe, and a helm. Balin set up his throne in the Chamber of Mazarbul, proclaiming himself Lord of Moria. (Although he was of Durin’s royal line the colony was too small for a kingdom thus Balin was only Lord but not King of Mora)

Why is Balin not the king of Mora?

(Although he was of Durin’s royal line the colony was too small for a kingdom thus Balin was only Lord but not King of Mora) For five years the colony explored and thrived, even sending messengers to Erebor to inform their kin of their doings.

How did Gimli learn about Ori Balin and Óin?

When Frodo Baggins met Glóin and asked him abut Ori, Balin, and Óin, his face darkened, saying that he did not know. Gimli eventually learned of their fate when he crossed the dwarven realm with the Fellowship of the Ring. He later reported their fate to Thorin Stonehelm.