Would Thorin have been a good king?

Thorin probably would have been an okay King, but there’s no sign that he would have been worse or better than Dain, really. So the history of Durin’s Folk is unlikely to change in that time. If Kili and/or Fili survived, same thing. The Dwarves of Erebor, no matter their king, were always friendly to Bilbo.

Does Thorin kill AZOG in the book?

Thorin’s cousin Dáin killed the orc at the Battle of Azanulbizar in the year 2799 T.A. (Third Age). The events of “The Hobbit” take place between 2941 to 2942 T.A. Azog is a formidable obstacle in the film, but in the book he’s mentioned only briefly: “Curse his name, yes,” said Thorin.

Who rules the Lonely Mountain after Thorin dies?

Dáin II Ironfoot
After Thorin’s death, his cousin Dáin II Ironfoot of the Iron Hills became king of Durin’s folk; and when news reached Durin’s folk in the Ered Luin that Erebor was retaken, it is believed that most of them moved to the Lonely Mountain.

What were the names of the two other Dwarves that died trying to protect Thorin during the battle?

10 The Deaths Of Thorin II Oakenshield & His Nephews Unexpectedly, he is drawn into battle against a group of unexpected armies (goblins and wargs), and is seriously injured during the fight. His nephews, Fili and Kili, meet the same fate as they try to protect him from the subsequent onrush.

What is wrong with Thorin Oakenshield?

It is greed, not bloodline which caused the madness. Thorin got the treasure and spent time with it because he had to search for the stone. Prolonged exposure to the wealth and no other kingly duties caused his temporary descent.

Why is AZOG white?

Hence, Azog’s honorific of “the White Orc” may simply be an acknowledgement of the arbitrary distinctions the film-makers use to help the audience avoid confusion. Also — it was a reasonable cinematic plot device to keep Thorin in the dark about the fact that Azog was still alive.

What killed the Dwarves in Moria?

The Dwarves dug too deep, greedy for mithril, and disturbed a demon of great power: a Balrog, which destroyed their kingdom. By the end of the Third Age, Moria had long been abandoned by the Dwarves, and was a place of evil repute.

Is Thorin good or bad?

While he is never entirely a villain, Thorin Oakenshield becomes temporarily cast as one due to circumstance. From the beginning, the character possesses a strong sense of self-importance, and a gruff impatience which is not entirely endearing.

What happened to Azog after Thorin killed him?

However, Thorin refused to fall, and eventually managed to slice off Azog’s left arm. Badly wounded and enraged, Azog was dragged back into Moria by his orcs, while the dwarves rallied and defeating what was left of his forces, though they were almost utterly wiped out.

What happened to Azog after the Battle of Moria?

Badly wounded and enraged, Azog was dragged back into Moria by his orcs, while the dwarves rallied and defeating what was left of his forces, though they were almost utterly wiped out. Thorin believed Azog dead, but he lived on and swore revenge on the dwarf, though was unable to track him down for 60 years.

What kind of Warg does Azog ride?

He rides a gigantic white warg. He also lacks the iron-clad head he featured in the books. Azog leads a pack of Orcs on Wargs in hunting down Thorin and Company to wipe out the Line of Durin and to take his revenge on Thorin for his wound – even putting out a bounty on Thorin’s head.

What did Azog do to Sauron?

Azog arrives at Dol Guldur where it is revealed that he is in league with the Dark Lord Sauron, who was in disguise as the Necromancer. Given command of his army, Azog demands the promise of Thorin’s head, to which Sauron tells him all will die anyway. Frustrated, he gives his son Bolg the task of hunting the Dwarves.