What Happened To The Gold Of Erebor During The War Of The Ring
Unraveling the Mystery: The Fate of Erebor’s Gold in the War of the Ring
Introduction
Delve into the rich tapestry of Middle-earth’s lore as we uncover the enigma that shrouds the gold of Erebor during the climactic events of the War of the Ring.
Development
The Ancient Kingdom Under the Mountain
In the early Second Age, the Dwarves of Duransfolk held sway over Erebor and its neighboring Iron Hills. The Lonely Mountain would later claim the title as a kingdom in 1999 of the Third Age, with Thrain I, who led his people into exile from Moria, becoming the first king under the mountain.
The Arkenstone and Wealth Beyond Measure
Under Thrain’s rule, the Dwarves discovered vast riches within Erebor’s rocky depths, among them the coveted Arkenstone. The increasing wealth attracted men who founded their own settlement on the mountain’s slopes.
A Lasting Legacy: Thorin I and His Decision to Abandon Erebor
Thrain I ruled for twenty years before making a momentous decision: abandoning Erebor. Thorin I, not the Thrain of the Hobbit Tale, hoped to reunite Dorren’s folk and settle in the Ered Mithrin, north of Merkwood.
Conclusion
As the War of the Ring raged on, the gold of Erebor was left untouched by its rightful dwarven kings. The mystery remains as to what became of this legendary treasure – a tale yet to be fully revealed in Middle-earth’s annals.
Bonus Content
- Video: The History of Erebor | Tolkien Explained
- Video: Thorin’s Company of Dwarves AFTER The Hobbit | Tolkien Explained
